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Damien Scott, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center, named 2022 Hospital Leader of the Year by HomeTown Health, LLC

HomeTown Health, LLC recognized Damien Scott, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro, GA, at its 23 rd Annual Fall Conference, held October 19-21,2022 at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, …

EMC making changes to clinics

In an effort to better meet the needs of Emanuel County, Emanuel Medical Center is making some changes to some of their clinics. Emanuel Healthcare Center, on the second floor of Emanuel …

Harriett Lawson details month-long COVID battle of 2020

Swainsboro resident Harriett Lawson had a long history with Emanuel Medical Center, just never as a patient. That changed in 2020 after she was admitted with COVID. Her recovery included a transfer …

Daniels brothers presents $25,000 check to Scott for Georgia HEART program

Pictured are Ed and Richard Daniels presenting a $25,000 check to Damien Scott, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART rural hospital tax program. “As I stated in an earlier …

Video - Frances Cross details her COVID battle of 2020

Midville resident Frances Cross spent 13 days at Emanuel Medical Center during her bout with COVID-19. Cross credits the work of many departments at EMC, nursing, respiratory and many more, with …

Citizens Bank gives Emanuel Medical Center $30,000 through Georgia HEART

Pictured is Milton B. Gray, Jr, President CEO of Citizens Bank of Swainsboro presenting a $30,000 check to Damien Scott, CEO of Emanuel Medical Center through the Georgia HEART rural hospital tax …

Power load stretchers make big impact for Emanuel Medical's EMS unit

Emanuel Medical Center's EMS Director Nicky Drake details how the addition of power load stretchers have improved emergency response and effectiveness: [cqembed title="Untitled" …

Taxes into Treatment: Emanuel Medical Center CEO Scott gives intel on HEART Program

A healthy workforce is essential to a healthy economy, which is why we should work hard to preserve and protect our local hospital. I am Damien Scott, CEO at Emanuel Medical Center, and …

Video - Syvetta and Sara Young on their family's COVID battle

In August 2020, Syvetta Young and her children, Sara and Rosey, each dealt with COVID at the same time. Hear how they overcame such a trying time with faith, support from the community, and the team …

VIDEO - Teamwork has Emanuel Medical Center reaching new heights

The challenges we face, no matter how tough, can often bring out the best in us. This is true for the staff at Emanuel Medical Center after the trying times that COVID-19 brought. Those challenges …

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EMC: Your Hometown Hospital

Emanuel Medical Center has a long history of achievement in both service and care. The professionals who work in the facility, many who are from Emanuel County, are deeply committed to their …

Emanuel Medical Center partners with Family Connections and Ferst Readers Program

Emanuel Medical Center hosted a Ferst Readers drive to educate and promote literacy to employees to serve children in Emanuel County. Ferst Readers' mission is "strengthening communities by providing …

Video - Treating Trauma in Rural areas

Emanuel Medical Center is designated as a Level IV Trauma center in Georgia, one of only 9 in the state. Caring for trauma patients in a rural area can present numerous challenges, and EMC has …

EMC Swing Bed Program offers patients transitional care

Emanuel Medical Center's Swing Bed Program offers patients in rehabilitation to be close to family and friends while making a transition between acute care and a return home. Margo Robertson, …

Emanuel County Chamber Spotlight: Emanuel Medical Center

Owned by the County and governed by the Emanuel County Hospital Authority, Emanuel Medical Center (EMC) employs over 420 people and operates as a not-for-profit facility whose operations are …

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What Pregnant People Need to Know About Vaccines for a Healthy New Year

(Family Features) A new year can bring feelings of hope and optimism. This can be especially true for pregnant people as they look forward to the arrival of their baby.

What Older Adults Need to Know About Vaccines for a Healthy New Year

(Family Features) People ages 65 and older can kick off a healthy new year by getting vaccinated for flu, COVID-19 and RSV. These respiratory infections can become more dangerous as people age.

Karyne Jones says it’s a good thing the CDC now recommends that everyone over 50 get a pneumococcal vaccine.

Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Will Help Save Lives

by Karyne Jones (NAPSI)—Good news for those Americans over the age of 50 (and the people who care about them): You now have access to vaccines to stop the spread of pneumococcal disease, or …

A Breath of Fresh Air: One Woman’s Journey Living with COPD

(BPT) - "I was out of breath all the time."For Julie, it was a diagnosis that came as a shock — and had a huge impact on her life. She started having exacerbations that were so bad, she said, …

Expert Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter: What older adults and caregivers need to know

(Family Features) As the colder winter weather settles in, rates of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV can rise. Here are some expert tips for older adults and caregivers to lower the risk of serious illness.

Clinical Trials Expand Patients' Treatment Options

(Family Features) For health conditions with no cure, effective treatments are the next best option. Consider these facts about the importance of clinical trials.

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What’s in and what’s out for 2025

(BPT) - Welcome to 2025! This new year is full of opportunities to improve your life and rethink your priorities. Do you know what goals you want to achieve this year?If you're thinking about …

Noninvasive Eye Infection Treatment Shows Promise

(NewsUSA) - Those who suffer from eye infections that threaten a person’s vision have a new treatment option that is noninvasive and counters the problem of antibiotic resistance, based on recent …

Asthma in Winter: Navigating Symptoms During the Colder Months

(BPT) - For many, winter is a time for ice skating, cozy family gatherings, and hitting the slopes, but for the 28 million people in the U.S. living with asthma, winter can pose unique challenges. …

Rare Diagnosis Reveals Surprising Link Between Mysterious Symptoms

(BPT) - As he approached his 40th birthday, Andrew began experiencing strange symptoms — fatigue, bone pain and frequent trips to the bathroom. Though unsettling, "I didn't think much of them …

What You Need to Know About Glaucoma

(Family Features) More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment can stop this condition in its tracks.

Cómo la donación de sangre salva y mejora vidas en su comunidad

(NewsUSA) - Cada 2 segundos, alguna persona en los Estados Unidos necesita sangre. Una sola donación puede salvar vidas. En cualquier momento se puede presentar escasez en el suministro de sangre …

How Donating Blood Saves and Improves Lives in Your Community

(NewsUSA) - Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and a single donation can save lives. Shortages in the nation’s blood supply can happen any time. Donors, especially those …

Women are being notified that they need to take action if they have dense breasts

Northwell Health focuses on how women need access to supplemental screening tests to find the cancers that mammograms might miss.

Ultimate skincare guide for the winter holidays

(BPT) - While this may be the most wonderful time of the year in many ways, it's not ideal for your skin. Between frigid temps, brisk wind outside and ultra-dry, overheated air inside — not to …

Much more than a 'bad cold': Tracy’s frightening RSV story

(BPT) - Sponsored by GSK – When Tracy, a GSK patient advocate and 66-year-old retiree, started coughing, she assumed it was just her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) acting up …

Taking proactive steps now can reduce your risk of severe illness—and help you breathe a little easier this season.

Reducing Your Risk of RSV: What You Need to Know

(NAPSI)—As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s good news, too. The Risk of RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) …

COVID-19 is Not the Same Disease for Everyone

(BPT) - The summer spike in COVID-19 infections, triggered in part by a rise in new variants of the virus, was an unpleasant reminder that COVID-19 is here to stay. As we brace for an anticipated …

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Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday Season

(Family Features) While preparing for holiday festivities, keep these recommendations in mind to help protect yourself from severe flu, COVID-19 and RSV.

What You Should Know About IBD

(Family Features) It may not be something you like to talk about, but if you have gastrointestinal (GI) problems, your symptoms may be far more common than you think.

Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers This Holiday Season

(Family Features) The holidays are coming up, and many people will be celebrating with family and friends. The start of colder months also means flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge. That can be dangerous for older adults.

Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy: A Closer Look at Symptoms, Diagnosis and Clinical Research Underway

(BPT) - This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood …

If you have diabetes, it’s wise to have your eyes checked by an ophthalmologist to make sure they’re not affected by the disease.

Regular Eye Exams are Essential to Living Your Best Life with Diabetes

(NAPSI)—Many people don’t know it but diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss. Fortunately, early detection could save your vision. Unfortunately, most people with diabetes do not get a yearly …

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