South Georgia Medical Center recently announced that two long-term employees have received promotions. R. Don Luke was named Director of Operations for the Smith Northview Campus and Trinh B. Ramirez was named Director of Business Intelligence. Beginning his career at SGMC as a phlebotomist in 1989, Luke has worked as the histology supervisor in the […]
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SGMC Acquires Surgical Practice of Dr. Pat Pennington
10/9/2018 South Georgia Medical Center has purchased the general, vascular and thoracic surgery practice of G.P. “Pat” Pennington, MD, PhD. His practice will be renamed SGMC General Surgery, North Oak Street. The practice will remain in its current location at 2704 North Oak Street, Suite C-2. The telephone number also remains the same, 229-247-2122. Dr. […]
Read MoreSGMC Prepares for Hurricane Michael
10/9/2018 South Georgia Medical Center announced today the activation of its Emergency Operations Plan in anticipation of Hurricane Michael. The plan includes disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. SGMC will be receiving patients during and after the storm. Preparedness activities ensure continuity of care for both patients, providers and support staff. SGMC has received additional […]
Read MoreDo you want to do something productive with your spare time?
SGMC is seeking volunteers to enhance the hospital patient and visitor experience. When you donate your time to support the SGMC Volunteer Auxiliary, either at one of our facilities or at an event, you’re becoming an important part of our mission to be the best health care resource for our community. We often hear from […]
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month- Patient Testimonial
Melissa was diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2017. Her primary care physician, Dr. John Anderson, had recommended she go to SGMC for a 3-D mammography. 3-D mammography is an advanced technology that detects 35 percent more cancers than traditional mammography. Cancer was found in the breast and lymph nodes. Within a couple of weeks, […]
Read MoreRural Tax Credit Benefits Lanier & Berrien Hospitals
The SGMC Berrien and Lanier Campuses have received pledges of approximately $1.2 million in donations through the Georgia Rural Hospital Tax Credit program. This program has enabled Georgia taxpayers (businesses and individuals) to redirect their Georgia income tax liability to help support qualifying rural hospitals like Berrien and Lanier. According to SGMC Interim CEO Bill […]
Read MoreSGMC’s New Surgeon Specializes in Endocrine Surgery
The arrival of a new surgical specialist in Valdosta saved James Walker valuable time and a trip to Florida for endocrine surgery. Mr. Walker was diagnosed with a nodule (tumor) on his left adrenal gland. The tumor was discovered when Mr. Walker underwent a CT scan to track the progression of his rheumatoid arthritis. The […]
Read MoreBreast Cancer Survivors Are Invited to a Pink Party
South Georgia Medical Center’s Pearlman Cancer Center in partnership with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will host the sixth annual Pink Party to honor breast cancer survivors in our region. This celebration of life will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018, at 10 am in the South Georgia Medical Center Main Campus Cafeteria. A networking […]
Read MoreThyroid Cancer Awareness Month
September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month! SGMC Endocrine Surgeon, Dr. James Davis shares important signs and tips. Please share with your friends and family to help spread awareness of this common, often treatable, cancer. Click here for more information on Dr. Davis.
Read MoreRoney Named DAISY Recipient
9/13/2018 South Georgia Medical Center named Marquez Roney, RN, as the September DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honoree. The award is part of the international DAISY Foundation, a program developed to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday. Roney was nominated by a colleague who witnessed him handle a difficult situation. The nomination read, “I […]
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