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SGMC Welcomes New ER Physician Leadership

Posted on: January 1st, 2020

South Georgia Medical Center’s Emergency Department (ED) welcomed new physician leadership, South Georgia Emergency Medicine Associates on Jan. 1, 2020. SGMC Chief Executive Officer Ronald E. Dean says the new […]

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SGMC Honors Hospital Heroes

Posted on: November 20th, 2019

The Hospital Authority of Valdosta Lowndes County, GA recognized Brandon Singletary and Teresa Donaldson as the November Hospital Heroes on Wednesday. Singletary, an EMT, and Donaldson, an LPN, were honored […]

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SGMC Only 4-Star Quality Rated Hospital in the Area

Posted on: November 20th, 2019

Ranks Among Top 30% of Hospitals Nationally The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently awarded South Georgia Medical Center a 4-Star quality rating. SGMC is the only hospital […]

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Don’t Delay Calling 911 When Heart Attack is Suspected

Posted on: November 18th, 2019

Valdosta, GA – Cardiac professionals at South Georgia Medical Center are seeing a concerning trend as more and more heart patients are choosing to wait it out instead of calling […]

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SGMC Foundation Funds J.Y. Brooks Palliative Care Program

Posted on: November 13th, 2019

SGMC Foundation donated $50,000 to the J.Y. Brooks Palliative Care Program at Hospice of South Georgia. Funds were given from the self-sustaining J.Y. and Louise Brooks Endowment Fund, invested within […]

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SGMC Names Crowdis October Hospital Hero

Posted on: October 28th, 2019

The Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County, GA recognized Laci Crowdis, RN, for her teamwork and leadership skills as October’s Hospital Hero. Crowdis has worked for SGMC for the […]

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SGMC Employees Donate $62,895 to United Way

Posted on: October 17th, 2019

South Georgia Medical Center’s Care Share Committee presented Michael Smith, Executive Director of the Greater Valdosta United Way, with $62,895 on Thursday, Oct. 17. The funds represent the collective amount […]

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Hospital Authority Approves Financial Support For Wiregrass Nursing Program

Posted on: October 17th, 2019

The Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County, GA approved a funding request made by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to sponsor the cost of the instructor’s salary and benefits for […]

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SGMC Selects Smith as New CNO

Posted on: October 15th, 2019

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Mr. Joseph “Randy” Smith, RN, MS has accepted the position of Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for the South Georgia Health System. […]

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SGMC’s Pink Pumpkins on Display

Posted on: October 14th, 2019

The Pearlman Cancer Center at South Georgia Medical Center is celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month with its annual Pink Pumpkin Contest. A few weeks ago, notices were posted requesting individuals […]

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