Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval

Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia Receives 2nd Award of Accreditation from the Joint Commission

March 3, 2014 – Jesup, GA – The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia (BJISG) Jesup Surgery Center has earned its second consecutive seal of accreditation. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ was awarded to BJI for demonstrating compliance with The Joint Commission’s national standards for healthcare quality and patient safety in January. The first seal of accreditation was awarded in April 2011. The awards recognize the practice for their continued dedication and outstanding service in orthopedic care.

Bone & Joint Institute Awards Academic Player of the Year at the 4th Annual Football Banquet

Jamez Davis with Dr. Christopher E. SwansonFebruary 3, 2014 – JESUP, GA – In their fourth consecutive year, The Bone and Joint Institute of South Georgia continued their support of In the Game magazine’s Annual Southeast Georgia High School Football Awards Banquet held in Waycross on December 16th. The annual event recognizes players and coaches from Southeast Georgia Schools for excellent achievement in athletics and academics. In addition each year, one recipient is recognized with a Humanitarian Award. 

BJISG at Waycross Earns ACR Accreditation

ACR AccreditationNovember 13, 2013 – Waycross, GA — The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia’s Waycross practice has been awarded the gold seal of accreditation in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). MRI is a noninvasive medical test that utilizes magnetic fields to produce anatomical images of internal body parts to help physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions.

The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia Celebrates Waycross Opening

 BJIWaycrossOpeningJuly 18, 2013 – WAYCROSS, GA – The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia celebrated the opening of their newest office in Waycross on July 17th. BJI and The Ware County Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony followed by an Open House and tours of the facility attended by more than 150 people. The new location at 1912 Memorial Drive, Suite D, provides comprehensive orthopaedic services.

BJISG Competes in Tough Mudder

TeamBJI-ToughMudder

May 29, 2013 – Jesup, GA – The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia had two teams running in the Tough Mudder competition in Palatka, FL on May 18, 2013. Dr. Matt Valosen, Ben Bryant, Page Blanton, Hamp Blanton and Ceci Mook made up Team Jesup. Stephen Hutcheson, P.A., Mary Anne Hutcheson, Sarah Jones, Jay Jones, Charlie Moore, Jessica Moore and Jackson Howell represented Team Waycross. 

Bone & Joint Institute Awards Academic Player of the Year at 3rd Annual Football Banquet

Dillon Veal-Player of the YearJanuary 8, 2013 – JESUP, GA – The Bone and Joint Institute of South Georgia (BJI) was honored to sponsor the Academic Player of the Year at In The Game magazine’s 3rd Annual Southeast Georgia High School Football Awards Banquet held in Waycross on December 17th. The annual event recognizes players and coaches from Southeast Georgia Schools for achievement in athletics and academics. It also recognizes one recipient each year with a Humanitarian Award.

Bone & Joint Institute Hosts Business After Hours Event to Welcome Dr. J. Matthew Valosen and Family

BusinessAfterHoursOctober 11, 2012 – JESUP, GA– The Bone & Joint Institute of South Georgia hosted a Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, October 4, 2012 to welcome Dr. and Mrs. J. Matthew Valosen to Wayne County.  The event was a tremendous success with well over 100 attendees.  After opening remarks from John Riddle, President and CEO of the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Lex Kenerly formally introduced Dr. Matthew Valosen to the audience.