SGMC: Transforming Healthcare for Women

Discussing South Georgia Medical Center’s continued focus on healthcare access, our guests in this podcast include Erika Bennett, director of marketing, and Lara Davis, women’s healthcare coordinator, share how SGMC is transforming healthcare for women. What you will learn in this podcast: Latest technology for mothersAngel Eye video technology State-of-the-art birthing bedsWireless maternal/fetal monitoringOB/GYN hospitalist  Cord blood banking programPlacenta donation program Advancement in breast cancer screening and treatmentBreast Center, a new comprehensive center under the leadership of general surgeon Dr. Harvey Miller, chief clinical quality director. Lori Trouille is a nurse practitioner who serves as a breast navigator guiding each patient throughout their journey and a liaison with their provider. The Breast Center works with a multidisciplinary team to enhance processes that support a highly reliable workflow and decrease the time between imaging, diagnostics, and treatment for breast cancer. Women’s Empowerment Series SGMC will start offering some fun classes through its new Women’s Empowerment Series. The classes will be focused on helping women in the community connect with SGMC and promote mental and physical health.Classes are also being planned for expecting mothers and family members, including prenatal yoga, boot camp for dads, and informational classes for grandparents. Women are encouraged to join SGMC’s Women’s Health Market Facebook page. This group serves as a resource and partner for all things related to women’s health. Subscribe to South Georgia Insider (monthly e-newsletter) and follow South Georgia Business on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.