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SGMC Welcomes Dr. Ana Margarita Hernandez Silen

Posted on: September 22nd, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center and its campuses and affiliates are pleased to announce Ana Margarita Hernandez Silen, MD in the specialty of obstetrics and gynecology as one of the newest […]

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SGMC Earns National Recognition for Stroke Treatment

Posted on: September 22nd, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus, Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive high […]

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SGMC Raises Awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease

Posted on: September 22nd, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center is raising awareness of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) during September in an effort to save limbs through early detection. PAD is a leading, and preventable, cause […]

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SGMC Nationally Recognized for Cardiac Care

Posted on: September 20th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Gold Adult Get With The Guidelines award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve […]

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Dr. Medina Joins SGMC Infectious Disease

Posted on: September 16th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Rita Medina, MD, infectious disease has joined SGMC Infectious Disease. SGMC Infectious Disease is a part of the SGMC Physician Network, […]

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Oelkers Named SGMC Director of Engineering and Facilities

Posted on: September 9th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Oelkers to Director of Engineering and Facilities. Oelkers has been with SGMC for 19 years and has held […]

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SGMC Hosts Saturday COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru

Posted on: September 9th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center will host a COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru event at the SGMC Main Campus on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9am-3pm. All eligible persons are encouraged to visit the […]

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Dr. Narayana joins SGMC Pearlman Cancer Center

Posted on: August 30th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce Swapna Narayana, MD, oncology and hematology, has joined SGMC Pearlman Cancer Center. Dr. Narayana comes to Valdosta from La Crosse, Wisconsin, where […]

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Dr. Sorchik Joins SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic

Posted on: August 30th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Austin Sorchik, DO, MS, family medicine has joined SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic. SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic is part of the SGMC […]

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Dr. Kirtley Joins SGMC Interventional Physiatry

Posted on: August 27th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Robert Kirtley, MD, physical medicine and rehabilitation, has joined SGMC Interventional Physiatry. SGMC Interventional Physiatry is part of the SGMC Physician Network, […]

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