[Sylvania, GA, October 1, 2026 ] – Updated annual economic impact data released by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) highlights the $43,738,728 that Optim Medical Center-Screven generates for the Georgia economy. GHA’s data also highlights that the hospital contributes $37,585,3411 to Screven County. This update is based on independent third-party modeling using 2024 data.
Providing high-quality care is at the heart of our mission and everything we do at Optim Medical Center-Screven .That commitment also drives economic growth and strengthens the communities we proudly serve.
Optim Medical Center-Screven’s economic reach extends beyond healthcare, sustaining jobs in a range of industries. GHA’s data shows that Optim Medical Center-Screven supports 196 total jobs across Georgia, including 159 jobs in Screven County, and 85 full- and part-time employees at Optim Medical Center-Screven. Together, these direct and indirect jobs generate $17,810,889 in household earnings statewide.
“Optim Medical Center-Screven is proud to care for the families, friends and neighbors who make Screven County such a special place to call home. Beyond providing access to quality healthcare, our hospital supports local jobs, strengthens the economy and serves as an important resource for the community. This report demonstrates that the impact of a community hospital reaches far beyond patient care, helping create a stronger and healthier future for Screven County,” said Lagina Evans, Chief Administrative Officer of Optim Medical Center-Screven.
“Every patient, business owner and employer, and community member in the area benefits from the life-saving care and economic impact of Optim Medical Center-Screven,” said Caylee Noggle, President and CEO of the Georgia Hospital Association. “Georgia’s hospitals are essential to our state’s health and prosperity, and Optim Medical Center-Screven is a prime example of that impact.”
About the data
GHA partners with IMPLAN®, a nationally recognized economic impact analysis software, to develop the economic impact figures. Public data from the Georgia Department of Community Health Annual Hospital Questionnaire and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Cost Report were used in the IMPLAN® modeling. For more information, visit IMPLAN.com.
About Optim Medical Center-Screven
Optim Medical Center-Screven has been serving families since 1951, providing a wide range of high-quality healthcare services. The facility features a state-of-the-art emergency department, comprehensive diagnostic services (laboratory, ultrasound, CAT Scan, mobile mammography, wound care, and endoscopy), and specialized care. Additionally, it offers both inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy, pulmonary rehab, and GYN services. Committed to the Screven County community, the center ensures access to advanced medical care close to home. For more details, visit Optim Medical Center-Screven.
About GHA
Founded in 1929, GHA serves more than 150 Georgia hospitals and works to shape a healthier Georgia by serving as the leading advocate and supporter for all Georgia hospitals and health systems. For more information, call 770-249-4500 or visit gha.org.
