Douglas, Ga – January 25, 2022 – The prevalence of COVID-19 variants remains dynamic across the U.S. and South Georgia. Coffee Regional Medical Center actively assesses data on a continuous basis and adjusts COVID-19 therapeutic guidelines according to guidance from the FDA. CRMC continues to offer a Monoclonal Antibody Clinic for high-risk[1] individuals recently diagnosed with COVID-19 however,… read more //
January 20, 2022 – Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to be designated as an Orthopedic Center of Excellence. This designation affirms CRMC’s excellence in the provision of diagnostic, surgical and therapy services related to orthopedic care. The requirements set forth by DNV, the accreditation organization CRMC was reviewed by, are based on the guidelines,… read more //
October 28, 2021 – Douglas, Ga The history of orthopedics in Georgia dates back to 1897, when Mike Hoke, M.D., arrived in Atlanta as the first orthopedic surgeon in the state. As orthopedics expanded throughout Georgia, Dr. Charles “Ed” Irwin founded the Georgia Orthopaedic Society in 1946. The first meeting was held at Warm Springs,… read more //
Coffee Regional’s Heart & Vascular Center Opens 2nd state-of-the-art Cardiac Cath Lab Douglas, Ga – October 27, 2021 – Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is proud to announce that it has opened its 2nd state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab at its Heart & Vascular Center. The completion of this project offers enhancement and… read more //
The Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic at Coffee Regional Medical Center Receives Wound Center of Excellence Award Award acknowledges exceptional success in multiple wound healing benchmarks, healing outcomes, patient safety Douglas, Ga – October 20, 2021 – Coffee Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce CRMC Wound Care & Hyperbaric Clinic is a recipient… read more //
[Douglas, Ga, September 7, 2021] — Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) announces the significant accomplishment of achieving ISO 9001 certification, an International Quality Compliance program. CRMC also successfully completed reaccreditation by DNV as a full-service acute care hospital. By earning the DNV accreditation, CRMC demonstrated meeting or exceeding the patient quality and safety standards… read more //
Coffee Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the 3rd annual “Mind Your Mammars” FREE Clinical Breast Exam Event. In an effort to promote breast health in our community, and reach those individuals who are uninsured and who have not had annual breast exams, this clinic will offer a no-cost clinical breast exam by a… read more //
EMORY Health Sciences News http://emoryhealthsciences.org Sept. 09, 2020 Coffee Regional Medical Center strengthens relationship with Emory Healthcare Affiliate Network; adds new bariatric program supported by Emory Media Contact: Janet Christenbury, jmchris@emory.edu ATLANTA – Emory Healthcare (EHC) and Coffee Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Douglas, Georgia, have strengthened their relationship by advancing CRMC… read more //
Oftentimes over-the-counter meds are not effective in treating acid reflux. Cases of severe acid reflux may be the result of a hiatal hernia. Depending on the severity of the hernia, symptoms may vary. Hiatal hernia symptoms may include: Chest pain Severe Heartburn Abdominal pain Frequent burping Difficulty Swallowing Burning in the throat Nausea Regurgitation Chronic… read more //
Leg pain in older adults can often be a sign of peripheral vascular disease (PVD). PVD is a slow and progressive disorder causing narrowing or blockages of the blood vessels. This narrowing limits the amount of oxygen and nutrients circulating in your body. Leg cramps in older adults are often the result of this poor… read more //