Albany, GA | August 25, 2022 – Like many hospitals across the U.S., Phoebe has been battling the increasing nursing shortage due to the pandemic and an aging population. To better serve its patients and help overcome the nursing shortage, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital piloted a virtual remote nurse model of care to support bedside nurses. …
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Americus, GA | April 23, 2025 – Phoebe Sumter ICU nurses Kara Turner, Kimberly Barnes, Maggie Gonzalez, Shannon Gibson, Caris Ruis, Patricia Walker, Mary Swymer have been honored with the prestigious DAISY Award. This award recognizes the exceptional care and dedication of nurses who go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives …
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Albany, GA | March 27, 2023 – Phoebe and Southern Regional Technical College (SRTC) have formalized a partnership aimed at addressing the region’s critical nursing shortage by boosting the number of nursing students at the college and opening new training opportunities for those students at Phoebe. “Georgia is well below the national average of nurses per …
Americus, GA | October 1, 2024 – Ivey Neal, a registered nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit (L&D) at Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, was honored for her outstanding service as the September 2024 recipient of the DAISY Award. This prestigious honor recognizes her exceptional dedication, compassion, and professionalism as a nurse in the L&D …
Albany, GA | February 6, 2026 – The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) received the 2025 Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This national recognition honors hospital units that demonstrate exceptional patient care, a supportive work environment, and a sustained commitment to professional …
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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 | October 10, 2024 – Phoebe Physicians recently added four new physicians to its team of primary care providers who serve patients throughout southwest Georgia. Two of the new primary care doctors are recent graduates of the Phoebe Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Uchechi Aguwa, practicing at Phoebe Primary Care at Meredyth, is board-certified …
Albany, GA | May 9, 2023 – Keeping up with Karen Frey isn’t easy. As a registered nurse on Phoebe’s inpatient surgical unit, she seems to be in constant motion. “It’s a very busy, busy floor, but I love my job,” she said. “We’re all a big family up here. Everybody watches out for each other.” …
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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 | September 23, 2025 – Few people can touch lives the way a compassionate nurse can, and this month, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) proudly celebrates one of its own who has done just that. Stephanie Jackson, RN, has been named the September 2025 DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses recipient after receiving two …
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Albany, GA | July 17, 2024 – Four years after its implementation, Phoebe’s innovative Nursing Simulation & Training Education Program (NSTEP) continues to have great success in ensuring new nurses have the skills and confidence they need when they begin treating patients. NSTEP was designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to address difficulties faced by …
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