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SGMC Health welcomes Josef Cortez, MD, a board-certified neonatologist, to support and expand access to specialized neonatal care for families across South Georgia and North Florida. Dr. Cortez specializes in the care of premature and critically ill newborns in the hospital, with a clinical focus on complex neonatal conditions such as extreme prematurity, cardiorespiratory failure,…

SGMC Health has recognized its student engagement and workforce development teams as its latest Health System Heroes for their leadership in developing future healthcare professionals. The honorees—Rachel Dillard, Deb Baker, Hilary Willis, Rebekah Bell, Lanea Staton, Sharon Brown, and Colby Ruiz, MD—have created expanded pathways for students across South Georgia to explore healthcare careers. Through…

SGMC Health recognized Erskine Ramsey, a sonographer at SGMC Urology, as the April recipient of the Being Extraordinary Everyday (BEE) Award. Ramsey was nominated by a patient’s spouse for the compassionate, reassuring care he provided during ongoing cancer treatments—care that made a lasting impact during a particularly challenging time. Known for his calm demeanor, kindness,…

SGMC Health has named John Jones as Director of Patient Support and Transportation Services, a system‑wide leadership role focused on strengthening patient safety, care coordination, and essential non‑clinical services that support the delivery of high‑quality care across all campuses. In this new role, Jones oversees SGMC Health’s patient transportation and patient support services teams. These…

Community Cancer Survivors Celebration  Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM (ET)   Valdosta State University, University Center, Magnolia Room • Valdosta GA  Get my tickets 

SGMC Health announces the promotion of Stefanie Thomas to Director of Nursing. In this role, she will oversee medical-surgical nursing units at SGMC Health Smith Northview as well as the Medical Oncology Medical-Surgical unit at SGMC Health Main. Thomas recently stepped into the role with extensive experience, a strong commitment to patient care, and a…

SGMC Health, under the leadership of orthopedic surgeon Anthony D’Abarno, DO, is now offering an advanced knee replacement option designed to better match how a patient’s knee naturally moves. The approach combines a next‑generation knee implant with augmented reality technology to create a more personalized surgical experience for appropriate patients. The GMK SpheriKA® knee implant…

SGMC Health recognized John Carter, RN, as the latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, honoring the compassionate, skilled care he provides to patients and families. Carter was nominated by a patient who shared how his consistent kindness, expertise, and commitment to patient education made a meaningful difference during their hospital stay. In…

SGMC Health now offers an FDA-approved treatment option for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, giving patients and families in South Georgia access to care that can help slow the disease’s progression. The anti-amyloid infusion therapy is available through SGMC Neurology for individuals with mild memory or thinking problems caused by Alzheimer’s disease.…