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- [Southern Regional Medical Center earns American Heart Association NSTEMI Silver recognition and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-earns-american-heart-association-nstemi-silver-recognition-and-target-type-2-diabetes-honor-roll/): Hospital recognized for delivering high-quality, evidence-based heart attack care. Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has earned the American Heart Association's Get With The...
- [Southern Regional Medical Center Recognized for Excellence in Patient Safety and Inclusivity](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-recognized-for-excellence-in-patient-safety-and-inclusivity/): Southern Regional Medical Center earns "A" grades from the Lown Hospitals Index for Patient Safety and Inclusivity. Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation has earned "A" grades in Patient Safety and Inclusivity in the 2026 Lown...
- [Stroke Recovery: Navigating Life and Finding Hope](https://southernregional.org/stroke-recovery-navigating-life-and-finding-hope/): May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about the warning signs of stroke using the B.E.F.A.S.T. framework - Balance loss, Eyesight changes, Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.1 While recognizing these symptoms quickly can save lives, what often receives far less attention is what happens after a stroke occurs. Recovery can be complex and deeply personal, involving medical care, rehabilitation, and lifestyle adjustments.
- [Understanding the Connection: Why Managing Stress is Vital for Your Health](https://southernregional.org/understanding-the-connection-why-managing-stress-is-vital-for-your-health/): April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we believe your mental well-being is just as critical as your physical health. Here are helpful tips and considerations for managing stress and its impact on overall health.
- [Celebrating Patient Safety Awareness Week 2026](https://southernregional.org/celebrating-patient-safety-awareness-week-2026/): As we observe Patient Safety Awareness Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to our healthcare professionals who are dedicated every day to delivering the highest standards of care. Their expertise and commitment to safety ensure our patients receive care that is timely, safe, and compassionate.
- [Your Heart, Your Health: What to Know This American Heart Month](https://southernregional.org/your-heart-your-health-what-to-know-this-american-heart-month/): Every February, we observe American Heart Month, a time to pause and focus on the most hardworking organ in the human body. At Southern Regional Medical Center, we believe heart health is about more than preventing disease; it’s about supporting whole-body wellness so you can live fully and confidently. Often called the body’s engine, your heart works nonstop, pumping life-sustaining blood, oxygen, and nutrients to every cell.
- [Why Strong Emergency Medical Services Matter During Winter Months](https://southernregional.org/why-strong-emergency-medical-services-matter-during-winter-months/): Winter often brings an increase in medical emergencies that require prompt, expert care. Cold temperatures, respiratory illnesses, and hazardous conditions can create situations where quick access to emergency services becomes essential for community safety.
- [Southern Regional Medical Center First in Clayton County to Provide Whole Blood for Emergency Patients](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-first-in-clayton-county-to-provide-whole-blood-for-emergency-patients/): Hospital and EMS partnership introduces lifesaving whole blood transfusions, expanding access for trauma and bleeding patients across the region. Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation...
- [Southern Regional Medical Center Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-receives-national-recognition-for-excellence-in-stroke-care/): Southern Regional Medical Center Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Stroke Care and Diabetes HONOR ROLL. Southern Regional Medical Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association with the Get With The Guidelines®...
- [Drs. Fotze & Edwards Honored with Innovation Grant | Southern Regional](https://southernregional.org/claudia-fotze-md-mph-facp-and-darra-m-edwards-pharmd-are-the-alliance-2024-innovation-grants-recipients/): The AAIM Innovation Grants program began in 2015 to provide members access to small grants to facilitate innovative learning and program development at the local and regional level. The program has funded 180 grants to 116 institutions to support a broad range of initiatives including patient access and care, diversity, equity
- [Southern Regional Earns “A” in Social Responsibility Ranking](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-earns-a-for-social-responsibility-on-national-ranking-2/): Southern Regional Medical Center is among the best in the nation at serving its patients and community, according to a healthcare independent think tank. Southern Regional Medical Center, a proud member of Prime Healthcare, has been recognized by the Lown Institute for outstanding social responsibility, receiving an “A” grade
- [Southern Regional, Millenium Neonatology Launch Cooling Therapy in NICU](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-partners-with-millenium-neonatology-to-introduce-advanced-cooling-therapy-in-critical-care-level-iii-nicu/): Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is proud to announce a significant advancement in neonatal care with the introduction of cooling therapy in its Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU
- [Southern Regional Launches New Internal Medicine Residency Program](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-launches-new-medical-residency-program-in-internal-medicine/): Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is proud to announce that it has received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) for its new internal medicine residency...
- [Daniel P. Shearn Named Chief Nursing Officer at Southern Regional Medical Center](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-is-excited-to-announce-the-appointment-of-daniel-p-shearn-msn-rn-as-the-chief-nursing-officer/): Daniel’s main focus in this role will be on recruitment and retention, commitment to the community and employees, and ensuring the safest and highest quality patient care. Additionally, Daniel will work on strengthening relationships with nursing schools...
- [Navigating Health with FastTrackCare: A Day in the Life](https://southernregional.org/navigating-health-with-getcarenow-a-day-in-the-life/): In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, health often takes a backseat to our many responsibilities. FastTrackCare is an up-to-the minute service that puts time back in your control. Let's take a look at how families, busy professionals, and seniors are seamlessly using FastTrackCare to make time management easier and health a top priority.
- [Southern Regional offers free FLEX Against Diabetes Program](https://southernregional.org/flex-against-diabetes-program/): Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is offering a free diabetes education program series entitled FLEX Against Diabetes. This is a yearlong program with weekly sessions the first 6 months, then twice a month sessions for the second 6 months. Sessions are being offered both in-person and virtually as follows: Virtual Classes every Tuesday from 6 – 7 p.m. starting November 14; and In-Person Classes every Thursday from 12 – 1 p.m. starting November 16.
