SGMC News & Events

South Georgia Medical Center recognized Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Steven Brian Dawson, MD, as its health system hero at the June Board of Trustees meeting. Dr. Dawson was honored for his significant impact on the health system over the past 12 years.    The Board presented Dr. Dawson with a Resolution outlining many […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored Tessa Lee, RN, with the June DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Lee was recognized for her compassion and dedicated care for a patient battling end-stage cancer.  Lee received two nominations for her extraordinary care, one from the patient’s family member, and one from a coworker in palliative care. The […]

South Georgia Medical Center is proud to announce that the SGMC Lanier Campus has been named a 2023 Top 20 Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Best Practice in Quality. The prestigious distinction was awarded by the National Rural Health Association based on data produced by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.  To determine the Top 20, […]

South Georgia Medical Center is adding state-of-the-art traffic preemption devices to each of its ambulances in an effort to improve emergency response times and save lives.   Generous donations to the SGMC Foundation recently funded the technology that takes advantage of the City of Valdosta’s Emergency Vehicle Preemption System. These devices utilize GPS tracking of responding emergency […]

In an inspiring display of community engagement, a group of 36 teenagers joined forces with South Georgia Medical Center to contribute their time and effort as summer volunteers. These individuals, driven by a passion for helping others and a desire to make a positive impact, are making a difference in the lives of patients and […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Mason as the Executive Director of Hospice of South Georgia (HOSG). Mason has more than 18 years of experience in the healthcare field and has spent the last 15 years at HOSG, most recently serving as the Palliative Care and Program Development Manager.  […]

South Georgia Medical Center announces Kevin Moore as administrator of its Berrien Campus located in Nashville, Georgia. Moore has served as the interim administrator for the past 8 months and will continue providing leadership oversight of Hospice of South Georgia. He has been with the health system for more than ten years.   Moore will oversee the […]

South Georgia Medical Center recently held an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Badge Pinning Ceremony to honor the exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment of its courageous paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs).  Paramedics and EMTs are the backbone of EMS, providing critical care and support to those in need during challenging and often life-threatening situations. The […]

South Georgia Medical Center recently added new technology to its facilities, but unlike traditional medical advancements, this equipment prioritizes the health of its workforce. Emphasizing workplace wellness, SGMC installed 15 state-of-the-art massage chairs across its four hospitals and select specialty care sites.   Launched in May as a part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the new […]