Family medicine and healthcare in Apalachicola, Florida

Weems Medical Center, located at 137 12th Street in Apalachicola, Florida, is home to George E. Weems Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital dedicated to providing essential healthcare services to the Franklin County community and its visitors. The hospital's mission is to enhance the health and well-being of residents and visitors by offering high-quality, compassionate, cost-effective, and convenient healthcare through community leadership and collaboration with other healthcare organizations. The hospital features round-the-clock emergency services, with direct access to essential diagnostic services such as radiology, laboratory, and respiratory care. In addition, the physicians who staff the emergency room also provide in-patient hospital care, ensuring a smooth transition for patients requiring additional attention for acute medical conditions.

George E. Weems Memorial Hospital: Long Douglas G MD is a vital healthcare institution located at 135 Avenue G in Apalachicola, Florida, United States. As a 25-bed critical access hospital, our mission is to improve the health status of the residents and visitors of Franklin County by providing quality, compassionate, and cost-effective healthcare services. Our dedicated emergency services are available 24/7, with access to essential hospital services such as radiology and laboratory facilities. In addition to emergency care, we offer primary care and rotating specialty services at Weems Medical Center East in Carrabelle and Weems Medical Center West in Apalachicola. Our Swing Bed Program provides 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation therapy to aid patients in transitioning back home or to a long-term care facility. We also host community health fairs and recognize outstanding individuals through our Employee of the Month program.