TRMC Patient Care Technician Jessie Shiflett Receives BEE Award for Exceptional Patient Care
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) recognized Patient Care Technician Jessie Shiflett of the Cardiac Step Down Unit as the recipient of The BEE Award (Being Exceptional Everyday), honoring his dedication, compassion, and commitment to exceptional patient care. Established in 2016, The BEE Award was created by nurses at Jewish Hospital to recognize caregivers in non-licensed […]
Tift Regional Medical Center Staff Complete LifeLink Donor Resource Training Program
(L-R): Stephannie McClain, Leigh Luke, Chrissy Dent, Rhonda Lewis, and Katie Brey
Black Tie & Boots Gala to benefit the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation
The 21st annual Hearts & Diamonds Gala benefiting the Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Foundation will be held on Saturday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m., at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center. This year’s theme will be “Black Tie & Boots.” “We have added a country/western flavor to this year’s gala,” said […]
Southwell Awards Leader of the Quarter
Congratulations to Earl Boyett, BSN, RN, CPHRM for being named Leader of the Quarter at Southwell’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) meeting on Jan. 22. Earl serves as Southwell’s Director of Risk Management. Earl was recognized for his tireless efforts in leading initiatives that identify, assess, and mitigate clinical, financial, legal, and operational risks which help ensure patient […]
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 […]
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 […]