SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Flail, DO, as its 2025-2026 Chief of Staff, as voted on by her peers. Dr. Flail, an accomplished Emergency Medicine Physician, brings over a decade of dedicated service to the Valdosta community. She takes this position following two years as Chief of Staff Elect. A […]

SGMC Health recently achieved the successful completion of its first transcarotid access Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). This alternative access procedure provides a critical, less invasive option for patients who cannot undergo the standard TAVR through the groin, offering similar outcomes with reduced risk. It was performed by Vascular Surgeon Colby Ruiz, MD, Interventional Cardiologist Luke Seibolt, MD, and […]

SGMC Health is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated signature fundraising event, the 4th Annual Glow on the Green Golf Tournament, set for Friday, March 7, 2025, at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club. This unique event combines the thrill of night golf with an important goal: raising awareness for men’s health. Registration is open for interested individuals […]

SGMC Health recognized Switchboard operators as its Health System Heroes at the monthly Board of Directors meeting. Latacha Barron, Feiona Gross, Kimberly Jackson, Erika Lee, and Priscilla Shipman were honored for their pivotal role in the health system’s daily operations, ensuring seamless communication and connectivity when seconds matter. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the SGMC […]

SGMC Health recently celebrated the completion of a 11,500 sq. ft. medical office buildout at its main campus. This includes the opening of two new clinic locations, SGMC Vascular Surgery and SGMC Cardiac Electrophysiology and an expansion of the SGMC Cardiology suite, all located in the SGMC Health Professional Building. Since its establishment in 2011, […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Ben Hogan, MD, a distinguished community physician with over two decades of expertise in family and sports medicine, to its Physician Network. Dr. Hogan’s practice, now operating as SGMC Family and Sports Medicine, is located at 117 W Northside Drive in Valdosta.  A native of Valdosta, Dr. Hogan was committed […]

SGMC Health announces the opening of a second urgent care in Valdosta, conveniently located at 520 Griffin Ave, adjacent to Partnership Health Center. The new SGMC Urgent Care center will begin seeing patients on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, offering convenient access to non-emergent walk-in care for patients of all ages.   Located in the Ralph Council Medical […]

Desirea Richardson, 32, is a shining example of resilience, dedication, and the power of perseverance. Hailing from the small town of Lakeland, Georgia, Desirea is a single mother of three boys: Caden (11), Rylan (6), and Desmond (4). Her inspiring journey at SGMC Health demonstrates how determination and hard work can turn dreams into reality.  […]

SGMC Health proudly welcomed its first baby of 2025 in the early hours of New Year’s Day. The new year’s baby, Kamari McCloud, born to Matavia Johnson and Rakeem McCloud, was greeted with joy and celebration by the SGMC Health Women and Infants team. The family received a special care package, thoughtfully prepared by the […]

SGMC Health’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program is proud to announce the appointment of Brandon Rockwell, MD, and Mariya Tom, MD, as the new Chief Residents for the Internal Medicine Residency Program for 2025. These exemplary physicians were selected by their peers and approved by faculty and staff for their leadership skills, moral integrity, and clinical […]