About Us
Saint Joseph's East Georgia
Saint Joseph's East Georgia is guided by the Saint Joseph's Health System mission of improving the health of the people of our communities. Saint Joseph's East Georgia is a 25-bed acute care critical access hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations, serving the Lake Oconee area of East Georgia. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. As a Saint Joseph's Health System hospital, we are able to bring you specialty services close to home, provided by a network of physicians. We also can provide you with access to the expertise and specialty services at Saint Joseph's Hospital Atlanta when you require care not available locally.
Community Outreach
- Patient and family services
- Participation in local community events
- Health fairs and screenings
- Member of Chamber of Commerce
Services for local physicians and healthcare providers
- Dedicated Director of Physician Services and Regional Development
- Nursing courses (on-campus courses and webcasts)
- Policy and protocol development
- Disease management program development
- On-line medical library access
- Continuing Medical Education programs
- Advocacy and legislative affairs
About Saint Joseph's Health Systems, Inc.
Saint Joseph's Health Systems Inc., the regions premier provider of cardiac and vascular services, is recognized as one of the 50 top hospitals in the country and is Atlanta's oldest hospital. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, today Saint Joseph's is a 410-bed, acute-care hospital recognized as one of the leading specialty-referral hospitals in the Southeast. As a leader in cardiac, neurological, vascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, orthopedic and cancer care, among others, Saint Joseph's offers its patients the latest procedures and treatments by providing its medical staff of more than 750 physicians with research services and the most advanced technology available. In addition to serving the metro-Atlanta area, patients come from all over Georgia, nearby states and internationally because of Saint Joseph's specialized services, excellent reputation and unique patient experience. Sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, Saint Joseph's is a member of Catholic Health East. For more information, visit the Web site at www.saintjosephsatlanta.org.
