At Phoebe, our team of expert doctors, nurses, and medical specialists are a big part of the communities we serve. And that makes sense because these are our communities. These are our neighbors. They’re our friends and family. Which is why we believe truly expert care means more than the latest, greatest innovations in medicine; it means being able to really connect with patients – to hear and see them for exactly who they are, so we can help them heal and get back to their best lives. At Phoebe, we believe in making every life we touch, better.

Getting a Biker Back Together After a Crash

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Saveio’n Nallie loves to ride. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, Saveio’n was hit by every bikers’ worst nightmare – a terrible crash.

Suffering from two broken legs, shattered arms, a fractured pelvis, and internal injuries, EMTs weren’t sure he’d survive the trip to the hospital. But The Phoebe Trauma Team and Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Dr. Eddie Powell were quick on the case, stopping the bleeding and knitting Saveio’n’s bones back together. There’s still road to cover in his rehabilitation, but Saveio’n is already looking forward to getting back up on the bike.

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Getting a Volunteer Back to Her Life of Service

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Barbara Green has a big heart. The retired cook had been serving up meals for decades in Americus and in retirement was a tireless leader at her church and volunteer at the local food pantry — until she ran out of energy.

Her heart was beating dangerously slowly, sapping her of the energy to do even the simplest tasks. Phoebe Electrophysiologist Dr. James Coman implanted an advanced device that’s part pacemaker, part defibrillator, and the results were almost instantaneous. Now, Barbara is back to her old self and her energetic, giving life.

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Getting an Albany Cyclist Back on the Road

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An avid cyclist for more than two decades, Albany’s Chip Battle was used to pedaling 250 miles a week. What he wasn’t used to was debilitating pain that gave him a limp, kept him from walking his dogs, and started severely eating into his time behind the handlebars.

Phoebe Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Anie Uyoe was able to give Chip a revolutionary kind of hip replacement surgery that got him back on the bike in less than a week. Today, he’s riding better than ever.

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From Stroke Survivor to Father of the Bride

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In 2022, Lee County peanut farmer, Greg Odom suffered a massive stroke while working his fields — just weeks before his daughter Hannah’s wedding. The wedding was postponed, but Greg was determined to dance with his daughter on her special day.

Phoebe Physical Therapist Sarah Farris was just as committed to that goal. After a lot of hard work with Sarah and the Phoebe Rehab team, Sarah’s “star student” was able to make that dance – and Sarah was there to see it happen.

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Discovering – and Curing – a Hidden Cancer

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In 2017, Albany native Akiba Riley was living in metro Atlanta and dealing with daily back pain. Desperate for a solution, Akiba felt a breast reduction could help, but she kept hitting dead ends looking for care. So, she turned to social media.

Five different friends came back with the same recommended physician – Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mayowa Abiodun at Phoebe in Albany. Akiba felt like it was a sign – and she was right. As a part of pre-surgical exams, Dr. Abiodun discovered a lump that turned out to be cancer. With the help of Phoebe Surgical Oncologist Dr. Sanjay Munireddy, Akiba is now cancer free – and loves the way she looks. As she puts it, “I’m able to live and smile more.

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Getting a Marine Veteran Back on His Feet

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Worth County Marine Veteran Steve Sutton was hurting and having trouble running his woodworking business. Years in the military had taken its toll on his body, especially his hips. After a couple of surgeries, Steve found himself battling infection with a temporary “spacer” hip.

His road to recovery was long, but luckily, Phoebe Worth’s Swing Bed Program was nearby. Phoebe hospitalist nurse practitioner, Tim Hardie and the Phoebe Worth medical team helped Steve fight the infection and provided the therapy he needed to get back on his feet.

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From Horrible Heartburn to a New Love of Cooking

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For more than 20 years, Katherine Raines was in pain. The Andersonville retiree dealt with agonizing heartburn from chronic acid reflux and a hiatal hernia. She tried everything – medications, restrictive diets, even a special set up of her bed – with few results. But Phoebe Sumter General Surgeon Dr. Jeremy Joyner had a solution.

He used Phoebe Sumter’s DaVinci surgical robot to fix Katherine’s hernia, and he performed one of the area’s first TIF (transoral incisionless fundoplication) procedures to take care of her reflux, solving Katherine’s digestive issues once and for all. Now, she’s back in the kitchen, exploring new flavors without fear.

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Former Smoker, Current Cancer Survivor

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Albany businessman Bob Mulford used to say he “never met a cigarette he didn’t like”. After years of smoking, he feared his old habit might catch up to him.

Luckily, eight years ago, Phoebe became the second health system in the country to launch Lung Watch, an innovative cancer screening program for longtime smokers. Sure enough, in early 2023, Bob’s fears were confirmed when a spot that showed up on a scan turned out to be cancer. But, with the help of Dr. Chirag Jani and the cancer care team at Phoebe, Bob is now living cancer-free.

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