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SGMC Honors Dr. Dawson as Health System Hero

Posted on: June 21st, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center recognized Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Steven Brian Dawson, MD, as its health system hero at the June Board of Trustees meeting. Dr. Dawson was […]

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SGMC Recognizes Lee with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing

Posted on: June 14th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center honored Tessa Lee, RN, with the June DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Lee was recognized for her compassion and dedicated care for a patient battling […]

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SGMC Lanier Campus Named Top Critical Access Hospital

Posted on: June 13th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center is proud to announce that the SGMC Lanier Campus has been named a 2023 Top 20 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Best Practice in Quality. The prestigious […]

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Traffic Preemption Devices Enhance SGMC Ambulance Response Time, Saving Lives

Posted on: June 12th, 2023

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 […]

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Volunteens Make a Difference at SGMC

Posted on: June 7th, 2023

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, […]

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SGMC Announces Mason as Executive Director of Hospice

Posted on: June 5th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Mason as the Executive Director of Hospice of South Georgia (HOSG). Mason has more than 18 years of […]

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EMS Badge Pinning Ceremony Celebrates Dedicated First Responders

Posted on: June 1st, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center recently held an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Badge Pinning Ceremony to honor the exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment of its courageous paramedics and emergency medical technicians […]

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SGMC Creates Zen Dens to Promote Employee Wellness

Posted on: May 24th, 2023

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 […]

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SGMC Has $1B Impact on Local Economy

Posted on: May 24th, 2023

As South Georgia Medical Center continues to expand service lines and evolve into a regional health system, so too does its economic impact. SGMC, which includes four hospitals (two in […]

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SGMC Names Dr. Hayes as Designated Institutional Official

Posted on: May 22nd, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center announced Dr. Joseph Hayes as its Designated Institutional Official (DIO). In this role, Dr. Hayes will oversee and lead medical education programs throughout the health system.  […]

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