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THOMASTON, Ga., Aug. 14, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) Administration congratulates Bailee Massey, an exceptional occupational therapist in the Physical Therapy Department, on receiving the Sunflower Award. The Sunflower Award recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary work of patient care team members, including technicians, social workers, counselors and other clinical support staff, who go above and beyond in caring for patients and their families. One of Bailee’s...

THOMASTON, Ga., July 13, 2026 — United Bank presented a $100,000 donation to Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) through the 2026 Georgia HEART Hospital Program, reinforcing United Bank's ongoing commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare in the communities it serves. The contribution will help URMC continue providing essential medical services to residents throughout Upson County and the surrounding area. The donation represents United Bank's fifth consecutive year of...

THOMASTON, Ga., May 12, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) is the beneficiary of West Central Georgia Bank’s generous $40,000 donation, which was made possible through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. West Central Georgia Bank President and CEO Eddie Rogers, EVP and CLO Kyle Stonecipher and CFO Matt Adams presented the check to URMC CEO Dan Owens and CFO Jason Gassett. “We are deeply grateful to West Central Georgia Bank for its generous support of Upson Regional...

THOMASTON, Ga., May 19, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) is partnering with Luma Health to enhance patients’ care by offering the ability to self-schedule and manage their appointments, all from the convenience of their phone, tablet or computer — even after business hours. Luma Health is a patient engagement platform designed to assist patients in their healthcare experience. From personalized updates to appointment reminders, Luma Health’s automated email and text...

THOMASTON, Ga., May 18, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) maintains its “A” Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2026 from The Leapfrog Group, an independent, national nonprofit organization focused on patient safety. URMC earned an “A” score in Fall 2025, making this the first time the healthcare system has earned straight “A’s” in the last two grading cycles, according to hospital officials. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to...

THOMASTON, Ga., May 5, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) welcomes Dr. Ashley M. Williams-Hernández, Dr. Chinenye Adimora-Okolie and Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) Lindsey Sundeen to the growing URMC healthcare system. Dr. Williams-Hernández, Dr. Adimora-Okolie and Sundeen, CNM, WHNP, will bring compassionate care and expertise in women’s health to Upson OB/GYN’s patients. Sundeen, CNM, WHNP, will begin practicing at Upson...

Agreement paves way to bring advanced oncology options to rural Georgia communities ATLANTA, Feb. 23, 2026 – City of Hope® Cancer Center Atlanta, part of one of the nation’s largest organizations for advanced cancer research and treatment, and Upson Regional Medical Center in Thomaston, Georgia, announced plans for a partnership to offer coordinated, advanced oncology care to residents of West Central Georgia. Signed with a letter of intent (LOI), the two hospitals have laid the...

THOMASTON, Ga., Feb. 19, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) announces a new partnership with Core Clinical Partners to provide Emergency Medicine and Hospital Medicine management and operational support. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care for the Thomaston community and surrounding areas. URMC is a 115-bed, non-profit community hospital that has served West Central Georgia since 1951. A DNV-accredited facility, URMC offers...

THOMASTON, Ga., Feb. 16, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) congratulates Andrea Geiger, an exceptional medical assistant at the Upson Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Clinic, on receiving the Sunflower Award. The Sunflower Award recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary work of patient care team members, including technicians, social workers, counselors and other clinical support staff who go above and beyond in caring for patients and families. Recipients must exemplify the five...

Daniel Owens, chief executive officer of Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC), has been elected as an At-Large Delegate to the American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Regional Policy Board 4 (RPB 4). His term begins January 1, 2026, and concludes December 31, 2027. “Being selected to serve as an At-Large Delegate on the American Hospital Association’s Regional Policy Board 4 is an honor,” said Owens. “Rural and community hospitals play a vital role in strengthening the health and...

Thomaston, GA — January 23, 2026 — Upson Regional Medical Center (URMC) is proud to announce that the hospital has once again earned DNV Chest Pain Center Re-Certification, a national recognition awarded to hospitals that meet rigorous standards for the rapid assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of chest pain and heart-related emergencies. Re-certification confirms that URMC continues to follow best practices and evidence-based clinical guidelines proven to improve patient outcomes...

At approximately 12:15 p.m. this afternoon a gas line contractor was boring and hit an electrical line, which started a fire in a transformer. Thomaston Fire Department responded, as well as Thomaston Electric. The fire was contained quickly, and no injuries occured. All power is back on at the hospital and clinics, and we continue to operate as normal. Thank you to our partners at Thomaston Fire Department, Thomaston Electric, and our contractors for maintaining safety during this...