Jenkins County Medical Center

10/24/2025

Jenkins County Medical Center is proud to be a part of the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC) as we work toward strengthening pediatric care in rural areas. 💙 Celebrate Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Cape Day with us, Mercer University School of Medicine and its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center as we honor kids who bravely face health challenges and injuries.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center Mercer University School of Medicine

10/24/2025

🎈🎉 It’s Healthcare Facilities and Engineering Week, and we’d like to recognize David Tanner, Facilities Manager at Jenkins County Medical Center.
⭐ David helps keep our hospital running smoothly every day and has overseen several important renovation projects over the past year, including the lobby renovation, updates to patient rooms and the cafeteria, and installation of the new helicopter landing area. His work helps ensure our facilities remain safe, functional, and ready to serve the needs of our patients and staff.
✨We also want to acknowledge and thank the staff and contractors who collaborate with David to support ongoing improvements throughout our hospital.
⭐ Thank you, David, for your continued efforts to care for the hospital that cares for our community.

10/23/2025

🎉 It’s Healthcare Quality Week, so we’re spotlighting Kayla Patrick, BSN, RN, Chief Quality Officer at Jenkins County Medical Center.
✨Kayla works tirelessly to ensure safe, high-quality care for every patient, every day. Her dedication helps protect our patients, staff, and community while keeping our standards of care exceptional. Through her ongoing commitment to safety, excellence, and the health of our community, Kayla helps every member of our team stay focused on what matters most: delivering the best possible care for every patient, every time.
✨In addition to her role in Quality, Kayla serves as our Employee Health Nurse and also oversees Compliance for the entire organization. 💙 Thank you, Kayla, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to quality in all that we do at JCMC! 💙

10/22/2025

🎉 It’s Respiratory Care Week! 🎉 Join us in celebrating our incredible Respiratory Services team at Jenkins County Medical Center, the specialists who help our patients breathe easier every day. 💙

⭐ Taylor Williams, RRT, Director of Respiratory Therapy
⭐ Lynn Gibbs, RRT, Respiratory Therapy Manager
⭐ Elizabeth Henderson, RRT
⭐ Maribel Ortega-McGriff, RRT
⭐ Stephanie Jordan, RRT

From providing oxygen therapy and advanced testing to managing our new at-home sleep study program, this compassionate team plays a vital role in patient care throughout our hospital and community.

Their dedication and expertise make a real difference in helping our patients breathe better and live healthier. Thank you for all you do! 💨💙

10/21/2025

💊 It’s National Pharmacy Week! Meet Maggie Smith, PharmD, our Pharmacist at Jenkins County Medical Center. Maggie provides pharmacy services for the entire hospital, including our Swing Bed Program, Behavioral Health Unit, and Emergency Department.
⭐ Maggie earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from South University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from East Georgia State College in Swainsboro. When asked what drew her to JCMC, Maggie shared, “During my rotations, I liked the small-town hospitals because of the hospitality. In rural hospitals, patients aren’t just an account number. I wanted to help people in a community like the one I’m from.”
⭐ Originally from Twin City, just 10 minutes down the road, Maggie says after attending pharmacy school in Savannah, “I knew I wanted to come home.”
Maggie works behind the scenes every day to ensure our patients receive the right medication, at the right time, and with the highest level of safety and care.
Thank you, Maggie, for your dedication to the health and well-being of our patients and community! 💙

10/20/2025

🎂 🎈Happy October Birthdays to all!! 🥳 🎉 Special thanks to our birthday sponsors, Sherri Chance and Vondesa Lee with Next Move Real Estate & Property Management, for donating the gift cards for our monthly birthday drawing! 💙 We appreciate your support in helping us celebrate our team.

10/17/2025

✨ As Andrea Graham celebrates her first year as CEO, she shares a message of gratitude and hope. Our JCMC family has grown stronger together: learning, adapting, and continuing to serve our community with heart. 💙 Join us in celebrating her anniversary and help us thank Andrea for her vision, steadfast leadership, and unwavering care for Jenkins County Medical Center and the community we serve.
Here is her message:

This month, as I look back on my first year as CEO of Jenkins County Medical Center, what stands out most is the incredible growth I’ve seen in our staff. Rural hospitals face challenges that often feel larger than the walls we work within, but at JCMC, those challenges have become opportunities for our employees to rise, learn, and shine.

