Archive for the ‘Community Outreach’ Category

SGMC Health invites the community to attend its 2025 Stroke Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Holiday Inn, located at 1805 W Hill Ave in Valdosta. This free educational event offers a complimentary lunch and an engaging “lunch and learn” seminar featuring expert physicians discussing vital […]

SGMC Health celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its second Urgent Care location on April 22, with a ceremony that brought together the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, SGMC Health Hospital Authority board members, city and county officials, and community leaders. The new service line location at 520 Griffin Avenue is a key milestone in […]

SGMC Health is teaming up with the Valdosta-Lowndes County YMCA to present the Safe Sitter® babysitting course tailored for middle school students. This collaborative effort aims to equip young teens with essential life skills crucial for babysitting, staying home alone, and caring for younger siblings. Safe Sitter®, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, specializes in empowering […]

If you suffer from hand pain caused by Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Trigger Finger, there may be hope for relief. SGMC Health invites the community to a free screening and informational session on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM to learn about advanced, minimally invasive treatment options. Leading the session is Robert Kirtley, MD, Interventional Physiatry, who […]

SGMC Health is excited to once again offer its Volunteen Summer Program, providing high school students with a unique chance to explore the world of healthcare and community service. This hands-on program allows participants to gain firsthand experience in a hospital setting, deepening their understanding of patient care and medical operations. Designed to be both educational and […]

SGMC Health is thrilled to announce its first-ever Touch-a-Truck event, a free, family-friendly experience designed for children of all ages. The event will take place on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at SGMC Health Main located at 2409 N Patterson St. Families are invited to explore an exciting lineup of vehicles that keep the Valdosta and […]

SGMC Health EMS, in partnership with the SGMC Health Foundation, has donated 6 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to Lowndes County Fire Rescue through the Jump Start a Heart program. These life-saving devices will help first responders provide immediate, critical care during cardiac emergencies, improving outcomes for those in need.  Lowndes County Fire Rescue is the latest beneficiary […]

SGMC Health is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of its highly successful podcast, “What Brings You in Today?” This engaging series has quickly become a cornerstone of the health system’s community outreach, allowing listeners to hear directly from seasoned physicians and medical professionals on a wide range of healthcare topics.   Hosted by the health system’s […]

SGMC Health is spreading holiday cheer once again this Christmas season. Babies delivered during the week of Christmas will be welcomed into the world with extra love, receiving handmade stockings and crocheted Santa hats lovingly created by SGMC Health’s Volunteer Auxiliary.  This heartwarming tradition has been a hallmark of SGMC Health’s holiday season for decades, […]

On December 10, 2024, SGMC Health celebrated a milestone hospital expansion with a ribbon cutting opening its new $15 million Emergency Department in Nashville, Georgia. The state-of-the-art, 26,000-square-foot expansion was revealed to Berrien County community leaders, healthcare professionals, and legislators, heralding a new era of advanced care for Berrien County and surrounding communities.   This landmark […]