South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) announces its Health Insurance Exchange (HIE) partner for 2021 is Ambetter from Peach State Health. The HIE connects patients with affordable, quality healthcare plans across […]
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SGMC Lab Professionals Honored as Hospital Heroes
South Georgia Medical Center honored its laboratory professionals as the November Hospital Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting. According to Chief Nursing Officer Randy Smith, “Nurses and doctors […]
Read MoreDove Shoot Supports Local Healthcare Scholarships for Teens
More than 50 people attended the Shaw Family Dove Shoot in Lakeland, GA on Sept. 19 in support of the Jay Shaw Scholarship, raising nearly $20,000. This scholarship is awarded annually […]
Read MoreHillman Recognized for Extraordinary Care
South Georgia Medical Center presented Heather Hillman with its BEE Award which stands for “Being Extraordinary Everyday.” Hillman is a Patient Care Tech on 5 West and was nominated for […]
Read MoreSGMC Social Worker Honored as Hospital Hero
South Georgia Medical Center honored Ashleigh Hicks, social worker at the SGMC Lakeland Villa- a skilled nursing home facility, as the hospital hero at its October Board of Directors meeting. […]
Read MoreDr. Vu joins SGMC Gastroenterology
South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce Loan Vu, DO, FACOI, gastroenterology, has joined SGMC Gastroenterology. SGMC Gastroenterology is part of the SGMC Physician Network, which is the largest […]
Read MoreDr. Derakhshan joins SGMC Cardiology
South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce Daryoosh Derakhshan, DO, interventional and general cardiology, has joined SGMC Cardiology. SGMC Cardiology is part of the SGMC Physician Network, which is […]
Read MoreAlexander Named Chief Human Resource Officer
South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Brenda Alexander, SHRM-SCP, to its senior leadership team as Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer. Brenda comes to Valdosta with more […]
Read MoreSGMC Hosts Free Breast Cancer Screenings
South Georgia Medical Center is offering free clinical breast cancer screenings during October, which is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Two separate screenings will be held, the first on Oct. […]
Read MoreSurgeons offer General/Colorectal Robotic Surgery Close to Home
Surgeons at South Georgia Medical Center are committed to getting surgical patients back to their lives sooner. According to Dr. James Davis, colon and rectal surgery, as well as hernia […]
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