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… 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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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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. 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… Read more »
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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… Read more »
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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 #Effingham Women’s Health, and radiologist Dr. Christopher Hulsey.… Read more »
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(Springfield, Georgia) July 26, 2022— Renasant Bank is making a major donation to Effingham Health System (EHS) through Georgia HEART and the Georgia Rural Hospital Income Tax Credit 2022 Incentive for the second consecutive year. Mia Thompson, Market President and AVP for Renasant Bank in Rincon, recently presented a check for $50,000 to the EHS… Read more »
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Effingham Health System is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality Stroke Care Effingham Health System has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more… Read more »
Read MoreClick Here to Download the 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan Anyone wishing to submit written comments regarding the Community Health Needs Assessments please click the link: https://georgiasouthern.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fwUyoRqhrCysaq. Note: Your comments will be provided to the hospital without identifying information. Click Here to Download the 2019 Health Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held at 12:30 p.m. on July 7, 2022, in the Kieffer Hall Community Room at Effingham Hospital, 459 GA 119, Springfield, Georgia 31329, concerning the issuance by the Effingham County Hospital Authority (the “Authority”) of its Effingham County Hospital Authority… Read more »
