SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health is pleased to announce a generous gift of $500,000 from the Stalvey Family, founders of Ace Electric, Inc. The gift will support Phase I of SGMC’s long-range facilities plan which includes construction of a new Women and Infants tower and Emergency/Trauma Center set to break ground this summer.    SGMC Health President and […]

SGMC Health honored Charmaine Martin, RN, with the February DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Martin was recognized for her display of human kindness for a pediatric patient in her care.  Martin, a nurse in the emergency department, was nominated by a coworker in Pediatrics. According to the nomination, the patient and sibling were in […]

SGMC Health honored Brett Richardson, RN, Patient Care Coordinator, as the February Health System Hero at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting. Richardson was recognized for being the ultimate team player, safety advocate, and leader in his role.  Richardson has been with the health system for over 9 years and serves both the Berrien and […]

The SGMC Health Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its “Jump Start a Heart” program, an initiative designed to provide Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and essential training to rural communities and organizations. This lifesaving program was ignited by a heartfelt donation from the family of the late Mrs. Mary Carrell Morrison, a beloved […]

SGMC Health is hosting its signature fundraising event for men’s health, the 3rd annual Glow on the Green Golf Tournament on March 8, 2024. Registration is open for interested individuals or teams.  The unique event offers participants the opportunity to experience glow-in-the-dark golf on a premiere course. The tournament will be held at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club, designed […]

SGMC Health is pleased to announce Jennifer Wade as its Director of Rehabilitation Services. Wade has served as Interim Director for the past six months, demonstrating exceptional leadership and dedication to the mission of the health system.   In her role, Wade will provide strategic leadership to advance SGMC Health’s comprehensive rehabilitation program which includes […]

The SGMC Health Foundation recently purchased new medical technology to support advanced treatment options for patients with breast cancer. Thanks to the generous support of donors to the SGMC Health Foundation, the Breast Center now offers the SCOUT® Wire-Free Radar Localization System which uses non-radioactive radar technology to provide real-time surgical guidance during breast surgery. […]

SGMC Health is proud to announce that it received the Barbara and John Ware Donate Life Award at the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) Patient Safety and Quality Summit. This recognition underscores the team’s remarkable achievements in organ referrals, a substantial increase in timely referrals, and unwavering commitment to Donate Life’s mission.   The Barbara and John […]

SGMC Health welcomes cardiothoracic surgeon Patrick Murrah, MD, to the health system. Dr. Murrah joins SGMC Health’s Physician Network and will see patients at SGMC Health Main and the SGMC CardioVascular Institute.  Dr. Murrah has more than 22 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery and is no stranger to Valdosta, having cared for patients at SGMC’s Dasher Heart […]

Lakeland Dentistry recently contributed $20,000 to SGMC Health Lanier through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program.    This generous donation reveals a commitment beyond the dental chair. By supporting SGMC Health Lanier, Lakeland Dentistry contributes to the overall health and wellness of Lanier County residents. Past Georgia HEART gifts have allowed SGMC Health Lanier to make necessary […]