SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health honored its Hospitality Team as Health System Heroes at the December Board of Directors meeting. The group of 8 employees was recognized for their unwavering commitment to creating a warm, welcoming environment for patients and visitors who enter SGMC Health Main, the system’s largest hospital.   Positioned in the main lobby and Emergency Department, […]

SGMC Health continues to enhance gastroenterological care for patients across South Georgia and North Florida, recently welcoming two highly skilled GI physicians: C. Allen Woods, MD, and Riaz Gill, MD, to its medical staff.  They join gastroenterologists Jeff Anucha, MD; Amrendra Mandal, MD; Maria Castellano, MD; and general surgeons David Retterbush, MD, and Harold Howe, MD, […]

SGMC Health recognized Jared Crotser, Patient Care Technician on 4T, as the recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award for December. Crotser was honored for showcasing human kindness to a patient’s family on Thanksgiving night.  Crotser, who has been with SGMC Health for 5.5 years, was nominated by a nurse colleague for going above and beyond to ensure that two […]

SGMC Health recognized Brittni Harvey, RN, as the December recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing, honoring her leadership, compassion, and dedication to patient care. Harvey has been part of the health system for 7.5 years and currently works in the staffing pool, serving medical/surgical areas at SGMC Health Main.  Harvey was nominated by a […]

SGMC Health recognized its High Reliability Organization (HRO) Champions with the Safe Care Award, celebrating their unwavering commitment to patient safety, quality, and continuous improvement.  The health system’s HRO Champions are a cross-section of the organization who serve as dedicated advocates for safety and reliability. They lead by example, promoting high reliability practices and guiding HRO influencers […]

The SGMC Health Foundation announces the return of its beloved Lights of Love Campaign, a cherished holiday tradition that brings the community together to celebrate those who matter most while supporting extraordinary healthcare close to home.  This meaningful initiative invites individuals to make an end-of-year gift in honor or memory of someone special. Each contribution illuminates […]

SGMC Health is pleased to announce Hilary Gibbs will assume the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer. In this expanded leadership role, Gibbs will provide strategic oversight for system-wide planning, clinical operational performance, and financial stewardship. She will continue to lead the SGMC Health Foundation and governmental affairs, while assuming responsibility for […]

SGMC Health’s podcast, What Brings You in Today?, has earned a Silver Award in the Podcast category from the Fall 2025 Digital Health Awards®, a national program celebrating excellence in digital health communication. The winning episode, featuring Laura Guadiana Sanchez, MD, takes listeners inside one of today’s most pressing health conversations: obesity as a disease. Dr. […]

SGMC Health honored Gloria McGuire, Patient Care Technician on 4West, with the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award for November. The BEE Award is a monthly recognition celebrating non-nursing staff members who demonstrate exceptional dedication, teamwork, and compassion in supporting patient care.  McGuire was nominated for her extraordinary efforts to ensure a patient’s comfort and well-being. After a long […]

SGMC Health recently completed its first patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure procedure, performed by Interventional Cardiologist Daryoosh Derakhshan, DO. This milestone marks a significant advancement in local cardiovascular care, offering patients access to specialized treatment right here in South Georgia.  A PFO is a small, flap-like opening in the wall between the heart’s upper chambers. While common at […]