- [Caring Through Alzheimer’s: Awareness Month Focus](https://southernregional.org/navigating-alzheimers-with-care-and-compassion-alzheimers-awareness-month/): Alzheimer's disease is a complex and progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia, a term used to describe a range of cognitive impairments that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease typically worsens over time, making early recognition and intervention vital.
- [Southern Regional Earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-earns-an-a-hospital-safety-grade-from-the-leapfrog-group/): Southern Regional Medical Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
- [Extraordinary Nurse and EMT Recognized with DAISY and BEE Awards](https://southernregional.org/extraordinary-nurse-and-emt-recognized-with-daisy-and-bee-awards/): On October 17, Southern Regional Medical Center honored an exceptional RN as part of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® program and an exceptional EMT as part of the BEE Award in recognition of non-nursing support personnel. The DAISY award is based on the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care that nurses provide patients and families every day. And the BEE (Being Exceptional Everyday) recognizes and honors non-nursing support personnel that demonstrate principles such as integrity, compassion, teamwork, respect, kindness, sincerity and creating the best experience for their patients.
- [Southern Regional to offer Food Talk program](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-to-offer-food-talk-program/): Southern Regional is once again collaborating with Georgia SNAP-ED, the University of Georgia (Clayton Extension) and the USDA to bring the Food Talk program to Clayton County and the southern crescent communities.
- [Southern Regional’s Director of  Plant Operations Honored with Healthcare Leadership Award](https://southernregional.org/southern-regionals-director-of-plant-operations-honored-with-healthcare-leadership-award/): Southern Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Todd Griffin, Director of Plant Operations, has been named a recipient of the 2023 PRC Healthcare Leadership Award. The Excellence in Healthcare Awards recognize organizations and individuals who achieve excellence throughout the year by improving patient experiences, healthcare employee engagement, and/or physician alignment and engagement based on surveys of their patients and employees.
- [Southern Regional Opens Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-opens-inpatient-rehabilitation-unit/): Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has opened their Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) in its quest to expand its complement of rehabilitation services offered to their communities. The unit strives to help individuals function as independently as possible after suffering a major health event.
- [Southern Regional Offers Mammogram Specials for Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-offers-mammogram-specials-for-breast-cancer-awareness-month/): Throughout the month of October, Southern Regional is offering mammograms at reduced pricing in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women with high deductibles or without insurance are able to receive a 2D/Screening Mammogram for $99 or a 3D Mammogram (at our Advanced Imaging Center at Spivey Station) for $149, including Radiologist reading fee.
- [Southern Regional’s Phillip Pope Named as a 2023 Healthcare Warrior at Annual Valor Awards](https://southernregional.org/southern-regionals-phillip-pope-named-as-a-2023-healthcare-warrior-at-annual-valor-awards/): Southern Regional’s Director of Respiratory Therapy, Phillip Pope, CRT, RRT, NPS, was honored as a Healthcare Warrior Award recipient at Clayton County Chamber of Commerce’s Valor Awards ceremony on September 15. The Healthcare (Frontline) Warrior Award recognizes extraordinary individuals and organizations who are committed to improving the quality of health and healthcare of those they serve.
- [Southern Regional Earns “A”  for Community Benefit on National Ranking](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-earns-a-for-community-benefit-on-national-ranking/): Southern Regional Medical Center was recognized by the Lown Institute for its commitment to community health, receiving an ‘A’ grade on the 2023-24 Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Community Benefit. This accomplishment recognizes the hospital for investing the most in community health and caring for the patients with the greatest need. The hospital achieved this honor through strong performance across metrics of health equity, patient outcomes, and value of care, out of more than 3,600 hospitals nationwide. These are independent rankings and hospitals do not apply or pay to be listed.
- [Executive Director of Nursing Named](https://southernregional.org/executive-director-of-nursing-named/): Southern Regional has named Jacquelyn Byrd, DNP, APRN-BC, ACNS-BC, CEN, as the new Executive Director of Nursing joining Janie Hinton, Chief Nursing Officer, in guiding the hospital’s clinical leaders and teams.
- [Southern Regional is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-is-nationally-recognized-for-its-commitment-to-providing-high-quality-stroke-care/): Southern Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
- [Food Talk: Better U to be Offered at Southern Regional](https://southernregional.org/food-talk-better-you-to-be-offered-at-southern-regional/): Southern Regional is collaborating with Georgia SNAP-ED, the University of Georgia (Clayton Extension) and the USDA to bring Food Talk: Better U to Clayton County and the southern crescent communities.
- [Southern Regional Awarded Advanced Primary Stroke Center Recertification from The Joint Commission](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-awarded-advanced-primary-stroke-center-recertification-from-the-joint-commission/): Southern Regional Medical Center has again earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Primary Stroke Center Certification.
- [Southern Regional Hosts Local  Artist and Photographer, Tony Smart, for Juneteenth Exhibit](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-hosts-local-artist-and-photographer-tony-smart-for-juneteenth-exhibit/): As part of a Juneteenth celebration, Southern Regional Medical Center is hosting an exhibit by local artist and photographer, Tony Smart. A selection of his work will be on display in the hospital’s Georgia Room in the Magnolia Café from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Monday, June 19.
- [Southern Regional Celebrates New OB-ED](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-celebrates-new-ob-ed/): Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is pleased to announce the opening of its new Obstetrical-Emergency Department (OB-ED). Located in the hospital’s Women’s and Infants Pavilion, the OB-ED augments the comprehensive maternity services offered for all expectant mothers. Equipped with eight triage beds, the OB-ED is staffed by board-certified obstetricians, neonatologists, advanced practice providers (NPs, PAs) and certified labor and delivery nurses who are experienced in treating high-risk pregnancies. These specially trained clinicians provide evaluations, assessments and medical screening exams 24 hours a day for pregnant women who need emergent, immediate care.
