March 23, 2020 Latest Information on Restrictions and COVID-19 Tests Appling Healthcare has not received any positive COVID-19 test results; however, multiple test results are pending. The Georgia Department of Public Health and Appling Healthcare will update the community with any confirmed cases. Effective immediately, Appling Healthcare announces the following procedural changes are in place… Read more »
03/16/2020 At this time, Appling Healthcare has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. We are continuing to closely monitor COVID-19 as the CDC protocols are changing quickly. As a reminder, please contact your primary care physician if you feel sick or are experiencing any of the following coronavirus symptoms: fever, cough, or shortness of breath. (A… Read more »
03/16/2020 Effective immediately, The Gift Gallery of Appling Healthcare and the Metz Culinary Cafeteria are indefinitely closed due to their locations within the hospital and per the recommendations of the CDC and state officials regarding COVID-19. We appreciate your understanding as our top priority is the well-being and safety of our patients, volunteers, staff, and… Read more »
03/13/2020 Effective immediately, Appling Healthcare has suspended all patient visits for the Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion unless the visit is related to end-of-life care or a medical emergency. This decision is based on Appling Healthcare’s focus on the safety and well-being of its most vulnerable patients as coronavirus cases increase across the country. Appling… Read more »
03/10/2020 Appling Healthcare is closely monitoring COVID-19 in partnership with local and state health agencies and the Centers for Disease Control. While no cases of COVID-19 have been reported yet in the area, hospital and nursing home officials are taking extra precautions and preventive measures to ensure patients and staff are healthy and safe. The… Read more »
Erin G. Hodges, RN, BSN, NP-C, has joined the team of expert physicians at Appling Healthcare and is now seeing patients at the new Blackshear office. Erin is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who treats patients 12 years and older. Her key services include primary care, sick visits, women’s health, weight management, and physical exams to… Read more »
David M. Sedory, MD, from Optim Orthopedics will provide orthopedic services at Appling Healthcare in Baxley starting Aug. 20. A board certified and fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sedory has been seeing patients at Optim’s Baxley office for the past several years. Optim Healthcare and Appling Healthcare System teamed up recently to offer patients expanded… Read more »
Appling Healthcare is proud to welcome Matt Hodges, FNP-BC to our team. Matt is a graduate of Appling County High School as well as Valdosta State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing and then received his Masters of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner at South University. Matt is married to… Read more »
