Southwell ophthalmologist helps restore sight during medical mission to Belize
Dr. Bret Wagenhorst, an ophthalmologist with Tift Regional Ophthalmology, recently returned from a five-day medical mission trip to Belize, where he joined two fellow U.S. eye surgeons and 18 medical professionals to provide specialized eye care to patients with limited access to treatment. The mission was organized by Benevolent Missions International, a Houston-based nonprofit organization. […]
Tiftarea YMCA donates portion of proceeds from Tour de Tifton and Ilse Boyette Memorial Ride to TRMC Foundation scholarship
The Tiftarea YMCA recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the 16th annual Tour de Tifton and Ilse Boyette Memorial Ride to the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation to support the Ilse Boyette Book Scholarship. Held March 28, the annual cycling event attracted more than 60 riders from across the region. Participants had […]
Dr. Tonja Tift appointed to Southwell Board of Directors
Southwell, Inc. and Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (“TRHS”) (collectively “Southwell”) announced that Dr. Tonja C. Tift has joined the Southwell, Inc. Board of Directors. The health system owns and operates Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Health Park in Tifton, Southwell Medical and Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel, and more than 35 outpatient […]
Southwell welcomes new Urologist
Southwell is excited to welcome Michael Stotzer, MD to Tift Regional Urology! A board-certified urologist, Dr. Stotzer will work alongside fellow urologist Dr. Jeff Peters and nurse practitioners Allen Pate, FNP-C and Jody Seagraves, FNP-C. Dr. Stotzer’s services include: Diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive […]
TRMC Heart and Vascular Center recognized by American College of Cardiology for public reporting in heart care
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) has received recognition from the American College of Cardiology for its participation in public reporting through two national cardiovascular registries. The recognition was for publicly reporting data through the ACC’s CathPCI Registry and EP Device Implant Registry. By taking part in public reporting, the hospital shares information about its cardiovascular […]
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation in Adel earns 5-star CMS rating
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation (SHWR) in Adel has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the highest rating available for nursing homes. The 5-star rating reflects a major improvement for the facility, which moved from a 3-star overall rating to a 5-star overall rating. CMS ratings are based […]
Anita Stewart Oncology Center Celebrates Cancer Survivors During National Cancer Survivors Month
The Anita Stewart Oncology Center celebrated National Cancer Survivors Month on June 8 with a special event honoring the strength, resilience and hope of cancer survivors throughout the community. Held in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day, which is observed annually on the first Sunday in June, the celebration featured the theme, “Hope Grows Here.” […]
Team members at Tift Regional Medical Center complete Donor Resource Training
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) recently had four team members complete the LifeLink of Georgia Donor Resource Training Program. This advanced course equips hospital staff with a deeper understanding of the organ and tissue donation process so they can serve as onsite resources during potential donor cases. The TRMC team members who completed the latest […]
Ocilla Pediatrics to Become Southwell Pediatrics, Move to New Location June 22
Effective June 22, Ocilla Pediatrics will have a new name and location. The practice will now be known as Southwell Pediatrics and will be located at 501 N. Irwin Ave. in Ocilla. The practice was previously located at 813 N. Irwin Avenue under the name Ocilla Pediatrics. Patients and families can continue to count on […]
Tift Regional now offers advanced diagnostic testing for allergies and autoimmune diseases
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Laboratory is now offering the new Phadia 250™ blood testing platform which provides the rapid diagnosis of allergy and autoimmune diseases. Located in Tifton, TRMC is the main hospital for Southwell. “With this advancement, TRMC is one of the first hospitals in the region to offer comprehensive, high-quality testing […]