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It was a great morning for Pickleball. Thank you to our sponsors and participants for a great fundraiser!!
10/05/2025

It was a great morning for Pickleball. Thank you to our sponsors and participants for a great fundraiser!!

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $7,500 to the Tiftarea Community Food Bank. For more tha...
08/21/2025

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $7,500 to the Tiftarea Community Food Bank.

For more than 40 years, the Tiftarea Community Food Bank has been in operation. Their main goal is to provide extra meals for Tift County’s impoverished and homeless residents. Their mission is to combat hunger and provide nourishment to aid assistance. More than 4,000 Tift County residents have received fresh produce, meats and dairy goods and non-perishable foods. “The Foundation is pleased to partner with the Tiftarea Food Bank. This is a wonderful service for our community, and we are very fortunate to have them provide services for the underprivileged.” states Mandy Brooks, Executive Director of the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation.
To learn more, please visit www.trmcf.com.

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation mourns the loss of former board member, Dr. Joe Murray Turner. For many year...
08/21/2025

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation mourns the loss of former board member, Dr. Joe Murray Turner. For many years, Dr. Turner has played a significant role in the Tifton community. In 1949, he graduated from Ashburn High School and in 1954, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Emory University. Dr. Turner served briefly in the United States Army Counterintelligence Corps before enrolling at the Medical College of Georgia, where he earned his degree in 1960. He completed his internship, residency, and fellowship in Cardiology at Grady Hospital in Atlanta. When Dr. Turner came to Tifton in 1964, he was one of twelve practicing physicians, a small number compared to the 135 that are currently on the Medical Staff at Tift Regional Medical Center.

He was the founder of Tifton Medical Clinic (Affinity Health Group), now known as Tift Regional’s West Campus. Due to Dr. Turner and the Tifton Medical Clinic’s leadership and contributions to the medical community, citizens of South Georgia benefitted from excellent healthcare. Some of these contributions include providing Tift General with its first cardiac monitor, defibrillator, and DC cardioverter, and thus began Tift General’s first “Intensive Care Unit.” Dr. Turner introduced other medical advances, such as exercise testing, which started with an old homemade set of “master steps,” and a Bird ventilator for management of respiratory arrest. Further advancements include the addition of a Burdick treadmill for more sophisticated stress testing and later intracardiac pressure monitoring, cardiac echo doppler, carotid echo doppler, and venous ultrasound. Dr. Turner not only introduced innovative technology to the region, but he also recruited several of the area’s physicians, forever changing the landscape of medical care in this region.

For Dr. Turner community involvement was especially important to him. He had a long history of community service, having served as President of the Georgia Heart Association in 1978 and as a member of the American Heart Association’s National Board of Directors in 1980. From 1973 to 1976, Dr. Turner also chaired the Georgia Department of Human Resources’ Medicaid program. He was a member of the Tifton Rotary Club and served as President in 1991, Tift County Hospital Authority from 1981-1994, Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation Board, Tifton-Tift County Tourism Board, South Georgia Banking Company and honorary Co-Chairman of the Tift County Library Foundation and Fund Drive. Dr. Turner joined First Baptist Church of Tifton in 1965 and actively served as a Sunday school teacher and young adult department director for many years. He has served as Chairman of the Board of Deacons, Finance committee, Personnel committee, Building and Renovations committee, and Projects and Acquisitions committee.

In addition to creating a thriving medical community and a solid church, Dr. Turner led his large family. For nearly 65 years, Dr. Turner was married to his late wife, Bette Womack Turner. They had five children: Murray, Mike, Gay, Tom, and Laura and eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Dr. Turner enjoyed skiing, sailing, quail hunting and fly fishing.

Very few people possess the desire to make every place better than it was when they found it. Dr. Joe Turner was the exception. He was committed to helping others, which he demonstrated by his practice of medicine and involvement in community service. The Tift area has been blessed to have Dr. Turner spear head our Cardiac department and have the vision to grow healthcare. He was a godly man and he has left a mark on the lives of many in the community.

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented Marlaina Reaves with the third annual Terry Arthur Physic...
07/21/2025

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented Marlaina Reaves with the third annual Terry Arthur Physician Assistant Scholarship. Since 2021, Reaves has worked at Southwell as a physical therapy assistant. She is from Fitzgerald, Georgia and is eager to help patients on their road to recovery. Reaves has been accepted into the Berry College Physician Associate Program for August 2025 and plans to graduate in August 2027.

This award is made possible due to contributions from area Physician Assistants. The award was named after Tifton’s first PA and founding member of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants, Terry Arthur. He graduated from UAB in 1973 and joined Tifton Medical Clinic, now known as Southwell Medical Clinic. Terry currently works part-time in Tift Regional’s Heart and Vascular Center. He has been influential in training PA students and mentoring PA graduates. To learn more or to donate to the Terry Arthur Physician Assistant Scholarship call (229) 391-3310.

The Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship was recently granted to two full-time students by the Tift Regional Medical Center Fou...
07/09/2025

The Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship was recently granted to two full-time students by the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation, Mr. Henry Boyette, and his family. This award is in memory of Ilse Boyette, who had a deep passion for nursing and the medical profession.

The recipients of the 2025 Ilse Boyette award are Ava Wilson and Ben Wilson. Ava is currently a student at both Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia. She plans to transfer in the fall to UGA to continue her studies in Business Management. Ben is currently enrolled at Georgia Tech, where he is entering his senior year as an undergraduate majoring in Computer Science.

