Kids Alliance for Better Care Celebrates Upson Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Department as Part of the Pediatric Emergency Care Project

THOMASTON — The Upson Regional Medical Center Emergency Department was recognized for its commitment to strengthening pediatric emergency care in Upson County during an April 26 ribbon-cutting ceremony. Upson Regional was celebrated for reaching key milestones as a participating hospital in the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC). The alliance, established in 2023, is a collaboration between Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC)...



Upson Regional Medical Center Designated as Primary Stroke Center

If you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, time to treatment matters. Upson Regional Medical Center is happy to announce its designation as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV-GL. The DNV Primary Stroke Center Certification is based on standards set forth by the Brain Attack Coalition and the American Stroke Association. Certification shows Upson Regional addresses the full spectrum of stroke care including diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and education as well as establishing clear...



Maury Morgan, RN, wins DAISY Award

Nurses at Upson Regional Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. ® The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. The DAISY Award recipient this quarter is Maury Morgan (RN) in the Emergency Department. "Maury came back to check on me even when he didn't have to," stated a patient who witnessed Maury's compassion. Congratulations also to...