Tift Regional Medical Center and Tift Comprehensive Breast Center Earn National Accreditations from the American College of Surgeons
Tift Regional Medical Center and the Tift Comprehensive Breast Center have each earned national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS), recognizing their commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based cancer care. Tift Regional Medical Center received accreditation through the ACS Commission on Cancer (CoC), while the Tift Comprehensive Breast Center was accredited through the ACS […]
TRMC nationally recognized for low MRSA rates
Becker’s Hospital Review recently recognized Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) as one of 280 hospitals in the country with the lowest MRSA rates. TRMC was highlighted as having a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection rate of zero, as based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from CMS. A low rate of MRSA is important because it […]
Southwell President/CEO named one of the Georgia 500 by Georgia Trend Magazine
Southwell President/CEO Chris Dorman has been named one of the Georgia 500 by Georgia Trend magazine for the second year in a row! Each fall, Georgia Trend publishes a special edition recognizing Georgia’s most influential leaders. Mr. Dorman joined Southwell in 2013 as Chief Operating Officer and was appointed President/CEO in 2017. Under his guidance, […]
Lunch and Learn Seminar to Focus on Innovations in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Southwell Medical Clinic Pulmonologist Dr. Rubal Patel will lead an upcoming Lunch and Learn Seminar: Innovations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lung Cancer on November 20 at 12 p.m. at the Southwell Community Events Center, 1657 Carpenter Rd. South, Tifton. Dr. Patel will discuss how Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy and other advanced techniques are transforming […]
Dr. Rubal Patel Reaches 200th Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy Case
Southwell Medical Clinic Pulmonologist Dr. Rubal Patel recently completed her 200th Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy case, marking an important milestone in advancing lung cancer diagnosis in South Georgia. The Ion Robotic Bronchoscopy system is an innovative, minimally invasive technology that allows physicians to navigate deep into the lung with greater precision to biopsy small or hard-to-reach nodules. […]
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage enrollees may want to return to traditional Medicare coverage or transfer to a Medicare Advantage plan that has an in-network participation agreement with Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Medical
During the Medicare Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, 2025), United Healthcare Medicare Advantage enrollees may want to consider returning to traditional Medicare coverage or transferring to a Medicare Advantage plan that has an in-network participation agreement with Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Medical. After three years of unresolved disputes, Tift Regional […]
Southwell Medical Named a Top Performer for Low Unplanned Readmissions
Becker’s Hospital Review has recognized Southwell Medical in Adel as one of the nation’s top performers for low unplanned readmissions following outpatient surgery. This distinction is based on data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and highlights hospitals that demonstrate strong outcomes and quality performance. “This recognition reflects the outstanding work of […]
Southwell welcomes three new providers
Southwell continues to grow with new providers! We are excited to welcome the following new providers to our Medical Staff: Timothy Clark, DO | Specialty: Pediatric Hospital Medicine Shilpa Reddy, MD | Specialty: Hospital Medicine Joseph Phillips, FNP-BC | Specialty: Infectious Disease
Southwell now offers neurologic physical therapy in Tifton
Southwell Outpatient Therapy Services in Tifton has recently added neurologic physical therapy (PT) to its array of rehabilitative services. Kate Vickers, PT, DPT provides specialized PT for conditions caused by nervous system diseases or injuries. The nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Vickers earned an undergraduate degree in exercise and sports science […]
Tift Regional’s bariatric surgery program earns special accreditation
Tift Regional Medical Center’s bariatric weight loss surgery program received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). A comprehensive, nationwide surgical quality program, MBSAQIP is designed to ensure the safe and effective performance of metabolic and bariatric surgery. “We are proud to have achieved this […]