SGMC News & Events

SGMC Health announced the appointment of John Nicholas Candito as Director of Supply Chain Services, bringing more than two decades of progressive leadership experience across healthcare, manufacturing, and defense industries to the organization.   In this role, Candito will oversee systemwide Supply Chain operations, including strategic sourcing, logistics, inventory management, vendor partnerships, and continuous improvement initiatives. His […]

SGMC Health now offers an FDA-approved treatment option for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, giving patients and families in South Georgia access to care that can help slow the disease’s progression.  The anti-amyloid infusion therapy is available through SGMC Neurology for individuals with mild memory or thinking problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease. […]

SGMC Health has named SGMC Family Medicine Nashville as its Practice of the Quarter, recognizing the team for consistently delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care and earning strong praise from patients across the community. Patients frequently highlighted family nurse practitioner Leigh Hendley and the care team for their professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine commitment to listening. Reviews noted […]

Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and long-term disability in the United States, and timely recognition and treatment can save lives. SGMC Health invites the community to attend its 2026 Stroke Seminar on April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta to learn stroke warning signs, […]

SGMC Health invites the community to take a step toward better health by joining a Walk with a Doc event led by physicians and residents from SGMC Health’s Medical Education Program. The free community event will take place Saturday, April 25, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. at the Valdosta Middle School Track in Valdosta, Georgia. The walk is open […]

SGMC Health recognized Peter Lane, a certified clinical perfusionist, with the Safe Care Award for his exceptional attention to detail, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment to advocating for patients.  During open‑heart surgery, clinical perfusionists play a critical role in sustaining life by managing circulation and oxygen levels. In this high‑stakes environment, Lane demonstrated a strong commitment to patient advocacy […]

SGMC Health, in partnership with the Valdosta-Lowndes YMCA, will offer Safe Sitter® classes this summer to help prepare middle school students with the skills and confidence needed to stay safe while home alone, babysitting, or caring for younger siblings during the summer months. Safe Sitter® is a nationally recognized, nonprofit program designed to teach essential […]

SGMC Health is advancing orthopedic surgical care in South Georgia with the utilization of IntelliJoint® HIP, an advanced technology used during hip replacement surgery by orthopedic surgeon Anthony D’Abarno, DO.    Hip replacement surgery is one of the most common joint procedures performed in the United States, and hospitals nationwide are increasingly using technology to support greater […]

SGMC Health has been recognized as a 2026 Great Workplace for Nursing by Nursegrid, the nation’s most widely used app for nurses, honoring healthcare organizations where nurses say they feel supported, respected, and empowered in their work. The recognition is based entirely on direct feedback from frontline nurses and reflects authentic, on‑the‑job experiences across the profession.   The Nursegrid Great Workplaces for Nurses list […]

SGMC Health has launched a prehospital blood transfusion program, marking a significant advancement in trauma care for South Georgia. SGMC Health is now the only health system in Georgia’s Region 8 equipped to carry and administer blood products in the field, a capability proven to reduce mortality in patients with life‑threatening traumatic injuries.  Uncontrolled hemorrhage […]