TRMC Pediatrics Unit Collaborates with the Kiwanis Club on “Wild About Reading” Initiative
The Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Pediatrics Unit has partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Tifton on an initiative called Wild About Reading, which provides hospitalized children and teens access to books during their hospital stay. Children can also take books home with them after being discharged. The Kiwanis Club of Tifton ensures the reading cart […]
New Nuclear Camera at TRMC Combines Next-level Imaging with Greater Patient Comfort
As part of Southwell’s commitment to advanced medical imaging technology, the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Heart and Vascular Center recently acquired the Symbia Evo Excel nuclear camera from Siemens Healthcare. This high-resolution imaging system allows vascular surgeon Dr. William Kaiser and cardiologists Dr. Anthony Burke, Dr. William Hancock, and Dr. Jonathan Tronolone better detection […]
Renasant Bank donates $50,000 each to Tift Regional Medical Center and Southwell Medical through Georgia HEART program
Southwell thanks Renasant Bank for donating $50,000 to Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) in Tifton and $50,000 to Southwell Medical in Adel. These contributions were made through the Georgia HEART program, which supports rural hospitals throughout the state. With local branches in Tifton, Adel, Sylvester, and Valdosta, Renasant Bank offers consumer and commercial banking throughout […]
Schedule your annual wellness exam today
Did you know that Medicare, Medicaid, and most health insurance carriers cover an annual wellness exam at no out-of-pocket expense? Whether it’s for you or your child, this free annual wellness visit with a primary care provider helps to develop or update a personalized preventive care plan. The goal is to proactively detect diseases early, […]
Tift Regional introduces inaugural class of internal medicine residents
Tift Regional Health System Graduate Medical Education (TRHS GME) announced the physicians who will be a part of its inaugural residency class for Internal Medicine. These onboarding residents will begin in June with their primary training site located at Tift Regional Medical Center in Tifton. “We are excited to welcome our first Internal Medicine […]
TRMC Nurses Recognized for “Stroke Wins” Through Code Stroke Launchpad Program
Ten nurses at Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) were recently recognized for achieving “Stroke Wins” as part of the hospital’s Code Stroke Launchpad program, an initiative focused on delivering faster, more efficient care for patients experiencing a stroke. The Code Stroke Launchpad is a designated treatment area within the Emergency Department (ED) designed to streamline […]
Teen Volunteer Summer Program now accepting applicants
Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer? Join Tift Regional Medical Center’s Teen Volunteer Summer Program and make a real difference in the lives of patients, families, and healthcare staff. As a teen volunteer, you’ll have the chance to: • Help support hospital staff and visitors• Gain real-world experience in a healthcare setting• […]
Junior Board Member Taylor Waldron “Takes the Cake”
Today we recognized Taylor Waldron, one of the outstanding members of our Junior Board of Directors, for demonstrating what true service excellence looks like in action. While supporting patients and visitors, Taylor noticed the inconvenience and confusion caused by ongoing construction. Rather than simply observing, she showed exceptional discernment—recognizing not just the situation, but the impact it […]
Seventeen Nurses Complete Southwell’s Transition to Practice Program
Seventeen nurses recently completed Southwell’s Transition to Practice Program! This educational program, coordinated by Learning and Development, provides support for newly graduated nurses during their first year of practice as they move into a professional nurse role. The nurses attended monthly sessions to practice skills, perform simulated patient care scenarios, and mock drills. They […]
Southwell Laboratory Director Honored with The Patriot Award for Supporting Employee Serving in the Army Reserve
The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) honored Southwell’s Director of Laboratory Services John Ansley with The Patriot Award on March 25. John was nominated by Medical Lab Tech Michael Slaughter, who is currently deployed overseas with the U.S. Army Reserve. The Patriot Award recognizes a supervisor’s efforts to support citizen warriors through a wide range […]