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SGMCâs new Mercer residency program set to bring over 40 physicians
SGMCâs new Mercer residency program set to bring over 40 physicians By Jennifer Morejon | February 1, 2021 at 7:35 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 7:54 PM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) is making history.
In a few months, theyâll begin accepting applications for the Mercer University School of Medicine Residency Program. The first of its kind at SGMC.
In June last year, the two
announced their partnership for the residency program. But before being able to move forward, they had to receive approval from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
SGMC administers first batch of COVID-19 vaccines
SGMC administers first batch of COVID-19 vaccines By Jennifer Morejon | December 21, 2020 at 7:19 PM EST - Updated December 21 at 10:41 PM
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) received their vaccine package on Monday and they started administering it as well.
Hospital management said they’ve scheduled about 200 employees to get the vaccine on Monday. SGMC administers the first batch of vaccines on Monday. (Source: WALB)
“I’m excited. I’m glad SGMC put their trust in me and I hope my colleagues will follow and also do. And I hope the community will when it’s available for them,” said JP Notoma, senior staff registered nurse.