Archive for the ‘Community Outreach’ Category

Does your blood run black and gold or maroon and silver? South Georgia Medical Center and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are proud to present the 2nd Annual Winnersville Classic Blood Drive. This exciting competition, held in partnership with Valdosta City Schools and Lowndes County Schools, promises to be a fierce fight to save lives.  The week-long event will […]

South Georgia Medical Center proudly announces the return of the highly anticipated Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch fundraiser, now in its second year, dedicated to championing women’s health. Held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the annual event encourages women to come together to foster health advocacy in the community.  This year’s event […]

In an effort to provide relief and hope to those suffering from chronic knee joint pain due to osteoarthritis, South Georgia Medical Center will hold a free educational session for the public to learn more about a new procedure that revolutionizes the treatment of this condition. The session is scheduled to take place on Thursday, […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of its Walk with a Doc program, an initiative that brings together doctors and patients to take a step toward better health. Walk with a Doc is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation.   SGMC’s Walk will be facilitated […]

South Georgia Medical Center is partnering with the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact to conduct its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the SGMC Lanier Campus.   Lanier County residents are encouraged to complete an online survey regarding the health needs and preferences of the community. These results will be used by […]

South Georgia Medical Center is partnering with the Valdosta State University Center for South Georgia Regional Impact to conduct its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) for the SGMC Berrien Campus.   Berrien County residents are encouraged to complete an online survey regarding the health needs and preferences of the community. These results will be used by […]

In an inspiring display of community engagement, a group of 36 teenagers joined forces with South Georgia Medical Center to contribute their time and effort as summer volunteers. These individuals, driven by a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact, are making a difference in the lives of patients and […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s Lanier Campus collected nearly 80 pounds of medication during its April Drug Take Back event, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Lanier County Sheriff’s Department.   The initiative provided Lakeland, Georgia residents and surrounding areas the opportunity to properly dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused prescription drugs […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s Trauma Department recently provided training for Stop the Bleed and Narcan Administration to approximately 40 law enforcement officers from 9 agencies.  The City of Hahira Police Department invited SGMC’s team to provide the classes taught by Emily Brown, SGMC Trauma Program Manager, Jolleen Thies, SGMC Trauma PI Coordinator, Captain Todd Daniel, SGMC […]

South Georgia Medical Center recently partnered with Lanier County first responders to provide training and access to Naloxone nasal spray, commonly known as Narcan®.  Narcan is a prescription medicine used to treat overdoses from opioids, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription opioid medications. It quickly blocks the effects of the drug and restores normal breathing within a […]