Archive for the ‘Community Outreach’ Category

Flu activity is increasing earlier than usual this year, and SGMC Health is seeing the trend firsthand. With local flu cases significantly higher than this time last year, health system leaders are encouraging residents to take preventive measures and know where to seek care if they become sick.  The trend underscores the importance of taking […]

SGMC Health has welcomed 71 high school students to its 2026 Volunteen Summer Program, continuing its commitment to fostering student engagement and community service while introducing participants to careers in healthcare.

SGMC Health has launched a prehospital blood transfusion program, marking a significant advancement in trauma care for South Georgia. SGMC Health is now the only health system in Georgia’s Region 8 equipped to carry and administer blood products in the field, a capability proven to reduce mortality in patients with life‑threatening traumatic injuries.  Uncontrolled hemorrhage […]

SGMC Health has launched HeartReady Communities, a community-focused initiative designed to improve preparedness and response to cardiac emergencies through education, collaboration, and access to lifesaving resources.  The HeartReady Communities program brings together SGMC Health, local organizations, schools, businesses, and community partners with a shared goal: helping more people recognize cardiac emergencies and respond quickly and effectively. Sudden cardiac arrest […]

SGMC Health has named Colby Ruiz, MD, vascular surgeon, as Physician Advisor for the health system’s Student Engagement Programs. In this volunteer leadership role, Dr. Ruiz will serve as a physician advisor and clinical resource supporting SGMC Health’s student engagement and healthcare pipeline initiatives. Dr. Ruiz provides clinical perspective and guidance for SGMC Health’s high […]

For high school students curious about healthcare, spending a summer at SGMC Health can be a first step toward a future career. The SGMC Health Volunteen Summer Program is now accepting applications for 2026, offering students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a hospital setting while supporting patients, visitors, and staff across the health […]

SGMC Health has relocated SGMC Orthopedics to a brand new, expanded location at 2310 N. Patterson St., Suite B, in Valdosta, enhancing access to comprehensive orthopedic care for patients across South Georgia.   The new clinic offers a modern, patient‑focused environment designed to support a wide range of orthopedic needs—from everyday joint pain to advanced surgical care. The practice is […]

SGMC Health’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has received the American Heart Association (AHA) Mission: Lifeline® EMS Silver Achievement Award, recognizing excellence in the rapid, evidence-based treatment of patients experiencing severe heart attacks and strokes. The Mission: Lifeline® EMS Recognition program honors emergency medical services that demonstrate a sustained commitment to nationally accepted, evidence-based guidelines for […]

SGMC Health’s marketing and brand experience team was recently honored with four DANDA Awards for outstanding creative projects that elevate patient and community engagement.  The DANDA Awards, a semiannual program celebrating excellence in healthcare marketing, utilizes a panel of industry professionals to evaluate submissions from around the world based on design, aesthetics, and production values.  SGMC Health received […]

SGMC Health is spreading holiday cheer to its tiniest patients this Christmas week with a beloved tradition that has warmed hearts for decades. Every newborn delivered during the festive season will be welcomed with a handmade stocking and a crocheted Santa hat, lovingly crafted by members of the SGMC Health Volunteer Auxiliary.  “Creating these stockings […]