- [Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Added to Services](https://southernregional.org/outpatient-pediatric-rehab-added-to-services/): Southern Regional’s Rehabilitation Services has added a comprehensive Outpatient Pediatric Rehab for newborns to children age 12 at the main hospital in Riverdale. This new program provides a much-needed service to the southern crescent of metro Atlanta. Additionally, for those children who need to continue rehabilitation through adulthood, it provides a seamless transition to our adult rehabilitation services.
- [Southern Regional Earns “A” for Social Responsibility](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-earns-a-for-social-responsibility/): Southern Regional has been recognized for its excellent performance on social responsibility, receiving an "A" Grade on the Lown Institute Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility. The Index is the first ranking to measure social responsibility of more than 3,600 U.S. hospitals nationwide and applies never-before-used metrics such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse, and community benefit.
- [Southern Regional Announces a New Chief Financial Officer](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-announces-a-new-chief-financial-officer/): Southern Regional Medical Center announces that Michael Davis, MBA, CPA, has joined its leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. Mike brings more than 20 years of experience at every level of financial management and provides a unique perspective to finance and hospital operations from his past experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
- [Southern Regional is a Healthgrades 5-Star Recipient for Orthopedic Surgery](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-is-a-healthgrades-5-star-recip/): Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is once again a 5-star rated award recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment outcomes according to a national report released by Healthgrades, the leading resource that connects consumers, physicians and health systems. Every year, Healthgrades evaluates hospital performance at nearly 4,500 hospitals nationwide for 31 of the most common inpatient procedures and conditions.*
- [Bashar Alramahi, MD, Colorectal and General Surgeon, Joins Southern Regional Physician Management Group](https://southernregional.org/bashar-alramahi-md-colorectal-and-general-surgeo/): Bashar Alramahi, MD, Colorectal and General Surgery, has joined the Surgical Practice at Southern Regional Physician Management Group, LLC. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery options where his patients reap the benefit of reduced recovery times with less post operative pain and a quicker return to their normal lifestyle.
- [Extraordinary Teams Recognized with DAISY Awards at Southern Regional](https://southernregional.org/extraordinary-teams-recognized-with-daisy-awards/): On October 5, Southern Regional Medical Center honored three extraordinary nursing teams as part of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® program. The awards are based on the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care that nurses provide patients and families every day.
- [Southern Regional adds da Vinci Xi surgical system to surgery offerings](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-adds-da-vinci-xi-surgical-syst/): Southern Regional has added the new da Vinci Xi Surgical System to its Surgical Suites, placing the hospital on the forefront in offering the latest in surgical options to its patients. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System combines state-of-the-art assisted surgical technologies allowing for minimally invasive robotic surgery in the areas of bariatric, gynecology, urology, thoracic, colorectal, and general surgery.
- [Announcing Mammogram Specials for Breast Cancer Awareness Month](https://southernregional.org/announcing-mammogram-specials-for-breast-cancer/): Throughout the month of October, Southern Regional is offering mammograms at reduced pricing and adding special weekend appointment times in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women with high deductibles or without insurance are able to receive a 2D/Screening Mammogram for $99 or a 3D Mammogram (at our Women’s Imaging Center at Spivey Station) for $149, including Radiologist reading fee.
- [Darra Edwards Named 2022 Healthcare Warrior Award Recipient](https://southernregional.org/darra-edwards-named-2022-healthcare-warrior-awar/): Southern Regional is honored to announce that Darra Edwards, Pharm.D., Director of Pharmacy Services at our hospital, has been named a 2022 Clayton County Healthcare Warrior Award recipient for her strength and guiding force behind the hospital’s quest to bring the best in healthcare services to Clayton County residents.
- [New President and CEO Named at Southern Regional](https://southernregional.org/new-president-and-ceo-named-at-southern-regional/): Ela Lena, MSL, BSN, FACHE, has been named as the new President and Chief Executive Officer at Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale, Georgia, effective Monday, August 8. Ms. Lena replaces Charlotte W. Dupré who has led the hospital since the acquisition by Prime Healthcare and announced her retirement in April after a more than 40-year career in healthcare.
- [Southern Regional Partners with Dispensary of Hope](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-partners-with-dispensary-of-ho/): Southern Regional Medical Center has ventured into a new partnership with Dispensary of Hope, a nonprofit organization that provides medication to qualified, low-income and uninsured patients. Through this partnership, Southern Regional has become a Dispensary of Hope Dispensing Site, aligning with the hospital’s mission to provide patients with economic challenges the critical medications they need.
- [Southern Regional nationally recognized for commitment to quality care for heart attacks](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-nationally-recognized-for-comm/): Southern Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® NSTEMI Gold achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI).
- [Senator Ossoff Announces Grant for Southern Regional Medical Center](https://southernregional.org/senator-ossoff-announces-grant-for-southern-regi/): On April 18, Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) visited Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale to announce the hospital as recipient of a HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) grant to expand mental health services for the community. Southern Regional, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been awarded a $1.15M grant focused for mental healthcare support services in Clayton County.
- [Janie Hinton, RN, Announced as New Chief Nursing Officer](https://southernregional.org/janie-hinton-rn-announced-as-new-chief-nursing-o/): On April 18, Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) visited Southern Regional Medical Center in Riverdale to announce the hospital as recipient of a HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) grant to expand mental health services for the community. Southern Regional, a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, has been awarded a $1.15M grant focused for mental healthcare support services in Clayton County.
- [2022-2024 Community Health Needs Assessment Released](https://southernregional.org/2022-2024-community-health-needs-assessment-rele/): Southern Regional is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve. As a not-for-profit hospital, the hospital is required to conduct a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years and has just completed our 2022-2024 CHNA full report and Implementation Strategy Plan in response to that report.
