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SGMC Has $1B Impact on Local Economy

Posted on: May 24th, 2023

As South Georgia Medical Center continues to expand service lines and evolve into a regional health system, so too does its economic impact. SGMC, which includes four hospitals (two in […]

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SGMC Names Dr. Hayes as Designated Institutional Official

Posted on: May 22nd, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center announced Dr. Joseph Hayes as its Designated Institutional Official (DIO). In this role, Dr. Hayes will oversee and lead medical education programs throughout the health system.  […]

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SGMC Now Offering Watchman Device for Treatment of AFib

Posted on: May 18th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center is now offering a procedure that could reduce the chance of stroke for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) not caused by heart valve issues. The cardiac […]

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SGMC Honors Monitor Bank Team as Health System Heroes

Posted on: May 17th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center recognized Monitor Bank Technicians Travon Joiner, Quill Carter,  Cassaundra Conaway, and Michelle Colón as the May Health System Heroes at its monthly Board of Directors meeting.  Joiner, Carter, […]

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SGMC Nursing Team Honored with DAISY Award During Nurses Week

Posted on: May 11th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center honored a team of nurses for the May DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing care. Chris Schauteet, Cristin Bryans, Courtney Howell, Chasity Williams, TyOnnah Maddox, and Danya Shealy were among […]

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SGMC Recognized in 40th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards

Posted on: May 9th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center received three accolades in the 40th Annual Healthcare Advertising Awards. The competition recognizes outstanding health advertising based on a range of qualities, including creativity, message effectiveness, consumer […]

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SGMC Welcomes Pain Management Specialist

Posted on: May 8th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Travis Bailey, in the specialty of pain management.    Dr. Bailey treats a wide variety of complex pain issues with advanced, minimally […]

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SGMC Lanier Campus Collects 80lbs of Medication During Drug Take Back Event 

Posted on: May 5th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center’s Lanier Campus collected nearly 80 pounds of medication during its April Drug Take Back event, in partnership with the Georgia Department of Public Health and the […]

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SGMC Breaks Ground on Berrien Hospital Expansion

Posted on: May 3rd, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center kicked off the expansion of its Berrien County, Ga hospital with a groundbreaking ceremony on May 2, 2023.   SGMC leadership welcomed Nashville business and community leaders, […]

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SGMC Neurosurgeon Offers New Device for VNS Therapy

Posted on: April 24th, 2023

South Georgia Medical Center Neurosurgeon Dr. Kimberly Mackey recently became the first surgeon on the east coast to offer Sen Tiva DUO, a new implantable pulse generator (IPG) that provides […]

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