Southwell Welcomes Hematologist/Oncologist Dr. Ruchi Yadav to Anita Stewart Oncology Center
Southwell is pleased to announce that hematologist/oncologist Ruchi Yadav, MD, has joined the multidisciplinary team at the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Anita Stewart Oncology Center. Dr. Yadav provides comprehensive care for patients with blood disorders and cancer. Her services include the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders and cancers, chemotherapy and immunotherapy management, and […]
TRMC Foundation awards Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship and Terry Arthur Physician Assistant Scholarship to local students
Three area students pursuing careers in health care and related fields have received scholarships from the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation. The TRMC Foundation recently presented the fourth annual Terry Arthur Physician Assistant Scholarship to Julie Funk of Sycamore and awarded the 2026 Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship to Magdaleno Coronado and Kayden Daniels. Funk […]
Southwell ophthalmologist helps restore sight during medical mission to Belize
Dr. Bret Wagenhorst, an ophthalmologist with Tift Regional Ophthalmology, recently returned from a five-day medical mission trip to Belize, where he joined two fellow U.S. eye surgeons and 18 medical professionals to provide specialized eye care to patients with limited access to treatment. The mission was organized by Benevolent Missions International, a Houston-based nonprofit organization. […]
Tiftarea YMCA donates portion of proceeds from Tour de Tifton and Ilse Boyette Memorial Ride to TRMC Foundation scholarship
The Tiftarea YMCA recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the 16th annual Tour de Tifton and Ilse Boyette Memorial Ride to the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation to support the Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship. Held March 28, the annual cycling event attracted more than 60 riders from across the region. Participants had […]
Dr. Tonja Tift appointed to Southwell Board of Directors
Southwell, Inc. and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (“TRHS”) (collectively “Southwell”) announced that Dr. Tonja C. Tift has joined the Southwell, Inc. Board of Directors. The health system owns and operates Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Health Park in Tifton, Southwell Medical and Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, and more than 35 outpatient […]
Southwell unveils name changes to two facilities at double ribbon cutting ceremony
Southwell held a double ribbon cutting ceremony on June 30 with the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce to commemorate name changes for the West Campus and the MSK Center. The West Campus is now Southwell Health Park. The MSK Center, located at Southwell Health Park, is now the Southwell Musculoskeletal Institute. Southwell Health Park […]
Southwell welcomes new Urologist
Southwell is excited to welcome Michael Stotzer, MD to Tift Regional Urology! A board-certified urologist, Dr. Stotzer will work alongside fellow urologist Dr. Jeff Peters and nurse practitioners Allen Pate, FNP-C and Jody Seagraves, FNP-C. Dr. Stotzer’s services include: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive […]
TRMC Heart and Vascular Center recognized by American College of Cardiology for public reporting in heart care
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) has received recognition from the American College of Cardiology for its participation in public reporting through two national cardiovascular registries. The recognition was for publicly reporting data through the ACC’s CathPCI Registry and EP Device Implant Registry. By taking part in public reporting, the hospital shares information about its cardiovascular […]
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel earns 5-star CMS rating
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation (SHWR) in Adel has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest rating available for nursing homes. The 5-star rating reflects a major improvement for the facility, which moved from a 3-star overall rating to a 5-star overall rating. CMS ratings are based […]
TRMC Foundation donates $20,000 to Tiftarea YMCA
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA in Tifton, GA. The Tiftarea YMCA’s Food for Thought Program and after-school program will benefit by nourishing area children. “This program has been essential to our community for over eighteen years,” says Mandy Brooks, Executive Director for the TRMC Foundation. “Over […]