Man attempts to steal purse at SGMC, arrested

Release: On April 15, 2020, at approximately 6 pm, a police officer with Valdosta Police Department was working an off-duty security detail at South Georgia Medical Center, when he was notified a female had been…

Park Ave. United Methodist holding a Park &…

VALDOSTA, GA - On Wednesday, March 25 the Park Avenue United Methodist Church are holding a Park & Pray event to show support and appreciation for all of the personnel and the patients at SGMC.…

Douglas hospital restricting visitations

Coffee Regional Medical Center has announced that they are restricting visitation to their facility. Only the spouse or significant other of new mothers, the parent/guardians of patients under 18 years old, or court appointed guardians…

Patient Advocate Honored as SGMC Hospital Hero

VALDOSTA— The Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County, GA honored Maya Loizeaux as the September Hospital Hero at their monthly board meeting. Loizeaux is a Patient Advocate at SGMC and was awarded for her…

SGMC Exhales, Regains Full Accreditation

VALDOSTA —According to a statement from South Georgia Medical Center, the hospital has received approval for accreditation from the Joint Commission. SGMC has been in the cross hairs of public criticism, and dealing with internal…

SGMC Employees Commit to Newborn Sleep Safety

Patient Care Tech Morgan Moore swaddles baby Penelope Scott in a HALO SleepSack purchased with funds raised by South Georgia Medical Center’s Employee Giving Campaign. SGMC Press Release: Babies delivered at South Georgia Medical Center…

HIMSS Analytics Honors SGMC with Stage 6 Recognition

South Georgia Medical Center Press Release: HIMSS Analytics announced that South Georgia Medical Center and its Berrien and Lanier campuses have achieved Stage 6 on the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). HIMSS Analytics developed…

Community Shows Support for Dr. Johnson and Dr.…

UPDATE: The following statement was released by SGMC this afternoon: "The Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia met earlier today and made the following decision regarding the separation of Drs. Randy Brown and…