Morgan County’s residents remain at the core of Morgan Medical Center. We strive to make a difference in our community one day at a time. As we celebrate our fourth anniversary in our current location, we look back at four ways we attempted to positively impact Morgan County throughout the past four years. 1. Facing […]
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Morgan Medical Center Now Recruiting Team Members for Nursing and Clinical Positions
December 9, 2022
Morgan County’s state-of-the art community hospital offering jobs with developmental opportunities, competitive benefits Morgan Medical Center — Morgan County’s acclaimed state-of-the-art community hospital — is now actively recruiting for a variety of nursing and clinical positions. These jobs offer developmental opportunities, and competitive salaries and benefits, while allowing healthcare professionals the chance to make a […]
Morgan Medical Center CEO Ralph A. Castillo, CPA, and Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rick Brewer Appeared on WSB Radio’s “The Weekly Check-Up”
December 7, 2022
On Sunday, October 23, 2022, Ralph A. Castillo, CPA, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Medical Center, and Dr. Rick Brewer, Chief Medical Officer of Morgan Medical Center, appeared as guests on “The Weekly Check-Up” on News/Talk WSB. During the show, Castillo and Dr. Brewer shared their passion for rural healthcare and the importance of independent […]
Diabetes 101 (Part 2): Living with Diabetes
November 15, 2022
In Diabetes 101 (Part 1), we covered diabetes risk factors and symptoms. In honor of National Diabetes Month this November, we’re further showcasing how to manage diabetes after diagnosis. Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are chronic illnesses, meaning they require lifelong management. While receiving a diagnosis will be life-altering in many ways, people […]
Diabetes 101 (Part One): Signs, Symptoms, and Risk Factors
November 15, 2022
Diabetes is a chronic illness that impacts the body’s process of turning food into energy. Normally, food is broken down into sugar (glucose), which is then released into the blood. As blood sugar levels rise, the pancreas produces insulin, a hormone that helps your cells derive energy from glucose. For those with diabetes, the body […]
Morgan Medical Center CEO, Ralph A. Castillo, CPA, Gives a Behind-The-Scenes Look at a Community Hospital on WSB Radio’s “Lenz on Business”
November 10, 2022
Independent hospitals continue to be incredibly important to the communities they serve, not only for the health and welfare of its citizens, but also due to the fact they create an economic ripple effect. On Sunday, October 30, 2022, Ralph A. Castillo, CPA, Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Medical Center, explored this importance as the […]
Morgan Medical Center Hospital Authority Welcomes New Member, Honors Departure of Another
October 27, 2022
Morgan Medical Center’s Hospital Authority, its nine-member governing body, welcomes the arrival of a new member and honors the departure of another. After 15 years of service, trustee Calvin Welch stepped down from the board in June. In July, Cindy Tingle became the newest member of the board. With enthusiasm and initiative, Welch served as […]
Catching Breast Cancer in Time: A Mammogram Miracle
October 27, 2022
Breast cancer screenings and mammograms remain essential in the fight against breast cancer. Sabrina Hodges, a patient financial services manager at Morgan Medical Center, strongly agrees thanks to her own personal experience. In early 2019, Morgan Medical Center needed to get its state-of-the-art 3D mammogram machines certified in order to serve patients. This required some […]
Breast Cancer 101 (Part 2)
October 24, 2022
In Breast Cancer 101 (Part 1), we covered breast cancer risk factors, prevention, and screening. We’ll now look at breast cancer symptoms, treatments, and new developments in breast cancer care. Discovering a change in your breasts can be unsettling, but acting on it promptly is the best way to pursue early treatment if needed. Today, […]