Knights of Columbus donates $3,500 to SGMC Foundation’s Partnership Cancer Fund. At a recent Knights of Columbus family social, members presented a check to the Partnership Cancer Fund. The donation […]
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Hospital Authority Recognizes Wiregrass RN Program as Hospital Heroes
The Hospital Authority of Valdosta & Lowndes County, GA awarded the distinction of Hospital Heroes, to our community partner, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College, for being named the #1 registered nursing […]
Read MoreSGMC EMS Chief Bauch Earns Regional Honor as EMS Director of the Year
SGMC Mobile Healthcare Services Chief David Bauch, was recently awarded EMS Director of the Year by the Southwest Georgia Region 8 EMS Council. According to Assistant Chief Ronda Vanek, Chief […]
Read MoreRetterbush Relocates to SGMC Professional Building
The general surgery practice of David W. Retterbush, MD will relocate to the SGMC Professional Building, 2409 North Patterson St., Suite 270, on Monday, June 3, 2019. Last fall, Dr. […]
Read MoreHospitalists Play Key Roles in Meeting Inpatient Care Demands
Physicians at South Georgia Medical Center expect to be asked questions; however, these questions repeat themselves on a daily basis. Who are you? Where is my ‘regular’ doctor? What are hospitalists? The […]
Read MoreCanino Honored as DAISY Recipient
Courtney Canino, a registered nurse in South Georgia Medical Center’s emergency department was named the May DAISY Award Recipient for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the international DAISY […]
Read MoreSGMC Presents Nurse Awards for Nurses Week
South Georgia Medical Center honored three employees at a recent Nurse Week celebration. SGMC asked nurses and nursing support staff to nominate one registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and patient […]
Read MoreFirst Federal Savings of Valdosta Donates $6,000 to Local Cancer Patients
First Federal Savings of Valdosta presented South Georgia Medical Center Foundation with a $6,000 donation to the Partnership Cancer Fund. Contributions to the Partnership Cancer Fund provide financial assistance to […]
Read MoreSGMC Honors 2019 Stroke Ambassadors
South Georgia Medical Center honored six area high school students as 2019 Stroke Ambassadors at its Stroke Symposium on May 8, 2019. The health system had previously identified a need […]
Read MoreSGMC’s Volunteer Auxiliary Awards Pins
South Georgia Medical Center’s Volunteer Auxiliary recently awarded pins for hours of service at their annual “Thank Pink” luncheon. Auxiliary members receiving pins included Stella Taw (11,000 hours); Barbara Thomas […]
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