Upson Regional Medical Center
As a true regional medical center, Upson’s commitment to the community is a priority. Whether it is through quality care, education, or serving the less fortunate in our community, Upson has a progressive and positive impact throughout Central Georgia.
Under leadership of CEO David Castleberry, the hospital continues to advance clinically, operationally and financially. “We push it every day because we want the very best experience and outcome for our patients,” Castleberry said. “Patients are the center of everything we do, and that’s why our drive to continuously improve is so important.”
Upson Regional Medical Center is the hospital of choice for much of middle Georgia. Located in Thomaston, the 115-bed facility is recognized for its commitment to tending to the area’s health.
The hospital is one of the largest employers in the region with more than 650 nurses, technicians, physicians, staff and other allied health professionals and an annual payroll of more than $27 million.
Upson is a shining example of the area’s workforce, engaged in advancing healthcare, and engaged in their communities as leaders and benevolent volunteers.
While many rural communities lack access to healthcare, residents of Thomaston and surrounding areas benefit from Upson’s financial strength, quality, service, and technology, which is unheard of for a hospital of its size.
Services include:
• Ambulance Service
• Anticoagulation Management
• Cardiac Diagnostic and Rehab Services
• Clinical Lab Services
• Digital Diagnostic Imaging: 1)
Digital Mammography; 2)
Breast MRI; and 3)
64-Slice CT
• 24-hour Emergency Department
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Level II)
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Pain Management
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Physical and Occupational Rehabilitation Services
• Respiratory Care
• Sleep Center
• Surgery (Inpatient and Outpatient)
• Wound Healing Center
• Wellness Center
Upson is seeing a trend in continued and increased participation in wellness. “Preventive care has become crucial for middle class baby boomers unsure of their financial future," explains Castleberry. "Consumers realize now is the time to invest in their health to avoid more serious problems that might cause financial hardship later in life."
One example of this trend is increasing memberships at the Wellness Center. Despite the challenging economic times more than 1500 residents of Thomaston and surrounding communities have decided to invest in a Wellness Center membership because they recognize that exercise is medicine and want to minimize certain risk factors (diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc.) known to impact their quality of life both now and in the future.
The Wellness Center’s staff includes certified personal trainers and professionals with degrees in exercise science. The Wellness Center takes the steps necessary to define members’ current health and fitness status and identify wellness goals, prior to recommending an exercise plan.
Upson serves patients throughout middle Georgia including, Lamar, Meriwether, Monroe, Pike, Taylor, Talbot, and Upson counties.
BELOW ARE THE NAMES OF CHAMBER MEMBER PHYSICIANS:
| CHIROPRACTORS | |
| Thomaston Chiropractic Clinic Contact: Mark E. Cotney 706-647-2225 |
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| HEALTHCARE | |
| Innovative Therapy Concepts, LLC Contact: Stan Robinson 706-647-8111 Ext. 1513 |
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| HOSPITAL | |
| Upson Regional Medical Center Contact: Sallie Barker 706-647-8111 |
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PHYSICIANS |
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| Physician – Family Practice-Internal Medicine | |
| Sabrina Lancaster, NP-C, Inc. Sabrina Lancaster 706-938-4483 |
Thomaston Family Practice Dan Bramlet, MD 706-647-8901 |
| Thomaston Internal Medicine Benjamin Williams, MD 706-647-3200 |
Upson Family Physicians John M. Jenkins, M.D. Trish Hall, M.D. 706-647-7009 |
| Physician & Surgeons Nephrology | |
| Babatunde Fariyike MD 706-647-8065 |
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| Physician & Surgeons Obstetrics & Gynecology | |
| Upson Women’s Services Contact: Tammy Moore 706-647-9627 |
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| Physician & Surgeons Orthopedic | |
| Hughston Clinic-Thomaston Norman Donati, Jr., MD 706-646-4371 |
Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Surgery Brandon M. Boyce, M.D 706-647-3030 |
| Physician & Surgeons – Pediatrics | |
| David P. Fieseler MD 706-647-9638 |
Pediatric Associates of Thomaston, Inc. Kathy Mansfield, MD 706-646-4543 |
| Thomaston Pediatric PC Kevin L. Delli-Gatti, MD 706-647-1680 |
Upson Family Physicians John M. Jenkins, M.D. Trish Hall, M.D. 706-647-7009 |
| Physician & Surgeons - Surgery – General | |
| Upson Surgical Associates Darryl Knight, M.D. Robert Solyomvari, MD 706-648-3368 |
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| Physician & Surgeons – Urology | |
| Upson Urology Daniel A. Bridges MD 706-647-9412 |
The Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce unites our members and the community by promoting strategic economic growth, enhancing the quality of life and creating a positive business climate for Upson County.
