Albany, GA | March 25, 2021 –Each year in celebration of National Doctors Day, Phoebe makes a donation to a local charity in honor of all physicians serving southwest Georgia. The medical executive committee (MEC) at Phoebe chooses the recipient. This year, the MEC decided to give to the Phoebe Foundation’s paver program which supports Phoebe’s …
Albany, Ga. – Phoebe recently completed a renovation project and process improvements, creating a safer environment in its main emergency center and resulting in quicker visits for emergency patients. “Safety is our top priority, and these upgrades were designed to further enhance the safety of our patients and staff,” said Joe Austin, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital …
Albany, GA | March 11, 2020 – Today, Phoebe was notified that a patient currently being treated in its main hospital is now listed as presumptively positive for COVID-19. “We anticipated we would eventually treat COVID-19 positive patients. Our Coronavirus Task Force has been meeting daily and preparing for this eventuality,” said Scott Steiner, Phoebe Putney …
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Candace Guarnieri Chief Financial Officer Candace Guarnieri is the Chief Financial Officer of Phoebe Worth Medical Center in Sylvester. Prior to joining Phoebe in 2008, she worked with Draffin and Tucker, LLP as a healthcare auditor. Since 2008, she has served Phoebe in multiple capacities as Reimbursement Specialist, Reimbursement Director and finally as CFO for …
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Bio Eddie Black
James Black, MD Interim Chief Medical Officer Dr. James E. “Eddie” Black is the Interim Chief medical Officer and Medical Director of Emergency Services at Phoebe. An Albany native, he is dedicated to serving his southwest Georgia and ensuring residents in the area have access to emergency care. Prior to joining Phoebe, Dr. Black served …
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Bio Jane Gray
Jane Gray Chief Operating Officer Jane Gray is the Chief Operating Officer at Phoebe. With more than 32 years of healthcare financial experience, she served as Director of Internal Audit and Corporate Compliance Officer at The Medical Center of Central Georgia prior to joining the Phoebe family in 2015. Between 2022-2023, Jane served as Phoebe’s interim COO before …
Jennifer Williams, PhD Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Community Benefit Officer Dr. Jennifer Williams is the Chief Diversity, Inclusion & Community Benefit Officer at Phoebe Putney Health System. She is a native of Worcester, MA but has lived in Albany for the last 18 years. Dr. Williams has dedicated her professional career to developing high-achieving teams …
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Bio Jessica Castle
Jessica Castle Chief Marketing & Brand Officer Jessica Castle is Chief Marketing & Brand Officer for Phoebe Putney Health System, where she leads system-wide brand strategy, marketing and communications. Since joining Phoebe in 2014, she has played a key role in modernizing the organization’s brand, developing integrated marketing campaigns, expanding its digital presence, and aligning …
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Bio Jonathan Skaggs
Jonathan Skaggs Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Skaggs is Chief Financial Officer of Phoebe Physicians. Prior to joining Phoebe, he assisted health systems in Georgia and other States across the Southeast as a consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Furman University and both a Master of Business Administration as well as a Master …
Matthew Robertson Chief Administrative Officer Matthew Robertson is Chief Administrative Officer of Phoebe Physicians. Prior to joining Phoebe, Matthew held senior leadership positions with Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), Johns Hopkins Health System, and Dignity Health. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Dillard University, a Master of Public Health degree from the Florida …
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Bio Susan Bruns
Susan Bruns Chief Nursing Officer Susan Bruns is the Chief Nursing Officer for Phoebe Sumter Medical Center. With more than 25 years of nursing experience, Susan focuses on implementation of patient-centered care, evidence-based standards of patient care and performance improvement – making patient safety her top priority. She started at Phoebe in 1995 as a …
Americus, GA | May 16, 2024 – A nurse in the labor, delivery, recovery and post-partum unit at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center received a prestigious national honor for her expertise and service. PerfectServe®, a leading provider of cloud-based clinical collaboration and provider scheduling solutions, unveiled the honorees for the 2024 Nurses of Note awards program. Among …
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