The Georgia Department of Public Health recently distributed 120 vials of the drug remdesivir to Upson Regional Medical Center. Upson Regional Medical Center is one of 85 hospitals in Georgia that will receive this drug. Remdesivir is an investigational antiviral medication that is given intravenously. Since there are no Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved medications available to treat COVID-19, the FDA recently authorized the use of remdesivir under the Emergency Use...

There may be a few changes, but you’ll find the same exceptional care you’ve grown to trust from Upson Regional Medical Center. Whether you need a basic check-up, screening, postponed tests or surgical procedure, we’re here for you. We were recognized for cleanliness even before the new guidelines. Your overall health is our primary concern and we’re doing everything necessary to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. Schedule your appointment today! ...

Upson Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce it has been approved for participation in a research study to help in the fight against COVID-19. The sponsor of this study is the Mayo Clinic, a not-for-profit academic medical center based in Rochester, Minnesota. Focus of this research is on the therapeutic value of convalescent plasma to treat severe cases of COVID-19 infection. Patients who have recovered from COVID-19 have developed antibodies in their blood that may be able...

Upson Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Jessica W. Castleberry, M.D. to Upson OB/GYN Thomaston and Barnesville locations. Dr. Castleberry has 6 years of practice experience in general obstetrics and gynecology, and multiple years of volunteer experience with the Macon Volunteer Clinic where she provided gynecologic care for uninsured women. Dr. Castleberry earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. She earned her Doctor of Medicine at the Medical College of...

Upson Regional Medical Center is proud to announce it recently completed its annual accreditation survey through DNV-GL with no adverse findings. By maintaining accreditation, Upson Regional Medical Center has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV surveyors visit Upson every year and examine facilities, processes, and documentation to make sure the hospital excels in...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging communities across the US to prepare for the possibility of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) becoming widespread. There are currently two cases in Georgia, in the metro Atlanta area. Both cases are not hospitalized, and are recuperating at home. As the virus continues to spread, there will likely be more cases that occur close to home. Upson Regional Medical Center asks travel questions of every patient coming into the facility, and...

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 Ginger Edmondson (RN) in the Labor and Delivery Unit. “Ginger was truly the most amazing nurse I ever had. She always made us feel welcomed and important. She also made us feel safe and...

Congratulations to our own Dr. Christina Noguera who has been honored as a Top Doctor by the Global Directory of Who’s Who for outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of family medicine. The Global Directory of Who’s Who is an annual publication that recognizes executives and professionals for their accomplishments and contributions to the global marketplace. Dr. Noguera earned her Doctorate of Medicine degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. Here she...

Congratulations to Dana Tucker and Benny Byrd! They welcomed Asher Wade Byrd, Upson's first baby of the year, on January 1, 2020 at 3:25 p.m. Asher was 9 lbs, 9 oz, and 21 inches long.

Upson Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce new names for their existing walk-in primary care clinic locations. Upson Family Medical Center will now be called Upson Family Medical Center Northside, while the Upson Clinic, a department of Upson Regional Medical Center, will now be referred to as Upson Family Medical Center Southside. With a focus on high quality, no appointment necessary primary care services, both clinics provide walk-in access to healthcare providers. This name...

Upson Regional Medical Center has partnered with MDsave to give you a better way to buy your medical services. Through MDsave, we can give you one upfront, easy-to-understand price which includes the most common fees that go along with your procedure. That means no surprise bills later! How It Works Just like booking travel or shopping online, you pay for your procedure upfront and receive a voucher as proof of purchase. When you prepay through MDsave, we’re able to offer special...

Upson Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome David Thomson, M.D. to Upson ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) beginning January 6. Dr. Thomson has 30 years of practice experience in ENT/otolaryngology, specializing in ear, nose, and throat care, nasal and sinus conditions, sleep apnea, and hearing loss. Dr. Thomson earned his bachelor’s degree from Williams College in Williamstown, MA. He earned his M.D. from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY...