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Vu Named DAISY Extraordinary Nurse

Posted on: September 13th, 2017

Linh Vu, a registered nurse at South Georgia Medical Center’s emergency department was named the Sept. DAISY Award Recipient for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the international DAISY […]

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SGMC Ramps Up As Irma Approaches

Posted on: September 10th, 2017

South Georgia Medical Center announced today the activation of its Emergency Operations Plan in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. The plan includes disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. SGMC will be […]

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Irick Earns Credentials as Certified Cardiac Rehabilitation Professional

Posted on: September 6th, 2017

Shari Irick, RN with South Georgia Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, has received national certification as a certified cardiac rehabilitation professional by passing the CCRP examination. The CCRP exam is an […]

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SGMC Partners with Physicians to Address Cardiology Needs of the Community

Posted on: August 28th, 2017

SGMC CEO Ross Berry, Dr. Tommy Hobby, Dr. Sid Staton, and Hospital Authority Chairman Sam Allen It was recently announced that Dr. Trey Powell, Dr. Joel Cohen and Dr. Glenn […]

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Sorrentino Joins Pearlman Team

Posted on: August 22nd, 2017

South Georgia Medical Center’s Pearlman Cancer Center welcomes Peter Sorrentino as the new Administrative Director of Cancer Services.Mr. Sorrentino comes to Valdosta from Chicago where he worked for Bristol-Myers Squibb […]

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SGMC Honors August Hospital Heroes

Posted on: August 16th, 2017

Joy filled the room on Wednesday, as the Hospital Authority of Valdosta Lowndes County, GA Board of Directors honored a team of hospital heroes for their role in saving a […]

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Avera Receives DAISY Nursing Award

Posted on: July 27th, 2017

7/27/2017 Sue Avera, RN on South Georgia Medical Center’s pediatrics unit was named the July DAISY Award Recipient for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the international DAISY Foundation […]

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SGMC Names Forbes Chief Development Officer

Posted on: July 27th, 2017

South Georgia Medical Center welcomes Bill Forbes as Chief Development Officer. Forbes has been affiliated with SGMC for nearly two decades, serving in various capacities, from administration to chief planning […]

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Sayre Earns Board Certification as Professional Chaplain

Posted on: July 21st, 2017

7/21/2017 Brian Sayre, Director of Pastoral Care at South Georgia Medical Center, has achieved Board Certification as a Professional Chaplain through the Spiritual Care Association. Areas of mastery required for certification […]

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SGMC Now Offers Phase III Cardiac Rehab at the YMCA

Posted on: July 21st, 2017

South Georgia Medical Center, in cooperation with the Valdosta YMCA, will begin offering Phase III Cardiac Rehab at the YMCA on Gornto Road from 8 am to 12 noon on […]

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