Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation donates two assistive technology devices to TRMC
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated two Tobii Dynavox assistive technology devices to Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Inpatient Speech Therapy department. The Tobii Dynavox device uses eye tracking technology to communicate with stroke victims, patients on ventilators, or any other patient that has communication barriers. “This device will be a huge benefit […]
TRMC adds second SPECT CT Unit
Tift Regional Medical Center recently added a new, second SPECT CT unit as part of its commitment to provide life-enhancing healthcare through the use of advanced technologies. A SPECT/CT is a combination of a SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) scan with a CT (Computed Tomography) scan. By integrating both of these exams, the technology […]
Tift Regional Medical Center earns another ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) received an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for the third survey period in-a-row. Based in Tifton, TRMC is the main hospital for Southwell. The Leapfrog Group is a national nonprofit watchdog organization that assigns an ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D’ or ‘F’ grade to general hospitals across the […]
TRMC offers new, advanced robotic-assisted procedure for earlier lung cancer detection
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) is proud to announce a significant advancement in the field of pulmonary medicine and critical care. Rubal Patel, MD, a specialist in these areas, is now offering state-of-the-art robotic-assisted lung biopsies. This groundbreaking procedure revolutionizes early lung cancer detection, emphasizing the importance of early intervention. “Lung cancer is the leading […]
Southwell honors Melissa Kinsey with DAISY Award
Melissa Kinsey, a registered nurse at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) was recently honored with The DAISY Team Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Kinsey works in the Pediatrics unit at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was nominated for […]
Southwell welcomes new pediatrician
Dr. Hannah Batten has joined Affinity Pediatrics in Tifton. A South Georgia native, Dr. Batten earned her medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon and completed pediatric residency training at Navicent Health in Macon. Dr. Batten’s services include: • Medical care for infants, children and adolescents • Diagnosis and treatment of […]
Valdosta gastroenterologist Dr. C. Allen Woods announces retirement
After an esteemed career in gastroenterology, Dr. C. Allen Woods has announced his retirement from active practice at Southwell Valdosta Gastroenterology effective September 29, 2023. In a letter to his patients, Dr. Woods expressed, “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement. Providing GI treatment and developing one-on-one relationships with my patients over […]
Southwell welcome six new providers
Southwell announced that six new providers have joined the medical staff of Tift Regional Medical Center. This includes two certified registered nurse anesthetists, three hospital medicine physicians, and one pediatrician. “We are excited to have these new individuals on board,” said Monica Morris, Southwell’s Director of Physician Recruitment and Retention. “Each of these medical professionals […]
Tift Regional Medical Center Recognized by Vizient as 2023 Top Performer in Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Excellence
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) announces it has been recognized as a top performer in the 2023 Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Excellence Ranking by Vizient, Inc. TRMC was the top ranked performer out of 58 Vizient provider customers in the complex care medical centers cohort and is recognized for making a positive contribution to human and […]
TRMC welcomes new medical oncologist/hematologist
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) welcomes new medical oncologist/hematologist Sahithi Chittamuri, MD to the Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton. After earning her medical degree from SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Center in India, Dr. Chittamuri completed an internal medicine residency and a hematology/oncology fellowship at New York Medical College at Saint Michael’s Medical […]
