DPH Recognizes Upson Regional Medical Center for Completing Maternal Levels of Care Verification

Thomaston, GA February 26, 2024 – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has recognized Upson Regional Medical Center for successfully completing the Maternal Levels of Care II verification. Each level of care provides guidelines to help ensure mothers and infants receive care in a facility that has the personnel and resources appropriate for their level of risk. The maternal levels of care range from basic care (level I), specialty care (level II), subspecialty care (level...



First Upson baby of 2022!

Congratulations to Terleia Christian on the birth of her baby boy, Terrance Christian! Terrance was born on January 1st, 2022, at 9:36 am- making him the first Upson baby of 2022!



Tonda Stone from URMC OB Unit Wins Sunflower Award

Congrats to the first URMC Sunflower Award recipient, Tonda Stone from our OB unit! The Sunflower Award recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary work of staff other than your doctors and nurses who care for you during your hospital visit. “Tonda always goes above and beyond the call of duty. She always makes sure patients have everything they need. She has even volunteered to work in ICU and Special Care during the COVID-19 pandemic,” stated a fellow employee who witnessed...



Upson Regional Medical Center designated as Level II Maternal Center

Upson Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce its designation as a Level II Maternal Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health. Each year, more than 350 babies are delivered at Upson Regional Medical Center. Compassionate staff and a patient-centered facility make Upson a great place for moms, families, and babies. In partnership with the medical center, Upson’s OB/GYN providers provide a wide range of services including annual wellness exams,...



Welcome Dr. Sherida Williams to Upson OB/GYN!

Upson Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Sherida Lynn Williams, M.D. to Upson OB/GYN in the Thomaston and Barnesville locations beginning February 1st. Dr. Williams has over 15 years of practice experience in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Williams earned her bachelor’s degrees from the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and she completed her residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at...



Upson Regional Medical Center Welcomes Jessica W. Castleberry, M.D.

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...



Ginger Edmondson, 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 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...



Jack or Jill Gender Reveal

Upson OB/GYN is now offering gender reveal ultrasounds, known as “Jack or Jill Gender Reveal.” The ultrasounds are open to the public for $75 cash or card. “There is nowhere in a 40 mile radius of Thomaston that offers gender reveal ultrasounds, and we are excited to have them here at Upson OB/GYN,” said Upson OB/GYN Clinical Supervisor Katie Heinrich. The scans are 15 minutes long and the patient may schedule as early as 15 weeks gestation. Black and white pictures are...



Welcome Dr. Zubernis!

Upson Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome James J. Zubernis, DO, FACOOG, to Upson OB/GYN Thomaston and Barnesville locations beginning October 7th. Dr. Zubernis has over 25 years of practice experience in general obstetrics and gynecology, operative and cesarean deliveries, and open and laparoscopic gynecologic surgery with an emphasis on minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Zubernis earned his bachelor’s degree from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. He earned his Doctor of...



Farewell Dr. Baker

It is with great sadness that we announce Dr. Baker’s departure from Upson OB/GYN effective September 26, 2019. While Dr. Baker will be greatly missed, we are grateful for the care that she has provided to all of our patients. We hope you will join us in wishing her much success in her future endeavors. As we prepare for Dr. Baker’s departure, please know that our staff, together with Dr. Nick Psomiadis, Rhonda Brooks, WHNP and Monica Darty, NP remain dedicated to the contination of...