Posts By: Sarah Brown

July 21, 2025   CONTACT: Christian Jennings Anderson GHA SVP, Strategic Communications & Marketing 404-775-2050 canderson@gha.org     Vicki Lewis, FACHE, President and CEO of Coffee Regional Medical Center, Elected Chair-Elect of the Georgia Hospital Association Board of Trustees   ATLANTA – Vicki Lewis, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Coffee Regional Medical… read more //

(July 9, 2025) Douglas, GA – Dr. Peterson, an OB/GYN at CRH Women’s Center, recently returned from his fifth mission trip to Patate, Ecuador—a region close to his heart. Accompanied by his wife, Meredith, and their two young sons, Dr. Peterson joined members of Carver Baptist Church and others from across the state to serve… read more //

Douglas, GA (June 10, 2025) — Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to share that members of our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team recently participated in advanced simulation training provided by the University of South Florida’s Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) through their “CAMLS Without Walls” program. This incredible opportunity was made… read more //

Douglas, GA, May 09, 2025— Corazon, a national leader in services for the cardiovascular specialty based in Pittsburgh, PA, has granted the annual re-accreditation to the PCI program at Coffee Regional Medical Center. This marks another successful year in CRMC’s ongoing commitment to excellence in cardiac care, a journey CRMC has been dedicated to since… read more //

  Douglas, GA – Coffee Regional Medical Center invites the community to a free educational event, Discussions with the Doc, featuring board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Josh Vickers. This interactive session will focus on the latest advancements in robotic joint replacement, including cutting-edge knee and hip replacement technology. The event will take place on Tuesday, June… read more //

New Grade for Spring 2025 is a National Recognition for Commitment to Patient Safety DOUGLAS, GA – May 1, 2025 – Coffee Regional Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” grade to… read more //

Douglas, GA – Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to recognize Dr. Justin Peterson for being selected by the students and confirmed by Mercer University’s School of Medicine, Alpha Omega Alpha – Georgia Delta Chapter, as the recipient of the Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award. This prestigious award honors clinical faculty in community practices who dedicate… read more //

(April 1, 2025) Douglas, GA – Coffee Regional Medical Center proudly kicked off National Donate Life Month this morning, April 1st, with our annual Donate Life flag-raising ceremony on the front lawn. This special event serves as a tribute to organ, eye, and tissue donors and a call to action for our community to consider… read more //

Douglas, Ga (March 11, 2025) – At just 14 years old, Cowen Wayne Rice is showing that dedication and generosity have no age limit. He is a passionate supporter of Coffee Regional Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Scholarship. Over the past four years, he has raised an impressive $8,292 for the annual Heart 2 Heart Event,… read more //

Douglas, Ga. – Fighting the opioid epidemic by introducing an innovative role in bedside patient care, Cammie Wolf Rice and the CWC Alliance are working tirelessly to prevent opioid addiction at the hospital level. This innovative role, the Certified Life Care Specialist (LCS), will ensure patients receive the guidance and resources they need to manage… read more //