Newsroom
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Scanning device cuts down on medical mistakes
December 06, 2011
Upson's newest technology looks just like the bar code scanner used in the grocery - only, in this case, it's checking out information used to prevent medical errors.
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Upson’s Brent McDaniel Accepted into Leadership GHA
August 01, 2011
Brent McDaniel, Environmental Services Leader at Upson Regional Medical Center, has been accepted into the Leadership GHA Class of 2011-2012, a prestigious health care leadership program of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). McDaniel is one of only 31 hospital employees from around the state accepted into the program this year.
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Upson Employee Receives National Award
June 07, 2011
Upson Regional Medical Center’s Lisa Connor received last week the Outstanding New Professional award from the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA).
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Upson Receives Prestigious National Award
June 01, 2011
Based on increasing clinical, service and operational performance over the past year, Upson Regional Medical Center received the FireStarter Award given by outcomes firm Studer Group.
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Upson Earns DNV Accreditation
May 30, 2011
Upson Regional Medical Center is now accredited by DNV, a relatively new hospital accreditation organization with some of the toughest standards in healthcare.
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Upson Receives State Award for Quality
February 01, 2011
Upson Regional Medical Center kicked off the New Year with statewide recognition for excellence in quality and patient safety.
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Upson Regional Medical Center Gains Green Designation for Data
January 10, 2011
Upson Regional Medical Center is a little “greener” going into 2011. Officials estimate the hospital has reduced its carbon footprint by 1,200 lbs. per hour by making a switch to cloud computing.
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Upson offers Incisionless Surgery for Heartburn
September 17, 2010
Many people suffer from Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) for which heartburn is the most common symptom. Upson Regional Medical Center now offers a new, incisionless solution for gastric reflux disease that would preclude the need to take lifelong medications.
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Upson Opens New Kitchen and Cafeteria
August 30, 2010
(Thomaston) Upson’s new cafeteria is now open to the community. The new kitchen replaces the former, 55- year-old one and features all-new modern-day food production and dining equipment, including new ovens, fryers, stove tops, a walk-in cooler and freezer, a new dish-machine and all new food court and dining room furnishings.
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It’s a GUY Thing: FREE Men’s Health Screening
August 12, 2010
As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Upson Regional Medical Center and Board Certified physicians on its Medical Staff will offer a potentially life-saving screening for men, at no cost.
