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, a community-based hospital located in Thomaston, Georgia with more than 50 providers bringing expertise in over 20 specialties, is pleased to announce that it’s now a participating provider in the Ambetter from Peach State Health Plan Premier Network and Ambetter Health Solutions (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA)) network. Both networks provide high-quality, locally based healthcare services to members. Effective January 1,...

Thomaston, GA, January 24, 2025 – Upson Regional Medical Center is thrilled to announce that work has begun on a $40 million construction project to expand its ICU and Mother/Baby Unit. Upson Regional Medical Center currently operates the only obstetrical, neonatal, and ICU services in its immediate service area, and is the sole facility in Georgia designated by Georgia DPH as a Level II Maternal Center. URMC’s expansion project is in response to the vital role it plays in healthcare...

Thomaston, GA, July 22, 2024 – Upson Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke SilverPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs...

Thomaston, GA, May 23, 2024 - Upson Regional Medical Center is thrilled to welcome Interventional Cardiologist Frank Macedo, M.D., to Upson Cardiology. Dr. Macedo brings instrumental experience and expertise to the Upson Regional Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab that has been in operation since December 2020, providing the ability to perform procedures to treat more complex heart conditions, including emergency treatment of many heart attacks. Dr. Macedo comes to Upson Regional from the...

Upson Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Pillai Upson Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome Interventional Cardiologist Rajeev Pillai, M.D., to Upson Cardiology. Dr. Pillai will be a valuable addition to the Upson Regional Interventional Cardiac Cath Lab that has been in operation since December 2020, providing the ability to perform procedures to treat more complex heart conditions, including emergency treatment of many heart attacks. Dr. Pillai comes to Upson Regional...

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...