- [Todd Tom, MD, Breast and General Surgeon, Joins Southern Regional Physician Management Group](https://southernregional.org/todd-tom-md-breast-and-general-surgeon-joins-sou/): Todd Tom, MD, Breast and General Surgeon, has joined the Surgical Practice at Southern Regional Physician Management Group, LLC. For nearly 30 years, he has combined his passion for operations and analytics to drive excellent service and quality patient care.
- [It’s a New Year and Time to Celebrate a New Baby](https://southernregional.org/it-s-a-new-year-and-time-to-celebrate-a-new-baby/): The new year brings new beginnings, and that could not be more true for parents Carl Taylor, Jr. and Kimberlee Trim, of Riverdale, who welcomed a baby boy on Saturday, January 1, 2022, at 3:52 a.m. Judah Taylor was the first Southern Regional Medical Center baby boy of the year. He joins two big brothers who eagerly await meeting him this week.
- [The Breast Health Clinic and Surgery Clinic Open Under New Medical Leadership](https://southernregional.org/the-breast-health-clinic-and-surgery-clinic-open/): The Breast Health Clinic and Surgery Clinic offices have re-opened at the Spivey Station Offices in Jonesboro. The clinic is under the direction of Todd Tom, MD, Breast and General Surgeon. Dr. Tom is board-certified by the American Board of Surgeons and a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Breast Surgeons. He holds a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Tom received his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; completed a General Surgery Residency at The Brooklyn-Caledonia Hospital, New York, and completed two Internships – one at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania and one at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
- [Southern Regional Earns National Recognition for Promoting Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-earns-national-recognition-for/): Southern Regional Medical Center has earned platinum level recognition for their work and dedication in support of organ, eye and tissue donation and public health, while continuing to serve on the frontlines in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL) program is a national initiative that unites the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the organ donation community with workplaces across the nation in spreading the importance of donation and increasing organ, eye, and tissue donor registrations.
- [HRSA Grant Supports Clayton Calling the Shots: Get the Vax Out Initiative](https://southernregional.org/hrsa-grant-supports-clayton-calling-the-shots-ge/): Clayton State University and Southern Regional Medical Center have partnered as recipients of a 2021 federal HRSA (Health Resources & Services Administration) grant to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in our county. The nearly $1M initiative is combining the collective resources and services of the Clayton Calling the Shots: Get the Vax Out team, Southern Regional’s leadership members, Clayton State University, Clayton County Health District, Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services, Clayton County Public School System, Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, Clayton County Association of Christian Ministers, Clayton County Senior Services, Clayton Country Board of Health Comprehensive Facility, and local clinics.
- [Southern Regional Ranks in Top 2.5% in Nation on Social Responsibility](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-ranks-in-top-2-5-in-nation-on/): Southern Regional Medical Center has ranked in the top 2.5% of all hospitals nationally on the Lown Hospitals Index for Social Responsibility, the only ranking to include equity as a major category. Out of more than 3,000 hospitals, only 75 achieved Honor Roll status by earning “A” grades in equity, value, and outcomes, the three metrics used to determine overall social responsibility – and Southern Regional is one of them.
- [Olga Rosales from Southern Regional’s Emergency Services Honored as a Clayton County Healthcare Warrior](https://southernregional.org/olga-rosales-from-southern-regional-s-emergency/): Olga Rosales, Southern Regional Medical Center’s Emergency Services Unit Secretary, was honored today with a Healthcare Warrior Award at the annual Clayton County Chamber of Commerce Valor Public Safety Awards.
- [Southern Regional Earns Two Gold National Awards for Efforts to Improve Cardiovascular Treatment](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-earns-two-gold-national-awards/): Southern Regional has once again earned Gold. The hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Gold Achievement Awards for NSTEMI and STEMI – Receiving Center for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks more efficiently and rapidly.
- [Southern Regional Earns National Recognition for Efforts to Improve Stroke Treatment](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-earns-national-recognition-fo/): Southern Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Quality Achievement Award with Honor Roll Elite and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll for our commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
- [Southern Regional Now Accepts CareCredit®](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-now-accepts-carecredit/): Southern Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that they have partnered with CareCredit® to offer promotional financing options* with the CareCredit credit card to help patients get the care they need, when they need it.
- [Southern Regional celebrates 50th and 5th Anniversaries](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-celebrates-50th-and-5th-annive/): This year is very special for Southern Regional Medical Center, as the hospital celebrates 50 years of service to the Clayton County and southern crescent communities and 5 years as a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation hospitals.
- [Another Extraordinary Nurse Recognized at Southern Regional](https://southernregional.org/another-extraordinary-nurse-recognized-at-southe/): As part of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® program, Southern Regional Medical Center took time today to honor and recognize another incredible nurse as the first DAISY Award recipient of 2021. The award is based on the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate care that nurses provide patients and families every day.
- [Southern Regional celebrates renovated Emergency Department](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-celebrates-renovated-emergency/): Today, Southern Regional Medical Center celebrated the re-opening of their newly renovated Emergency Department Main Patient Area with a small, invitation-only Ribbon Cutting event. After brief remarks by Jeffrey Turner, Clayton County Chairman, Board of Commissioners, and Charlotte W. Dupré, President and CEO, Southern Regional, the ribbon was ceremoniously cut Harsha Upadhyay, CEO Regional III, Prime Healthcare, and Dr. Vikram Mandadi, CMO, Southern Regional.
- [Southern Regional adds bariatric procedures to MDsave – Care Credit program](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-adds-bariatric-procedures-to-m/): With the MDsave partnership, Southern Regional Medical Center is now offering bariatric patients who may not have insurance or have high deductibles or co-pays the option to pay for their medical services upfront through the program’s online healthcare marketplace. Through MDSave, Southern Regional’s patients have access to CareCredit, a financing option to help pay high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. MDsave offerings at Southern Regional also include imaging and laboratory services.
