A Letter From Our CEO During Hospital Week
May 12, 2021Dear EHS Team Members, One year ago, you rose to the challenge of a global pandemic. Today, I am filled with much gratitude and respect. Each of you took… Read more »
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News & Events
Ameris Bank Donates $150,000 to Effingham Health System
May 6, 2021(Springfield, Georgia) May 6, 2021— Effingham Health System is pleased to recognize the generosity of Ameris Bank, which donated $150,000 through Georgia HEART’s Hospital Partnership in 2020 and 2021. The… Read more »
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Dr. Witt Joins National Town Hall Addressing COVID-19 in Rural Communities
April 19, 2021Dr. Fran Witt, President and CEO of Effingham Health System, will be a featured speaker in this nationally broadcast Town Hall Meeting. Dr. Witt serves on the American Hospital Association… Read more »
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Effingham Health System, Anthem, Cleveland Clinic, and CDPHP Named 2020 (National) Doyle Award Winners
February 9, 2021Four leading healthcare organizations recognized for innovation during the COVID-19 pandemic SEATTLE (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 09, 2021 MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network and an industry leader in evidence-based guidance… Read more »
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Effingham Health System Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award for Enhancing Access to Care
February 2, 2021ATLANTA – The Georgia Hospital Association Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) presented its prestigious Patient Safety and Quality Award to Effingham Health System in Springfield for its project that… Read more »
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EHS Receives First COVID-19 Vaccines
December 21, 2020Effingham Health System has been fortunate to receive early doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Fran Witt, the CEO, shared the enthusiasm of her staff: “This vaccine is a major,… Read more »
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EHS ER Nurse Receives Daisy Award
October 9, 2020The international Daisy Foundation salutes one of Effingham Health System’s own! The award goes to Lindsey Lewis who is a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room at EHS. This prestigious… Read more »
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Dr. Fran Witt Recognized for United Way WOMEN WHO RULE Campaign
August 3, 2020The United Way Women Who Rule Campaign is a social media campaign that raises money and awareness to provide women access to dependable transportation. Championed by United Way WOMEN UNITED,… Read more »
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Effingham County Chamber of Commerce Announces New Officers for Coming Year
July 3, 2020The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce has announced that Ryan Thompson will serve as Chairman of its board of directors for 2020-2021. Thompson, a Principal and Landscape Architecture Department Manager… Read more »
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Dr. Christopher J. Mathews Returns to Effingham Family Medicine
June 3, 2020Update: As of July 6th, 2021, Dr. Mathews will see patients in our Springfield EFM Location. Effingham Family Medicine is excited to announce that Dr. Christopher J. Mathews is returning… Read more »
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