SGMC News & Events

South Georgia Medical Center’s heart program hit another milestone for the region, performing the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) on May 23, 2022. TAVR is a minimally invasive procedure that replaces a dysfunctional aortic valve without the need for open heart surgery.   This procedure is a result of a focused approach by SGMC’s physician […]

On June 7, Nashville, Georgia and Berrien County elected officials, community leaders, and South Georgia Medical Center representatives met at Chaparral Boats to discuss the future healthcare needs for Berrien County and surrounding communities. Plans for a major expansion to the SGMC Berrien Campus and enhancements to SGMC’s healthcare delivery system for South Georgia were discussed. The $14.5 million project entails a new two-story Emergency Room addition […]

On Friday, June 17, the Pearlman Cancer Center at South Georgia Medical Center and Lowndes County Relay for Life invite cancer survivors and their caregiver to attend a community cancer survivors celebration. Registration is required and can be completed at sgmc.org.  Attendees will enjoy dinner, entertainment, and giveaways, but most importantly the chance to celebrate life […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored Emily Brown, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, Trauma Program Manager, as the Hospital Hero at its monthly Board of Directors meeting.   Brown was honored for launching SGMC’s trauma program over the past year. This process has included multiple improvement initiatives, injury prevention education, and community outreach.  According to SGMC’s Trauma Program Medical Director Dr. […]

Ameris Bank recently contributed $25,000 each to South Georgia Medical Center’s Berrien and Lanier Campuses through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program. “We are thankful for the generosity of community partners like Ameris Bank that allow SGMC to continue to provide access to quality and innovative health care to thousands of Georgians that live in rural […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s Foundation recently announced Lanier County High School seniors Reagan Newsome and Kiersten Ley as the 2022 recipients of the Jay Shaw Scholarship.   Established in 2016, the Jay Shaw Scholarship honors the late State Representative Jay Shaw for his lifetime of dedication and commitment to quality health care in South Georgia. The scholarship is […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Melanie Byron as Nursing Home Administrator for SGMC Lakeland Villa.  Byron will oversee the day-to-day functions of the facility, ensuring quality care is provided safely. She has more than 20 years of experience in long term care, including previous roles as Nursing Supervisor, MDS Coordinator, and Director of […]

New moms at South Georgia Medical Center are making an impact on patients all over the nation through the hospital’s new partnership with TelaGen which facilitates placenta donations.    Through the program, new mothers can change the lives of others for the better through the donation, while raising money for charity at the same time.   According to Peggy […]

South Georgia Medical Center announces the promotion of Chuck Marshburn to Chief Information Officer and HIPAA Security Officer.  In this role, Marshburn will oversee clinical informatics, enterprise information technology, and information services.  Marshburn has been with SGMC for nearly 25 years and has served in the interim role of the position since January. Prior to […]

South Georgia Medical Center and the Valdosta-Lowndes County YMCA are teaming up to offer one-day Safe Sitter® courses for boys and girls in grades 6-8 on May 26, June 7, June 10, and June 16 from 8:30am-3:30pm in the SGMC B-Level Classrooms.  The cost of the course is $45 per child and registration is limited.   […]