New location for the TRMC Pediatrics Unit

On Tuesday, 11/15/22, the Pediatrics Unit at Tift Regional Medical Center will be moving to the Third Floor (next to Med West), in our old Step Down Unit location. • Patients will be moved after breakfast on Tuesday morning.• The new Pediatrics location will be up-and-running by lunch time on Tuesday.• Temporary signage will be […]

Southwell meets with new ABAC president

Pictured from left to right: Troy Brooks (Southwell Chief Financial Officer), Christopher Dorman (Southwell President/CEO), Dr. Tracy Brundage (new ABAC President), Tonia Garrett, RN (Southwell Chief Nursing Officer), Chris Beckham (ABAC Director of Public Relations), and Alex Le (Southwell Chief Operating Officer). Southwell leadership invited Dr. Tracy Brundage, the new President of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College […]

May we take your picture?

Beginning Nov. 8, we will ask patients if we can take an ID photo to attach to their electronic medical record (EMR). Many healthcare systems from around the country are doing this as part of an initiative to assist with patient safety and identification. An additional benefit of having the patient photo in the EMR, […]

Southwell nurse starts “Pediatric Plushies” program, receives DAISY Award 

Destiny Garmon, a registered nurse in the Emergency Department at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC), recently launched a “Pediatric Plushies” program for children admitted to the emergency room at TRMC. In September, Garmon, was awarded a DAISY Award for her efforts with the program. Garmon initially started the program in February of 2022 with $5 […]

Southwell says it’s more important than ever to get a flu shot this season

Southwell urges local residents to get a flu shot this flu season as flu cases are expected to rise this year. Southwell consists of Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) in Tifton, Southwell Medical and South Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, and various physician practices and outpatient centers located throughout the region. “The flu shot is […]

Southwell welcomes new Vice President, Revenue Cycle Southwell welcomes new Vice President, Revenue Cycle

Southwell announced that Shay Miller will serve as the healthcare system’s new Vice President, Revenue Cycle.  Southwell includes Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Southwell Medical and Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, and numerous physician clinics and outpatient centers located throughout south central Georgia. “Shay will provide overall strategic direction and day-to-day management for […]

Southwell honors Blair Moore with DAISY Award

Blair Moore, a registered nurse (RN) 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.  Moore works in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Tift Regional Medical Center and […]

Southwell welcomes Amy Manion as new Vice President, Ambulatory Finance

Amy’s duties include review of physician practice financial statements, operating budgets, and physician compensation plans. Amy will deliver special analytical reports and financial decision support to Administration, the Physician Services Division, and Revenue Cycle. She will also provide oversight of provider contracting and compensation. Amy has more than 15 years of experience in financial planning, […]

TRMC Foundation donates Lifeline Arms to local EMS

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented two Lifeline Arms to Hope EMS and the Tifton Fire Department.  These units are designed to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) en route to the hospital and our first responders were able to obtain the devices. CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when the heart […]

Prince Toyota donates to TRMC Foundation

Prince Toyota in conjunction with Toyota Motor Sales is proud to give back to the community with a $5,000 donation to the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation. This donation will assist projects of the TRMC Foundation, which will include quality health care for all patients within the hospital’s 12 county service area, funding of scholarships, […]