Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of South Georgia

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With a reputation as an innovative provider of quality care, Tift Regional Health System (TRHS) is a growing, not-for-profit hospital system serving 12 counties in South Central Georgia.

Congratulations to Alpurdis Patton for being named the Environmental Services (EVS) Employee of the Month!Alpurdis is an...
07/18/2025

Congratulations to Alpurdis Patton for being named the Environmental Services (EVS) Employee of the Month!

Alpurdis is an EVS Technician with the Tift Regional Medical Center Main Campus.

“Al consistently goes above and beyond, showing dedication, teamwork, and a strong work ethic every day," said Andrel Hurley, Southwell Director of EVS. “His positive attitude and commitment help keep our hospital environment clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone.”

Great job, Alpurdis!

Congratulations to Southwell Lowndes Endoscopy Center in Valdosta for earning a Certificate of Accreditation from the Ac...
07/15/2025

Congratulations to Southwell Lowndes Endoscopy Center in Valdosta for earning a Certificate of Accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care.

Gastroenterologist Edward Fricker, MD and his endoscopy team received this recognition for satisfying accreditation requirements and demonstrating a commitment to high quality care and patient safety.

Congratulations to Alana Turbeville for being named the inaugural BEE Award recipient by Southwell! Alana is a Patient ...
07/14/2025

Congratulations to Alana Turbeville for being named the inaugural BEE Award recipient by Southwell!

Alana is a Patient Care Technician and Nurse Extern at Tift Regional Medical Center's Cardiac Step Down Unit (CSDU). Alana will be graduating in July with an LPN degree.

The BEE (Being Exceptional Everyday) Award was established in 2016 by nurses at Jewish Hospital to recognize caregivers in non-licensed nursing roles that go above and beyond and provide exceptional care to patients.

The BEE Award can be connected to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. It is symbolic in the fact that bees are fundamentally crucial to a daisy's ability to grow. Just as the daisy cannot bloom without the support of the bee, nurses cannot do their best work without the outstanding teamwork provided by other healthcare professionals.

“Alana always cares for her patients with kindness and compassion.” said Leigh Luke, RN, CSDU Nurse Manager. “Recently, Alana had a patient whose elderly husband came to visit and did not have breakfast. Alana went out of her way and purchased breakfast for him with her own money.”

Leigh said Alana is known for performing small gestures like this, always brightening the day of patients.

“Recently, a patient said she liked a hair clip in the gift shop, so Alana went and purchased it for the patient,” said Leigh. "These acts of kindness show Alana's heart. We feel that Alana is very qualified to be the first-ever BEE Award winner at Southwell!"

👁️ Your vision is our priority! Tift Regional Ophthalmology now accepts MetLife Vision Insurance, making it even easier ...
07/11/2025

👁️ Your vision is our priority! Tift Regional Ophthalmology now accepts MetLife Vision Insurance, making it even easier to access expert eye care close to home.

Offering care from ophthalmologist Dr. Bret Wagenhorst and optometrist Dr. Trevor Shealy, we provide:

🔹 Optomap® Ultra-Widefield Retinal Imaging
🔹 Expanded glasses selection with brands like Coach, Costa, and Ray-Ban
🔹 Contact lenses: daily disposable, extended wear, toric, multifocal, and more
🔹 Diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases

Count on:
🔹 A full comprehensive eye exam
🔹 Optomap detailed retinal imaging if indicated
🔹 A comfortable, efficient appointment tailored to your needs

We are located at 1803 Old Ocilla Road, Tifton. Call 229-386-2181 to schedule your appointment today!

👶 Southwell is expanding access to high-risk pregnancy care with the launch of our new Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) pro...
07/10/2025

👶 Southwell is expanding access to high-risk pregnancy care with the launch of our new Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) program at Tift Regional Medical Center. Thanks in part to Georgia HEART funds, we’re now offering advanced ultrasound technology and real-time telemedicine consultations, bringing specialized care closer to home for families across South Georgia.

MFM works alongside your OB/GYN to provide expert monitoring and guidance for high-risk pregnancies. You may be referred to MFM if you or your baby experience any of the following:

🔹 Gestational diabetes
🔹 High blood pressure during pregnancy
🔹 A multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.)
🔹 Suspected or diagnosed birth defects
🔹 Abnormal results from genetic screenings
🔹 Advanced maternal age (35 or older)

All MFM appointments are held at Tift Regional Medical Center. Talk to your OB/GYN about a referral or click here ➡️ https://heyor.ca/IYGMjz to read more.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Ruben Ricardo! Dr. Ricardo is the new Medical Director for Southwell’s anesthesia services...
07/02/2025

We are excited to welcome Dr. Ruben Ricardo!

