South Georgia Medical Center hosted a community groundbreaking celebration for the new Dasher Heart Center and 5-Story Patient Tower on Wednesday, November 2, 2011, on the 10th anniversary of the […]
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SGMC Ambulances Now Equipped with Electronic Patient Records
Although electronic data transfer through wireless systems is commonplace in most hospitals, having this same capability in a moving ambulance has been more difficult to achieve. South Georgia Medical Center’s […]
Read MoreSouth Georgia Medical Center Emergency Department Visits Dewar Elementary for Teddy Bear Clinic
On Tuesday, October 11, members of the SGMC Emergency Department provided a mobile Teddy Bear Clinic for several classes at Dewar Elementary School. Students brought their stuffed animals in for […]
Read MoreWilliams is New Outpatient Program Director at Greenleaf Center
10/12/2011 Licensed professional counselor and acting clinical director for Inpatient Services Kelly Williams is the new Outpatient program director at Greenleaf Center. Williams will continue to maintain her role as […]
Read MoreSGMC and YMCA Hosted a Lunch and Learn on “Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke”
10/4/2011 South Georgia Medical Center and the YMCA hosted a lunch and learn about the dangers of Stroke on Wednesday, September at the YMCA. Guest speaker, Dr. Brian Dawson, Neurologist, […]
Read MoreSheila Sheppard Joins Greenleaf as the Director of Nursing
9/29/2011 Greenleaf Center is proud to announce that Sheila Sheppard is the new Director of Nursing. Sheppard received her ASN from Gulf Coast Community College, her BSN from Florida State […]
Read MoreSGMC’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Re-Certified by Industry Leader
9/8/2011 South Georgia Medical Center is proud to announce the re-certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) for another 3-year period. […]
Read MoreSouth Georgia Medical Center’s Acquisition of Smith Northview Hospital Finalized
The sale of Smith Northview Hospital to South Georgia Medical Center was completed on Thursday, September 1st. Smith Northview Hospital’s name will not change. It will operate as Smith Northview […]
Read MoreVSU-SGMC Nursing Alliance Cooperative Prepares and Recognizes Clinical Nurse Leaders
South Georgia Medical Center and the Valdosta State University College of Nursing are pleased to recognize seven SGMC Master’s prepared nurses and 10 members of the VSU College of Nursing […]
Read MoreSGMC Program Targets Stroke Patients
8/18/2011 Every 40 seconds, someone in the US suffers a stroke—a brain attack. To help address these alarming statistics, South Georgia Medical Center has developed a new stroke program within […]
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