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Surviving COVID-19: Real Stories From Real Patients in South Georgia

The COVID-19 pandemic has swept the nation, leaving a large portion of the U.S. population infected and undergoing long recovery times. Hospitals in South Georgia are working double-time to try to treat and care for those who are infected. Here are patient testimonials from some of those hospitals. Chelsie Turrubiartez, 23Diagnosed: April 5Hospital: Tift Regional Medical Center/ UFHealth-Shands Chelsie Turrubiartez, who works as a nurse … Continue reading Surviving COVID-19: Real Stories From Real Patients in South Georgia

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Urological Clinic of Valdosta, a Center of Excellence, Offers Patient Success With UroLift Procedure

The Urological Clinic of Valdosta has achieved great milestones this year. Along with being named a Center of Excellence, the clinic is also highlighting a ground-breaking, minimally invasive procedure called the UroLift, which has been helping men across the nation who are suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, or, an enlarged prostate.The Urological Clinic of Valdosta has achieved great milestones this year. Along with being named … Continue reading Urological Clinic of Valdosta, a Center of Excellence, Offers Patient Success With UroLift Procedure

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Colquitt Regional Uses Protocols, Critical Care Team to Treat COVID-19 Patients

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, having access to a hospital that prioritizes patient safety is critical. Colquitt Regional has worked throughout the pandemic to ensure that their staff is well-equipped and prepared to meet the rising needs associated with COVID-19, through various training, education, and safety protocols put in place. Dr. Joel Lopes, Jr., one of the physicians who has been serving on … Continue reading Colquitt Regional Uses Protocols, Critical Care Team to Treat COVID-19 Patients

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The Future of Healthcare Is Telemedicine

Getting to the doctor’s office isn’t an easy feat for everyone. A variety of barriers to access can impede a person’s ability to access in-person medical care — including a pandemic. Thankfully, telemedicine is on the rise, and doctors across the nation are bringing remote services to patients unable to access the traditional clinic setting. Telemedicine is especially promising for improving access to care for … Continue reading The Future of Healthcare Is Telemedicine

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Melton Uses Personal Experience to Help Treat Patients

Dr. Howard Melton, general surgeon at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, has practiced in Moultrie, Georgia, since 1996. During his tenure as a general surgeon, he has had the opportunity to perform a diverse portfolio of procedures. “General surgery includes anything from straightforward hernias or removal of the gallbladder to appendicitis and endoscopies all the way up to breast cancers, colon cancers, vascular procedures, and various … Continue reading Melton Uses Personal Experience to Help Treat Patients

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