SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health honored a dedicated group of clinical professionals at SGMC Health Smith Northview as the August Health System Heroes. The team of nurses and imaging specialists was recognized for their quick thinking, seamless communication, and compassionate care as they saved a patient from potential permanent harm. When a patient experienced a sudden change in neurological […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome two orthopedic surgeons, Anthony D’Abarno, DO, and Rehan Dawood, DO, to the health system. Drs. D’Abarno and Dawood join SGMC Orthopedics, providing comprehensive, specialized care for patients across South Georgia and North Florida. With expertise in general orthopedics, joint replacement, trauma care, and sports medicine, these physicians bring advanced […]

The SGMC Health Foundation officially launched Groundbreaking Growth, a $25 million capital campaign dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare in South Georgia. According to Vice President of Support Services and Chief Development Officer Hilary Gibbs, “This bold initiative comes at a pivotal time, as medical advancements accelerate and the needs of growing communities continue to […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Guilherme C. De Oliveira, MD, a highly skilled heart surgeon, to its growing team of specialists. Dr. Oliveira will be seeing patients at SGMC Cardiothoracic Surgery, located at 2409 N Patterson St, Suite 230, in Valdosta.  Dr. Oliveira brings a wealth of expertise in Cardiothoracic Surgery, with a focus on […]

SGMC Health has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award, marking twelve straight years of excellence in stroke treatment. As the region’s only accredited primary stroke center, SGMC Health continues to set the standard for high-quality, lifesaving […]

SGMC Health proudly recognized Kevin Broome, RN; Daryn Snipes, RN; and Moesha Hollis, RN as the latest recipients of the prestigious Safe Care Award, honoring their outstanding dedication to patient safety and rapid clinical response.  While responding to a post-operative patient’s IV alarm, Broome spoke with the patient’s wife and quickly sensed something was wrong. […]

SGMC Health honored Brandi Phinazee, dialysis nurse, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This international recognition celebrates nurses who exemplify compassionate care, clinical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to their patients and colleagues. Phinazee was nominated by a fellow nurse who described her as a steady source of mentorship, guidance, […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Daniel Sohinki, MD, a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist, to its expanding team of cardiovascular specialists. Dr. Sohinki will be seeing patients at SGMC Cardiac Electrophysiology, located at 2409 N Patterson St, Suite 340A, in Valdosta. He brings a wealth of expertise in diagnosing and treating complex heart rhythm disorders, offering […]

For the eleventh year in a row, SGMC Health has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) with the Get With The Guidelines® Resuscitation Gold quality achievement award. This prestigious distinction reflects SGMC Health’s unwavering commitment to providing evidence-based, life-saving care to patients experiencing in-hospital cardiac arrest. According to the AHA, each year, more […]

SGMC Health’s original podcast, What Brings You in Today?, has been recognized with a prestigious Gold Award in the Health & Fitness Podcast Series category by the dotCOMM Awards. This honor places SGMC Health among the top digital innovators in the communications industry. Launched in January 2024, What Brings You in Today? is produced by SGMC Health’s Marketing and Brand […]