- [Southern Regional’s Spivey Station Imaging Centers provide new imaging options to southern crescent](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-s-spivey-station-imaging-cente/): To ensure high-quality imaging services to the southern crescent community, Southern Regional Medical Center has invested new equipment and renewed services at its Spivey Station Imaging facilities near Stockbridge – Spivey Station Advanced Imaging Center and The Women’s Imaging Center. The Centers are located in the Spivey Station Medical Complex Offices, 7823 Spivey Station Boulevard, Jonesboro – less than two miles west of Interstate 75 at Exit 228, just off GA-138.
- [Southern Regional and MDsave Partner to Increase Access to Medical Care for Patients](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-and-mdsave-partner-to-increase/): With an ever-increasing number of Americans paying out of pocket for healthcare, Southern Regional Medical Center has taken steps to help these patients get the medical care they need, when they need it. By partnering with online healthcare marketplace MDsave, Southern Regional is providing a new way for patients to pay for their medical services upfront at discounted prices that are bundled together with related fees – which means no more surprise bills.
- [Southern Regional Receives ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI Accreditation](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-receives-acc-chest-pain-center/): The American College of Cardiology has once again recognized Southern Regional Medical Center for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. This week, Southern Regional received confirmation of being awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and treat patients who may be experiencing a heart attack.
- [Southern Regional Named #3 in “Top Large Hospitals” by Georgia Trend](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-named-3-in-top-large-hospitals/): Southern Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that the hospital has been ranked #3 as a Georgia Top “Large” Hospital in the December 2020 issue of Georgia Trend magazine. The hospital has made an epic leap to #3 in the “Large” Hospital category from #11 in 2019 and #10 in 2018.
- [Southern Regional Recognized by American Heart Association in annual “Best Hospitals” publication](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-recognized-by-american-heart-a/): Southern Regional has once again earned a place in the American Heart Association’s roster of hospitals recognized for Mission: Lifeline® achievement. A list of award-winning hospitals, including Southern Regional Medical Center, will appear in the 2021 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” issue congratulatory ad.
- [Southern Regional’s Director of Nursing honored with community award](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-s-director-of-nursing-honored/): On September 10, Janie Hinton, RN, BSN, Southern Regional Medical Center’s Director of Nursing, was honored as a recipient of the Healthcare Warrior Award – an award presented by the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce during their annual Valor Award celebration.
- [Southern Regional expands Neuroscience Services Line](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-expands-neuroscience-services/): In response to community needs, Southern Regional Medical Center recently expanded its Neuroscience Services Line offering the diagnosis and treatment of common to complex neurological disorders that include treatment for back and neck pain; degenerative disc disease; herniated discs; pinched (compressed) nerves; spinal stenosis; sciatica; and other neurological conditions and diseases.
- [Southern Regional Medical Center receives two American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Quality Achievement Awards](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-receives-two-am/): Southern Regional Medical Center has received the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. In addition, the hospital was awarded the Mission: Lifeline® Silver NSTEMI Quality Achievement Award.
- [Southern Regional receives Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-receives-stroke-gold-plus-qual/): Southern Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
- [Online weight loss seminar launched by The Center for Healthy Weight](https://southernregional.org/online-weight-loss-seminar-launched-by-the-cente/): The Center for Healthy Weight at Southern Regional Medical Center has launched an online weight loss seminar for individuals interested in finding out more about weight loss and surgical options. The online video seminar, which is less than 20 minutes, provides individuals the opportunity to gain an overview of the center’s bariatric services in the comfort of their own home.
- [Southern Regional is Five-Star Recipient for Orthopedics and Gastrointestinal Surgery](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-is-five-star-recipient-for-ort/): Southern Regional has received 5-star rated awards for Hip Fracture Treatment and Gallbladder Removal Surgery outcomes according to a national report released by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for information about physicians and hospitals. Southern Regional is a member of Prime Healthcare, one of the nation’s leading hospital systems for clinical excellence.
- [Emergency Department Lobby Renovated](https://southernregional.org/emergency-department-lobby-renovated/): Southern Regional has completely renovated the active Emergency Department Waiting Area and Lobby with new flooring, new furniture, paint and even a floor to ceiling mural. The transformation took several weeks to complete but the end result offers a calming and aesthetically pleasing environment for waiting patients and guests.
- [Southern Regional Receives NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry Platinum Award](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-receives-ncdr-chest-pain-mi-re/): Southern Regional Medical Center has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain - MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2019. An accredited Chest Pain Center, Southern Regional is one of only 225 hospitals nationwide to receive this honor.
- [Southern Regional Medical Center’s Senior Services Unit Earns Recognition as NICHE Member](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-centers-senior-service/): Southern Regional Medical Center has earned recognition as a Member of NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) program, a national initiative based at the Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing at New York University that focuses on providing special care to older adult patients.
- [Southern Regional is part of regional system award recognizing care for heart attacks](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-is-part-of-regional-system-awa/): In a year that has seen Southern Regional Medical Center earn two Gold Awards for heart attack and stroke care, the hospital has received yet another accolade from the American Heart Association – the Mission: Lifeline® Regional STEMI Trailblazer Achievement Award as a part of the Greater Metro Atlanta Region. The award is presented for implementing specific quality improvement measures at a regional level as outlined by the Association for treating patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This is the first year the Association has recognized regional achievement as part of its awards program for quality patient care.
- [Southern Regional receives Another Gold Quality Achievement Award](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-receives-another-gold-quality/): For the second time this month, Southern Regional Medical Center has been awarded a Gold Quality Achievement Award for exceptional care. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association has honored the hospital with their Get With The Guidelines® Target: Stroke Honor Roll Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines developed on the latest scientific evidence.
