SGMC News & Events

South Georgia Medical Center celebrated the success of its newest cardiac procedure by reuniting patients with the healthcare professionals responsible for its launch.   Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Randall Brown kicked off the event by commending those involved in the development of SGMC’s Structural Heart Center, which officially opened in May of 2022.   “The collaborative dedication between […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) at SGMC Lakeland Villa as Health System Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting.   SGMC Lakeland Villa is a skilled nursing facility that offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice care to approximately 62 residents.   Administrator Melanie Byron shared that CNAs play a vital […]

South Georgia Medical Center is hosting its signature fundraising event for men’s health, the 2nd annual Glow on the Green Golf Tournament on March 3, 2023. 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 […]

Hospice of South Georgia (HOSG) and Langdale Hospice House, an affiliate of South Georgia Medical Center, received a $145,000 donation from The Tree House Thrift Shop. As Valdosta’s only not-for-profit hospice, HOSG relies on donations from the community to help provide services to patients regardless of their ability to pay.  The Tree House is a […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s marketing team was recently recognized as a 2023 AVA Digital Awards Gold Winner in the category of Web-Based Production, Short Form Web Video in Healthcare.   SGMC received the award for its “Moments Matter” video showcasing the health system’s growing and award-winning cardiovascular program.   AVA Digital Awards is an international competition that […]

February is American Heart Month and South Georgia Medical Center encourages everyone to pay special attention to understanding, preventing, and treating cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death in Georgia.   SGMC’s cardiovascular team has seen significant growth, adding seven specialists in recent years.  These physicians include interventional cardiologists Dr. Daryoosh Derakhshan, Dr. Luke Seibolt, and Dr. […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce Christopher Mitchell as Program Director of SGMC Wound Care. In this role, Mitchell oversees the daily operations of the wound care center and is responsible for the management and strategic growth of the program. He works alongside Medical Director Dr. David Parker to offer advanced healing therapies.  […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored Jordan Messer, RN, with the January DAISY award for extraordinary nursing care. Messer was recognized by a patient for going out of her way to make a custom heart pillow to support the patient’s recovery following open heart surgery.   Open heart surgery can make everyday actions like coughing, deep breathing, sneezing, […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored its Risk Management department as Health System Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting. Susan Hurley, April Sharp, Cheri Davis, and Candice McRee were recognized for their fundamental role in the health system.  Risk management helps identify potential risks to the hospital, its patients, and its staff. This can include things like medical […]

South Georgia Medical Center welcomes general surgeon Dr. David Parker as the medical director for SGMC’s Wound Care and Hyperbarics Center. Dr. Parker has served patients in the Valdosta Lowndes County community at his private surgical practice for more than 25 years, bringing a great wealth of knowledge and clinical excellence.   SGMC Wound Care and Hyperbarics offers an evidence-based, […]