Dr. Fran Witt, Administrator of Effingham Care and Rehabilitation Center and President and CEO of Effingham Health System, was announced today as a 2025 inductee into the Hall of Honor in the annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program. The program recognizes nineteen outstanding top women leaders in the skilled nursing, senior living, and home care… Read more »
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At Effingham Cardiology’s Heart Health Lunch & Learn event, our Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist answered the question he often hears from patients: “What can I do to live longer?” His advice? “Eat less and move more.” Dr. Kendall Griffith explained how your weight, what you eat, and how much you move impact heart health and… Read more »
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You Spoke, and We Listened Our Emergency Room treats almost 21,000 patients each year. We have added additional treatment space within our Emergency Room, which, along with dedication and commitment to innovation and best practices, will improve your patient experience. Our Board-certified Emergency Medicine Physicians will continue to provide quality care close to home. Click… Read more »
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ATLANTA – Effingham Health System Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Francine Baker Witt, DNP, MBA, LNHA, RN, was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) earlier this month. Witt will serve as an at-large trustee, where her duties will include working with the Board to develop strategies for GHA hospital… Read more »
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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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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… Read more »
Read MoreFor 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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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