The first baby of 2022 arrived at The Birthplace at South Georgia Medical Center at 10:06 pm on Saturday, Jan. 1. Baby Greyson Nunnally was born to happy mother, Brittney Baker. Greyson weighed 10 lbs and 3.1 ounces. As the first baby of 2022, SGMC nurses representing Labor and Delivery, Nursery and Post-Partum presented the […]
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SGMC Update Regarding COVID-19
South Georgia Medical Center is seeing a significant increase in the number of COVID-19 tests being performed throughout the system, as well as a rise in the number of positive cases. Over the last three days, 1 in 4 people tested by the system was positive for COVID-19. There has also been an increase in […]
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SGMC Supports and Raises Awareness of Organ Donation
South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to partner with LifeLink of Georgia to honor and remember those who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. On January 1, 2022, the Donate Life Rose Parade Float titled, Courage to Hope, will include a dedication garden made up of roses with handwritten dedications by hospital […]
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Dr. Rickman Joins SGMC Physician Network
South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Richard Rickman, MD, family medicine, has joined the SGMC Physician Network.
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SGMC Celebrates Babies Born Christmas Week
Babies delivered at South Georgia Medical Center’s Birthplace during the week of Christmas will receive a little extra attention donning their homemade stockings and crocheted Santa hats. Meet Scottie, daughter of Luke and Megan Seibolt, who was born at SGMC on Dec. 21, 2021. The 5lb 12.5oz baby girl snoozes in her Christmas gift, provided […]
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SGMC Continues to Encourage Vaccinations for COVID-19
South Georgia Medical Center continues to make vaccinations available at its Smith Northview campus and encourages all eligible citizens to receive their COVID-19 vaccination or booster shot.
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SGMC Honors Team for Act of Kindness
South Georgia Medical Center honored the Women and Children’s Department as the December Hospital Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting. This team was honored for their empathy and kindness. The team received news that one of their patients had recently lost everything in a house fire. Within 24 hours, the team had rallied […]
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SGMC Names Bruce Williams Radiation Center
South Georgia Medical Center announces the naming of the Bruce Williams Radiation Center located inside the Pearlman Cancer Center. The center features two state-of-the-art linear accelerators which provide radiation therapy to nearly two-thirds of cancer patients. This investment made possible by a signature estate gift from the late Bruce Williams. Williams, a banker at First […]
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SGMC Sleep Center Receives Accreditation
South Georgia Medical Center’s Sleep Center recently became accredited by the American Commission for Health Care (ACHC). ACHC offers a patient-focused approach to sleep accreditation with principles developed with direct input from industry professionals to ensure relevant and realistic standards. The accreditation ensures a higher quality of patient care is provided while also enhancing business […]
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Gibbs Named SGMC Vice President and Chief Development Officer
South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Hilary H. Gibbs, MEd, to its senior leadership team as Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the health system. Gibbs joins SGMC with more than 18 years of experience in development and fundraising, having recently served as Associate Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at […]
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