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SGMC Distributes 10K Masks to Community Partners

Posted on: September 3rd, 2020

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 […]

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SGMC Invests in Emergency Medical Services

Posted on: September 1st, 2020

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 […]

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SGMC Recognizes Nurse for Excellence

Posted on: September 1st, 2020

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 […]

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SGMC Stroke Program Receives Top Award

Posted on: August 31st, 2020

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 […]

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SGMC Medical Records Relocating

Posted on: August 21st, 2020

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.  […]

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SGMC Recognizes Hospital Heroes

Posted on: August 20th, 2020

South Georgia Medical Center honored six nurses as Hospital Heroes at the Hospital Authority of Valdosta Lowndes County Board meeting on Wednesday. The honorees were registered nurses who have been […]

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SGMC Expands Neurological Care

Posted on: August 12th, 2020

South Georgia Medical Center announced on Wednesday that local neurologists Dr. Mahmood Eisa, Dr. Bipin Patel, and Dr. Hernan Posas have joined the SGMC Physician Network. The partnership is part […]

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Physicians training a new generation

Posted on: August 6th, 2020

Lowndes native and medical student Erin Parker trains under the same doctor who delivered her at South Georgia Medical Center 26 years ago. Erin, a VCOM-Auburn Medical Student, came home […]

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COUNTRY Financial Donates $5,000 to SGMC

Posted on: July 23rd, 2020

COUNTRY Financial Insurance Agents Ford Bowen and Jamie Joiner presented South Georgia Medical Center with a $5,000 check on Wednesday as a part of its Operation Helping Heroes Program. Bowen […]

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SGMC Honors Hospital Heroes

Posted on: July 20th, 2020

The Hospital Authority of Valdosta Lowndes County Georgia recognized Sylvia Uddyback and Don Luke as the South Georgia Medical Center Hospital Heroes for July. Mrs. Uddyback is a registered nurse […]

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