b'SGMC Celebrates 65 Years of Serviceto the RegionE R A C H LT A E H I n the past 65 years, South Georgia Medical Center has evolved from a small 100-bed facility known as Pineview General Hospital to a vast regional health system with a combined licensed bed capacity of 480, serving patients in a 15-county area.The fundamental purpose of health delivery system is to coordinate healthcare among a vast array of disciplines and services for the benefit of those residing in the communities it serves, regardless of who they are, says SGMC President and CEO Ronald E. Dean. I believe our healthcare delivery team has been doing just that, serving this mission continuously for 65 years.SGMC is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the highest mark of quality in the healthcare field, and has earned numerous recognitions at the state and national level. With a team that represents approximately 2,700 employees and a staff of more than 400 medical professionals, SGMCs health delivery systemincludes four hospital facilities, dozens of specialty clinics, and a primary care network with offices in Valdosta, Lakeland, Nashville, and Hahira.It is because of the commitment of our remarkable physicians, employees, volunteer, and the many people who have served SGMC, we find ourselves even stronger and look forward to a bright future, Dean says.34 SG MAGAZINE | FALL 2020 BUSINESS + CULTURE 35'