Being screened for lung cancer isn’t always a top priority, but for those at a higher risk of developing this deadly disease, doing so may just save your life! In this episode of Health Matters, we learn about Janis Gilder’s journey to wellness after being diagnosed with lung cancer using a low-dose CT scan, and board-certified pulmonologist, Rafael Alba Yunen, MD, discusses how the innovative Ion biopsy technology offered at the Health System was instrumental in her healing.
For more information, please visit Lung Cancer Screening.  

A retired Department of Army Civilian Team Leader and current Bailiff for the Wayne Sheriff, Lana Wright enjoys a rich and active lifestyle, so in late 2023 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she refused to let even a cancer diagnosis slow her down. In this episode of Health Matters, Lana discusses her cancer journey with board-certified radiation oncologist Kenyon Meadows, MD, and how CyberKnife helped to save her life without slowing her stride.
For more information, please visit CyberKnife® M6 Robotic Radiosurgery System.  

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders, but because the gastrointestinal (GI) tract processes nutrients and fights diseases, gut health impacts overall health. In this episode on Health Matters, board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Huitt Mattox, discusses gut health, how the medical industry has made significant advances in treating GI issues over the years, and when to “trust your gut.”
For more information, please visit Our Gastroenterologists. 

Welcoming your little one into the world is a joyous experience, and nothing is more personal and special than feeding your infant. Tune into this episode of Health Matters for an exciting panel with our lactation consultants! They discuss how much milk is enough milk as well as the inside scoop on colostrum and the newest trend: colostrum harvesting.
For more information, please visit Our Maternity Care Center.

Not getting sick is reason enough to roll up your sleeve for a flu vaccine every fall, but did you know that such a simple, preventative measure can have the power to potentially save your life? The flu shot prevents millions of cases of influenza each year and reduces hospitalizations due to complications from this misery-making seasonal illness. Tune into this episode of Health Matters as James Snow, DO discusses the importance of the flu vaccine and how it can help save someone else’s life. Flu vaccines are available at all our Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Primary Care locations. Schedule your appointment online today!
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What do custom splits, exercises and ultrasounds have in common? Occupational therapists use such devices to help patients rediscover their independence following an injury, illness, surgery or disability. In this episode of Health Matters, our expert occupational therapist, Taylor Pinson, MOT, OTR/L, gives us the inside scoop on her field and discusses how occupational therapy has the potential to help people not just live with an injury or illness, but thrive against the odds.
For more information, please visit Occupational Therapy. 

Whether you or a loved one needs an annual wellness screening; confirmation of a potential diagnosis, such as a tumor or broken bone, or a life-saving scan during an emergency, access to innovative imaging technology is imperative to the health of our community. During this episode of Health Matters, our panel of imaging experts explore the latest advancements in imaging technology and how they are revolutionizing patient care at Southeast Georgia Health System.
For more information, please visit Medical Imaging. 

Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times in stroke patients. During this informative episode of Health Matters, our panel of stroke experts will break down the importance of taking action quickly in order to minimize disability and discuss the great strides they’ve implemented in this effort with their Telestroke Program.
For more information, please visit our Stroke Center. 

The journey to wellness with weight loss surgery is more than just shedding pounds. In this episode, Dr. J. William Tsai and his patient, Bobbie Sumner, discuss her experience with gastric sleeve surgery, her dedication to living a healthier lifestyle with her family, and the many options of surgery available to patients.
For more information, please visit our Bariatric Surgery Program.

With “Doctor Google” only a click away, more information than ever is readily available at your fingertips. Sometimes, however, it’s the wrong information. In this episode of Health Matters, Dr. Eric Thomas, a urologist, debunks the fiction from facts about men’s health.
For more information, please visit Urology Services.