Southwell Welcomed 25 New Physicians to Medical Staff in 2025
Southwell announced the addition of several new physicians to its medical staff in 2025, expanding access to specialty and primary care services across the region. The new providers represent more than a dozen medical specialties and support the health system’s continued focus on delivering high-quality care close to home. The following physicians joined the Southwell […]
Southwell Cardiology welcomes new nurse practitioner
Southwell Cardiology is excited to welcome a new nurse practitioner! Julie Bennett, NP-C will work alongside interventional cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Tronolone to provide heart health and preventive care. With more than 15 years of clinical experience, Julie earned her nurse practitioner degree from Georgia Southwestern University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from […]
Let Southwell help you meet your weight loss goals for the new year
Southwell offers medical weight loss programs in Tifton and Sylvester and bariatric weight loss surgery in Tifton. Medical Weight Loss at Allure Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Derron Spikes, MD 907 E. 18th Street, Suite 340, Tifton 229-391-3600 Plastic and reconstructive surgery specialist Dr. Derron Spikes offers individualized medical weight loss plans that include nutritional guidance and exercise […]
TRMC Emergency Department Recognizes Four Staff Members for Stroke Care Wins
Following the recent implementation of the Code Stroke Launchpad Process, the Tift Regional Medical Center Emergency Department (ED) achieved four stroke “wins” in December thanks to the efforts of the following staff members: Ryan McBrayer, EMT-P, Katie Brey, RN, Mackenzie Sellers, RN, and Harley Paulk, RN. The Code Stroke Launchpad is a designated treatment area within the ED […]
TRMC makes history with South Georgia’s first Altaviva bladder control procedure
Urogynecologist Judy Yeh, MD, FACOG and the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) operating room team conducted the first Altaviva procedure in the region on Dec. 23. Approved by the FDA in September, Medtronic’s Altaviva is an implantable tibial neurostimulator device that treats urge urinary incontinence (UUI). “Unlike medications or injections that target bladder muscles, the Altaviva […]
ExpressCare welcomes new provider Summer Balman, PA-C
With experience in emergency medicine, family practice, and urgent care, Summer earned her physician assistant degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. She also holds an associate in science degree from ABAC and a bachelor of science degree in biology from the University of Georgia. Summer and the entire ExpressCare team are there for […]
TRMC Recognized by Georgia Trend Magazine as a Top Medium-Sized Hospital
Congratulations to Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) for being recognized in Georgia Trend’s 2025 Top Hospitals rankings. TRMC was ranked #3 in the Top Medium-Sized Hospitals category. Georgia Trend’s rankings are based on the performance of Georgia hospitals that participated in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital Value-Based Purchasing program (data released […]
Southwell Medical Announces Renaming of Sylvia Barr Center to Memory and Wellness Center During Holiday Business Event
Southwell Medical hosted the Adel–Cook County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Business After Hours on December 2, welcoming local business leaders, officials, and community partners and an announcement regarding the facility’s geriatric psychiatric unit. The event included a ribbon cutting to formally unveil the new name of the Sylvia Barr Center, which will now be known […]
New location for Southwell Medical Clinic Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologist Dr. George Yared and his team will be practicing at a new location effective Monday, December 1, 2025. The new location is 1111 E. 20th Street in Tifton (across the street from Tift Regional Medical Center). Providers include: George Yared, MD, CNSP Nicole Durden, FNP Martha Gibbs, FNP-C Jerry Sullivan, PA Please call 229-391-4030 for […]
Southwell CEO Appointed Youngest Chairman in History of Vizient Southern States Board
Southwell recently announced that President & CEO Christopher K. Dorman has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Vizient Southern States. Vizient Southern States is one of the nation’s largest regional performance improvement collaboratives, representing leading not-for-profit health systems across Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Dorman’s appointment is the result of a nomination and selection […]