SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health recognized Shaknequa (Shug) Pleas, Nurse Residency Program Manager, as the recipient of its first-ever DAISY Nurse Educator Award. This prestigious award recognizes nurse educators who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to improving practice and advancing patient care through teaching, precepting, and mentoring.  Pleas was nominated by the Quality, Accreditation, and Infection Prevention departments for her unwavering dedication to […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce the launch of its Parent Celebration Dinner, a new initiative designed to make the birth of a child even more memorable. Every new parent at SGMC Health will be treated to a special plated meal on the evening of their baby’s birth, an effort made possible through generous donations […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce Inpatient Rehab team members Erin Sheppard, LPN, Connie Conner, RN, and Rob Jones, RN, as the latest recipients of the health system’s Safe Care Award. Their swift, decisive actions and commitment to patient safety played a crucial role in preventing potential permanent harm for a patient experiencing a new […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024 Press Ganey Human Experience Award winner, a distinction honoring healthcare organizations for excellence in safety and human-centered care. SGMC Health was recognized for outstanding achievements in safety, including:   Press Ganey, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare experience measurement and analytics, highlights organizations that demonstrate […]

SGMC Health is expanding its graduate medical education (GME) program with the launch of a Family Medicine residency, set to begin in July 2026. The health system recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), marking another milestone in its commitment to training the next generation of physicians.  The extensive accreditation […]

The Wound Care and Hyperbarics Center at SGMC Health now offers specialized assessment and treatment for first and second-degree burns. This expansion solidifies SGMC Wound Care’s commitment to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for patients in the southeast region of Georgia and North Florida.  Under the leadership of Medical Director Dallas Miller, MD, SGMC Health’s Wound Care […]

SGMC Health has enhanced its surgical technology with the acquisition of the Intuitive da Vinci 5® robotic system, reinforcing its commitment to minimally invasive care. As Intuitive’s most advanced surgical platform, the da Vinci 5 is designed to improve precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes.  The system offers enhanced visualization, increased ergonomic flexibility, and greater control, optimizing procedures […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Michael Browning as its Director of Physical Security. Browning brings more than two decades of law enforcement experience and a strong background in public safety leadership to this critical role within the health system.  As Director of Physical Security, Browning will oversee the safety and security of SGMC Health’s campuses […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce a significant advancement in trauma care with the immediate availability of emergent blood in the trauma bay at SGMC Health Main. This new initiative enhances the hospital’s ability to provide rapid, life-saving transfusions to critically injured patients upon arrival, ensuring immediate intervention during medical emergencies.  For trauma patients experiencing […]

SGMC Health has successfully performed its first robotic-assisted lung biopsy using the state-of-the-art Ion robot, marking a major advancement in lung cancer detection and treatment for the region. This milestone underscores SGMC Health’s commitment to innovation and excellence in patient care.   The innovative procedure was performed by expert pulmonologists Apurva Panwala, MD, and Vivek Yadav, […]