SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health recognized its Security Team as the September Health System Heroes for their unwavering dedication and commitment to maintaining a safe environment across the health system’s facilities. Under the leadership of Chief Michael Browning, the team has set a high standard of service and accountability that benefits every patient, visitor, and staff member.  Over […]

SGMC Health recognized Alexandria Clanton, Patient Care Technician in the Pediatrics Department, as the September recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award. Clanton was nominated by a colleague for her exceptional teamwork and dedication during a critical situation on the pediatric floor.  According to the nomination, Clanton stepped in to cover the floor while […]

SGMC Health hosted the 3rd Annual South Georgia Regional Graduate Medical Education (GME) Conference on Saturday, September 13, bringing together resident physicians and medical educators from across the region for a day of learning, collaboration, and innovation.  Participants included residents and faculty from SGMC Health, Archbold, Coffee Regional Medical Center, Georgia South, and CareConnect. Resident […]

SGMC Health Berrien is proud to announce its participation in the Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC), a statewide rural pediatric health initiative led by Mercer University School of Medicine and its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center, with support from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Launched in 2023, KidsABC is designed to address the significant challenges rural hospitals […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Dwayne Mohan, MD; Rosaida Silverio-Lopez, MD; and Venkata Gandi, MD as Internal Medicine Teaching Faculty. These physicians are graduates of SGMC Health’s inaugural class of Internal Medicine resident physicians and will now join the faculty to help train the next generation of residents in the hospital setting.  Each physician brings […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Victoria Johnson, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist, to its growing team of women’s health specialists. Dr. Johnson joins SGMC Women’s Health on Oak St Ext, a clinic now comprised of two physicians, a certified nurse midwife, and a dedicated team of nurse practitioners. She brings a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care, with […]

SGMC Health is thrilled to announce the return of its women’s health event, the 4th annual “Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch,” taking place Saturday, October 4, at The McKey in Downtown Valdosta. This special gathering honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month and celebrates the strength, resilience, and well-being of women in our community. Proceeds from the […]

SGMC Health is now offering Aquablation® therapy with the new HYDROS™ Robotic System, the latest advancement in treating men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. Aquablation therapy, delivered with the support of an advanced, AI-powered robotic system, is clinically proven to provide significant and long-lasting relief from BPH symptoms […]

SGMC Health recognized Nadijah Wills, Patient Care Technician in the Main Emergency Department, as the August recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award. Wills was nominated by a colleague for her swift response and attentive care during an unexpected change in a patient’s condition.  According to the nomination, Wills was drawing labs on a patient […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Ayo Ayodele as the health system’s Director of Rehabilitation Services. In this role, Ayodele will oversee all aspects of SGMC Health’s comprehensive rehabilitation programs, including the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.  Ayodele brings more than 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including 12 years as a practicing physical therapist […]