South Georgia Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in the region. Our state-of-the-art facility is open 24-hours a day and provides a full range of emergency medical services. 

The 19-bed Emergency department and its adjacent 14-bed Chest Pain Center/Clinical Decision Unit and 9-bed Fast Track, serve approximately 3,800 patients each month.  From minor accidents and illnesses to serious traumas, our patients are cared for by highly-trained medical professionals using sophisticated technology.  SGMC’s affiliated Emergency physicians have expertise in many areas of medical specialty.

While emergency care is not “quick” care, SGMC uses advanced technology, such as the McKesson® Patient Location Tracker and Picture Archiving and Communication® (PACS), to get patients diagnosed and through the system as fast as possible. Our average length-of-stay is 3 hours and 20 minutes from registration to discharge. 

SGMC is committed to quality patient care. Internal initiatives and ongoing staff education place a high level of importance on patient satisfaction and process improvement.  Patient dignity, privacy and comfort are important components of care that we emphasize in our treatment delivery models and in our unique facility design.  

If an emergency strikes, rest assured the qualified affiliated physicians and staff at SGMC will be standing by to serve you.