THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
SGMC therapist earns hand therapy certification
Release: Occupational Therapist, Daniel Zenobia, Receives Certification in Hand Therapy Daniel Zenobia, Occupational Therapist, at South Georgia Medical Center, recently achieved a subspecialty certification in hand therapy. Zenobia is now a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)…
SGMC welcomes new surgical specialist
Release: Dr. Yurcisin joins SGMC Surgical Specialists South Georgia Medical Center welcomes Geoff Yurcisin, MD, general surgery. Dr. Yurcisin joins SGMC’s vast network of surgical specialists who are trained in a range of specialties which…
The South Health District give a COVID update…
Valdosta, GA - On Friday morning, Kristin Patten, the Public Information Officer of the Georgia Department of Public Health's South Health District, was interviewed by Charlie Walker on the WKAA 99.5 Kix Country morning show.…
New birthing beds come to South Georgia Medical…
Release: SGMC Enhances Labor Experience with Revolutionary Birthing Beds The Birthplace at South Georgia Medical Center recently upgraded its fleet of birthing beds to bring a new level of comfort and efficiency to the labor…
SGMC expands vaccination sites to Berrien and Lanier
Release: SGMC Expands Vaccination Sites to Berrien and Lanier Counties South Georgia Medical Center will expand its COVID-19 vaccination efforts to its Berrien and Lanier Campuses beginning Monday, Jan. 25. Vaccinations will be by appointment…
SGMC welcomes cardiovascular doctor David Hardy
Release: Dr. Hardy joins SGMC CardioVascular Institute South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce David Hardy, MD, vascular surgery, has joined SGMC CardioVascular Institute. SGMC CardioVascular Institute is part of the SGMC Physician Network,…
City of Valdosta to stream meeting announcing a…
VALDOSTA, Ga.— The City of Valdosta's Council Chambers is calling for a special meeting to announce a COVID-19 update from the South Health District. Valdosta will hold the meeting on Wednesday, January 13 at 1:45…
SHD reports highest COVID-19 cases of the pandemic
Release District COVID-19 Cases At All Time High Posted: December 30, 2020 by Kristin Patten VALDOSTA – South Health District is currently experiencing the most significant increase in COVID-19 cases that the district has seen since the pandemic…









