Southwell Launches Maternal Fetal Medicine Program to Support High-Risk Pregnancies
Southwell is expanding access to specialized maternal care with the launch of its new Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) program, providing essential support for high-risk pregnancies in South Georgia. This initiative, made possible in part by Georgia HEART funds, enables Southwell to enhance maternal fetal monitoring services with state-of-the-art ultrasound technology. Access to MFM services is […]
Southwell welcomes Medical Director for Anesthesia Services
Dr. Ricardo is the new Medical Director for Southwell’s anesthesia services at Tift Regional Medical Center, Southwell Medical, and all ambulatory surgery and endoscopy centers. A Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology, Dr. Ricardo has more than 26 years of leadership experience in administering anesthesia, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, providing critical care, and more. Dr. […]
Southwell welcomes Dr. Kyle Posey
We are excited to announce that new family physician Dr. Kyle Posey will be joining Southwell Medical Clinic on August 25! Dr. Posey’s services include: Primary care for adults, seniors, and children over age 12 Management of chronic diseases Routine check-ups Preventive care An Irwin County native, Dr. Posey earned his medical degree from Mercer […]
Southwell Medical Sylvester Primary Care Welcomes Dr. Paul Smurda, OB/GYN
OB/GYN Dr. Paul Smurda has joined the Southwell family of providers and will start seeing patients at our Sylvester clinic beginning August 1. Dr. Smurda will offer gynecologic surgical and non-surgical care, pregnancy management, and overall women’s health and wellness. Dr. Smurda is a well-established women’s health specialist in Southwest Georgia. After earning his medical […]
Southwell Honors the Memory of Long-Serving Ophthalmologist Dr. Larry R. Moorman
Southwell is saddened to share that Dr. Larry R. Moorman, a long-time ophthalmologist who served patients in our region for nearly four decades, passed away this week at the age of 80. Dr. Moorman began his career in ophthalmology in Douglas in 1975 and later moved to Tifton in 1978 to open his own practice. […]
TRMC Foundation donates $20,000 to Tiftarea YMCA
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation recently donated $20,000 to the Tiftarea YMCA. The Tiftarea YMCA’s Food for Thought Program and after-school program will benefit by nourishing area children. For more than 17 years, this program has been vital to the Tift community. During the school year, the Bateman Center hosts a free after-school […]
TRMC Foundation Donates $50,000 to Brother Charlie’s in Tifton
Brother Charlie’s, a men’s shelter in Tifton, Georgia, recently received a $50,000 donation from the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation. These funds will be used for house maintenance, supplies and utilities. Since 1979, Brother Charlie’s has been a well-known name in the Tifton community. In 2024, ninety-three residents were housed, and after one year, fifty […]
Southwell welcomes new internal medicine physicians to Tifton and Valdosta
Two new internal medicine physicians, Dr. Cynthia Phillps and Dr. Joseph Thomas, have joined Southwell practices in Tifton and Valdosta. Both Dr. Phillips and Dr. Thomas offer primary care for adults, preventive care, management of chronic diseases, routine check-ups, and more. Dr, Phillips has joined Southwell Medical Clinic (formerly Affinity Clinic) in Tifton. With more […]
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TRMC Foundation Donates Lifepak 15 Monitor and Defibrillator to HOPE EMS
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation has donated a Lifepak 15 monitor and defibrillator to HOPE EMS as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance emergency cardiac care in the region. This advanced device allows emergency responders to perform a diagnostic EKG while en route to the hospital. The 12-lead EKG data is transmitted […]
