SGMC News & Events

South Georgia Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Gold Adult Get With The Guidelines award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve patient survival rates. SGMC has received the gold award for adult patients consecutively for the past nine years.   According to AHA, more than 300,000 adults and children have […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s Annual Report recently received a Gold Award for “Web-Based Digital Health – Microsite” in the 2023 Digital Health Awards. This is the highest recognition level in the national program, which honors the best digital health resources developed for consumers and the healthcare industry.  The awards program is organized by the Health Information Resource […]

South Georgia Medical Center recently performed the hospital’s first procedure using Impella CP® with SmartAssist, the world’s smallest heart pump.  Designed to provide minimally invasive, temporary support for patients with heart failure, this transformative technology allows interventional cardiologists at SGMC to provide more comprehensive care options to patients with advanced coronary disease.  The first procedure […]

South Georgia Medical Center held a ribbon cutting in partnership with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, June 16, to celebrate its practices located in orthopedics and pain management services. SGMC Orthopedics and the SGMC Pain Management Center are now conveniently located in the SGMC Ambulatory Care Center at 2417 N. Patterson St. […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Richard Bias, Internal Medicine physician. He will be practicing at SGMC Primary Care located on Connell Road in Valdosta.  Dr. Bias specializes in Internal Medicine and treats a variety of common conditions including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and other chronic diseases.   He shares that […]

South Georgia Medical Center, in partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine, is pleased to welcome its second class of Internal Medicine residents after a successful first year of the program.  Over the next three years, the resident physicians will complete their training under the guidance of Designated Institutional Official Dr. Joseph Hayes, Program Director […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to launch its inaugural Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Cadet program, a brand-new training initiative aimed at creating a pipeline of emergency medical technicians (EMTs).   This unique “earn as you learn” opportunity offers cadets the chance to work for SGMC as they train to become basic EMTs, providing emergency medical […]

South Georgia Medical Center is proud to announce its designation as a Level III Trauma Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health, a significant milestone in the provision of emergency care services in South Georgia and the surrounding areas. This designation signifies SGMC’s enhanced capabilities to provide comprehensive and specialized care to patients with […]

The South Georgia Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary recently provided a $40,000 donation to the SGMC Foundation to fund five new fetal heart monitor carts as a part of its annual fundraising allocation.  The volunteer group sponsors events such as uniform, jewelry, and book sales to raise money for needed equipment and programs to enhance patient […]

South Georgia Medical Center recognized Dr. Anthony Johnson for receiving two awards honoring his exemplary dedication and excellence in the role of a preceptor within the field of healthcare education. Dr. Johnson was named the Preceptor of the Year for the fourth consecutive year by the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM). He was also […]