SGMC News & Events

Hospice of South Georgia (HOSG), an affiliate of SGMC Health, is honored to receive a $115,000 contribution from the Tree House Thrift Shop for the past year’s proceeds. This contribution, presented following National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, highlights the critical role community support plays in sustaining hospice care services. As Valdosta’s only not-for-profit hospice, […]

SGMC Health is pleased to announce the promotion of Erika Bennett to Vice President of Marketing and Brand Experience. Bennett’s elevation to this role reflects her remarkable contributions and leadership within the organization over the past 11 years.  In her new position, Bennett will oversee all aspects of SGMC Health’s marketing and brand experience strategy, […]

SGMC Health is pleased to announce a generous $500,000 gift from the Georgia Power Foundation to support the creation of a two-acre Wellness Park as part of SGMC Health’s Main Campus Expansion Project. This transformative initiative underscores the shared commitment of the health system and Georgia Power to enhancing community health and well-being through innovative […]

SGMC Health honored its High Reliability Organization (HRO) Champions and Influencers as Health System Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting. The team was recognized for their role in setting the benchmark for excellence in patient safety throughout the health system.   SGMC Health began its journey to becoming an HRO in 2022. The HRO […]

SGMC Health was honored with a Platinum award for its efforts to increase organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations across Georgia.  This recognition is part of the DoNation Campaign, a nationwide initiative that engages workplaces to emphasize the critical mission of organ and tissue donation and transplantation.  In partnership with LifeLink® of Georgia, the state’s organ and […]

SGMC Health is thrilled to announce that SGMC Neurology and Neurosciences has once again earned the highest designation of Electrodiagnostic (EDX) Laboratory Accreditation from the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM): Laboratory Accreditation with Exemplary Status.   This prestigious accreditation reflects SGMC Neurology’s commitment to providing top-quality, patient-centered care in neurology and electrodiagnostic testing. […]

SGMC Health recognized Brandi Seay with the October DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. Seay, an emergency room nurse at SGMC Health Smith Northview, was nominated by emergency room physician, Xenophon Mucciarone, DO, who shared a story of her dedication and selflessness.  In a recent instance when the department experienced an unprecedented amount of nursing call-ins, Seay […]

SGMC Health is honored to present Katie Richards with the November 2024 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing. This award recognizes the outstanding care, compassion, and commitment nurses bring to their patients and families, embodying the core values of SGMC Health.  Richard’s nomination, submitted by Kevin Broome, RN Nurse Manager, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, highlighted her […]

SGMC Health is thrilled to announce that robotic thoracic surgeries are now being performed at SGMC Health’s Dasher Heart Center by experienced cardiothoracic surgeon Patrick Murrah, MD. This advancement marks a significant milestone in the health system’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art medical care to the South Georgia community.  While the robotic thoracic surgery is new […]

SGMC Health has been recognized as the 2024 “Large Hospital of the Year” by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals (GACH) during its 41st Annual Conference. SGMC Health was selected based on its proven record of innovative healthcare solutions, focus on improved patient experience, and the vital role it plays in enhancing the quality of life for […]