Archive for the ‘Foundation’ Category

The South Georgia Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary recently provided a $40,000 donation to the SGMC Foundation to fund five new fetal heart monitor carts as a part of its annual fundraising allocation.  The volunteer group sponsors events such as uniform, jewelry, and book sales to raise money for needed equipment and programs to enhance patient […]

South Georgia Medical Center is adding state-of-the-art traffic preemption devices to each of its ambulances in an effort to improve emergency response times and save lives.   Generous donations to the SGMC Foundation recently funded the technology that takes advantage of the City of Valdosta’s Emergency Vehicle Preemption System. These devices utilize GPS tracking of responding emergency […]

South Georgia Medical Center recently added new technology to its facilities, but unlike traditional medical advancements, this equipment prioritizes the health of its workforce. Emphasizing workplace wellness, SGMC installed 15 state-of-the-art massage chairs across its four hospitals and select specialty care sites.   Launched in May as a part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the new […]

South Georgia Medical Center received three accolades in the 40th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards. The competition recognizes outstanding health advertising based on a range of qualities, including creativity, message effectiveness, consumer appeal, graphic design, and overall impact.  The SGMC Foundation won Bronze for its “Impact Stories” video in the category Special Video – over 2 minutes. […]

South Georgia Medical Center kicked off the expansion of its Berrien County, Ga hospital with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 2, 2023.   SGMC leadership welcomed Nashville business and community leaders, state and local legislators, physicians, and staff to recognize the significant role that the SGMC Berrien Hospital and campus play in access to quality healthcare for […]

South Georgia Medical Center is hosting its signature fundraising event for men’s health, the 2nd annual Glow on the Green Golf Tournament on March 3, 2023. Registration is open for interested individuals or teams.  The unique event offers participants the opportunity to experience glow-in-the-dark golf on a premiere course. The tournament will be held at Kinderlou Forest […]

SGMC Berrien Campus recently received a $10,000 donation from local businesses as a part of fundraising efforts during breast cancer awareness month.   Local Nashville businesses Chaparral Boats, B&H Electronics, and Coyote Trailers coordinated a special initiative in October to support the SGMC Foundation’s annual breast cancer campaign. Chaparral Boats invited employees and community members to […]

South Georgia Medical Center hosted its first annual Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch event to empower women to take charge of their health during Breast Cancer Awareness month. The inaugural brunch raised more than $11,000 to support women’s health initiatives. SGMC has made remarkable strides in healthcare delivery specifically for women within the past two […]

Lakeland Dentistry recently contributed $10,000 to South Georgia Medical Center’s Lanier Campus through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program.   “We are grateful for community partners like Lakeland Dentistry whose generous donations allow SGMC to provide quality healthcare to rural Georgians now and into the future,” shared Hilary Gibbs, SGMC Vice President and Chief Development Officer.  Past contributions to […]

South Georgia Medical Center is hosting Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch, in conjunction with breast cancer awareness month in October, to raise funds for women’s health.   Women are invited to gather their friends and join SGMC for a morning of connection and fun to promote health advocacy on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Hallabrook Hill in Valdosta. Attendees will […]