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Doug Henderson III Fund Donates to Hospice

Posted on: June 7th, 2019

Beverly Henderson presented Hospice of South Georgia with an $8,000 donation today at their Langdale Hospice House. The donation comes from proceeds of the annual Doug Henderson III Golf Tournament […]

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Knights of Columbus Donates to The Partnership Cancer Fund

Posted on: May 29th, 2019

Knights of Columbus donates $3,500 to SGMC Foundation’s Partnership Cancer Fund. At a recent Knights of Columbus family social, members presented a check to the Partnership Cancer Fund.  The donation […]

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Hospital Authority Recognizes Wiregrass RN Program as Hospital Heroes

Posted on: May 23rd, 2019

 The Hospital Authority of Valdosta & Lowndes County, GA awarded the distinction of Hospital Heroes, to our community partner, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, for being named the #1 registered nursing […]

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SGMC EMS Chief Bauch Earns Regional Honor as EMS Director of the Year

Posted on: May 23rd, 2019

SGMC Mobile Healthcare Services Chief David Bauch, was recently awarded EMS Director of the Year by the Southwest Georgia Region 8 EMS Council. According to Assistant Chief Ronda Vanek, Chief […]

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Retterbush Relocates to SGMC Professional Building

Posted on: May 20th, 2019

The general surgery practice of David W. Retterbush, MD will relocate to the SGMC Professional Building, 2409 North Patterson St., Suite 270, on Monday, June 3, 2019.  Last fall, Dr. […]

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Hospitalists Play Key Roles in Meeting Inpatient Care Demands

Posted on: May 17th, 2019

Physicians at South Georgia Medical Center expect to be asked questions; however, these questions repeat themselves on a daily basis.  Who are you? Where is my ‘regular’ doctor?  What are hospitalists? The […]

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Canino Honored as DAISY Recipient

Posted on: May 16th, 2019

Courtney Canino, a registered nurse in South Georgia Medical Center’s emergency department was named the May DAISY Award Recipient for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the international DAISY […]

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SGMC Presents Nurse Awards for Nurses Week

Posted on: May 14th, 2019

South Georgia Medical Center honored three employees at a recent Nurse Week celebration. SGMC asked nurses and nursing support staff to nominate one registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and patient […]

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First Federal Savings of Valdosta Donates $6,000 to Local Cancer Patients

Posted on: May 13th, 2019

First Federal Savings of Valdosta presented South Georgia Medical Center Foundation with a $6,000 donation to the Partnership Cancer Fund. Contributions to the Partnership Cancer Fund provide financial assistance to […]

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SGMC Honors 2019 Stroke Ambassadors

Posted on: May 13th, 2019

South Georgia Medical Center honored six area high school students as 2019 Stroke Ambassadors at its Stroke Symposium on May 8, 2019. The health system had previously identified a need […]

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