These scholarships are a $500 cash award, intended for book expenses at the educational institution of the recipient’s preference. The funding has been made available through the Ilse Boyette Memorial and the Tour de Tifton, which is sponsored by the Tiftarea YMCA. For more information on the Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship, please contact the Foundation at (229) 391-3310 or visit our website at www.trmcf.com.

Pictured:
Ava Wilson; Ilse Boyette Book Recipient and Mandy Brooks; Executive Director of the TRMC Foundation. Not pictured: Ben Wilson.

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented the Renee Moorman Scholarship to Shawnice Pierce of Tifto...
06/25/2025

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented the Renee Moorman Scholarship to Shawnice Pierce of Tifton. This $1,500 scholarship was established in memory of Renee Moorman, who had a deep passion for nursing, by her family and Dr. Larry Moorman. This annual award is used to assist with educational expenses.

Shawnice Pierce, this year’s award recipient, is currently a student at Wiregrass Technical College, where she is pursuing her Registered Nurse degree. Shawnice currently works at Southwell Express Care and has recently been nominated for the Dixon Dorminy Employee of the Month. Shawnice states, “Nursing is a career you must be sure of; you must wake up ready to strive for excellence every day. Nursing requires a love for helping others and a thirst for knowledge, so you can provide the best possible care to the community you are serving.”

🍎 The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA to support its Food for Thou...
06/16/2025

🍎 The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA to support its Food for Thought and after-school programs. These initiatives nourish local children and provide academic and enrichment opportunities for families in our community. More than 2,000 meals will be served weekly this summer!
Learn more ➡️ www.trmcf.com | www.tiftareaymca.org/food-for-thought.php

06/12/2025

👏 The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $50,000 to Brother Charlie’s, a men’s shelter in Tifton. These funds will help with house maintenance, supplies, and utilities — supporting a vital resource in our community. In 2024 alone, Brother Charlie’s housed 93 residents, with 50% moving into stable housing within a year.

Learn more ➡️ www.trmcf.com

The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation has donated a Lifepak 15 monitor and defibrillator to HOPE EMS as par...
06/02/2025

The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation has donated a Lifepak 15 monitor and defibrillator to HOPE EMS as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance emergency cardiac care in the region.

This advanced device allows emergency responders to perform a diagnostic EKG while en route to the hospital. The 12-lead EKG data is transmitted directly to the on-call physician at Tift Regional Medical Center, giving medical teams critical minutes to prepare for the patient’s arrival. In cardiac emergencies, extra moments can save lives.

Funds for this purchase came from the Foundation’s 2025 “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala, which raised more than $123,000 in support of the Heart Safe Community Program.

“This donation is a direct reflection of our community’s generosity and commitment to saving lives,” said Mandy Brooks, Executive Director of the TRMC Foundation. “We are proud to support HOPE EMS with the tools they need to deliver rapid, high-quality care when every second counts.”

To learn more about the TRMC Foundation and how to support its initiatives, call (229) 391-3310 or visit www.trmcf.com.

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Tiftarea House of Hope, a women’s shelter in...
05/30/2025

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Tiftarea House of Hope, a women’s shelter in Tifton. These funds will be utilized to supply household repairs for the shelter and will provide safe housing for homeless women and women with children in the area.

Since its founding in 2017, the Tiftarea House of Hope has assisted numerous women in our community. They are often credited for bridging the gap between poverty and sustainability. In the past eight years, the Tiftarea House of Hope has served 277 women and 88 children.

“The TRMC Foundation is pleased to offer financial assistance to the Tiftarea House of Hope. We rely heavily on their services, and it has offered safe housing to many in our community,” states Mandy Brooks, Executive Director of the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation.

To learn more, please visit www.trmcf.com or www.tiftareahouseofhope.org.

(Pictured L-R): Mary Perlis, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon, Dr. Rodney Tyson, Martine Hill, Mandy Brooks, Joe Manning, Chris Dorman, Angie Hunt, Heather Stripling and Joe Pope.

Wilcox EMS recently received a Lifepak 15 monitor from the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation.This lifesavin...
04/30/2025

Wilcox EMS recently received a Lifepak 15 monitor from the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation.

This lifesaving device is used to perform a diagnostic EKG enroute to the hospital, where data is sent directly to the physician’s mobile phone at Tift Regional. “The 12 leads allow the physicians and the staff at TRMC minutes to prepare for the cardiac victim before arrival, saving valuable time,” says Mandy Brooks, TRMC Foundation Director.

The Lifepak 15 monitor was funded by the 2025 “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala, which raised over $113,000 for the Foundation’s Community Fund.

For more information about the TRMC Foundation or to make a donation, call (229) 391-3310 or visit trmcf.com.

The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently provided the Tifton Fire Department with a Lifepak 1000.“Thi...
04/25/2025

The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently provided the Tifton Fire Department with a Lifepak 1000.

“This device is an easy-to-use automatic external defibrillator (AED) and is adaptable for professional responders,” says Mandy Brooks, Director of the TRMC Foundation.

“It features advanced capabilities that can improve lifesaving outcomes and speed the transition of cardiac patients to the next critical level of care.”

The Lifepak 15 monitor was funded by the 2025 “Hearts and Diamonds” Gala, which raised over $113,000 for the Foundation’s Community Fund.

For more information, contact the TRMC Foundation at (229) 391-3310 or visit trmcf.com.

Pictured (L-R): Bobby "Roho" Bennett; Tifton Fire Chief and Mandy Brooks; Director of the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation

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