Over the past year, I’ve watched our team break down silos and step into their full potential. Departments that once worked independently now collaborate more closely, recognizing that success in rural healthcare depends on teamwork. The willingness of our staff to learn new skills, take on new responsibilities, and support one another has been a blessing not just to the hospital but to the entire community.

What makes this growth so meaningful is that our employees truly understand what JCMC stands for. They know this hospital has been through tough times, moments when its future wasn’t guaranteed. The fact that we’re still here, serving patients every day, speaks to the resilience of not just the hospital but the entire community. Every single person, whether in nursing, administration, environmental services, dietary, admissions, or any other role, helps carry that resilience forward and ensures our patients continue to receive the care they need close to home.

That understanding drives our staff to keep learning, adapting, and pushing forward. From taking on new technology and supporting new processes to finding better ways to serve patients, they have a willingness to grow and a focus on serving. They know how much this community relies on us, and they prove it every day through their work.

As we step into another year, I am proud of the growth we have seen; not just in services or systems, but in people. The greatest strength of JCMC is not our building or our equipment, but the staff who give their best every day because they know how important this hospital is to the community.

We’ve accomplished a great deal, and that’s something to celebrate. But there’s still work to do and that’s okay. Growth is a journey, not a destination. If we’re not learning, we’re not growing. And at JCMC, we are committed to growing together every step of the way.

Sincerely,
Andrea Graham, CEO
Jenkins County Medical Center

10/17/2025

🖥 Jenkins County Medical Center is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Patient Financial Advisor/Registrar to join our team! This full-time position is responsible for the registration of patients for both Outpatient and Emergency Department services, helping ensure each visit starts off smoothly with accurate information and compassionate service.

😀 If you enjoy working with people and making a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you!

We're hiring a Patient Financial Advisor/Registrar to assist patients through the registration and billing process. This full-time role ensures accurate information, clear communication, and compassionate service for every patient we serve.

10/16/2025

❗BLOODMOBILE LOCATION CHANGE! Now at the hospital parking lot! Please note that the Shepeard Community Blood Center bloodmobile scheduled for this afternoon starting at 1:30pm will now be at the parking lot of Jenkins County Medical Center. The bloodmobile will be there until 6:00pm. Please help spread the word about this last-minute change. And remember: Each blood donation saves 3 lives!❤

10/16/2025

✨This week we celebrate National Case Management Week! Our Case Management team, also known as Utilization Review, plays a vital role in coordinating patient care and ensuring patients receive the specialized and appropriate care they need and deserve. Please join us in celebrating our team: Rob Sharkey, RN, Case Manager, and Amber Mills, CACTS, Intake/Outreach Coordinator.
⭐Through utilization review, the team helps guide each patient’s care plan, connecting them with the right services and support for their unique needs. Rob and Amber also serve as advocates for patients and families, helping them navigate the healthcare process with understanding and compassion.
⭐They work with departments throughout our hospital to serve patients in our Swing Bed Program, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Behavioral Health, and the Emergency Department. Thank you, Rob and Amber, for making a meaningful difference every day through your compassion, dedication, and commitment to quality care.
Thank you, Rob and Amber, for the care, compassion, and dedication you show to our patients and their families every day!✨💙❤

10/10/2025

✨⭐It's Physician Assistants Week! At Jenkins County Medical Center, our Physician Assistants (PAs) are an essential part of the team, helping ensure every patient receives timely, high‐quality care when it matters most. You may have met one of our PAs during a visit to the Emergency Department, where they provide expert care with skill and compassion. Our PAs proudly serve JCMC through a partnership with SouthlandMD. Join us in celebrating and thanking our outstanding PAs for all they do for our patients and community! 💙

10/10/2025

💙🏥 Happy Emergency Nurses Week! Join us in celebrating our incredible nursing staff who serve in Jenkins County Medical Center’s Emergency Department. Their quick thinking, steady hands, and caring hearts make a difference for every patient who walks through our doors. We’re proud to have such an outstanding team caring for our community at JCMC!✨