BRUNSWICK, Georgia: October 2, 2025 – For the fifth straight year, Southeastern Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to rural health care by contributing $100,000 through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program to benefit the Southeast Georgia Health System Camden Campus. Since 2020, the Bank has redirected a total of $500,000 in state tax dollars to support expanded services and critical investments in local health care.
“Investing in the health of our community is one of the most meaningful things we can do,” says Jay Torbert, President and CEO of Southeastern Bank. “We’re proud to use the Georgia HEART program as a way to turn our tax dollars into real, lasting improvements for families who rely on the Camden Campus for care. Reaching the $500,000 mark is a milestone we’re honored to celebrate.”
The Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) Hospital Program allows Georgia taxpayers to redirect their state income tax dollars to eligible rural hospitals, like the Camden Campus, in exchange for a 100% state tax credit. Businesses and individuals alike can participate, and business owners may qualify for an additional federal deduction.
Over the past five years, Southeastern Bank’s contributions—alongside others through Georgia HEART—have made it possible for the Camden Campus to fund vital health initiatives, including a new Wound Care Center, ROSA Knee robotic surgical technology, and 3D mammography, one of the most advanced tools in breast cancer detection.
In 2025, these redirected tax dollars will help expand both inpatient and outpatient cardiology services to meet the region’s growing needs. It’s a chance to make a direct impact on heart health—with your own heart in the right place.
“Access to quality care shouldn’t depend on your ZIP code,” added Torbert. “Through Georgia HEART, we’re proud to help ensure that our friends, neighbors and employees in Camden County have access to the medical services they need—right here at home.”
Christy Jordan, President and CEO of Southeast Georgia Health System, expressed her gratitude for the continued support: “Southeastern Bank has been a steadfast partner in advancing rural health care. Their five-year commitment has made a real difference in what we can offer the community, and we’re deeply thankful for their leadership.”
Jordan added, “The Georgia HEART program is a smart way for both businesses and individuals to take control of their tax dollars and put them to work locally—where the benefit is immediate, visible and personal.”
Southeastern Bank is among more than 88 Georgia taxpayers who directed a portion of their 2025 taxes to the Camden Campus. Participating in the program is simple, takes only a few minutes, and costs the taxpayer nothing out of pocket. To apply or learn more, visit sghs.org/ga-heart or georgiaheart.org.
About Southeast Georgia Health System
Southeast Georgia Health System is a not-for-profit health system comprised of two acute care hospitals, two Cancer Care Centers and multiple specialty care centers, including orthopaedic and spine care, joint replacement, breast care, maternity, outpatient rehabilitation, sleep management and wound care. The Brunswick Campus Cancer Care Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and is one of the few centers in Georgia to offer CyberKnife® M6 with MLC. Additionally, the Brunswick Campus is accredited by The Joint Commission as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and the Camden Campus is accredited as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital. The Southeast Georgia Physician Associates medical group includes more than 190 providers working in 20 different medical specialties at more than 45 locations. The Health System is part of Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System, a highly integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities. For more information, visit sghs.org.
About Us: Southeastern Bank, established in 1888, has a long history of serving its customers and communities. From traditional deposit and loan services to long-term mortgage originations and credit cards, Southeastern Bank has the financial products you need most. The Bank has 10 branch locations throughout coastal Georgia and northeast Florida, including Brunswick, Callahan, Darien, Eulonia, Folkston, Hilliard, Kingsland, Nahunta, Richmond Hill and St. Simons Island, and a loan production office in Hinesville.
