Southwell announces addition of three new specialists

Southwell is pleased to announce the addition of three new specialists to our team! This includes: Tu Lien, MD – RheumatologyDr. Lien provides the diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system. Dr. Lien practices with Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, located within the Southwell Musculoskeletal Institute at 2227 U.S. […]
Tiftarea Cardiology to join Southwell on October 1

New name. Same location. Same great cardiology care. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, Tiftarea Cardiology will become Southwell Cardiology-A Department of Tift Regional Medical Center. We welcome Dr. William Hancock and his staff to our team. Board-certified in invasive cardiology, Dr. Hancock specializes in: -Minimally invasive techniques to diagnose issues like blocked arteries, heart valve problems, […]
Hospice of Tift Area Earns Fifth Consecutive 5-Star Rating

Hospice of Tift Area has earned a 5-star rating for the fifth consecutive refresh period. “This accomplishment further recognizes our team’s continued commitment to quality, compassionate care,” said Tressie Mathis, Director of Hospice of Tift Area and Southwell Palliative Care Services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires surveys to measure and assess […]
Tift Regional Medical Center teams with TeleSpecialists to enhance stroke care

Southwell has partnered with TeleSpecialists to provide remote stroke care services at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC), connecting the hospital’s clinical team with board-certified stroke specialists. The program recently went live, providing the facility on-demand neurological expertise at the moment it matters most: when a patient’s outcome depends on rapid, accurate treatment decisions. This collaboration […]
Southwell Medical Adel Primary Care welcomes Dr. Kelly Delgado

Southwell welcomes Dr. Kelly Delgado, a bilingual, board-certified family medicine physician who is now accepting new patients in Adel. A Tifton native, Dr. Delgado is excited to return to South Georgia to practice medicine. She looks forward to welcoming patients and building relationships with families throughout Adel and the surrounding communities. She will see patients […]
Doctors complete Southwell Physician Leadership Institute Training

Southwell recently presented certificates to medical staff physicians who completed a seven-month leadership training course at Tift Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kimberly Megow, Chief Quality and Academic Affairs Officer, said the Southwell Physician Leadership Institute is designed to enhance physician self-awareness and further develop a leadership mindset for greater impact. “Each of these physicians were […]
Southwell Pediatrics in Ocilla Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Southwell Pediatrics held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility in Ocilla on Aug. 26. This event was held in conjunction with the Ocilla-Irwin County Chamber of Commerce. Southwell Pediatrics, formerly Ocilla Pediatrics, is the home of pediatrician Dr. Casey Conner and nurse practitioner Cady Bowen, NP-C and team. The new location is 501 N. Irwin Avenue […]
Southwell Welcomes Joel Cohen, DO, and Bonni Cohen, DNP, to Adel

Southwell is pleased to welcome Joel Cohen, DO, and Bonni Cohen, DNP, to Southwell Cardiology in Adel. The providers are now seeing patients at Southwell Specialty Clinic, located at 150 MJ Taylor Road. The new clinic is in a temporary location on the Southwell Medical campus, located next to Southwell Medical Adel Primary Care. Dr. […]
Tift Regional Medical Center Earns Platinum Safety Award from GHA

Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) has received the 2025 Platinum Safety Award from the Georgia Hospital Association Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Fund. The award recognizes TRMC’s strong workplace safety performance and superior accident experience during calendar year 2025. TRMC recorded a loss ratio of 8.5% of its premium for 2025, as evaluated March 31, 2026. The […]
TRMC Foundation Supports Community Health Through Recent Donations

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently invested $30,000 in the Tiftarea YMCA Pool Dome initiative and donated two LIFEPAK 35 cardiac monitors to Tift County EMS. Together, the contributions support the Foundation’s commitment to improving health, wellness and emergency care throughout the community. The Pool Dome will allow the Tiftarea YMCA to operate its […]