SGMC News & Events

3/21/2011 The Medical Imaging department at South Georgia Medical Center announces the provision of two advanced imaging services— digital mammography and breast MRI.Using the new digital mammography system, patients will enjoy quicker exams with cutting-edge precision.  “This is a new and powerful technology for the detection and fight against breast cancer,” says SGMC’s Chief of […]

1/31/2011 The annual Stroke Symposium will be held February 4th from 11am – 2pm in SGMC’s Educational Classrooms, B-Level.  Join us and other stroke survivors and stroke caregivers to learn more about the resources and tools available for rehabilitation and outcomes.Lunch will be provided and space is limited. Register today by calling 229.259.4292.Empowering Our Community. Improving Health!

1/31/2011 The annual Heart Health Expo is held each February in celebration of Heart Month. The expo allows community members to come and enjoy free health screenings including EKGs, Cholesterol, Blood Sugar, Bone Density, and Body Fat Analysis. Compression-Only CPR Training and Pulmonary Function Testing will also be available.EKGs and Cholesterol/Blood Sugar Screenings require registration. […]

South Georgia Medical Center has been recognized as a top 10 Georgia hospital for cardiac and spine care.  The rankings were compiled by Healthgrades, Inc, a leading healthcare ratings organization, using data reported to the state and federal government and published in the December issue of Georgia Trend Magazine.In the Georgia Trend report, SGMC ranked […]

Whitney Webb and Brian Roy are the proud parents of the SGMC New Year’s Baby. Baby Brayden, who was born at 3:25 p.m. on January 1st, 2011, weighed in at 7 lbs. 2 oz.For being the first baby born at SGMC in 2011, the Women and Children’s staff presented the new mom and baby with […]

This holiday season, you can honor a loved one or memorialize a loved one who has passed away by donating a tax-deductible gift of $15 or more to the South Georgia Medical Center Love Light Tree. For your gift, a personalized ornament will be placed on the tree located in SGMC’s main lobby. In addition, […]

The South Georgia Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary installed new officers at their annual luncheon on September 24, 2010 and presented patches and pins for hours of service. Auxiliary officers for Fiscal Year 2011 are: President, Doris Welch; President-Elect, Nancy Cunningham; Vice President, Jeanette Roberson; Treasurer, Evelyn Harrell; Recording Secretary, Ann Harris; Corresponding Secretary, Cora Crosby […]

10/6/2010 Demonstrating her commitment to the importance of an annual flu shot, SGMC Chief Medical Officer Kim Megow, MD, volunteered her time to give Katherine Harper, RN, a flu shot at Wednesday’s “Say Boo to the Flu” vaccination drive for SGMC employees. SGMC encourages its staff, as well as all members of the community, to […]

9/22/2010 SGMC will hold it’s annual Clinical Breast Cancer Screening on October 14, 2010 at the Pearlman Cancer Center from 5pm – 7pm. Screenings are FREE! Register today under Classes & Events or call 229-333-1074.Registration is required to be seen the day of the screening!