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SGMC Health Welcomes Barry Fleming as Director of Main Emergency Department – nonsecure
Please note the change below. It only occurs in the first sentence. Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience. SGMC Health welcomes Barry Fleming, RN, as Director of the Emergency Department at SGMC Health Main. In this role, he will provide leadership and oversight of Emergency Department operations, supporting high-quality, timely care for patients across…
Read MoreDJJ Georgia Preparatory Academy Awards 31 High School, 26 GED Diplomas to Youth
The Georgia Preparatory Academy (GPA) held a graduation ceremony for Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) youth on Thursday, May 21, in Macon, Ga. Students were awarded 31 high school diplomas and 26 GED diplomas. Class leaders included the valedictorian from the Muscogee County Education Transition Center (ETC), the salutatorian from the Chatham County ETC, and…
Read MoreSGMC Health Names Sarah Durden Director of Nursing
SGMC Health welcomes Sarah Durden as Director of Nursing for Acute Care. In this role, she will oversee nursing operations across 3 West, 4 South, and the Virtual Nursing Program. Drawing on her experience in inpatient settings, Durden is committed to advancing team collaboration and supporting nursing staff. Her leadership across these units will help…
Read MoreDr. Greg Tanner Named President of South Georgia State College
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (USG) today named Dr. Gregory M. Tanner president of South Georgia State College (SGSC), effective immediately. Tanner currently serves as SGSC’s interim president, a position he has held since Feb. 1, 2023. “Greg Tanner hasn’t missed a beat over the past three years, providing the…
Read MoreProtect Yourself from Mosquitos This Summer
Warmer weather means more time spent outdoors across South Georgia, but it also means mosquito season has arrived. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s South Health District is reminding residents to take simple steps to help prevent mosquito bites while enjoying the outdoors. There are several simple, proactive steps individuals can take to protect themselves…
Read MoreSGMC Health Presents 2026 Residency Awards
SGMC Health’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) program recently held its annual Residency Awards ceremony, recognizing residents and faculty for excellence in clinical training, academic achievement, leadership, and patient care. Each year, these awards highlight individuals who have demonstrated exceptional growth and performance within SGMC Health’s residency programs. The 2026 honorees reflect the organization’s commitment to…
Read MoreValdosta State University Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
More than 2,100 sudents were named to Valdosta State University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List. To qualify for Dean’s List at VSU, students must achieve a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher on nine or more semester hours with an institutional grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Please note that developmental studies, transient,…
Read MoreSGMC Health Awards ER Nurses and EMS Team
SGMC Health recognizes a group of team members from its Emergency Department and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses and the EMS Outstanding Action Award, honoring their compassion, teamwork, and dedication to patient care. Nurses Casey Brett, RN, Kaitlyn Brown, RN, Lily Kovacs, RN, and Alexis Powell, RN, were recognized…
Read MoreMichael Turner completes IMPACT and enrolls at Troy University
Michael Turner of Lakeland, Georgia, has completed IMPACT new student orientation and enrolled at Troy University for the Fall 2026 semester at the Troy Campus. The fall semester for the Troy Campus starts on Wednesday, August 12. About Troy University Troy University is a public, historic, international university with and more than 170,000 alumni. Students…
Read MoreSGMC Health Welcomes Internist Lynn Lee, MD, and Opens Primary Care – Patterson
SGMC Health welcomes Lynn Lee, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician, to its growing physician network. Dr. Lee will begin seeing patients at SGMC Primary Care – Patterson on July 6. Dr. Lee brings extensive experience in internal medicine, having joined the SGMC Health medical staff in 2000. She provides comprehensive care for adult patients,…
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