- [Southern Regional Medical Center receives Mission: Lifeline Gold Receiving Achievement Award](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-medical-center-receives-missio/): Southern Regional Medical Center has received the 2019 Mission: Lifeline® – STEMI Receiving Center – Gold Achievement Award Hospital, the highest-level award, for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. The hospital earned this recognition by meeting specific criteria and standards of performance for quick and appropriate treatment through emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries in heart attack patients coming into the hospital directly or by transfer from another facility.
- [The Center for Bariatrics & Healthy Weight](https://southernregional.org/the-center-for-bariatrics-healthy-weight/): Southern Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce the official re-opening of The Center for Bariatrics and Healthy Weight on the Ground Floor of the Women’s Center on June 1. The Center’s focus is on providing patients with comprehensive options for weight loss and choices for a healthy lifestyle – offering all the services needed for success under one roof.
- [Southern Regional Opens Senior Behavioral Health Unit](https://southernregional.org/southern-regional-opens-senior-behavioral-health/): Ribbon Cutting set for February 12 from 4:30 – 6 p.m.

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- [Awards New](https://southernregional.org/awards-new/): American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus
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- [Southern Charm Gift Shop](https://southernregional.org/patients-visitors/southern-charm-gift-shop/): Operated by the Southern Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, The Windmill Gift Shop offers an array of gifts for purchase including cards, flowers, candy and balloons.
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- [Careers](https://southernregional.org/careers/): With a strong commitment to education and professional development, we provide a range of resources, including tuition reimbursement, PrimE-Academy education, and ongoing training to help our team members advance their careers. Our comprehensive benefits package—featuring medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and more—is designed to meet the evolving needs of our employees at every stage of their journey.
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- [Health Equity & Inclusion](https://southernregional.org/about-us/health-equity-inclusion/): To help achieve this goal, we ask patients about their ethnicity, preferred language, access to food, housing, transportation, utilities (gas, electric, water) and their safety. Formerly, this information is called race, ethnicity and language (REaL) data, and we collect it to improve the health of our community – particularly where healthcare disparities or inequities exist.
- [Internal Medicine Residency Class of 2027 Details | Southern Regional](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/internal-medicine-residency-class-of-2027/): Resident PhysicianPGY-1
- [Residents](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/residents/): Bhavya Kodali, MDChief Resident
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- [Medical Students Program](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/medical-students/): Southern Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer 3rd year and 4th year Medical Student opportunities for clinical rotations. Our commitment to medical education fosters a dynamic learning environment, preparing future physicians for success in their careers.
- [Resources for Residents](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/resources-residents/): Below are resources that residents will find useful throughout the Residency Program.Helpful resources will be added throughout the year.
- [Residency Rotations](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/residency-rotations/): Southern Regional Medical Center’s Internal Residency Program runs on the  4+1 schedule model to ensure resident well-being.
- [How to Apply](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/about-us-graduate-medical-education-how-to-apply/): Interview Eligibility
- [Faculty & Staff](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/faculty-staff/): For general information or questions on our programs,please email srga-imres@primehealthcare.com.
- [Graduate Medical Education](https://southernregional.org/about-us/graduate-medical-education/): Internal Medicine Residency Program We are excited to announce the launch of our Internal Medicine Residency Program to welcome bright minds in July 2024. With a proud 331-bed count, Southern Regional Medical Center is dedicated to serving the community and shaping the future of healthcare through education. This comprehensive 3-year program offers 15 positions in each postgraduate year (PGY), providing a total complement of 45 residents.
- [Inpatient Rehab Services](https://southernregional.org/services/rehabilitation-services/inpatient-rehab/): When getting back home quickly and achieving the best recovery possible are your goals, where you receive your rehabilitation therapy matters. That's why your doctor has recommended inpatient rehabilitation, also known as acute inpatient rehabilitation, as the next step in your recovery plan. So what exactly is inpatient rehab, and why is it the right choice for you?
- [Giving Southern Regional](https://southernregional.org/about-us/giving-southern-regional/): Giving Southern Regional Medical Center Foundation Since Southern Regional Medical Center opened to patients in 1971, we have remained a not-for-profit hospital dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our communities by blending a passion for healing with advanced medical technology to deliver the best possible care to patients.
- [Wellness Blog](https://southernregional.org/wellness-blog/)
- [Southern Regional Physician Management Group](https://southernregionalpmg.org/)
- [WOW Employee Reward & Recognition Award](https://southernregional.org/careers/why-work-at-srmc/wow-employee-reward-recognition-award/): Do you know someone who went above and beyond? Whose outstanding efforts made a difference to you, your team, our patients the organization? Recognize them with a WOW nomination.
- [Daisy Award Nomination](https://southernregional.org/careers/why-work-at-srmc/daisy-award-nomination/): Daisy Award for Nursing Want to Say Thank You to Your Nurse? Share Your Story! The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune SYstem) Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP in 1999.
- [OB – Emergency Department](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/ob-ed/): The Women’s & Infants Pavilion’s OB–Emergency Department is specifically dedicated to emergent care for our expecting mothers.
- [Services Offered: Pediatric](https://southernregional.org/services/rehabilitation-services/services-offered-pediatric/): Outpatient Pediatric Rehab Services Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, flourish, play, and enjoy independence. The team at Southern Regional’s Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation understands the special needs of children experiencing developmental challenges and life-altering injuries or illness. They’ll work with you, your child, and your pediatrician to provide an individualized comprehensive therapy plan for your little one (ages newborn to age 12). Our services focus on Physical Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, and Occupational Therapy.
