SGMC News & Events

During National Hospital Week, SGMC Health proudly reflects on a year of immense impact and dedication to the region. With its commitment to quality care and innovation, SGMC Health is shaping a healthier and more vibrant community.   In the heart of South Georgia, SGMC Health operates four hospitals and emergency rooms, complemented by 40 primary […]

SGMC Health honored Kimberle Strawder, RN, with the health system hero award for May.   Strawder has been with SGMC Health for 26 years and currently works in outpatient nursing. According to Jessica Musgrove, Director of Surgical Services, “Kim exhibits many traits that qualify her as a health system hero-to include warmth, kindness, careful and thorough […]

In a special Nurses’ Week presentation, SGMC Health awarded a compassionate team of nurses from the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit with the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing. Honorees included Tyler Hunter, Tristan (Woody) Cone, Jamiya Miles, Alayna Patera, Maddie Warriner, Chad Hodges, Jeremy Weldon, and Jason Boyette.  The team was nominated by a local physician, James Eutzler, DO, whose wife spent several weeks in […]

Throughout the year, but especially during National Nurses Week, SGMC Health is proud to celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses in providing compassionate care to patients across the region. Direct patient care nurses comprise a third of SGMC Health’s workforce and serve as the heartbeat of healthcare delivery. In recognition of their tireless commitment, SGMC […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce that its podcast, “What Brings You in Today?” has been honored with a Gold Award in the Podcast Episode category at the 2024 Hermes Creative Awards. This recognition underscores SGMC Health’s commitment to excellence in healthcare communication and innovation.  The winning episode, “What Brings You In Today – Ep. […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce that it has earned accreditation from the Urgent Care Association (UCA), a leading organization in urgent care medicine. SGMC Urgent Care, located in North Lowndes, is the only urgent care facility in this region with this accreditation signifying its commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. SGMC Urgent Care, open […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce the arrival of the Siemens MAGNETOM VIDA 3 Tesla (3T) MRI scanner, marking a significant advancement in diagnostic imaging technology in the region. This state-of-the-art MRI system, equipped with Siemens’ BioMatrix Technology, sets a new standard for precision, comfort, and efficiency in MRI examinations. Now patients at SGMC Health […]

SGMC Health is pleased to announce its upcoming Stroke Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 10 am to 1 pm. The event will take place at Valdosta State University’s University Center, located in Valdosta, Georgia.   Stroke remains a significant health concern, and SGMC Health is committed to raising awareness and providing essential information […]

SGMC Health is expanding its graduate medical education program with a new residency starting in July of 2025. In March, the health system received accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for a transitional year residency program.  The extensive accreditation process was led by Megan Gallagher, DO, Transitional Year Program Director, alongside […]

SGMC Health is pleased to welcome Pediatrician Jennifer Carbone, MD, to the health system. Dr. Carbone is a Board-Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and brings a wealth of experience and expertise in pediatric care, specializing in providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare to children in the hospital setting.  With a background in both inpatient and […]