Crisp Regional Hospital

01/02/2026

If joint pain has slowed you down this year, now’s the time to take the first step toward relief. At Crisp Regional Orthopedics, Dr. Paul Michas and Dr. Thomas Darden are here to help you move better, feel stronger, and get back to doing what you love.

From sports injuries and fractures to joint pain and replacements, our team delivers compassionate, expert care — right here in Cordele. Whether you're dealing with a nagging issue or a recent injury, we're here to help you focus on new goals, not old aches.

Start the new year moving better, and Go, Where Healthcare Happens! https://crispon16th.org/orthopedics/

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Crisp Regional!

As we welcome 2026, we thank you for trusting us with your care. Here's to a healthy, joyful year ahead!

Holiday Hours Notice:

January 1st:
All physician practices, clinics, pharmacies and urgent care: Closed.

January 2nd:
-Urgent Care: Open 10am-6pm
-Pediatrics: Open 8am-5pm
-Orthopedics: Open 8am-12pm
-All other physician practices and clinics: Closed

12/30/2025

Crisp Regional is excited to be part of the Rural Interactive Trauma Simulation at South Georgia Technical College on January 14!

This hands-on training with Dr. Mabes from the Medical College of Georgia will provide immersive trauma education and real-world skill development for healthcare professionals across our region.

We’re proud to support learning that strengthens emergency care in rural communities.

📍 South Georgia Technical College
🕗 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

For more info, contact Ashley Bullington at abullington@crispregional.org

12/30/2025

The new Crisp Regional Surgery Center isn't about adding services — it's about improving the experience for patients, families, and staff.

Here’s what’s new:
• Spacious, modern operating rooms, nearly double in size
• Advanced robotic-assisted surgical technology
• Natural light and an open, welcoming design
• Dedicated entrance and waiting areas for surgery patients and families
• Expanded sterile processing for enhanced safety
• New on-call sleep rooms for staff readiness and comfort

The Surgery Center is now open, marking a major milestone for our hospital and our community.

Read the full story and see how this new space is transforming care right here at home. https://tinyurl.com/3zn47b74.

12/29/2025

Meet Dr. Alicia Register, general surgeon at Crisp Regional Hospital, whose lifelong dream has always been to serve others through surgery — especially in the community she now calls home.

“What I love about it now is that I’m able to help my neighbors and community in a way that few others can,” she shares. “It motivates me to keep doing what I’m doing.”

Dr. Register offers a range of general surgical care, with a special interest in thyroid surgery — a service many patients would otherwise need to travel hours for. Her commitment to high-quality care, backed by the new state-of-the-art surgery center, means more procedures done safely, locally, and with a deeply personal touch. “I genuinely take your care personally,” she says." "I’m here to help serve my community and keep it running and keep it healthy.”

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3b696yhm.

12/26/2025

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from All of Us at Crisp Regional!

Whether you're celebrating with loved ones or working to serve others today, we’re wishing you peace, health, and joy. Thank you for trusting us with your care. From our Crisp family to yours, Merry Christmas!

Please note: All Physician Practices, Pharmacies, Urgent Care and Clinics are CLOSED today. For medical emergencies please visit our ER located at 902 N. 7th Street, Cordele.

Friday, December 26th
• All Physician Practices and Clinics: Closed
• Urgent Care: Open 10am-6pm
• Retail & Community Pharmacies: Open 10am-6pm

12/24/2025

As we prepare to gather for Christmas celebrations, please note our adjusted holiday hours. For medical emergencies please visit our ER located at 902 N. 7th Street, Cordele.

Wednesday, December 24th
• Surgical Associates: Open 8am-12pm
• Urgent Care: Open 8am-2pm
• Retail & Community Pharmacies: Open 9am-4pm
• Family Medicine: Closed
• Pediatrics: Closed
• Orthopedics: Closed
• Urology: Closed
• Dr. Holloway: Closed
• Gastroenterology: Closed
• Family Medicine Ashburn: Closed
• Warwick Health Care: Closed

Christmas Day
• All Physician Practices, Pharmacies, Urgent Care and Clinics will be CLOSED.

Friday, December 26th
• All Physician Practices and Clinics: Closed
• Urgent Care: Open 10am-6pm
• Retail & Community Pharmacies: Open 10am-6pm

12/23/2025

💙🎄 This is what community care looks like. 🎄💙

This Christmas season, we are proud to recognize our incredible Environmental Services (EVS) Team for their heartfelt act of kindness in adopting residents from Cordele Health & Rehab and providing them with Christmas gifts.

Led by Director Lynette Simmons, our EVS team went above and beyond to ensure these residents felt remembered, valued, and loved during the holidays. Their generosity reflects the true spirit of the season—and the heart of service that defines who they are every day.

At Crisp Regional Hospital, our EVS team plays a critical role in keeping our hospital safe, clean, and welcoming for patients, families, and staff. But their impact reaches far beyond the walls of our hospital. This act of kindness is a powerful reminder that caring for our community doesn’t stop at our doors—it’s woven into everything this team does.

Thank you to Lynette and our EVS team for living out our mission through compassion, service, and love for others. You make our hospital—and our community—stronger. 💙✨

Thanks to Robert Caldwell for the awesome video!

12/23/2025

Board Member Spotlight: Noel Williams

12/23/2025

💛 BEE Award Winner Recognition 💛

Please join us in congratulating Bernita Armstrong, affectionately known as “Cookie,” as our most recent BEE Award winner! 🐝
(BEE = Being Exceptional Every Day)

From her nomination:

“Mrs. Cookie has a gift for making personal connections. One morning, I was having an especially difficult start to my day and remembered that the cafeteria was serving my favorite breakfast dish. When I finally made it to the cafeteria, the pan was completely empty. Without hesitation, Mrs. Cookie said, ‘I noticed you were running late, so I saved you a bowl.’ From the warmer, she pulled out a small bowl that she had thoughtfully set aside just for me. That simple, genuine act of kindness completely turned my day around. She saw me—not just another customer—and cared enough to do something small that made a big difference.”

This is just one small example of Cookie’s compassion, attentiveness, and joyful spirit. She consistently goes above and beyond to care for others, and her kindness leaves a lasting impact on everyone she encounters.

👏 Congratulations, Cookie! You truly embody what it means to Be Exceptional Every Day, and we are so grateful for you and the heart you bring to Crisp Regional Hospital.

12/23/2025

Colder weather can put added stress on your heart, especially if you have high blood pressure, a history of heart disease, or other chronic conditions. This winter, take a moment to protect your heart health.

• Cooler temperatures can increase blood pressure and make the heart work harder

• Watch for early warning signs like chest tightness, shortness of breath, fatigue, dizziness, or swelling

• Know your numbers: blood pressure, cholesterol, and glucose levels matter year round

• Crisp Regional Hospital offers cardiology services including EKGs, stress tests, and advanced cardiac imaging

• A quick heart check now can help you enjoy a healthier, safer holiday season

If you have concerns or want to schedule a heart health evaluation, call (229) 276-3100 or visit https://crispregional.org/.