After an extensive practice assessment and on-site visit, Georgia Southern University’s Health Services has, once again, been recognized for offering exemplary health care to students.

Health Services was recently re-accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care and recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home. Georgia Southern is one of only three college centers in the state of Georgia to hold accreditation by the AAAHC and the only of those to be certified as a PCMH. The PCMH approach to care embraces comprehensive proactive, preventative and chronic care management and treatment.

“Our University is so fortunate to be recognized once again for our commitment to outstanding care,” said Director of Health Services Diane Norris. “Our dedicated management team and staff continue to make this possible for our students.”

Since their initial accreditation, Health Services has relocated to a larger, state-of-the-art facility allowing for enhanced patient care and expanded services.

The contemporary building provides an expanded and inviting check-in and waiting area and boasts a total of 48 exam rooms, 12 of which are dedicated to women’s health, an increase of more than three times the number of exam rooms at its previous location to better accommodate patient needs. The new facility also will feature expanded pharmacy, x-ray, laboratory and immunization areas, in addition to offering new services, including physical therapy. The new location is also home to Eagle Eye Care.

“The brand new building provides a beautiful setting with excellent patient flow,” surveyors from the AAAHC noted. “The organization strives to optimize the use of technology in every way to improve the efficiency of its operations and to enhance quality of care. Georgia Southern Health Services leadership and staff members have an outstanding level of commitment to providing high quality healthcare to students.”