Category: News & Events
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2023 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & 5K
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Free Medicare 101 Seminar
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U.S. Representative Buddy Carter Visits New Effingham Pediatric Center
Aug. 22, 2023: Photos as U.S. Representative Buddy Carter visits our new Effingham Pediatrics Center this week and speaks with our leadership about the healthcare issues facing families in Effingham County and how specific legislation will impact our community.
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$250,000 Donation from Vulcan Materials
Effingham County Commission Chairman Wesley Corbitt put a personal spin on a special check presentation this past week. He shared with those gathered three times when Effingham Health System has been there for him during major medical emergencies or to treat seriously ill family members. His heartfelt stories add relevance to Vulcan Materials’ presentation of a…
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ITx Vendor Data Breach
For Immediate Release On February 2, 2023, ITx discovered that its secure file transfer protocol provider, Fortra, was subject to a data privacy event that potentially impacted ITx’s clients’ patient information (“Fortra Event”). ITx promptly launched an investigation to determine the nature and scope of the Fortra Event. On March 24, 2023, ITx completed its…
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Effingham Pediatrics Center Grand Opening
Dr. Fran Witt, President and CEO of Effingham Health System, shared these comments during the Grand Opening Ceremony of the new Effingham Pediatrics Center, located at 520 West 3rd Street in Springfield, Georgia. “Today is monumental and marks a pivotal era that evidences best practices and transformational healthcare—specifically, Pediatric Services to our community. As we…
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Medicaid or PeachCare Redetermination Is Coming Soon
On April 1, 2023, the state of Georgia must begin verifying eligibility for all Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids® members. Update your contact information on Gateway now before the Medicaid redetermination deadline. Stay informed about your family’s Medicaid status! Current Georgia Medicaid Members Visit staycovered.ga.gov for information on how to update your Gateway account. Don’t wait! Follow the instructions on that page to update your contact information before April 1, 2023.
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AHA Rural Health Services Committee names 2023 leaders
Dr. Fran Witt, president and CEO of Effingham Health System (Georgia), has been named a 2023 Leader for the American Hospital Association’s Rural Health Services Committee. Dr. Witt, who was completing a partial term, has been elected to a full three-year term ending Dec. 31, 2025. The Rural Health Services Committee represents the AHA’s small,…
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EHS Named GA Small Hospital of the Year
PHOTO: Left to right: Monty Veazey, President and CEO, Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals; Dr. Fran Witt, President and CEO, Effingham Health System; presenter Matt McClure, Synovus Market Executive Northeast Atlanta; and LaMeisha Hunter Kelly, Executive Director of Strategic Business Development and Governmental Relations, Effingham Health System. Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals names Effingham Health…
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Breast Cancer Awareness Lunch & Learn 2022
This fun and valuable Lunch & Learn is all about Women’s Healthcare, with an emphasis on Breast Cancer Awareness. We capped off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an extraordinary Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Margie Singleton and panelists Dr. Gregory Davis and Terrica McCullough, NP from #EffinghamWomen’s Health, and radiologist Dr. Christopher Hulsey. The big…