From Disaster Relief to Personal Recovery: Steve Wise’s Story
Steve Wise, a 70-year-old retiree from Dallas, Texas, found himself in Valdosta volunteering with the Minuteman Disaster Response team following Hurricane Helene. Steve joined the organization in 2017, dedicating his […]
Heartfelt Healing: Maurice Wiggins’ Experience at SGMC Health
When 89-year-old Maurice Wiggins began feeling worn out and needing frequent naps, he knew something wasn’t right. Already having a preexisting condition of Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is an irregular […]
Bracewell’s Battle to Survive
In October 2023, Laurens County Sheriff’s Department Captain Chris Bracewell was involved in an off-duty car accident that changed his life forever. The morning of October 15, he was stopping […]
Heart Patient Testimonial: Rita Watters
When 67-year-old Rita Watters began feeling tired all the time, she knew something was not right. Usually on the go, she began having no energy to do daily tasks. After […]
Heart Patient Testimonial: Jimmie Luckey
In 2009, out of nowhere, Jimmie Luckey began having heart trouble. He was in his late 60s when he had a heart attack and received stents to open his arteries […]
Heart Patient Testimonial: Randolph Bass
At 41 years old, Randolph Bass’ life took an unexpected turn. He came to the emergency room at SGMC Health Main with flu-like symptoms, including trouble breathing. He tested positive […]
Breast Cancer Patient Testimonial: Elaine Lewis
When Elaine Lewis went in for her routine mammogram in November 2022, she had no idea of what the next year had in store for her. That mammogram showed an […]
Breast Cancer Patient Testimonial: Stacey Lutz
Stacey Lutz is no stranger to cancer. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2017 after a regular visit to her OBGYN, Roy Swindle, MD, when through a routine […]
Breast Cancer Patient Testimonial: Cherise McKinnon
Cherise McKinnon is an Air Force Veteran whose first duty station was at Moody Air Force Base in 1993. Because she is a veteran, she often travels to the closest […]
Navigating Sickle Cell Disease with SGMC Health’s Pearlman Cancer Center
Devonte Patterson, a 29-year-old Valdosta resident, has been dealing with sickle cell disease since birth. Recounting his journey, he remembers experiencing sickle cell flare ups as young as three or […]