With the impending Hurricane Idalia, South Georgia Medical Center, its campuses, and affiliates are adjusting hours of operation for Wednesday, Aug. 30.
SGMC’s Emergency Departments at the Main, Smith Northview, Lanier, and Berrien Campuses remain open to care for patients. Inpatient care will continue at these facilities and the Langdale Hospice House and Lakeland Villa; however, elective surgeries are postponed.
SGMC’s Urgent Care, clinics, and outpatient services will be closed.
SGMC is communicating with the area Emergency Management Agencies and will open its own Incident Command Center to monitor and direct activities related to the impending storm. SGMC reminds residents that hospitals are not shelter sites. Individuals seeking shelter are directed to refer to their county emergency management agency shelter locations.