VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Lethal shooting on Fry Street in Valdosta
Release: On September 20, 2021, at approximately 4:00 pm., Valdosta Police Officers and Detectives responded to the 800 block of South Fry Street, after several citizens called E911 to report a shooting. When officers arrived…
SGMC nationally recognized for cardiac care
Release: South Georgia Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Resuscitation Gold Adult Get With The Guidelines award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve patient survival rates. SGMC…
Dr. Medina joins SGMC Infectious Disease
Release: South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Rita Medina, MD, infectious disease has joined SGMC Infectious Disease. SGMC Infectious Disease is a part of the SGMC Physician Network, which is the most…
SGMC welcomes Dr. Eric Thomas to SGMC Podiatry
Release: South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Eric Thomas, DPM, podiatry, has joined SGMC Podiatry. SGMC Podiatry is part of the SGMC Physician Network, which is the most comprehensive multi-specialist group in…
SGMC promotes Oelkers to Director of Engineering and…
Release: South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Rick Oelkers to Director of Engineering and Facilities. Oelkers has been with SGMC for 19 years and has held various roles within the…
26-year-old female arrested for Valdosta shooting
Release: Offender: Adrianna Hill, African American female, 30 years of age, Valdosta resident On August 31, 2021, at approximately 7:00 pm., Valdosta Police Officers responded to South Georgia Medical Center, after hospital staff called E911…
SGMC Pearlman Cancer Center welcomes Dr. Narayana
Release: South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce Swapna Narayana, MD, oncology and hematology, has joined SGMC Pearlman Cancer Center. Dr. Narayana comes to Valdosta from La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she completed her fellowship…
Dr. Sorchik joins SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic
Release: South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce that Austin Sorchik, DO, MS, internal medicine has joined SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic. SGMC Valdosta Medical Clinic is part of the SGMC Physician Network, which is…