News & Events

Explore Your Health at Optim Medical Center-Screven’s Community Event Nov 6!

Join us for Healthcare Explorer: Live Well with Optim, a free, interactive community event highlighting the wide range of care and services available

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall appoints Melanie Fitzgibbon as chief administrative officer

[Reidsville, GA – October 7, 2025] Optim Health System has named Melanie Fitzgibbon chief administrative officer of Optim Medical

Dr. Williams Returns to Vidalia!

Great news! Dr. Wayne Williams is back in Vidalia starting August 2! He'll be seeing patients at the new Medical Arts Center, 104 Charles Andrew Dr.,

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall Earns 5-Star Rating for Nurse Communication

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review as one of Georgia’s hospitals earning a 5-star rating for nurse

Help Us Celebrate Extraordinary Care

We’re proud to introduce the DAISY Award for nurses and the BEE Award for team members who go above and beyond to deliver exceptional care and

Big news – same faces, same places, new name!

Starting August 1st, Dr. Patrick Hanson and his PA, Phil Boatright, will be joining our friends at Spivey Orthopedic Clinic. They'll continue seeing

Local artist and community unite for Optim Medical Center-Screven courtyard renovation

DeWayne GriceJul 16, 2025 7:26 PM Optim Medical Center-Screven has unveiled its transformed courtyard, showcasing a collaborative effort by a

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall Hosts Georgia Hospital Association Leadership for Summer Tour

We were proud to have the opportunity to showcase Optim Medical Center-Tattnall to the Georgia Hospital Association’s leadership team during their

Advancing Regional Healthcare Leadership: Meg Pace Graduates from Leadership Southeast Georgia

On June 6, Meg Pace, System Director of Marketing + Communications for Optim Health System, graduated from Leadership Southeast Georgia (LSEGA) - a

Celebrating Our Q1 2025 Employees of the Quarter!

We’re proud to recognize the outstanding team members whose dedication, innovation and teamwork set the bar in the first quarter of 2025. Please join

Reynolds Hall Named Athletic Trainer of the Year

🏆 We are proud to announce that Reynolds Hall, the Optim Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer at Brewton-Parker College, has been named the 2024-25

Join Us in Congratulating Optim Impact’s Marissa Brooks, AT

We’re proud to share that Marissa Villafuerte Brooks has been named the first-ever recipient of the Georgia Association of Athletic Trainers’ Dave

Blood Drive at Optim Medical Center-Screven

🩸 Mark your calendars for a life-saving event! 🗓️ Shepeard Community Blood Center will be hosting a blood drive at Optim Medical Center-Screven on

Temporary Location Change for Optim ENT in Vidalia

Due to circumstances beyond our control, our Optim ENT Vidalia clinic has temporarily relocated to 16915 Hwy 67 S, Statesboro, GA (this is Dr

Mylissa Gregory, Staff Hospitalist at Optim Medical Center-Screven, Wins Ogeechee Technical College’s 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award

[SYLVANIA, GA – April 14, 2025] Optim Medical Center-Screven is excited to announce that Mylissa Gregory, Staff Hospitalist, was named the recipient

Celebrating National Doctors Day

Today we honor our team of incredible doctors in celebration of National Doctors Day. Their expertise, dedication, and leadership in Orthopedics,

Optim Health System Announces Brian Evans, FACHE, as System Chief Operating Officer

[SAVANNAH, GA – MARCH 24, 2025] Following a nationwide search, Optim Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian G. Evans, MBA,

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

By: Sidney Morgan, MD March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is so common and affects everyone. A man’s lifetime risk of

Congratulations to Dr. Prakul Chandra of Optim Primary Care for being named a United Hero!

A United Hero is recognized for outstanding performance in patient experience, based on feedback from UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Advantage members.

Optim Health System at the Georgia State Capitol

Optim Health System was proud to have Lagina Evans, CEO of Optim Medical Center-Screven, and Dave Flanders, CEO of Optim Medical Center-Tattnall,

Celebrating National Women Physicians Day

On this National Women Physicians Day, we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to earn a U.S. medical degree in 1849. Her

Optim Medical Center-Screven Wins Statewide Patient Safety Award

[ATLANTA –JANUARY 27, 2025] At the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Patient Safety and Quality Summit held earlier this month, GHA

Inclement Weather Update

Friday, January 24: OPTIM SURGERY CENTER: Closed, we will contact patients to reschedule surgery / procedure. CLINICS: Open and operating

New Year, New Card!

Starting January 1, 2025, we kindly request that all patients present an updated insurance card when checking in. If you have any questions,

Nominations are Open for Statesboro Magazine’s Most Fabulous!

Please nominate our Statesboro team DAILY through December 5th. Voting runs from December 13 - January 3! MEDICAL PRACTICE / OFFICE – Stephen

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness about the most common cancer among women worldwide. While advancements in

Optim Pain Management Welcomes Jessica R. Reyes, MD

[Statesboro, GA – October 4, 2024] – Optim Pain Management is pleased to announce that Dr. Jessica R. Reyes, MD, a Fellowship-trained Interventional

Join Dr Diaz for a FREE Lunch + Learn on Relieving Chronic Pain

Join Rueben Diaz, MD along with Optim Pain Management for an informative and FREE Lunch + Learn event on October 16th from noon to 1:00 PM. We'll

Hurricane Helene Update

Hurricane Helen Update (2:00 PM 10/6/24) Excited news! Swainsboro clinic has had power and internet restored and will be operating under normal