SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health recognized Dekoya Wallace, Medical Assistant at the SGMC Diabetes Management Center, as the recipient of the April Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award. This award honors non-nursing team members who go above and beyond in providing extraordinary care and support. Wallace was nominated by her practice manager, who praised her exceptional dedication and leadership […]

SGMC Health is proud to recognize Amanda Fruth, RN, of the Pearlman Cancer Center, as the April recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This prestigious award is part of a national program that honors nurses for their exceptional skill, compassion, and dedication to patient care. Fruth was nominated by a nurse in SGMC […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce Davis Lester, MD and the Pediatric Team, as the latest recipients of the health system’s Safe Care Award. Their extraordinary compassion, persistence, and unwavering dedication to patient advocacy played a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of a vulnerable young patient. According to the nomination, emergency physician […]

SGMC Health is proud to welcome Internal Medicine Physician Seth Courson, DO, to its growing team of healthcare providers. Dr. Courson will begin seeing patients at SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic, located at 3207 Country Club Drive, starting June 9.  A Valdosta native, Dr. Courson brings a strong connection to the community, years of clinical experience, […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Kevin Keith, DO, an experienced orthopedic trauma surgeon. Dr. Keith brings extensive expertise in treating complex orthopedic trauma cases, enhancing SGMC Health’s capacity to provide advanced, specialized care to the community. Dr. Keith is sub-specialty trained in orthopedic trauma and treats adult patients with traumatic injuries, including complex fractures. […]

SGMC Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Eddy West to Director of Enterprise Applications. In his new role, West will oversee the day-to-day activities of the health system’s enterprise applications and data teams, including data and device integration, ERP solutions, and data analytics. Enterprise applications are advanced software systems that enable healthcare organizations to […]

SGMC Health, in partnership with Morrison Healthcare, is excited to introduce a revamped patient menu aimed at enhancing both nutritional balance and comfort, ensuring that every meal aids in recovery and elevates the patient experience. Understanding that diet is crucial to the healing process—equally as important as prescribed treatments—SGMC Health’s Food Services team has developed […]

SGMC Health is pleased to announce that its Sleep Center has achieved full accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), recognizing its commitment to excellence in sleep medicine. This recognition ensures that SGMC Health meets or exceeds the highest national standards for quality, safety, and patient-centered care in diagnosing and treating sleep disorders.  Led […]

SGMC Health is teaming up with the Valdosta-Lowndes County YMCA to present the Safe Sitter® babysitting course tailored for middle school students. This collaborative effort aims to equip young teens with essential life skills crucial for babysitting, staying home alone, and caring for younger siblings. Safe Sitter®, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, specializes in empowering […]

SGMC Health proudly announces the expansion of its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, celebrating Match Day 2025 with an expanded class of 10 Internal Medicine residents and its inaugural class of 10 Transitional Year residents. Now in its fourth year, SGMC Health’s GME program, in collaboration with Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM), continues to […]