From fresh ideas in workforce development to new ways of delivering accessible healthcare, Phoebe is driving healthcare innovation in Southwest Georgia and across the state. We’re forging new education partnerships to exponentially expand the pipeline for new nurses and healthcare professionals. We’ve invested in a state-of-the-art simulation and innovation center to provide real-world clinical training …
Albany, GA | May 15, 2025 – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) hosted its third annual Trauma Skills Symposium, marking a significant milestone as the event expanded beyond the hospital to include participants from across the region. The immersive, hands-on training brought together a diverse group of medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, EMTs, techs and …
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Americus, GA | February 27, 2024 – Phoebe Sumter Medical Center has implemented one of the most advanced critical care telemedicine programs available in hospital intensive care units, designed to ensure the highest quality of care for the hospital’s sickest patients. “A vital part of what we call The Phoebe Way is a commitment to providing …
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Albany, GA | September 20, 2022 – For the seventh consecutive year, Phoebe has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the highest quality and most appropriate treatment. “With a stroke, time is of the essence and receiving this …
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Trauma Services
Trauma Services at Phoebe Southwest Georgia’s only Designated Level II Trauma Center At Phoebe Putney, dedicated trauma surgeons and specialists are available 24/7 to address each patient’s acuity. The center serves as a one-stop-shop where physicians and radiologists diagnose each patient and provide the level of medical intervention needed. Our trauma specialists understand that time is …
Trauma & Critical Care Tower The emergency room is where most of our admitted patients begin their stay at Phoebe. The intensive care unit is where our most critically ill patients receive lifesaving care from specially-trained teams of experts. The neonatal intensive care unit is where miracles happen, as we compassionately care for unimaginably tiny …
Albany, GA | December 10, 2024 – Phoebe Putney Health System (PPHS) has been named a College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) Digital Health Most Wired recipient. This award shows Phoebe’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes. “Achieving the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired designation is a …
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Anna Rentz, FNP
Anna Rentz, FNP Anna Rentz joined the Phoebe Family in 1991 as a volunteer while in nursing school. In 1992, she was hired as a nurse tech on the Cardiovascular Surgical floor and later moved to the OR, where she spent seven years assisting cardiovascular surgeons. Anna earned her family nurse practitioner degree from Albany State …
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Inpatient Services
State-of-the-Art Comprehensive Inpatient Oncology Care in Albany, Georgia Phoebe Cancer Center’s 35-bed inpatient oncology unit, located on the seventh floor, provides state-of-the-art comprehensive care in Albany, Georgia. Special features on the seventh floor are provided for family caregivers, making it more convenient for them to spend as much time with patients as they wish. A …
Americus, GA | March 8, 2022 – Phoebe Sumter Hospice has been named a 2021 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, CAHPS (Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured …
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Albany, GA | July 19, 2024 – Albany native Rachel McGill knew at an early age she wanted to be a pharmacist. Inspired by the toll cancer treatments took on several family members, she was determined to pursue a career in pharmacy to make a meaningful impact on patient care. Thanks to Phoebe’s investment in medical …
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Health indicators such as life expectancy and infant mortality have generally improved over the years for most Americans. However, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “some people from racial and ethnic minority groups experience a disproportionate burden of preventable disease, death and disability.” This certainly isn’t a new problem. In 1915, renowned …