Albany, GA | December 11, 2024 – Phoebe Physicians recently welcomed two highly accomplished physicians to Phoebe Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine, marking the first time Phoebe has had three physicians serving patients with complex wound care needs. Christian M. Repollet Otero, MD, and Christopher Leiker, MD joined Shaw Tang, DO, on the Phoebe Wound Care …
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Albany, GA | February 17, 2024 – The largest and most comprehensive health system in southwest Georgia and a historically Black medical school have agreed to a partnership to expand the pipeline of physicians, promote wellness and transform health care in the region. On Monday, leaders from Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) and Morehouse School …
Albany, GA | April 15, 2025 – Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is partnering with Phoebe and Lifelink of Georgia to promote organ donation awareness. “Give Life, Grow Hope” is an educational event that – for the first time in Georgia – will provide girl scouts the opportunity to earn a Donate Life patch for …
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Albany, GA | April 24, 2025 – Loretta Mack, a dedicated member of the Phoebe Family who began her nursing career at the age of 69, has been awarded the DAISY Award for the Month of April at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH), recognizing her exceptional care and dedication as an extraordinary nurse. The DAISY …
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Albany, GA | April 25, 2025 – Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2025. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. “We are proud to be southwest Georgia’s largest employer, and we are honored to …
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Albany, GA | May 14, 2025 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) recognized three exceptional nurses during this year’s National Nurses Week celebration with Distinguished DAISY Awards. These honors highlight the impact the nurses have not only at the bedside, but also in leadership, mentorship and long-term service. Natalie Espy, RN, received the Nurse Educator …
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Albany, GA | June 10, 2025 – Amanda Thomas, a dedicated nurse in the Labor & Delivery unit at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH), is the hospital’s latest recipient of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This distinguished honor recognizes the compassion, dedication, and exceptional patient care demonstrated by nurses who go above and beyond …
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Americus, GA | July 21, 2025 – Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus and Phoebe Worth Medical Center in Sylvester have both earned the 2025 Get With The Guidelines® – Rural Stroke SILVER Achievement Award from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. This marks the first time Phoebe Sumter earned the stroke care recognition and the first time …
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Albany, GA | August 6, 2025 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital continues to elevate cardiovascular care in southwest Georgia with the completion of a major renovation to its Cardiac Catheterization Lab. This milestone aligns with a series of national recognitions from the American Heart Association (AHA), including the latest honor: the Commitment to Quality Award. …
Albany, GA | August 7, 2025 – Kyra Laney, a dedicated labor and delivery nurse at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has been recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international honor that celebrates the compassionate care nurses provide patients and their families every day. The heartfelt nomination came from a grateful family who …
Albany, GA | August 15, 2025 – Two outstanding members of the Phoebe Putney Health System healthcare team, Aedan P. McDonough, MD, and Lauren A. Swain, NP have been named this year’s Phoebe’s Physician of the Year and Advanced Practice Provider of the Year. Their dedication to excellence, compassionate care, and professional achievements embody Phoebe’s mission …
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Albany, GA | August 21, 2025 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) has received re-certification from DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical emergencies. “This certification lets our community know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible stroke care. It’s …