Stroke Treatment at Phoebe A stroke can change your life, but it doesn’t have to ruin it. In many cases, quick response and expert care can help a stroke victim survive the attack with minimal disability. If you or a loved one comes to us with a suspected stroke, our stroke team will take action, …
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Stroke Treatment
Stroke Treatment at Phoebe A stroke can change your life, but it doesn’t have to ruin it. In many cases, quick response and expert care can help a stroke victim survive the attack with minimal disability. If you or a loved one comes to us with a suspected stroke, our stroke team will take action, …
Americus, GA | May 6, 2024 – A unique partnership between Phoebe Sumter Medical Center and an Americus artist is helping the hospital provide holistic care for mental health patients and supporting the Phoebe vision, “to make every life we touch, better.” Leaders at Phoebe Sumter recognized the need for a more therapeutic environment in the …
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Americus, GA | November 18, 2024 – Scott and Sherry Ivey’s wonderful life together began more than 40 years ago when they met as students at Georgia Southwestern. In the years since, they raised three children, spent decades as members of Americus First Baptist Church and built a strong connection to the community they love. …
Sylvester, GA | October 24, 2025 – A lifelong smoker, Katrina Wooten knew she was at higher risk for lung cancer. Thankfully, her insurance covered annual CT scans, a precaution that ultimately saved her life. In November 2023, one of those screenings revealed stage 2B cancer in her left lung. Within weeks, she traveled to …
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Albany, GA | June 26, 2024 – Phoebe rolled out the red carpet for the newest members of the Phoebe Family Medicine Residency (PFMR) at an annual ceremony Wednesday morning. Phoebe and community leaders welcomed the PFMR Class of 2027 to Albany. The eight recent medical school graduates will spend the next three years training under …
Americus, GA | December 19, 2025 – Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (PSMC) has expanded its robotic surgery capabilities by providing total knee and hip replacements using Mako 4 SmartRobotics™. This innovative technology expands access to advanced orthopaedic care for patients in and around Sumter County and transforms the way total knee and hip replacements are …
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Albany, GA | September 30, 2022 – Cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are on the rise in southwest Georgia and across the state. RSV is a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms, but it can be serious, especially for infants and older adults. “Almost every child will contract RSV at some point …
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Albany, GA | March 7, 2025 –One year after Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) earned Level II Trauma Center designation from the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), state surveyors returned to review Phoebe’s growing trauma program and praised the team’s commitment to providing quality trauma care in a part of the state where advanced …
Albany, GA | January 11, 2024 – Ursula Mathis-Dennis, Director of Quality, Comprehensive Programs and Services for Phoebe’s Oncology Service Line, has been named the Co-Chair of the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology (GASCO) Administrators' Association for the 2024-2026 term. Mathis-Dennis's extensive experience and commitment to GASCO, where she has served as an active member for …
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Cost and Coverage The decision to have weight loss surgery usually takes years to make, and the costs associated with weight loss surgery may seem overwhelming. There is good news! Most insurance companies now cover bariatric surgery because it can lead to long-term weight loss and greatly reduce the risk for heart disease, diabetes and other life-threatening health problems. Insurance coverage is an important …
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