- [Financial assistance Application form](https://southernregional.org/financial-assistance-application-form/): Please call (770) 991-8600 for any questions about filling out this form.
- [MyChart – Patient Portal](https://southernregional.org/my-chart-patient-portal/): Important! Sign up or sign in and access this secure and convenient way to take control of your health. View test results Manage your appointments Request prescription refills Communicate with your doctor or clinician Pay your bill online.
- [Sleep Study](https://southernregional.org/services/sleep-diagnostic-center/sleep-study/): So, you're wondering what actually happens during a sleep study. For most people, it's as easy as falling asleep.
- [What to Bring](https://southernregional.org/services/orthopedic-surgery/with-you-every-step/what-to-bring/): Make sure to bring these items to the hospital on the day of your surgery.
- [Is Hip Replacement for You?](https://southernregional.org/services/orthopedic-surgery/with-you-every-step/total-hip-replacement/is-hip-replacement-for-you/): The decision to have hip replacement surgery is best made between you, your family, your primary care doctor and your orthopedic surgeon.
- [Hip Rehabilitation](https://southernregional.org/services/orthopedic-surgery/with-you-every-step/total-hip-replacement/hip-rehabilitation/): After hip replacement surgery, physical therapy plays an important role in your recovery.
- [Quality](https://southernregional.org/services/imaging/why-choose-us/quality/): You can always count on us to provide the best quality healthcare for all of your imaging needs. Our MRI, CAT Scan, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine and Ultrasound departments are all accredited by the American College of Radiology.
- [Orthopedic](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/conditions-we-treat/orthopedic/): Specialty Surgical Care from Our Expert Orthopedic Surgeons Southern Regional provides a full range of orthopedic surgical services including minimally invasive orthopedic surgeries and joint replacements.
- [Pre-Surgical Instructions](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/pre-surgical-instructions/): nstructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Pre-Surgery Instructions](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/pre-surgery-instructions/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Pre-Operative Instructions](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/pre-operative-instructions/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Pediatric Surgery – Pre-Testing](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/pediatric-surgery-pre-testing/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Pediatric Surgery – Day of Surgery](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/pediatric-surgery-day-of-surgery/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Outpatient Surgery – Pre-Testing](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/outpatient-surgery-pre-testing/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This if for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Outpatient Surgery – Day of Surgery](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/outpatient-surgery-day-of-surgery/): Instructions and Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Dilation (Balloon, Savory, or Maloney)](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/dilation-balloon-savory-or-maloney/): Instructions and Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [AM Admissions Surgery – Pre-Testing](https://southernregional.org/services/surgery/test-procedures/am-admissions-surgery-pre-testing/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – This is for informational purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Patient’s Guide](https://southernregional.org/patients-visitors/patients-guide/): Patient & Family Guide Following is important information for patients and their families about Southern Regional’s services, amenities and quality of care, including information about patient meals, cafeteria hours, patient discharge procedures, case management, important phone numbers, and patient safety.
- [Women’s Center](https://southernregional.org/locations/womens-center/): GET DIRECTIONS
- [Spivey Station](https://southernregional.org/locations/spivey-station/): GET DIRECTIONS
- [Locations](https://southernregional.org/locations/): More Information
- [Basic Care](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/baby/basic-care/): Basic Care for Your New Baby Southern Regional Offers Helpful Tips for Parents Your new baby requires special care and attention. There’s a lot you need to know, and here are some basics to help get you started caring for your new baby.
- [Sleep](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/baby/sleep/): Southern Regional Offers Helpful Information on Baby’s Sleep Most babies are not capable of sleeping through the night, so you should expect some sleepless nights when you bring your baby home. Generally, babies will wake up every 2-3 hours because they are hungry. Some will drift immediately back off to sleep after feeding, and others will be more alert. Every baby is different and will establish his/her own pattern of sleep. We recommend that you plan your rest periods around your baby’s sleep.
- [Car Seat Safety](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/baby/car-seat-safety/): Southern Regional Offers Helpful Tips on Car Seats You must have your infant in a car seat at all times when riding in the car. It’s not only about safety – it’s the law. Make sure the seat says “dynamically or crash tested,” and that it meets the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard 213.
- [Safety Tips](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/baby/safety-tips/): Southern Regional Suggests Ways to Keep Baby Safe You can never be too cautious with your newborn or your toddler. If this is your first child, you’ll be amazed at the many items and products around your home that are dangerous for children. We don’t want you to be worried, but we do want you to be safe.
- [Bath](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/baby/bath/): Southern Regional Offers Helpful Information on Bathing Baby Bath time can be a very special time for parents and baby to bond. It’s also the perfect time to check for any skin irritations and to see how the umbilical cord is healing. Here are some helpful tips for bathing your baby.
- [Wound Care](https://southernregional.org/services/wound-care/): The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbarics Time is an essential part of healing, but certain wounds simply won’t heal without specialized care. Diabetes, poor circulation, and other health issues can lead to serious wound complications that compromise the quality of your life. That’s where we can help.
- [Testicular Ultrasound](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/testicular-ultrasound/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Thyroid Scan Only Using Tc-99m](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/thyroid-scan-only-using-tc-99m/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Sperm Count](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/sperm-count/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Semen Analysis](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/semen-analysis/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Outpatient Surgery – Pre-Testing](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/outpatient-surgery-pre-testing/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Mammogram, Screening](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/mammogram-screening/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Mammogram, Diagnostic](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/mammogram-diagnostic/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [LeVeen Shunt](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/leveen-shunt/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [IV Therapy](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/iv-therapy/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Why Choose Us?](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/why-choose-us/): Why Choose Women’s Health Services at Southern Regional? Top-Quality Healthcare in a Warm Environment Your baby deserves the very best care and so do you. The Women’s Life Center is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare in a warm, caring environment. We offer a full range of women’s services – from high-risk deliveries to routine mammograms – with state-of-the-art technology in a caring and comforting environment.
