News & Events

A Letter From Our CEO During Hospital Week

May 12, 2021

Dear 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 on monumental challenges in 2020 and excelled! Your commitment. Your dedication. Your passion and professionalism are unmatched.    We transformed how we work as a… Read more »

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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 donation brings to $175,000 the total amount that Ameris Bank has contributed over the past three years to Effingham Health System. Regional and local market… Read more »

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Effingham Health System, Anthem, Cleveland Clinic, and CDPHP Named 2020 (National) Doyle Award Winners

February 9, 2021

Four 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 and healthcare technology, announces the recipients of its 2020 Richard L. Doyle Award for Innovation and Leadership in Healthcare. This year, due to the heroic efforts… Read more »

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Effingham Health System Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award for Enhancing Access to Care

February 2, 2021

ATLANTA – 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 improved the process by which patients are seen by a provider and discharged from the emergency department. The project, titled, “Enhancing Patient Safety by Prioritizing… Read more »

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EHS Receives First COVID-19 Vaccines

December 21, 2020

Effingham 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, proactive step that offers us hope in fighting this virus. We are excited to begin phase one of our COVID-19 vaccination program with our front-line… Read more »

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EHS ER Nurse Receives Daisy Award

October 9, 2020

The 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 award recognizes extraordinary nurses around the globe who go above and beyond in caring for their patients. Lindsey was nominated by a former patient and… Read more »

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Dr. Fran Witt Recognized for United Way WOMEN WHO RULE Campaign

August 3, 2020

The 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, the campaign features the stories of women leaders and local change-makers from all walks of life. Their voices inspire others to give and do more… Read more »

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Thank You for Your Generosity!

May 21, 2020

The outpouring of support from our community has been amazing. You have helped us keep our healthcare heroes safe with PPE donations, and helped us show them support through donations and food gifts. Your generosity in donating to Effingham Health System during this pandemic demonstrates your commitment to the healthcare profession, and our healthcare workers,… Read more »

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