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With the ever-changing landscape of medical advancement and growing community needs, we stand on the cusp of a new era. Groundbreaking Growth is a $25 million initiative to ensure we not only keep up with our community's demands, but also lead the way in innovative patient care.

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Explore our Campaign Pillars

Groundbreaking Growth pushes SGMC Health into a new era of healthcare through five pillars: access, services, medicine, continuous care, and vision. These focus areas guide projects designated to innovate, expand, and redefine the meaning of health and wellness in South Georgia. Use the links below or scroll to read about all five pillars.

 

GROUNDBREAKING ACCESS

$ 13 M

Groundbreaking Growth is  more than a capital campaign; it's a statement of our promise to our community. With your support, we can set a new benchmark in healthcare, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve.

Sam Allen
Chairman, SGMC Health Board of Trustees
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Securing the Future for Women and Infants
NEW Women and Infants’ Center — Designed for over 3,000 births each year, this center will offer outstanding prenatal, neonatal, and postnatal care for families across our region.
Expanding Emergency and Trauma Care
NEW Emergency Department — As a Level III Trauma Center, the expanded ED will deliver faster response and expert care for more than 90,000 patients annually.
Closing Gaps in Rural Healthcare
We will expand reliable, accessible healthcare in rural communities through projects like the SGMC Health Berrien Emergency Department Expansion.
Creating Access to Specialty Care
We will continue to provide new specialty care clinics to improve access in our communities - SGMC Health operates the only accredited urgent care clinics in the area.

 

GROUNDBREAKING SERVICES

$ 5 M

Groundbreaking Growth is  more than a capital campaign; it's a statement of our promise to our community. With your support, we can set a new benchmark in healthcare, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve.

Sam Allen
Chairman, SGMC Health Board of Trustees
Sam Allen
Promoting the Best in Cancer Treatment
Offering advanced oncology care, the Pearlman Comprehensive Cancer Center is equipped to provide treatment from diagnosis to rehabilitation.
Enhancing Stroke and Neurology Care
Addressing a spectrum of neurological conditions with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatment including our award winning Code Stroke Program.
Investing in the Future of our Families
Expanding services for our tiniest patients and ensuring the health and safety of mothers, newborns, and children with specialized care tailored to their unique needs.
Committing to Excellence in Cardiac Care
Committing to our region's heart health with preventative cardiology and complex surgical interventions through the Dasher Heart Center and our team of cardiothoracic surgeons and  cardiologists.
Expanding Emergency and Trauma Care
Serving as a critical point of access for emergency medical services for a vast portion of South Georgia and North Florida through our Level III Trauma Center.

 

GROUNDBREAKING MEDICINE

$ 5 M

Through hands-on clinical experiences, rigorous academic pursuits, and mentorship by seasoned practitioners, we aim to produce a new wave of doctors equipped with both the knowledge and the ethos to lead healthcare into the future.

Dr. Joseph Hayes
Designated Institutional Officer, SGMC Health
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Developing a Homegrown Workforce
Cultivating the next generation of physicians dedicated to South Georgia through medical education and residency programs and a robust partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine.
Ensuring Safety with State-of-the-Art Simulation
Revolutionizing hands-on training, SGMC Health's teaching simulation lab will provide an immersive environment for both nurses and physician residents to hone their skills.
Recruiting the Next Generation of Providers
Ensuring that passionate and skilled individuals have the resources needed to serve our community and uphold our standards of excellence in care by offering scholarships to local students.
The Very Best in Medical Technology
Providing our patients - your friends, family, and neighbors - with precise diagnostics, innovative treatments, and the assurance with cutting edge medical technology.

 

GROUNDBREAKING CONTINUOUS CARE

$ 1 M

By investing in these critical areas, we ensure our community has seamless, continuous care - from compassionate end-of-life support to rehabilitative journeys back to wellness, right here within the SGMC Health family.

Maggie Davis
SGMC Health Foundation Board Member
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Supporting Hospice of South Georgia
Enhancing hospice services for dignified end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and peace for both patients and their families, including our inpatient care center, Langdale Hospice House.
Langdale Place Assisted Living
Ensuring our senior residents enjoy comfort and independence in a nurturing and vibrant living environment surrounded by dedicated care.
Lakeland Villa Nursing Home
Providing heartfelt, attentive nursing care, comfort, and a sense of community to ensure residents live their best lives with dignity and respect.
Dogwood Senior Behavioral Health
Offering specialized behavioral care for adults aged 55 and older to meet their unique mental health needs and medication management.
Inpatient & Outpatient Rehabilitation
Serving inpatient and outpatient needs with personalized expert care for each patient's journey to recovery and functional independence.

 

GROUNDBREAKING VISION

$ 1 M
Building an Endowment for the Future
Establishing a strong endowment is pivotal for SGMC Health's long-term sustainability and evolution. Such a financial foundation ensures a consistent source of income, allowing us to maintain, enhance, and pioneer our services, independent of variable external funding.

Groundbreaking Access - $13M

Groundbreaking Growth is  more than a capital campaign; it's a statement of our promise to our community. With your support, we can set a new benchmark in healthcare, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve.

Sam Allen
Chairman, SGMC Health Board of Trustees
Sam Allen
Main Campus Expansion - Women & Infants' Tower

NEW Women and Infants' Center - Specialized care is critical for the earliest stages of life and motherhood. Designed to handle over 3000 annual births, this new center will provide top-tier prenatal, neonatal, and postnatal care for our entire service area.

