Southwell participates in South Georgia Healthcare Summit
Southwell was proud to participate in the 2025 South Georgia Healthcare Summit on Feb. 27 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. Coordinated by Work Source Georgia, this annual conference seeks to communicate and collaborate with healthcare employers, K12 and post-secondary educators, and various community partners. The goal is to increase pathways, provide students with […]
Tift County Athletic Hall of Fame Honors Dr. James Scott
Congratulations to retired orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. James Scott for being honored by the Tift County Athletic Hall of Fame. Dr. Scott, founder of Georgia Sports Medicine, received the Anthony Bateman Meritorious Service Award. His son, U.S. Rep. Austin Scott, accepted the award on Dr. Scott’s behalf. As a team doctor and consultant to […]
Southwell Pain Management Physician Speaks on Local Opioid Panel with U.S. Rep. Austin Scott
Pain management specialist Dr. Sterling Haring with Tift Regional Medical Center’s Pain Management Center recently participated in a panel discussion with U.S. Rep. Austin Scott on the addiction epidemic in Georgia and the entire country. This special conference, held at the Tift County Recreation Department on Dec. 2, was sponsored by the American Addiction Recovery Association (AARA), […]
Southwell mourns the recent passing of Anita Stewart Stovall
Southwell mourns the recent passing of Mrs. Anita Stewart “Priss” Stovall at the age of 99. Mrs. Anita was a familiar face to many at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC). A native of Enigma, Mrs. Anita was a big supporter of TRMC in so many ways. She volunteered as a Pink Lady for a number […]
Southwell Nephrology welcomes Dr. Arvind Mudunuru
Southwell Nephrology is excited to welcome Dr. Arvind Mudunuru! Dr. Mudunuru is a board-certified nephrologist, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney conditions. After earning his medical degree from ASRAM Medical College, Dr. Mudunuru completed internal medicine residency training at Bronx Lebanon Hospital and nephrology fellowship training at the Emory University School of Medicine. […]
Southwell Medical Earns 2024 Performance Leadership Award from The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Southwell Medical recently announced it has earned a 2024 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Patient Perspective. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards recognize top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes and/or Patient Perspective. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team […]
Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation appoints two new board members
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation’s board of directors recently announced the appointment of Heather Stripling and Dr. Rodney Tyson to the Foundation’s board of directors. Heather Stripling is a native of Tifton and is a third-generation car dealer. She is one of the family owners of Prince Automotive Group with locations in Albany, Adel, […]
Tift Regional Medical Center welcomes new director to develop residency programs
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) announced that Kimberly Megow, MD, MBA, DIPLOMATE ABP, FAAP, FACHE will serve as the hospital’s new Director of Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Megow will be responsible for developing TRMC’s new internal medicine and OB/GYN residency programs. “We are excited to have Dr. Megow on board,” said Christopher Dorman, President/CEO of […]
Southwell honors Kayla Callahan with DAISY Award
Kayla Callahan, a registered nurse at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC), was recently honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Kayla works in the Cardiac Step Down Unit (CDSU) at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was […]
Respiratory Care Honors Lorrie Presley, RRT with The PHIL Award
Southwell’s Respiratory Care Department recently presented The PHIL Award to Lorrie Presley, RRT. Lorrie has more than 22 years of service as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. This award is given annually to one respiratory therapist who has been nominated on the basis of professional excellence and compassion in the education and care of patients with […]
