08/30/2021
Appling Healthcare reports no additional cases of COVID-19 among residents at the Appling Nursing and Rehabilitation Pavilion. Nursing home residents will continue to be tested on a weekly basis or upon onset of symptoms, until further notice.
The nursing home reports six cases of COVID-19 among employees and no test results are pending on additional nursing home employees.
Additionally, Appling Healthcare reports seven cases of COVID-19 among hospital employees. no test results are pending on hospital employees.
Appling Healthcare is handling many critical patients due to the COVID-19 surge and reminds the community that the Emergency Department is not a COVID-19 testing site. If you need a COVID-19 test and not experiencing a medical emergency, please call your local health department or healthcare provider. If you are COVID-19 positive and not experiencing a medical emergency, hospital administration asks you to seek advice from your primary care provider or your local health department.
If you would like a COVID-19 vaccine, call (855)473-4374.
If you have questions or concerns, message Appling Healthcare via Facebook. Your message will be immediately routed to the appropriate department. Another option is to send an email to covid19@appling-hospital.org. Your email will automatically be routed to the nursing home administration team, as well as hospital staff.
If you prefer to call the hospital or the nursing home, please understand that employees are focusing on hands-on patient care. Call the main hospital phone number, (912)367-9841, and then reach the administration team through their direct extensions:
Appling Healthcare Administration Office, ext. 1201
Kim Jowers, Pavilion Nursing Home Administrator, ext. 2402
Melina Edmund, Pavilion Director of Nursing, ext. 2410
