SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome April Clements as the health system’s Director of Human Resources (HR). With over 35 years of extensive experience in the human resources field across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, utilities, manufacturing, and telecommunications, Clements brings a wealth of knowledge and strategic leadership to SGMC Health.  In her […]

The SGMC Health Foundation has been honored with a deeply heartfelt donation made in memory of Josephine Hutchinson, thanks to an outpouring of love and support. With this gift, two CuddleCots were purchased for the Women and Children’s Department at SGMC Health to comfort families experiencing infant loss. With the support of family and friends, […]

SGMC Health honored Labor & Delivery nurse Carragen Young with its May DAISY Award, an international recognition program that honors the compassionate care and clinical excellence of nurses.  Young was nominated by a grateful patient who credits her with being a pivotal source of support, comfort, and strength during the delivery of her baby. From the very […]

SGMC Health has successfully piloted and implemented a cutting-edge virtual nursing program designed to enhance patient care, support bedside nurses, and improve workflow efficiency across its main campus. Initially launched on two different floors, this program brings experienced nurses directly into the patient care experience through real-time video technology.  Unlike traditional telehealth, SGMC Health’s virtual […]

SGMC Health is excited to share its fiscal year 2024 Annual Report, a heartfelt reflection of a year filled with historic impact, meaningful milestones, and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care across South Georgia. Among the report’s most remarkable highlights is SGMC Health’s economic impact surpassing $1 billion, underscoring the system’s vital role as […]

SGMC Health invites the community to attend its 2025 Stroke Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at the Holiday Inn, located at 1805 W Hill Ave in Valdosta. This free educational event offers a complimentary lunch and an engaging “lunch and learn” seminar featuring expert physicians discussing vital […]

SGMC Health recognized SGMC Family Medicine in Hahira as its inaugural Practice of the Quarter, honoring the clinic’s exceptional commitment to patient-centered care, professionalism, and clinical excellence.  Led by Alberto Garcia, MD, and Vera Garcia, MD, SGMC Family Medicine Hahira continuously earns positive feedback from patients who praise the physicians for their thoroughness, attentiveness, and genuine […]

SGMC Health celebrated the official ribbon cutting of its second Urgent Care location on April 22, with a ceremony that brought together the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, SGMC Health Hospital Authority board members, city and county officials, and community leaders. The new service line location at 520 Griffin Avenue is a key milestone in […]

SGMC Health honored Nichole Barron, CNA at SGMC Health Berrien, as the April Health System Hero for her unwavering commitment to excellence, compassion, and teamwork. She was recognized at the health system’s monthly Board of Directors meeting. Nichole has consistently gone above and beyond in her role, regularly picking up uncovered shifts, day and night, […]

SGMC Health invites the community to a free educational webinar, “Regain Bladder and Bowel Control,” led by John Losee, MD, board-certified urologist. The virtual event will take place on Tuesday, April 29 at 6 pm, and aims to empower individuals who may be silently struggling with overactive bladder (OAB) and fecal incontinence (FI), conditions that […]