Archive for the ‘News’ Category

South Georgia Medical Center Neurosurgeon Dr. Kimberly Mackey recently became the first surgeon on the east coast to offer Sen Tiva DUO, a new implantable pulse generator (IPG) that provides […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored Dr. Jerthitia Taylor Grate, Obstetrician and Gynecologist at SGMC Women’s Health, with its biannual Excellence in Care provider award for 2023.  This award was developed by SGMC’s Physician Wellness […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s Trauma Department recently provided training for Stop the Bleed and Narcan Administration to approximately 40 law enforcement officers from 9 agencies.  The City of Hahira Police […]

South Georgia Medical Center recognized Lynn Balkcom, Patient Care Coordinator, at Berrien Campus as the April Health System Hero at its monthly Board of Directors meeting.  Balkcom has been with SGMC […]

South Georgia Medical Center honored Katelyn Tawzer, RN, with the April DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Tawzer was recognized for her compassionate care for patients, positive attitude, and unwavering support […]

South Georgia Medical Center is excited to announce that all four of its hospital campuses have recently been awarded accreditation by the Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists […]

South Georgia Medical Center now offers coronary artery calcium (CAC) testing, a newer more accurate tool used to identify risk and guide treatment options for patients with heart disease. Also […]

South Georgia Medical Center recently partnered with Lanier County first responders to provide training and access to Naloxone nasal spray, commonly known as Narcan®.  Narcan is a prescription medicine used to […]

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to release its fiscal year 2022 annual report for the health system. The report, available online, features a recap of the system’s service line […]

South Georgia Medical Center’s Lanier Campus, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Lanier County Sheriff’s Department, is hosting a National Prescription Drug Take Back event […]