SGMC Health, Valdosta, GA (2026)

04/11/2026

Congratulations to CT Technologist Tonya Southers, recipient of the March Berrien Campus Impact Award! 🎉🏆

Tonya is known for her professionalism, commitment, and willingness to go above and beyond for both patients and coworkers. No matter where help is needed, she consistently leads with compassion and a caring heart that leaves a lasting impression on those around her.

Thank you, Tonya, for the positive impact you make every day at SGMC Health Berrien. We appreciate your dedication, your kindness, and the example you set for our entire team. 💚

04/11/2026

👏 Shout‑out to Orthopedic Surgeon Anthony D’Abarno, DO, and the SGMC Orthopedic Surgery Team!

Leading the way in advanced hip replacement care, Dr. D’Abarno and his surgical team are using IntelliJoint® HIP technology to bring greater precision and personalization to hip replacement surgery—right here in South Georgia.

This innovative, real‑time technology provides immediate feedback during surgery, helping the team fine‑tune hip placement based on each patient’s unique anatomy. The result? More accurate alignment, improved balance and mobility, and fewer common concerns like leg length differences or instability after surgery.

🦴 Advanced technology
👨‍⚕️ Expert surgical leadership
✅ Personalized care, close to home

We’re proud of the skill, innovation, and commitment Dr. D’Abarno and his team bring to every patient they serve at SGMC Orthopedics.

📞 To learn more or schedule a consultation, call 229‑433‑3164.

04/10/2026

After years of dedicated service, Livingstone Rasalam, MD, Psychiatrist, is beginning a well‑earned retirement. 🎉

Since joining our medical staff in April of 1992, Dr. Rasalam has provided compassionate psychiatric care and made a lasting impact on the patients and families he served. We thank him for his commitment to our community and wish him the very best in this next chapter. 💚

04/10/2026

From 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 to 𝐕𝐚𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧. 🎧

In this podcast clip, Colby Ruiz, MD, shares how his journey at SGMC Health began as a high school Volunteen—and how that experience sparked a lifelong passion for medicine. 👨‍⚕️🏥 Today, he serves as a Vascular Surgeon and Physician Advisor for our Student Engagement Programs. 👏

Have a high schooler interested in healthcare or looking for a meaningful summer opportunity? Applications for this summer’s Volunteen Program are open through May 1.

👉 Click the link in the comments to apply!

04/09/2026

𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒊𝒅𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒔!

SGMC Health is once again offering one-day Safe Sitter courses to prepare students in grades 6-8 to be safe when they’re home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting. 🏡👶

The class is from 8:30am to 3:30pm and costs $50 per child. Registration is limited to 20 students per class.

Register today at the link in the comments to secure your child's spot! ⬇️

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04/09/2026

Join us in congratulating certified clinical perfusionist Peter Lane as the latest recipient of the Safe Care Award! 🏆🎉

During a routine review ahead of heart surgery, Peter noticed information that didn’t seem right. By speaking up, sharing evidence, and encouraging the care team to take a closer look, he helped prevent potential harm and ensured the safest possible outcome for the patient.

Moments like this reflect our commitment to patient safety: staying alert, asking questions, and working together to do what’s right—every patient, every time. Thank you, Peter, for your dedication to safe, high‑quality care! 👏

Learn more at the 🔗 in the comments.

04/08/2026

Today, our team celebrated National Donate Life Blue & Green Day by raising the Donate Life flag at 1:08 pm in honor of organ, eye, and tissue donors. 💙💚 The time serves as a reminder that one donor can save up to eight lives, giving hope to the more than 100,000 people currently waiting for a lifesaving transplant.

In recent years, through our partnership with LifeLink of Georgia, 22 patients and their families made the extraordinary decision to be organ donors—resulting in 62 successful organ transplants. Their generosity has saved lives and improved quality of life for countless others.

We honor these remarkable donors and their families whose selfless decisions continue to make a lasting difference.

Have you considered becoming a donor? Your decision could mean everything to someone waiting. Georgians can register as organ, eye, and tissue donors through the Donate Life Georgia registry, when renewing a driver’s license, or locally through their MyChart patient portal.

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Mercer University School of Medicine! 🎉

MUSM is ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the 2026 Best Graduate Medical Schools, with national recognition for graduates serving in primary care, rural areas, and medically underserved communities. 🩺🥼

One statistic says it all: more than 60% of MUSM graduates practice in Georgia, and over 80% of those serve in rural or medically underserved communities—bringing care exactly where it’s needed most. 🏡

We are honored to work alongside MUSM’s students, faculty, and graduates who help make a meaningful difference every day. Congratulations on this well‑deserved recognition! 🧡👏

04/07/2026

Happy Patient Access Services Week! 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating the teams who help patients navigate their care from the very first interaction. 👏 From scheduling and registration to insurance verification and financial counseling, Patient Access professionals play a critical role in creating a smooth, compassionate experience—and setting the tone for quality care at SGMC Health.

Thank you for helping patients feel supported from the very beginning. 💚

04/07/2026

SGMC Health serves as a vital access point for emergency care across our community and the surrounding region—caring for 100,000+ patients each year, often in moments of great uncertainty. 🚑🏥 When minutes matter, our teams at Main, Smith, Berrien, and Lanier hospitals are ready around the clock to provide steady, compassionate, expert care.

One recent patient shared this about their experience:

“Our care at the SGMC Health Main Emergency Room was truly exceptional. From the moment we walked in, the staff was attentive, compassionate, and incredibly professional. In a stressful situation, their calm presence and genuine compassion made all the difference. They took the time to explain everything and never made us feel rushed. We left feeling incredibly grateful for the care we received.”

That compassion is matched by growing regional trust. SGMC Health has become a leading referral center for trauma, cardiac, and stroke care, with 3,000+ ER patients coming from surrounding hospitals last year.

As the region’s only Level III Trauma Center, a Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center, and a Primary Stroke Center, our teams are committed to delivering expert care when you need it most. 💚

04/06/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡! 👣

Join us for Walk with a Doc on Saturday, April 25 at 9:30am. This doctor-led group is a fun and safe place to get some exercise, interact with medical professionals in a casual environment, improve your health, and meet new friends. The event is FREE, and all are welcome! Registrants will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last. 👕

📍 Valdosta Middle School Track

🔗 Register at the link in the comments.

04/06/2026

Happy Occupational Health Nurses Week! 🩺🎉

This week recognizes the nurses who protect, support, and champion the health of workforces.

At SGMC Health, that impact is felt in two important ways—from our Employee Health nurses, who work behind the scenes to keep our teams safe, informed, and well, to our SGMC Occupational Medicine team, who partner with local businesses and industries to support employee health across our community.

Through prevention, education, and compassionate care, these nurses are a steady, trusted presence, helping people stay healthy at work and beyond. Thank you for the vital role you play every day. 👏

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