Surgeons at South Georgia Medical Center are committed to getting surgical patients back to their lives sooner. According to Dr. James Davis, colon and rectal surgery, as well as hernia repairs, aren’t as scary as they once were. In the past, surgeons made large incisions in skin and muscle so that they could directly see […]
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SGMC Updated Visitation Policy and Guidelines
South Georgia Medical Center is taking additional steps to protect patients, family members, staff and the community from the transmission and community spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. Download printable flyer. Main Hospital Patients All inpatients, outpatients, and emergency room patients in the main hospital are allowed one visitor. Heart Tower Patients Any inpatient in the […]
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SGMC Recognizes Hospital Heroes for September
South Georgia Medical Center honored the Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Services as Hospital Heroes at the Hospital Authority of Valdosta Lowndes County Board meeting last week. According to Chief Nursing Officer Randy Smith, “We are currently in the middle of a worldwide pandemic of unprecedented proportions and today it truly is fitting to recognize […]
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SGMC Youth Care Relocates to Smith Northview Campus
South Georgia Medical Center’s pediatric urgent care center, known as SGMC Youth Care, will begin seeing patients at its new location, the SGMC Smith Northview Campus, on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. Youth Care provides pediatric care for children after-hours when their pediatrician’s office may be closed. Youth Care is for non-emergent, minor illnesses and injuries, […]
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Dr. Courson Named Preceptor of the Year
Dr. Ellen Courson was named the Preceptor of the Year by medical students of the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) who spent their third year clinical rotations at South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC). Dr. Courson is board-certified by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and operates a private practice, Valdosta Women’s Health […]
Read MoreSGMC Distributes 10K Masks to Community Partners
South Georgia Medical Center presented the Greater Valdosta United Way with 5,000 reusable cloth masks as part of its 10K Mask Challenge. The hospital’s Foundation launched the fundraising appeal in July, seeking to raise enough funds to purchase 10,000 masks to distribute to community members in need. The Foundation reached its goal in August making […]
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SGMC Invests in Emergency Medical Services
South Georgia Medical Center just invested $850,000 in its ambulance fleet to enhance the reliability and safety of Emergency Medical Services. The project included equipping every ambulance with a state-of-the-art power stretcher lift system. According to SGMC Chief Nursing Officer Randy Smith, “This enhancement serves both patients and our medical professionals. This lifting system is […]
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SGMC Recognizes Nurse for Excellence
Justin Mercer, Licensed Practical Nurse at South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC), received The DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. The award is part of the international DAISY Foundation. Mercer was nominated by a patient who said, “I stayed at SGMC and had the pleasure of having Justin care for me for a few days. In talking […]
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SGMC Stroke Program Receives Top Award
The Stroke Program at South Georgia Medical Center was recognized, yet again, for excellence in stroke treatment. The hospital was just awarded the 2020 Get with the Guidelines- Stroke GOLD PLUS award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association for the seventh consecutive year. The award recognizes SGMC’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients […]
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SGMC Medical Records Relocating
South Georgia Medical Center’s Health Information Management Release of Information (medical records) is moving to the SGMC Patient Financial Services building located at 402 Woodrow Wilson Drive on Aug. 31. Services in the new location will be available from 7:30am to 4pm, Monday through Friday. The Release of Information office can be reached at 229-433-8055. […]
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