SGMC News & Events

Does your blood run black and gold or maroon and silver? South Georgia Medical Center and LifeSouth Community Blood Centers are proud to present the 2nd Annual Winnersville Classic Blood Drive. This exciting competition, held in partnership with Valdosta City Schools and Lowndes County Schools, promises to be a fierce fight to save lives.  The week-long event will […]

South Georgia Medical Center proudly announces the return of the highly anticipated Girls Just Wanna Have Brunch fundraiser, now in its second year, dedicated to championing women’s health. Held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the annual event encourages women to come together to foster health advocacy in the community.  This year’s event […]

South Georgia Medical Center is thrilled to announce the expansion of its gastrointestinal (GI) services at its Smith Northview Campus. This included a renovation to the GI Center which increases the facilities’ capacity to allow for a greater number of procedures.   SGMC’s GI Center expansion represents a significant milestone in the health system’s ongoing mission […]

SGMC is extremely proud of our team and the communities we serve. Because of their hard work, leadership, and innovative spirit we were able to provide uninterrupted access to inpatient and emergency services throughout this unprecedented event. We are happy to announce that we will resume normal operations tomorrow, Sept. 5. If you missed a […]

SGMC continues to operate under its emergency operations plan due to the impact of Hurricane Idalia on Valdosta and the region.  All hospital campuses have continued uninterrupted operations, but due to unsafe roadway conditions and power outages we have limited access to clinics. We continue to offer services to urgent and emergent patients only until; these […]

Tomorrow, Aug. 31, SGMC will continue emergency operations. This will include postponing all elective surgeries and outpatient procedures scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. SGMC’s Urgent Care, clinics, and outpatient services will also be closed.  SGMC’s Emergency Departments at the Main, Smith Northview, Lanier, and Berrien Campuses remain open to care for patients. Inpatient care […]

With the impending Hurricane Idalia, South Georgia Medical Center, its campuses, and affiliates are adjusting hours of operation for Wednesday, Aug. 30. SGMC’s Emergency Departments at the Main, Smith Northview, Lanier, and Berrien Campuses remain open to care for patients. Inpatient care will continue at these facilities and the Langdale Hospice House and Lakeland Villa; however, […]

In an effort to provide relief and hope to those suffering from chronic knee joint pain due to osteoarthritis, South Georgia Medical Center will hold a free educational session for the public to learn more about a new procedure that revolutionizes the treatment of this condition. The session is scheduled to take place on Thursday, […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the launch of its Walk with a Doc program, an initiative that brings together doctors and patients to take a step toward better health. Walk with a Doc is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation.   SGMC’s Walk will be facilitated […]

In a joint announcement, the City of Valdosta and the Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia announce the completion of an agreement for the Hospital Authority to acquire Mathis City Auditorium located at 2300 N. Ashley Street in Valdosta, Georgia.     The purchase enables the City to move forward […]