Albany, GA | Dec. 22, 2021 – Phoebe is planning to embark on the largest set of construction projects on its main campus in 14 years. It took a major early step in the process Tuesday night when the Albany City Commission approved a request to close part of W. 4th Ave. permanently to make way …
Americus, GA | Dec. 15, 2021 – When Phoebe Sumter Medical Center opened its doors on December 16, 2011, it signified a milestone for the community and how far the recovery had come since the tornado in 2007. “Move-in day was a celebration. At the end of moving day, we were so tired, but we didn’t …
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Albany, GA | January 23, 2025 – Phoebe shut down its Incident Command Center at 10 a.m. Thursday, with plans to return fully to normal operations Thursday afternoon following the historic winter storm that dumped 6-8 inches of snow across much of the region. Inpatient and emergency services continued uninterrupted at all Phoebe hospitals, though some …
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About Us
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center, Then and Now In 1908, a group of women in Americus established the Americus and Sumter County Hospital Association which paved the way for an eight-bed hospital to be constructed. After a period of prosperity, the association began making plans for an even larger Sumter County Hospital in 1914, which consisted of 27 beds. …
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Involving Hospice
When to Involve Hospice We realize the decision to involve hospice is often difficult to make, and we can help patients and families work through this sensitive process. When considering whether hospice care is appropriate, Phoebe Hospice is an option for people facing any disease for which a cure is no longer possible. The best …
Albany, GA | October 22, 2025 – For nearly four decades, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital’s Gifts from the Heart Gift Shop has embodied community generosity in action. This year, the shop donated $275,000 to the Phoebe Foundation, continuing its long-standing tradition of giving back to support patient care, special projects, and vital improvements across the …
Albany, GA | March 7, 2023 – Anthony Lewis is in the people business. “I have a passion for helping people, and that’s what motivates me to do the job I do every day,” said Lewis, who recently took over as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Phoebe Putney Health System. Lewis was born in Nashville, …
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Americus, GA | March 10, 2026 – Phoebe Sumter Medical Center continues to utilize the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program to enhance healthcare for residents in and around Sumter County. Statewide, donor participation remains strong and 2026 activity is accelerating. As of early March, nearly $15 million in HEART tax credits for 2026 …
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Phoebe Putney Terms of Use General Disclaimer The Phoebe Putney Health System website is governed by the terms and conditions of use outlined below, and any access to this website and its services is subject to your agreement to be bound by such terms and conditions of use, as they may change from time to …
Albany, GA | March 11, 2021 – Phoebe hosted a Day of Remembrance Wednesday to mark the anniversary of the beginning of its COVID-19 fight. On March 10, 2020, Phoebe was notified that a patient who had recently been transferred from Phoebe’s main hospital tested positive for COVID-19 at another hospital in Georgia. Phoebe opened its incident …
Sylvester, GA | March 10, 2026 – Community support through the Georgia HEART Hospital Program continues to strengthen Phoebe Worth Medical Center as statewide participation in the tax credit program accelerates significantly in the new year. As of early March, nearly $15 million in 2026 HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment) tax credits have …