Valdosta gastroenterologist Dr. C. Allen Woods announces retirement
After an esteemed career in gastroenterology, Dr. C. Allen Woods has announced his retirement from active practice at Southwell Valdosta Gastroenterology effective September 29, 2023. In a letter to his patients, Dr. Woods expressed, “It is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement. Providing GI treatment and developing one-on-one relationships with my patients over […]
Southwell welcome six new providers
Southwell announced that six new providers have joined the medical staff of Tift Regional Medical Center. This includes two certified registered nurse anesthetists, three hospital medicine physicians, and one pediatrician. “We are excited to have these new individuals on board,” said Monica Morris, Southwell’s Director of Physician Recruitment and Retention. “Each of these medical professionals […]
Tift Regional Medical Center Recognized by Vizient as 2023 Top Performer in Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Excellence
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) announces it has been recognized as a top performer in the 2023 Environmentally Preferred Sourcing Excellence Ranking by Vizient, Inc. TRMC was the top ranked performer out of 58 Vizient provider customers in the complex care medical centers cohort and is recognized for making a positive contribution to human and […]
TRMC welcomes new medical oncologist/hematologist
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) welcomes new medical oncologist/hematologist Sahithi Chittamuri, MD to the Anita Stewart Oncology Center in Tifton. After earning her medical degree from SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Center in India, Dr. Chittamuri completed an internal medicine residency and a hematology/oncology fellowship at New York Medical College at Saint Michael’s Medical […]
Tift Regional Medical Center earns top marks from U.S. News & World Report for heart attack and stroke treatment
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) as a top performer in the treatment of heart attacks and strokes. “This is an exceptional achievement,” said Alex Le, TRMC Chief Operating Officer. “TRMC has consistently demonstrated its dedication to providing high-quality medical services, and this recognition serves as a testament to […]
Tift Regional Health System, Inc. Provides Notice of Data Security Incident – Updated August 7, 2023
Tift Regional Health System, Inc. (“TRHS”) is providing notice of a recent data security incident. This notice provides information about the incident, our response, and resources available to individuals to help protect their information from possible misuse, should they feel it necessary to do so. What Happened? On or around August 16, 2022, TRHS became […]
American Heart Association awards TRMC for heart failure and diabetes care
Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) recently earned an award from the American Heart Association (AHA) for meeting heart failure and type 2 diabetes treatment guidelines. TRMC, the main hospital for Southwell, was recognized with an achievement award from the AHA for the Get With The Guidelines – Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure […]
TRMC nurses receive special training in organ donation process
Three nurses with Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) recently received special organ donation training with LifeLink of Georgia. This included Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse Manager Michael Thompson, RN, Clinic Nurse Educator Stephannie McClain, RN, and Emergency Department Nurse Destiny Garmon, RN. Each TRMC nurse was trained in the donation process, allowing them to be […]
TRMC Foundation announces winner of Terry Arthur Physician Assistant Scholarship
The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation recently presented the first annual Terry Arthur Physician Assistant Scholarship to Bailey Hawes Barber. Bailey is from Colquitt County and was drawn to medicine at an early age. Her father, Dr. Robert Hawes, is a Primary Care Physician in Tifton. She grew up with an amazing example of what […]
Southwell hosts first graduation since redesigning Transition to Practice Nurse Residency program
Southwell announced that they recently held a graduation for the first class of nurses who participated in their inaugural Transition to Practice (TTP) Nurse Residency Program, since the program’s redesign. The program was redesigned to align with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP) guidelines to support new nurses at Southwell […]