Southwell Honors the Memory of Long-Serving Medical Oncologist/Hematologist Dr. James Milner
Southwell is saddened by the passing of Dr. James Milner, a highly respected medical oncologist and hematologist who played a pivotal role in the development and growth of cancer care services in the region. Dr. Milner, along with radiation oncologist Dr. Wesley Walker, were instrumental in establishing Tift Regional Medical Center’s oncology program, marking a […]
Southwell and Tift Regional Boards Welcome Bassett and Mims
Southwell, Inc. and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (“TRHS”) (collectively “Southwell”) announced that Judge Larry Mims has joined the Southwell, Inc. Board of Directors and Lawton Bassett, III joined the TRHS Board of Directors. The health system owns and operates Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Southwell Medical and Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, […]
TRMC Foundation Donates Training Model to Hope EMS
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented a patient care manikin to Hope EMS. A manikin is not to be confused with a mannequin. Manikins are human-shaped models that medical professionals use to simulate the human body for the purpose of medical training. “Manikins allow nursing, clinical and emergency professionals the ability to extend […]
TRMC Foundation Donates Vehicle to Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated a 2024 Honda HR-V to the Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton. The vehicle will provide transportation to Oncology patients who do not have access to a vehicle. The van currently serves 15-20 patients per month in a 50-mile radius. “One of the biggest barriers to care […]
TRMC Foundation donates $15,000 to Tiftarea YMCA
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently donated $15,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA in Tifton. These funds will be used to provide nourishment for the Tiftarea YMCA’s after-school and summer feeding program. The program begins with daily devotions, nutrition, time for tutoring, homework and outdoor enrichment activities, and games. Community leaders are encouraged to learn […]
Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell extend in-network participation agreement with United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Plan
Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Medical (TRMC) have extended an in-network participation agreement with United Healthcare Medicare Advantage (UHCMA) until Oct. 31, 2024. TRMC had previously notified UHC that it would exit the Medicare Advantage portion of the agreement effective June 1 due to unresolved issues regarding disputed payments and network participation. TRMC President/CEO […]
Southwell’s patient portal now offers notifications
This includes text alerts, email messages and push notifications Southwell announced that the MySouthwell Patient Portal has rolled out a new notification feature to keep users informed of any updates to electronic health records. Southwell includes Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton, Southwell Medical and Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, and Southwell’s physician clinics […]
TRMC Foundation receives donation from Tiftarea YMCA
The Tiftarea YMCA recently donated a portion of their proceeds from the 14th annual Tour de Tifton and Ilse Boyette Memorial Ride to the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation. Tour de Tifton was held on March 23, with 67 cyclists participating in the ride. There were different scenic routes of South Georgia ranging from […]
Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation funds a transportation van for “Peanut Butter and Jesus” program in Tifton
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently funded a transportation van for the Peanut Butter and Jesus outreach program in Tifton. The vehicle will be used to deliver peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to area residents. Peanut Butter and Jesus delivers between 1,600 – 1,800 sandwiches each Saturday, serving 500-600 families. “This program has been […]
Southwell announces return of vascular surgeon Dr. William Kaiser
We are excited to announce that William Kaiser, MD, FACS is returning to Tift Regional Vascular to work alongside fellow vascular surgeon Timothy Fuller, MD, FACS. Dr. Kaiser provides the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the blood vessels. Procedures range from minimally invasive catheter-based percutaneous procedures to complex open surgeries. Tift Regional […]
