South Georgia Medical Center recognized Lynn Balkcom, Patient Care Coordinator, at Berrien Campus as the April Health System Hero at its monthly Board of Directors meeting.
Balkcom has been with SGMC for 23 years. She currently works night shifts, floating among three units to include the emergency department, geriatric psychiatric unit, and the medical surgical unit at the Berrien hospital. As a PCC, she is responsible for assessing, planning, and advocating for patients’ health needs.
Leadership shared that Balkcom is dependable and her excellent communication skills make her a valuable leader to all. SGMC Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of Physician Network Brenda Alexander shared, “Sometimes our heroes aren’t people who do grand acts, but small acts every day that impact all of our employees and patients. Lynn is one of those heroes and we are blessed to have her on our team.”
Balkcom received a standing ovation from those in attendance.
SGMC is a regional health system comprised of four hospital campuses in Lowndes, Berrien, and Lanier counties. Its network includes 12 primary care offices and over 30 specialty care clinics and facilities. To learn more, visit sgmc.org.