“My grandfather, Bill Edwards, passed away from cancer in 2015,” Edwards shared. “Witnessing the care he received from local physicians was incredibly impactful. They offered peace and assurance during a…

“I wanted to enter the healthcare field to help others, as well as begin a career involving empathy and leadership,” said Gramling. “Practicing medicine allows me to accomplish both goals.”…

It is estimated that half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and only about one in four of these adults have their blood pressure under…

The day was filled with engaging presentations and team-building activities, providing a dynamic platform for education related to the accreditation and management of graduate medical education (GME) programs and their…

Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program was established in 2016 as a way for the hospital to address physician shortages in underserved areas, particularly in South Georgia. Since the program’s…

Everyone gets a headache from time to time. Here in the South, many of us may feel inclined to reach for some good old pain relief powder. But before you open that…

As a child, she spent many hours in the hospital with her brother who suffered from a condition that required frequent medical attention. During this time, she developed an admiration…

“We will have to discuss that at your next visit.”  Many of us have heard this phrase from our primary care physician. Some assume that the physician is in too…

Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program matched with its ninth class of residents. The family medicine class of 2027 includes Kevin Bhagratie, MD, Eric Mbua, MD, Anika Procope, MD, and…

Krout first started his medical journey at Brigham Young University in Laie, Hawaii, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry. From there, he attended St. Martinus University…