Welcome to Appling HealthCare
We welcome you to our website and hope it will provide you with a thorough overview of our facility, introduction to our physicians and staff, as well as information about our outstanding services and programs.
Appling is a compassionate, family-oriented environment. Every member of our team is committed to meeting the needs of not only our patients but their families as well.
The mission of Appling HealthCare System is to provide our Patients/Residents with quality healthcare at the highest level possible.
On behalf of the entire team at Appling HealthCare System, please accept our best wishes for your good health. We take pride in offering you high quality and compassionate care, and we appreciate your decision to entrust your care to us. If there is anything we can do to make your stay better, please let us know.
News & Events

Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory Spotlight
In celebration of American Heart Month, we’re spotlighting a department that plays a vital role at our hospital and in our community: Cardiopulmonary/Respiratory. These highly-skilled and dedicated specialists diagnose and treat health conditions associated with the heart and lungs. The department is under the supervision of Deena Medders, RRT, Echo Tech, a native of Alma… Read more »

Dr. Orly discusses Thyroid Month
01/29/2021 January is National Thyroid Month. One of our primary care providers, Dr. Orlando Fernando, wants everyone to know more about this small but very important gland that can so significantly affect how our body works. The thyroid is a gland that sits low on your neck, is bow-tie shaped, and has a very important… Read more »

Appling Healthcare welcomes new provider to Vidalia office
01/06/2021 Appling Healthcare welcomes Joseph Foust, MD. Dr. Foust is a board-certified, Mayo Clinic-trained physician and a Fellow of the American Board of Family Physicians. Recently, Dr. Foust and Mandi Wright, Family Nurse Practitioner, joined Appling Healthcare’s Vidalia Clinic, where they collaborate and expertly manage patients daily. Treating patients 2 years old and up, Dr.… Read more »