Memorial Health University Medical Center

11/27/2025

Today and every day, we give thanks for our resilient patients and the communities that trust us with their care.

This , we’re especially grateful for the compassion, strength and dedication that define our Memorial Health team – and for the opportunity to show up for others in meaningful ways.

HCA Healthcare’s commitment to community goes beyond clinical care. In 2024, the organization contributed more than $48.5 million in enterprise giving to community organizations, while colleagues volunteered 240,000 hours and contributed $18 million to community organizations — matched by HCA Healthcare.

From our family to yours, we wish you a safe, joyful and healthy holiday. 🦃

Leave us a comment and share what you're for – we’d love to hear from you!

11/26/2025

Holiday meals are delicious and made to be enjoyed. That can be difficult for those who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Are you one of those 1 in 5 in the U.S. suffering from GERD which is chronic acid reflux, defined by recurring heartburn? While some individuals can manage their GERD symptoms through medications or lifestyle changes, others may require surgery. Learn more about treatment options in this WTOC-TV Live Healthy segment with Dr. Jonathan Kandiah, gastroenterologist, and Dr. T. Ellis Barnes, general and robotic surgeon https://bit.ly/4omJfxf

Memorial Health is accredited as a Center of Excellence in both Hernia Surgery and Robotic Surgery from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), an independent, nonprofit patient safety organization. This accreditation confirms Memorial Health's steadfast commitment to ensuring optimal outcomes and safety and reinforces our commitment to delivering the highest standard of care to our patients.

11/25/2025

Our Extra Mile Award recognizes colleagues who go above and beyond their job duties to create an exceptional patient experience. Congratulations to our most recent winner - Brooke Hertlein, ultrasound technologist in our breast imaging center. She was nominated by one of her patients. Her nomination read, “Brooke was excellent! She not only communicated what to expect with my procedure but also used her terrific knowledge and bedside manner to calm my apprehension. I loved the fact that she put me at such ease. You have a real gem in Brooke; she is top notch!”

Brooke, thank you for the care you provide for our patients. Congratulations on your Extra Mile Award.

To nominate a colleague for our Extra Mile Award, go to: http://memsav.co/ExtraMile

11/24/2025

is a global movement that inspires men to take action and engage in conversations and raise awareness about critical health issues – including prostate cancer, testicular cancer, su***de prevention and .

Nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety, but less than half receive treatment, according to the Anxiety & Depression Association of America. Various factors – internal or external – can make it challenging for some men to focus on their mental health or seek support.

Know how to recognize warning signs of mental illness in yourself or the men in your life, learn about resources and strategies for improving men’s mental health, and more: https://bit.ly/4rl1WE3

11/22/2025

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. In this WTOC-TV interview, Memorial Health geriatrician Dr. Maulik Patel identifies five types of dementia. Watch: https://bit.ly/3X8XKJU

11/21/2025

Memorial Health has the only Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in southeast Georgia. We provide the highest level of care for critically ill and premature infants in our region. In this WTOC Live Health segment, Dr. Brad Buckler, medical director, shares some important features of our Level III NICU. https://bit.ly/4ievaAg

11/21/2025

Did you know?…one in 10 patients who show up to a hospital will need blood. Donors provide blood products for patients in our community. Here’s how you can help.

Blood Drive | December 2

Memorial Health will partner with The Blood Connection to host a blood drive on Tuesday, December 2, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in their bloodmobile outside Building 300 on the Memorial Health campus. All donors will receive $40 in rewards.

Register: https://bit.ly/3XKZfhq

11/19/2025

We were honored to have Georgia Hospital Association President & CEO Caylee Noggle visit Memorial Health’s emergency room and Level I trauma center. She spent time with our ER medical director Dr. Katie Dean, ER physicians and staff.

“Memorial Health is such a tremendous resource for the community and offers critically important level 1 trauma services,” said Caylee. “Every staff member I met was filled with enthusiasm, pride, and a genuine compassion for patients. Time and again, I witnessed clinical care team members stop to check in on patients to ensure they were comfortable and had the best care experience possible. It’s apparent that your team is proud to care for the Savannah community and so many other communities in the entire region that rely on the high quality, access to care provided by Dr. Dean, Dr. Reeves, and the entire team at Memorial Health. Thanks for letting me experience just a brief glimpse of what you do every day for patients!”

Our ER team enjoyed the visit as well. Dr. Dean said, “It was an honor to have Georgia Hospital Association President & CEO Caylee Noggle spend an evening with us in the Memorial Health emergency department! We were proud to show her how we care for our community in times of need. She saw firsthand the impact of our team, including our Level 1 trauma program and advanced stroke interventions. She shared with us how the GHA is working to create a healthier Georgia. Thank you, Caylee!”

On behalf of our entire team, thanks for visiting Memorial Health, Caylee! We appreciate all you and the Georgia Hospital Association do promote health and welfare for all Georgians.

11/18/2025

DYK... injuries and violence are the leading causes of death and hospitalization for Americans ages 1 – 44? Today is National Injury Prevention Day – a day dedicated to injury prevention. Many of our colleagues wore green today as it symbolizes prosperity, growth and most importantly - hope - as we hope to bring an end to preventable injuries.

As the only Level I Trauma Center in southeast Georgia verified by the American College of Surgeons, we have demonstrated our commitment to growing our resources and expertise so we can effectively treat injuries, minimize long-term damage and, hopefully, save lives.

11/17/2025

Every tiny heartbeat tells a mighty story. 💜
Each year, more than 200,000 babies are born in hospitals across our larger HCA Healthcare network – and some arrive earlier than expected. According to March of Dimes about 1 in 10 babies in the U.S. are born prematurely. This means they enter the world before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

This , we’re celebrating our tiniest patients and the incredible caregivers at Memorial Health who support them and their families. As a proud partner of March of Dimes, HCA Healthcare is committed to improving maternal and neonatal outcomes through clinical data, pioneering research and compassionate care.

11/15/2025

LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH - Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in America, according to the American Lung Association in Georgia. And for many people, there are no symptoms until later stages of the disease.

That’s why lung cancer screening is so important. Screening can detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable. It’s performed through a low-dose computerized tomography (CT) scan – an X-ray of your lungs that could lead to life-saving care.

Not sure if you should get screened? Click on https://bit.ly/4r37VNL and review the criteria for a lung cancer screening.

Need a physician? We can help. Go to https://bit.ly/47KWPp2

11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day. This illness affects millions of people in the US, and the numbers continue to rise. In this WTOC interview, internal medicine and pediatric physician, Dr. Emily “Millie” Zealy, talks about managing diabetes throughout a patient's lifetime. Watch here: https://bit.ly/4p5kZ3k

Dr. Zealy practices at Memorial Health University Physicians – Primary Care Richmond Hill. Make an appointment: https://bit.ly/4ia05Os

Diabetes affects millions of people around the world and Friday is World Diabetes Awareness Day.