Albany, GA | Sept. 21, 2021 – A new Georgia Senate committee is looking into the problem of violence against health workers in the state, and a Phoebe nurse will be an integral part of that work. During the last General Assembly session, state lawmakers passed a resolution creating the Senate Study Committee on Violence Against …
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A primary care physician is a medical doctor who provides comprehensive healthcare for common illnesses and basic medical services. They often serve as the first point of contact for patients – managing preventive care, routine check-ups and addressing a wide range of health issues. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans made …
Albany, GA | March 3, 2025 –Telehealth is revolutionizing healthcare by providing patients with convenient, remote access to medical services, ensuring they receive timely and expert care from the comfort of their homes. Phoebe Putney Health System is expanding its telehealth services through its urgent care clinics to better serve patients across southwest Georgia. This initiative …
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Hospice FAQ
Hospice FAQ When should a decision about entering a hospice program be made – and who should make it? At any time during a life-limiting illness, it is appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice. By law, the decision belongs to the patient. Understandably, most people are uncomfortable with the idea of …
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Hospice FAQ
Phoebe Hospice FAQ When should a decision about entering a hospice program be made – and who should make it? At any time during a life-limiting illness, it is appropriate to discuss all of a patient’s care options, including hospice. By law, the decision belongs to the patient. Understandably, most people are uncomfortable with the idea …
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Nominate A Nurse
Criteria For Daisy Award Nominees Patients, visitors, nurses, physicians, and employees are welcome to nominate a deserving Phoebe nurse for the DAISY Award. Please nominate a nurse who consistently meets the following criteria: • Makes a special connection with the patient and family • Includes patients and families in the planning of their care • Does an excellent …
Phoebe is home to one of only two Nurse-Family Partnership programs in the state of Georgia. Our goal is to help improve the lives of families, especially those who may be at high risk for health disparities. Phoebe nurses spend two years — before and after a baby's delivery — working closely with families to …
Albany, GA | May 15, 2020 – Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, construction has continued on the new Phoebe Simulation and Innovation Center. Equipment is being installed in the 22,000 square foot, state-of-the-art center on the fifth floor of Medical Tower II on Phoebe’s main campus, and the center will open soon. “This center is an incredible …
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Primary Care
Choose Phoebe for Your Primary Care Your primary care physician is who you should call to schedule annual check-ups, such as routine screenings and immunizations or other non-urgent medical appointments. Your primary care physician knows your medical history and understands your overall health. Your primary care doctor will also be there to diagnose and treat …
Albany, GA | August 26, 2019 – Phoebe is planning to invest a quarter-billion dollars in capital improvements over the next five years to transform the delivery of healthcare throughout southwest Georgia and better meet the health needs of people in the region. Phoebe President & CEO Scott Steiner announced the investment at a news conference …
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Albany, GA | April 28, 2023 – Robert Cornejo’s interest in healthcare started when he was just nine years old and his grandfather suffered a fall that left him with serious injuries. “I wanted to be able to do something to help him,” Robert said. A couple of years ago when his grandfather’s condition worsened, Robert …
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Albany, GA | January 9, 2025 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital celebrated the completion of its new Trauma & Critical Care Tower with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday evening and plans to open the $150 million facility for patient care on Wednesday, January 15. “The opening of this incredible new tower is the culmination of our Phoebe …
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