Jan 21, 2025
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Due to expected winter weather and precipitation, some local hospitals and health departments have announced closures. Beaufort Memorial Beaufort Memorial's hospital and emergency room remain open but officials have announced some closures. Beaufort Memorial physician practices will be closed on Wednesday. All three Express Care & Occupational Health clinics will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and will be closed on Wednesday. Outpatient departments will be closed on Wednesday, including outpatient laboratory services. Elective surgeries planned for Wednesday at the hospital and the Beaufort Memorial Surgery Center have been rescheduled. Radiation therapy, chemotherapy and infusion services will continue as planned on Tuesday. Appointments for Wednesday have been rescheduled. Patient Financial Services (Billing) and Medical Records will be closed on Wednesday. LifeFit Wellness Center will close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday and will be closed on Wednesday. Visiting hours will be suspended from 5 p.m. on Tuesday through noon on Wednesday. Entry into the hospital during that time will only be through the emergency room entrance. The hospital’s telehealth service, BMH Care Anywhere, remains available 24 hours a day to anyone with internet access. For the latest weather updates, visit here. Coastal Health District All operations in the Coastal Health District will be suspended at noon on Tuesday and remain suspended all day on Wednesday. Officials anticipate a delayed opening on Thursday at 11 a.m. This includes all health department clinics and offices in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh counties. Anyone with an appointment previously scheduled during the closure will be contacted toreschedule. As with any weather emergency, these plans may change if conditions worsen or linger, officials said. Updates to these closures will be reported promptly. Optim Health System Due to impending severe weather, Optim Health System—which includes Optim Health System clinics, Optim Medical Center–Tattnall, Optim Medical Center–Screven, and Optim Surgery Center—has announced the following changes to its normal operations: Wednesday: All clinics will be closed; scheduled surgeries will be rescheduled. Thursday: A decision regarding any additional closures or delays will be announced on the system's website and social channels by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Patients impacted by these changes do not need to take any action, officials said. Optim representatives will contact them directly to reschedule their appointments or surgeries. Patients of Optim Orthopedics should also check here for any changes to their clinic schedules.
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