East Georgia Regional Medical Center announced Friday it is expanding its cardiovascular services. According to a release from the hospital, EGRMC will invest more than $11 million to renovate and expand its cardiac catheterization laboratories. The release stated that project will increase the hospital's capacity to diagnose and treat cardiovascular conditions, while using advanced technology to support physicians and clinical care teams. "Since 2019, our community has experienced meaningful growth, and we see that reflected daily in the patients who trust us with their care," said Stephen Pennington, chief executive officer of East Georgia Regional Medical Center. "Our focus remains steadfast on providing exceptional, compassionate care to every individual who walks through our doors. This $11 million investment gives our growing community access to a safe, advanced environment for healing, allowing us to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Southeast Georgia families right here at home." A cardiac catheterization laboratory, or "cath lab," is a specialized hospital facility where physicians perform minimally invasive procedures to treat cardiovascular conditions such as heart attacks, coronary artery disease, heart valve disorders, vascular disease and cardiac rhythm abnormalities. "Our mission is to elevate the standard of clinical excellence and healthcare delivery across the entire region," said Dr. Alan Scott, chief medical officer at East Georgia Regional Medical…
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