Albany, GA | February 26, 2026 – Annual economic impact data released by the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) shows that Phoebe hospitals generate $2,504,095,254 in total economic impact across Georgia. Phoebe’s commitment to exceptional patient care drives not only better health outcomes but also substantial financial investment and job creation throughout southwest Georgia. Phoebe Putney …
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Albany, GA | February 1, 2024 – Since its inception in 2017, the Georgia Rural Hospital Organization (RHO) tax credit initiative has improved the financial wellbeing of rural hospitals and health outcomes throughout the state. Georgia taxpayer contributions have enabled eligible rural hospitals to strengthen their ability to deliver preventive, critical, and emergency medical care. Effective …
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Better Future
Investing in the Future of Healthcare Phoebe is investing $200 million in two critically important projects that will transform the delivery of healthcare in southwest Georgia and ensure Phoebe can meet the evolving healthcare needs of our region for many years to come. Phoebe’s new Trauma & Critical Care Tower will be home to the …
Albany, GA | October 4, 2022 – As Hurricane Ian churned across Florida late last week, Deborah Angerami, was packing up and moving from the state she had called home her entire adult life. It was nearly 4:00 AM Friday when she finally was able to settle into her new home in Albany and get some …
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Albany, GA | September 9, 2022 – Even through her mask, it was easy to tell Sara Cornwell had a smile on her face as she handed out candy and flyers to caregivers on an inpatient unit at Phoebe’s main hospital Friday morning. As the Lead Therapist for Phoebe’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), her upbeat attitude …
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Your Donations at Work The needs for expanding healthcare access are many and your generous contributions have been used for great purposes including: Patient Safety Infant Abduction System Replacement – security providing real-time tracking, mother-baby matching, and tamper detection for enhanced safety Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in the Community – portable, life-saving medical devices that …
Meet Amelia & Caroline "It was so comforting to know that they were taking the best care of the girls and loving them when I was unable to do so." Kimberly had been on bed rest for 7 weeks, pregnant with twin girls, when she caught a stomach bug that sent her into labor. Kimberly and Ryan …
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Meet Cameron & Carson Moms never imagine their newborn being sent to the NICU, but April is so thankful that her two boys were in the care of the medical team at Phoebe when they needed it most. April was just 32 weeks pregnant when she went into labor with her first child. April was …
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Sylvester, GA | November 4, 2022 – The Phoebe Foundation will kick off the holiday season with its annual Lights of Love tree lighting ceremony, a beloved fundraiser for cancer patients and families in southwest Georgia. Lindsay Culpepper, a cancer survivor from Sylvester, has been named the honorary tree lighter for Phoebe Worth at the November …
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Bariatrics FAQ
Bariatrics FAQ Below are several frequently asked questions and answers; if you have a question that is not answered here, please consult your surgeon. 1. How do I know if I am eligible for weight loss surgery? Phoebe Bariatrics follows guidelines supported by the National Institutes of Health in order to determine a patient’s eligibility for …
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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 …
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Samantha Montgomery
Samantha Montgomery Samantha Montgomery has been a nurse practitioner since 2008. She has been part of the primary care team at Sumter Primary Care and Sports Medicine since 2010. She has a passion for caring for patients and making a difference for the people in the community where she serves. In her spare …