Upson Regional Medical Center

01/30/2026

🎉 Help Us Wish a Happy Birthday to Claire DiPalma, PA-C! 🎉
Claire is a compassionate and dedicated provider at Upson OB/GYN, known for supporting women through every stage of care with kindness and expertise.
💙 From all of us at Upson Regional Medical Center — Happy Birthday, Claire! We appreciate your commitment to our patients and community.
To schedule an appointment with Claire or any of our Upson OB/GYN providers, call 706‑647‑9627 or visit URMC.org.
🎂 Leave your birthday wishes for Claire below!

01/29/2026

We're proud to announce that URMC CEO Daniel Owens has been elected as an At-Large Delegate to the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Regional Policy Board 4 (RPB 4). 👏 As an At-Large Delegate, he will contribute to national discussions by offering broad, cross-regional insight into the challenges facing hospitals and health care delivery.

Daniel Owens, chief executive officer of Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC), has been elected as an At-Large Delegate to the American Hospital Assoc...

01/29/2026

🎉 Help Us Wish a Happy Birthday to Sean Parker, PA-C! 🎉
Sean is one of the friendly, trusted providers caring for families at Upson Family Medicine, known for his compassion, calm presence, and dedication to helping patients feel their best.
💙 From all of us at Upson Regional Medical Center — Happy Birthday, Sean! We’re grateful for the care you provide each day.
To schedule an appointment with Sean or any of our Upson Family Medicine providers, call 706‑647‑8155 or visit URMC.org.
🎂 Drop your birthday wishes for Sean below!

01/28/2026

Emergency Room Nurses — our community needs you.

When seconds matter, ER nurses are the calm in the chaos — making fast decisions, moving with purpose, and caring for patients with skill and heart.

At Upson Regional Medical Center, you’ll find a team that supports you, values compassion, and delivers trusted care every day.

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01/28/2026

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Dr. Patricia Hall has been nominated by the community as a Favorite Doctor in the Upson Beacon Readers’ Choice Awards!
This recognition reflects the outstanding care, compassion, and dedication Dr. Hall brings to her patients each and every day. We’re incredibly proud to have her on the URMC team! 💙
👏 Congratulations to Dr. Hall and to all of this year’s winners!

Congratulations to winners of The Upson Beacon's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards!🌟

01/28/2026

New year, new exercise! ✨ In this Wellness Wednesday Workout, ISSA Personal Trainer & Wellness Coordinator Debbie Bruce shares how you can use a doorway to stretch your shoulders.

Looking for more ways to achieve your fitness goals in 2026? Join The Wellness Center of URMC! 🏋 Call (706) 647-4466 for membership information.

01/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating our Fourth Quarter Hand Hygiene Hero, Kara Johnson from Case Management! 👏 Hand hygiene is a top priority at URMC, and we appreciate Kara's commitment to maintaining a high score of hand hygiene compliance.

01/25/2026

Due to winter weather impacts, our Zebulon and Barnesville offices will open on a delayed schedule at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 26.

All Thomaston offices will remain on their normal schedule and open at 8:00 AM.

The Wellness Center will have a delayed opening at 10:00 AM.

We appreciate your understanding and encourage everyone to travel safely.

01/23/2026

We are proud to share that URMC has once again been re‑certified as a DNV Chest Pain Center—a national recognition that reflects our commitment to providing fast, accurate, and life‑saving heart care.
What does this mean for you?
It means that when every second counts, you can trust that our team delivers high‑quality, coordinated care following the highest standards for chest pain and heart emergencies.
✔️ Faster diagnosis when minutes matter
✔️ Seamless care from ER to imaging to treatment
✔️ Highly trained teams using proven, evidence‑based practices
✔️ Better outcomes for patients with chest pain or heart attack symptoms
This achievement reflects our mission of providing excellent care, rooted in compassion for all, right here at home.
A heartfelt thank‑you to our dedicated clinical teams whose expertise and compassion make recognitions like this possible. 💙

01/22/2026

Upson Regional Medical Center is proud to celebrate CEO Dan Owens, who was officially sworn in today to the Southern Crescent Technical College Board of Directors.

The ceremony was led by Judge Kay Perdue, with leadership from across the region in attendance, including Chairman Stone Workman and Dr. Irvin Clark. Dan Owens, representing Upson County, and Steve Ivory, representing Fayette County, were both sworn in during today’s ceremony.

In the group photo, Dan is pictured alongside Board members Taylor Smith, Dr. Irvin Clark, Stone Workman, Steve Ivory, Dr. Chon Hester, and Lisa Johnson, as well as Board candidate Josh Thomas.

Dan continues to represent Upson County with dedication and service, and we’re grateful for his commitment to advancing education and workforce development for our region. Please join us in congratulating Dan on this important appointment!

01/22/2026

We're so grateful for Bennet's hard work and dedication!

Our interns are really progressing and learning new skills. Meet Bennet Sams! He is a reliable and positive member of the team.

01/21/2026

It's Wellness Wednesday, and Wellness Coordinator and ISSA Personal Trainer Debbie Bruce is sharing a workout tip to help relieve shoulder and neck tension. ✨ Wall angels are an effective way to open your shoulders, especially after sitting at a desk or computer for an extended period of time.

If your New Year's resolution is to exercise and stretch, The Wellness Center of URMC is the place for you! Call (706) 647-4466 to learn about membership and personal training. 🏋️‍♀️🏊