SGMC News & Events

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that eight members of its emergency department, nursing, and trauma staff recently completed the LifeLink of Georgia Donor Resource Training Program. This comprehensive training initiative aims to equip healthcare staff with in-depth knowledge and skills in organ and tissue donation, further strengthening SGMC’s commitment to saving lives […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Erin Parker, DO, in the specialty of Family Medicine. Dr. Parker will see patients at SGMC Primary Care located on Kings Way in Valdosta.  Dr. Parker is originally from Hahira and is returning home to practice following her residency training. She provides comprehensive healthcare to patients of […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program, in partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine, recently celebrated the completion of its first year. The Internal Medicine Residency leadership took the opportunity to announce four annual awards to recognize top-performing residents and faculty members.   Rosaida Silverio, MD, was awarded Intern of the Year. According […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Sam Mitchell as Director of Organizational Development and Learning. Mitchell has more than 18 years of experience dedicated to strategic leadership and organizational development across multiple industries.   In his position, Mitchell will oversee the Educational Services Department, which implements development programs, assesses training needs, and engages leaders and […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored Samantha Davis, RN, with the July DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Davis was recognized for her compassion and comfort for a family experiencing the loss of a baby.  Davis was nominated by a patient who sent a handwritten letter detailing her outstanding care. The nomination describes her as “compassionate, […]

South Georgia Medical Center received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain  ̶  MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2023. SGMC is one of 262 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor and one of only five hospitals in Georgia.  The award recognizes SGMC’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for […]

South Georgia Medical Center recognized six members of its Information Services Department as Health System Heroes at the July Board of Trustees meeting.   Among the honorees were Tony Harrell, Director of Information Security and Technology; Cliff Baker, Lead Network Administrator; Craig Bell, LAN Technician; Bill Elkin, Network Security Analyst; Matt Elsberry, System Administrator; and Chad […]

South Georgia Medical Center has received the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines award for excellence in stroke treatment for the tenth consecutive year. SGMC has the area’s only certified primary stroke center and received the Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Honor Roll Elite Plus recognition and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.     […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome gastroenterologists Dr. Jeff Anucha and Dr. Amrendra Mandal to the health system. Drs. Anucha and Mandal will see patients at SGMC Gastroenterology located at 3230 Wildwood Plantation Dr. in Valdosta. The office can be reached by calling 229-433-7985.  Both physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Alexander Eason, a skilled neonatologist, to its health system. Dr. Eason is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in General Pediatrics and Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine. He will provide specialized care for newborns at SGMC and enhance its comprehensive neonatal services.  Dr. Eason describes how his specialty […]