SGMC Health, Valdosta, GA (2025)

11/21/2025

Congratulations to Carly Cooper, RN, Labor & Delivery nurse, our latest recipient of the DAISY Award for extraordinary nursing! 🌼🏆

Carly was nominated by a grateful patient for the reassurance and compassionate care she provided during a stressful hospital visit. The patient shared that Carly made a lasting impression on her in just a few short hours.

"I will forever be thankful for her giving me the reassurance and care I needed," she said. 💗

Read more ▶️ https://hubs.la/Q03Vs0RW0

A heartfelt thank you to The Flower Gallery for the beautiful daisies that help us honor our DAISY Award winners!

11/21/2025

It's National Hospice Month, so we're sitting down for a compelling conversation with Thomas Hobby, DO, Internal Medicine physician and Medical Director of Hospice of South Georgia -- Valdosta, GA. 💚 We explore why having a primary care provider is essential for catching health issues early and why “Dr. Google” can sometimes lead you astray. 😅

Dr. Hobby breaks down the differences between hospice and palliative care, clears up common misconceptions, and discusses the vital role of family support during life’s most challenging moments. This episode delivers practical insights and heartfelt guidance you won’t want to miss!

Tune in and subscribe for more conversations! ⬇️
https://hubs.la/Q03VhP0z0

11/20/2025

Help us congratulate Kara Hope Rockwell on her promotion to Director of Marketing & Brand Experience! 🎉📣

In this new role, Kara Hope will guide SGMC Health’s marketing and communications strategies that strengthen the health system's brand and create meaningful connections with patients, employees, and the community.

She has been a driving force behind marketing initiatives, community engagement, and award-winning campaigns since 2022. We’re excited for the continued impact she’ll make in this new position! 👏

Read more ▶️ https://hubs.la/Q03Vg6Bq0

11/20/2025

A recent patient shared this outstanding review about their experience with General Surgeon Stephen Zeigler, MD, at SGMC Surgery Suite:

"Dr. Zeigler is the absolute best doctor I have been blessed with. He saved my life. He knows how to treat his patients and is so kind. He’s an amazing surgeon, and you can just see the passion he has for saving lives. The office visits are always pleasant, and the staff is amazing. I could go on and on about the great qualities they have. They are there to help you, and the compassionate staff makes it so much better. You are in great hands when you walk into that office." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Patient stories like this remind us how much compassionate, skilled care can mean. Thank you, Dr. Zeigler, for making that impact daily. 💚

11/19/2025

We're proud to recognize Clinical Pharmacists Brittany Stamschror, Erin Vickers, Clark Barrett, Luke Saunders, along with Pharmacy Manager Todd Woodard as our Health System Heroes this month for their unwavering commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence. ⭐💊

With more than 90 years of combined service, this team plays a vital role across our nursing units and the Emergency Department—verifying medication orders, guiding dosing, managing complex therapies, and ensuring safe, evidence-based care throughout the health system.

We are so grateful for their expertise—join us in congratulating them! 🎉

➡️ Read more: https://hubs.la/Q03V2zHg0

11/18/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month—and our pulmonary team just keeps innovating! 🫁👏

Our team recently performed the region’s first Integrated Cone Beam CT (CBCT) procedures with the Ion robotic bronchoscopy. This innovation helps doctors find and biopsy lung nodules with incredible precision using 3D imaging.

What does that mean for patients?

✅ Earlier, more accurate diagnoses of lung cancer
✅ Less invasive procedures
✅ Greater confidence for your care team

This breakthrough is all about improving safety, reducing stress, and giving our community access to the latest technology—right here at home.

Learn more about our Lung Nodule Clinic and how SGMC Health is leading the way: https://hubs.ly/Q03TwFsk0

11/18/2025

Attention SGMC Health Retirees! We’re excited to start planning our Retirees Breakfast coming up in February 2026, and we want to make sure YOU are on the list! ✨

This is your chance to reconnect with old friends, share stories, and celebrate the incredible legacy you’ve built with SGMC Health. 💚

Please take a moment to update your information so we can send your official invitation: https://hubs.la/Q03TKsY-0

Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to welcome you back and make this gathering unforgettable! 🎊

11/17/2025

📹🏆 Help us congratulate our marketing team for bringing home a Gold VIDDY Award!

Their commercial, “SGMC Health Berrien is Here for You,” earned top honors in the 2025 international competition, recognizing creative excellence in video production and storytelling.

The video showcases the opening of SGMC Health Berrien’s $15 million, state-of-the-art Emergency Department in Nashville, a milestone expansion ensuring access to high-quality emergency care for rural communities.

Special thanks to Instrumental Group (formerly Ascend Strategy + Design) for producing this award-winning video! 👏

📺 Watch the video and learn more: https://health.sgmc.org/berrien

📸 Pictured: Marketing team members Taylor Fisher, Erika Bennett, and Kara Hope Rockwell at the ribbon cutting of the new ER in December 2024.

11/17/2025

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜

At SGMC Dogwood Senior Behavioral Health, we’re committed to supporting seniors and their families through life’s most challenging moments.

Our short-term inpatient facility provides specialized geriatric psychiatric care for adults 55+, including those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, depression, anxiety, and more. With a secure 12-bed environment and a compassionate team of experts—psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, social worker, activity coordinator, and nurses—we create individualized treatment plans to meet each patient’s unique needs. 🧠

Learn more about our services: https://hubs.la/Q03TgLg20

📸: Joe Morgan, MD, Psychiatrist and Medical Director, alongside members of the Dogwood team

11/16/2025

Our team members are the heartbeat of SGMC Health! 💚

Through our Eggs & Executives breakfasts, frontline voices are shaping our future—sharing experiences, ideas, and their passion for delivering remarkable care.

Each month, employees are randomly selected from all campuses and departments and invited to connect with our leadership team about what matters most when it comes to creating an unparalleled place to work.

A big shout-out to Medical Technologist Stephanie Decopain, Blood Bank, and Physical Therapist Tiffany Kouadio—pictured here—for joining us and sharing their valuable insights! 👏

11/15/2025

Extraordinary Care Starts with Extraordinary People! 💚

One act of kindness can spark another—and that’s exactly what happened here.

We’re celebrating Ken Okons, MD, Internal Medicine Hospitalist with Apogee Physicians, for a recent act of kindness that went above and beyond to support patient care. The Case Management team felt so encouraged that they returned the favor with a sweet surprise: a cookie cake! 🍪

This is human kindness in action—lifting each other up to create a culture of care that extends far beyond our walls. Thank you, Dr. Okons, and every physician who gives back. Your kindness truly makes a difference! 👏

11/15/2025

Celebrating Tana Macera, NP in Inpatient Palliative Care, for completing LifeLink’s Donor Resource Training! 👏

LifeLink of Georgia, SGMC Health’s partner in organ and tissue donation, offers this invitation-only program to equip nurses with advanced skills to guide patients and families through the donation process.

We are incredibly proud to have Tana as part of our team and grateful for her dedication as a Donate Life Champion. Please join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement and in supporting the mission of organ and tissue donation!

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