Southwell announces Medical Staff Officers for Fiscal Year 2027
Pictured (L-R): Southwell Chief of Staff William Kaiser, MD and Vice Chief of Staff Andrew Nackashi, MD
Southwell hospitals have a $1.45 billion impact on the local economy
Updated annual economic impact data released by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) demonstrates that Southwell’s two hospitals have a combined $1.45 billion on the local economy. This includes Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) in Tifton and Southwell Medical in Adel. “Every patient, employer and community member in the area benefits from the life-saving care and […]
Auxiliary Volunteer Sandra Mercer: A Legacy of Service, Friendship and Caring
For more than 25 years, Sandra Mercer has been a dedicated Pink Lady volunteer at Tift Regional Medical Center, sharing her time, compassion, and caring spirit with generations of patients, families, visitors, and staff. Throughout her years of service, she has filled many roles, including serving at the Information Desk, where she was often one […]
Southwell announces addition of three new specialists
Southwell is pleased to announce the addition of three new specialists to our team! This includes: Tu Lien, MD – RheumatologyDr. Lien provides the diagnosis and treatment of complex conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and immune system. Dr. Lien practices with Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center, located within the Southwell Musculoskeletal Institute at 2227 U.S. […]
Tiftarea Cardiology to join Southwell on October 1
New name. Same location. Same great cardiology care. Effective Oct. 1, 2026, Tiftarea Cardiology will become Southwell Cardiology-A Department of Tift Regional Medical Center. We welcome Dr. William Hancock and his staff to our team. Board-certified in invasive cardiology, Dr. Hancock specializes in: -Minimally invasive techniques to diagnose issues like blocked arteries, heart valve problems, […]
Hospice of Tift Area Earns Fifth Consecutive 5-Star Rating
Hospice of Tift Area has earned a 5-star rating for the fifth consecutive refresh period. “This accomplishment further recognizes our team’s continued commitment to quality, compassionate care,” said Tressie Mathis, Director of Hospice of Tift Area and Southwell Palliative Care Services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires surveys to measure and assess […]
Tift Regional Medical Center teams with TeleSpecialists to enhance stroke care
Southwell has partnered with TeleSpecialists to provide remote stroke care services at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC), connecting the hospital’s clinical team with board-certified stroke specialists. The program recently went live, providing the facility on-demand neurological expertise at the moment it matters most: when a patient’s outcome depends on rapid, accurate treatment decisions. This collaboration […]
Southwell Medical Adel Primary Care welcomes Dr. Kelly Delgado
Southwell welcomes Dr. Kelly Delgado, a bilingual, board-certified family medicine physician who is now accepting new patients in Adel. A Tifton native, Dr. Delgado is excited to return to South Georgia to practice medicine. She looks forward to welcoming patients and building relationships with families throughout Adel and the surrounding communities. She will see patients […]
Doctors complete Southwell Physician Leadership Institute Training
Southwell recently presented certificates to medical staff physicians who completed a seven-month leadership training course at Tift Regional Medical Center. Dr. Kimberly Megow, Chief Quality and Academic Affairs Officer, said the Southwell Physician Leadership Institute is designed to enhance physician self-awareness and further develop a leadership mindset for greater impact. “Each of these physicians were […]
Southwell Pediatrics in Ocilla Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Southwell Pediatrics held a ribbon cutting ceremony for its new facility in Ocilla on Aug. 26. This event was held in conjunction with the Ocilla-Irwin County Chamber of Commerce. Southwell Pediatrics, formerly Ocilla Pediatrics, is the home of pediatrician Dr. Casey Conner and nurse practitioner Cady Bowen, NP-C and team. The new location is 501 N. Irwin Avenue […]