Tift Regional Medical Center is one of 339 U.S. hospitals and one of eight Georgia hospitals with a CLABSI infection rate of zero
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) in Tifton is one of 339 hospitals in the U.S. and one of eight hospitals in Georgia to have a Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI) rate of zero, as based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and as recently reported by Becker’s […]
Southwell Nurses Among Those Serving in Georgia Nurse Honor Guard Recognized by Governor Kemp
In a formal Commendation, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has proclaimed May 12 as Georgia Nurse Honor Guard Day, recognizing the dedication of the Georgia Nurse Honor Guard in honoring nurses who have devoted their lives to healthcare. The Georgia Nurse Honor Guard is a volunteer organization that conducts memorial services to pay tribute to nurses […]
Tift Regional Medical Center awarded sixth straight “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit, independent watchdog organization focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to hospitals across the country based on over 30 measures of errors, accidents, injuries, and infections as well as the systems […]
TRMC Foundation donates 12-Lead EKG Monitor to Wilcox EMS
Wilcox EMS recently received a Lifepak 15 monitor from the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation. This lifesaving device is used to perform a diagnostic EKG enroute to the hospital, where data is sent directly to the physician’s mobile phone at Tift Regional. “The 12 Leads allow the physicians and the staff at TRMC minutes […]
Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation donates AED to Tifton Fire Department
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently provided the Tifton Fire Department with a Lifepak 1000. “This device is an easy-to-use automatic external defibrillator (AED) and is adaptable for professional responders,” says Mandy Brooks, Director of the TRMC Foundation.“It features advanced capabilities that can improve lifesaving outcomes and speed the transition of cardiac patients […]
Southwell Presents Excellence in Leadership Award to Jana Roberson
Congratulations to Jana Roberson, who serves as Southwell’s Payroll Productivity Manager. Jana received the Southwell Excellence in Leadership Award for the quarter. Jana was presented the award at the Leadership Development Institute (LDI) meeting for managers on April 17 at the Tift Regional Community Events Center. Jana was recognized for her tireless efforts in converting Southwell […]
Healthy Kids Day scheduled for April 26
The Tiftarea YMCA will hold its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. This event, sponsored by Affinity Pediatrics, is free and open to the public. The Tiftarea YMCA is located in Tifton at 1657 S. Carpenter Road. “We encourage area residents to join us for Healthy Kids […]
Southwell Honors Harley Paulk with DAISY Award
Harley Paulk, a registered nurse 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. Harley works in the Emergency Department at Tift Regional Medical Center. She was nominated for […]
TRMC Emergency Room Incident
An outside window at the Tift Regional Medical Center ER was struck by a ricochet bullet on the night of Friday, April 4. This created a spider web crack to the window. No patients, visitors or staff were harmed. The ER was placed on a brief lockdown as a security measure until the all clear […]
Renovation Begins at Southwell Medical Nashville Primary Care
A major renovation is now underway at Southwell Medical Nashville Primary Care. The remodeling is expected to be completed by the end of 2025. The project includes significant structural changes, with approximately 80% of the building being stripped down to its steel frame. The redesigned space will increase the number of treatment rooms per provider […]