Dr. Ricardo is the new Medical Director for Southwell’s anesthesia services at Tift Regional Medical Center, Southwell Medical, and our ambulatory surgery and endoscopy centers.

A Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Ricardo has more than 26 years of leadership experience in administering anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, providing critical care, and more.

Dr. Ricardo completed anesthesiology residency training at North Shore University Hospital, New York University Medical Center, and Bellevue Hospital Center. Dr. Ricardo also serves as an officer in the Medical Corps of the U.S. Navy Reserve.

Welcome aboard, Dr. Ricardo!

Did you know that individuals, married couples, and businesses can make a financial contribution through Georgia HEART t...
07/01/2025

Did you know that individuals, married couples, and businesses can make a financial contribution through Georgia HEART to Tift Regional Medical Center in TIfton and/or Southwell Medical in Adel and receive a 100% state tax credit?

Help support our mission by directing your state tax dollars to our rural hospitals. Please visit www.mysouthwell.com/about/georgia-heart/ for more information.

We are excited to announce that new family physician Dr. Kyle Posey will be joining Southwell Medical Clinic on August 2...
07/01/2025

We are excited to announce that new family physician Dr. Kyle Posey will be joining Southwell Medical Clinic on August 25!

Dr. Posey’s services include:

👨‍⚕️ Primary care for adults, seniors, and children over age 12
💊 Management of chronic diseases
🩺 Routine check-ups
🛡️ Preventive care

An Irwin County native, Dr. Posey earned his medical degree from Mercer University in Macon and completed residency training in family medicine at Atrium Health-Navicent in Macon.

New patients are being accepted. Please call 229-391-4100 to make your appointment. Southwell Medical Clinic (formerly Affinity Clinic) is located in Tifton at 2225 Highway 41 North.

Southwell is proud to welcome our very first class of 3rd year medical students from PCOM South Georgia! These seven stu...
06/30/2025

Southwell is proud to welcome our very first class of 3rd year medical students from PCOM South Georgia! These seven students will spend the next year completing four-week Core Clinical Campus rotations in Tifton. Their rotations include OB/GYN with Drs. Bridgett Asbury and Sandra Brickman at TRMC and Tifton Woman’s Center, Pediatrics with Dr. Flavia Rossi at Affinity Pediatrics, Hospital Medicine with Dr. Raymond Alvarez at TRMC, and Cardiology with Dr. Anthony Burke at TRMC and Southwell Medical Clinic Cardiology. Their first day is July 1 — help us give them a warm Southwell welcome!

Pictured from left to right: Lykah Buehler, Rachael Bonitatibus, Arthur Lo, Dalton Sharp, Caleb Seward, Khusbu Patel, and Alice Koshcella.

Teamwork makes the dream work! We caught a few members of our Southwell team as they worked to keep our campus beautiful...
06/30/2025

Teamwork makes the dream work! We caught a few members of our Southwell team as they worked to keep our campus beautiful. Thanks to Illa Oliver, Junior Volunteer; Kim Robinson, Executive Administrative Assistant, and Christin White, Junior Volunteer for taking the time to clean up our parking lots - especially in this heat!

💙 Tift Regional Medical Center has been re-designated as a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center by the State of Georgi...
06/30/2025

💙 Tift Regional Medical Center has been re-designated as a Level II Emergency Cardiac Care Center by the State of Georgia. This means our team is ready 24/7 to perform life-saving cardiac interventions when every second counts.

We’re proud to be part of Georgia’s growing emergency cardiac care system.

👉 Read more: https://heyor.ca/K8H45V

06/25/2025

🎙️The latest episode of Live Well with Southwell podcast is live! Join us as we get to know Dr. Dontre' Douse, ENT head and neck surgeon, as he prepares to bring much-needed Ear, Nose and Throat care to Tifton and the surrounding region in August of 2025.

Click here to view the full episode ➡️ https://heyor.ca/i6uXm8 or listen wherever you get your podcasts on Spotify or Apple!

Dr. Douse shares his journey from Savannah to the Mayo Clinic and back to Georgia, his passion for serving rural communities, and what inspired his special interest in head and neck cancer care. Tune in to hear how comprehensive ENT services, including sinus surgery, ear tubes, and cochlear implants, will soon be available close to home through Southwell Ear Nose and Throat.

Address

2227 Highway 41 North
Tifton, GA
31794

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

Telephone

+12293913320

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