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Main Campus Expansion - Emergency Department

NEW Emergency Department - As a Level III Trauma Center, SGMC Health is committed to dealing with the most complex and urgent cases in South Georgia. The updates to the current ED will ensure rapid response and expert care for over 90,000 annual visitors.

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Berrien Emergency Department Expansion

Groundbreaking Access also addresses critical deficits in rural healthcare. Through our Emergency Department Expansion at SGMC Health Berrien, we will support 1200 patients per month across four rural counties.

Groundbreaking Services - $5M

Comprehensive Cancer Treatment

Offering advanced oncology care, the Pearlman Comprehensive Cancer Center is equipped to provide treatment from diagnosis to rehabilitation.

Neurology & Stroke Care

Addressing a spectrum of neurological conditions with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and treatment including our award winning Code Stroke Program.

Heart & Vascular Services

Committing to our region's heart health with preventative cardiology and complex surgical interventions through the Dasher Heart Center and our team of cardiothoracic surgeons and  cardiologists.

Women & Children

Expanding services for our tiniest patients and ensuring the health and safety of mothers, newborns, and children with specialized care tailored to their unique needs.

Emergency Medical Services

Serving as a critical point of access for emergency medical services for a vast portion of South Georgia and North Florida through our Level III Trauma Center.

Groundbreaking Medicine - $5M

Through hands-on clinical experiences, rigorous academic pursuits, and mentorship by seasoned practitioners, we aim to produce a new wave of doctors equipped with both the knowledge and the ethos to lead healthcare into the future.

Dr. Joseph Hayes
Designated Institutional Official, SGMC Health
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Medical Education Program

Cultivating the next generation of physicians dedicated to South Georgia through medical education and residency programs and a robust partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine.

Teaching Simulation Lab

Revolutionizing hands-on training, SGMC Health's teaching simulation lab will provide an immersive environment for both nurses and physician residents to hone their skills.

Healthcare Workforce Recruitment

Ensuring that passionate and skilled individuals have the resources needed to serve our community and uphold our standards of excellence in care by offering scholarships to local students.

Advanced Medical Technology

Providing our patients - your friends, family, and neighbors - with precise diagnostics, innovative treatments, and the assurance with cutting edge medical technology.

Groundbreaking Continuous Care - $1M

By investing in these critical areas, we ensure our community has seamless, continuous care - from compassionate end-of-life support to rehabilitative journeys back to wellness, right here within the SGMC Health family.

Maggie Davis
SGMC Health Foundation Board Member
Maggie Davis
Hospice of South Georgia

Enhancing hospice services for dignified end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and peace for both patients and their families, including our inpatient care center, Langdale Hospice House.

Langdale Place Assisted Living

Ensuring our senior residents enjoy comfort and independence in a nurturing and vibrant living environment surrounded by dedicated care.

Lakeland Villa Nursing Home

Providing heartfelt, attentive nursing care, comfort, and a sense of community to ensure residents live their best lives with dignity and respect.

Dogwood Senior Behavioral Health

Offering specialized behavioral care for adults aged 55 and older to meet their unique mental health needs and medication management.

Inpatient & Outpatient Rehab

Serving inpatient and outpatient needs with personalized expert care for each patient's journey to recovery and functional independence.

Groundbreaking Vision - $1M

Building an Endowment for the Future of SGMC Health

Establishing a strong endowment is pivotal for SGMC Health's long-term sustainability and evolution. Such a financial foundation ensures a consistent source of income, allowing us to maintain, enhance, and pioneer our services, independent of variable external funding.

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CENTERPIECE PROJECT MAIN CAMPUS EXPANSION

The centerpiece of our $25 million capital campaign is an expansion of our main campus in Valdosta. This ambitious project includes a new Emergency Department and Trauma Center, a new Women and Infants Center, and completely reorients the campus around an expansive Wellness park. The expansion promises to carry us into the future of medicine in South Georgia for generations to come.

Ways You Can Contribute to Groundbreaking Growth

By choosing to invest in Groundbreaking Growth - The Campaign for SGMC Health, you are signaling a long-term commitment to the health and well-being of our community. It's a testament to your belief in the a future where every individual, irrespective of their circumstances, has access to specialized medical care right here, at home.

Give a Cash Gift

You can contribute directly to the campaign with a tax-deductible gift to the SGMC Health Foundation through cash, check, or other means. Mail your gift to the address below or use the link to give online.

Address: SGMC Health Foundation, PO Box 1727 Valdosta, GA 31602

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Become a Community Partner

Position your brand as a true leader in South Georgia by designating philanthropic support tot he SGMC Health Foundation. Click the link below to learn more about becoming a community partner.

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Stocks, Real Estate, or Legacy Gifts

The SGMC Health Foundation can help facilitate more complex gifts such as stocks, real estate, or planned gifts. Contact us today to begin the conversation with a team member. We are happy to walk you through the process.

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Groundbreaking Growth is  more than a capital campaign; it's a statement of our promise to our community. With your support, we can set a new benchmark in healthcare, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve.

Sam Allen
Chairman, SGMC Health Board of Trustees

Through hands-on clinical experiences, rigorous academic pursuits, and mentorship by seasoned practitioners, we aim to produce a new wave of doctors equipped with both the knowledge and the ethos to lead healthcare into the future.

Dr. Joseph Hayes
Designated Institutional Official, SGMC Health

By investing in these critical areas, we ensure our community has seamless, continuous care - from compassionate end-of-life support to rehabilitative journeys back to wellness, right here within the SGMC Health family.

Maggie Davis
SGMC Health Foundation Board Member