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The Birthplace: A Labor of Love

Posted on: February 5th, 2021

Printed in the Jan/Feb 2021 Edition of Health Life Magazine The Birthplace at South Georgia Medical Center welcomes over 2,100 babies to Lowndes County and surrounding communities every year—which is […]

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SGMC Pearlman Cancer Center Recognizes World Cancer Day

Posted on: February 4th, 2021

World Cancer Day is recognized every year on Feb. 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. “At South Georgia Medical Center we want […]

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SGMC Enhances Women’s Healthcare with Dedicated Hospitalists and ED

Posted on: February 3rd, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center launched its Obstetrical Gynecology Hospitalist Program and Obstetrics Emergency Department this week to provide 24/7 in hospital OB/GYN availability.  “Adding the OB Hospitalist Group to our […]

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Residency Program Brings New Docs to SGMC

Posted on: February 3rd, 2021

Partnership with Mercer elevates health system and community health This July, South Georgia Medical Center will make history as it begins accepting applications for its Mercer University School of Medicine […]

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SGMC Director of Quality Improvement Patient Safety honored as Hospital Hero

Posted on: January 27th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center honored Scarlett Rivera, Director of Quality Improvement Patient Safety, as the January hospital hero at its first Board of Directors meeting of 2021.  Rivera is a […]

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Occupational Therapist, Daniel Zenobia, Receives Certification in Hand Therapy

Posted on: January 26th, 2021

Daniel Zenobia, Occupational Therapist, at South Georgia Medical Center, recently achieved a subspecialty certification in hand therapy. Zenobia is now a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) after completing more than 3 […]

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SGMC Enhances Labor Experience with Revolutionary Birthing Beds

Posted on: January 21st, 2021

The Birthplace at South Georgia Medical Center recently upgraded its fleet of birthing beds to bring a new level of comfort and efficiency to the labor experience. The investment includes […]

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Dr. Yurcisin joins SGMC Surgical Specialists

Posted on: January 21st, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center welcomes Geoff Yurcisin, MD, general surgery. Dr. Yurcisin joins SGMC’s vast network of surgical specialists who are trained in a range of specialties which include general […]

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SGMC Expands Vaccination Sites to Berrien and Lanier Counties

Posted on: January 20th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center will expand its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to its Berrien and Lanier Campuses beginning Monday, Jan. 25. Vaccinations will be by appointment only and recipients must meet […]

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Dr. Hardy joins SGMC CardioVascular Institute

Posted on: January 14th, 2021

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce David Hardy, MD, vascular surgery, has joined SGMC CardioVascular Institute. SGMC CardioVascular Institute is part of the SGMC Physician Network, which is […]

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