- [3D Mammography](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/tests-procedures/3d-mammography/): 3D Mammography option is available at Southern Regional Medical Center’s Diagnostic Center at 11 Upper Riverdale Road in Riverdale, GA. For more information or to schedule a 3D mammogram, call 770-991-8144.
- [Tests & Procedures](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/tests-procedures/): If you are scheduled to have a test or procedure, you may have some questions about the test or procedure, or about the facility and department performing the test. As a service to our patients and their loved ones, we want to help you become more informed and try to answer as many of your question as possible. Southern Regional is committed to providing the best in screening, diagnosis and treatment of women’s health concerns, especially breast cancer.
- [Our Women’s Team](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-womens-team/): Southern Regional Has the Right Expert for You With an extensive team of specialists and highly-trained nurses, Southern Regional is your most complete resource for Women’s Health in south metro Atlanta.
- [Baby](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/baby/): The Women’s Center Helps You Get Started Caring for Baby You’re home from the hospital. So now what do you do? It’s 3:00 in the afternoon, and you’re still in your pajamas and you’re not sure if it’s day or night. You haven’t cooked a meal in weeks and you’re feeling exhausted at the thought of household chores. As crazy as it all seems, you should know that all of this is absolutely normal.
- [Patient Education](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/patient-education/): We’re Here to Help Every Step of the Way From delivering your baby to performing minimally-invasive gynecological surgery, Southern Regional is your best resource for women’s health in south metro Atlanta.
- [Qué debe llevar al hospital](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/what-to-bring/que-debe-llevar-al-hospital/): Qué debe llevar al hospital Prepare un bolso con anticipación y esté lista para el gran día. Habrá una serie de artículos personales que querrá llevar al hospital. El Centro de la Mujer ofrece esta lista de control de la A a la Z del (Bolso para el Hospital) a fin de orientarla.
- [What to Bring](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/what-to-bring/): What to Bring to the Hospital Pack a bag in advance and be ready for the big day. There will be a number of personal items that you’ll want to bring with you to the hospital. The Women’s Center offers this “Hospital Bag” checklist from A to Z to provide some guidance.
- [Delivering Your Baby](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/delivering-your-baby/): Only the Best for You and Your Baby at The Women’s Center Each pregnancy is different and so is each baby. At Southern Regional, we are prepared for everything from a high-risk delivery to a natural childbirth.
- [What to Expect](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/care-after-delivery/what-to-expect/): Women’s Care After Delivery at Southern Regional What to Expect After Giving Birth It’s important that you know what to expect as your body returns to normal after the birth of your baby. Understanding the physical and emotional changes will help you relax during the weeks following delivery and allow you to enjoy time with your newborn.
- [Leaving the Hospital](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/care-after-delivery/leaving-the-hospital/): What to Expect When It’s Time to Go Home Our dedicated caring team works with you to guide you through the process of basic care for you and your new baby. We take do all we can to support you and provide education that ensures you and your family feel confident to provide care for you and your newborn.
- [Caring for Yourself](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/care-after-delivery/caring-for-yourself/): Women’s Care After Delivery at Southern Regional Taking Care of Yourself When You Return Home Even though you are busy nurturing your new baby, it’s very important to take good care of yourself, too.
- [Care After Delivery](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/care-after-delivery/): The Women’s Center Cares for You and Your New Baby After the baby is born, families are encouraged and welcomed to stay together with their newborn in the Mother/Baby Unit. Your baby will stay in your suite with you in a comfortable, secure sleeper bassinet. During your stay, our dedicated nursing team will check on you often and your newborn will only leave your side for any testing that would need to be performed outside of your suite. Our knowledgeable staff will help you begin the parenting experience while caring for your baby at your bedside.
- [Pumping & Storing](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/breastfeeding/pumping-storing/): Pumping and Storing While Breastfeeding Understanding the Amount of Breast Milk If you and your baby are separated or you need to return to work, it may be necessary for you to pump and collect your breast milk.
- [Latching On](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/breastfeeding/latching-on/): Latching On – The First Step In Breastfeeding Successful breastfeeding depends on a baby latching on properly. It’s important that you get an inch of the areola tissue surrounding the nipple or at least a good amount of it into the baby’s mouth.
- [How It Works](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/breastfeeding/how-it-works/): Understanding Breastfeeding Should you choose to breastfeed, your body will go through several changes. Understanding those changes and how to deal with them will make your breastfeeding experience easier. Here’s what you need to know about your breasts and how they produce the perfect milk for your baby.
- [Getting Started](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/breastfeeding/getting-started/): How to Begin Breastfeeding Feeding is a special time for you to nourish your baby, as well as bond emotionally. Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed is a very personal decision and it is one we hope you will take to heart. We encourage you to learn about breastfeeding.
- [Amount](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/breastfeeding/amount/): Understanding the Amount of Breast Milk The first step to making sure your baby is getting enough milk is to keep a daily log of breastfeeding. Keeping a daily log will be helpful for your pediatrician when you go in for your first visit.
- [Breastfeeding](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/breastfeeding/): The Women’s Center Helps You Breastfeed Your Baby Recognizing the extraordinary health benefits breastfeeding provides to mothers and babies, Southern Regional encourages mothers to breastfeed their babies.
- [Pregnancy & Birth](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pregnancy-birth/): The Best Care for You and Your Baby Bringing a baby into the world is one of life’s great joys. At Southern Regional, we work with you and your Obstetrician /Gynecologist (OB/Gyn) to provide a caring and comforting environment to welcome your baby. If you do not already have an OB/Gyn, you can find a highly-qualified, caring doctor at Southern Regional.
- [Pumping & Storing](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/pumping-storing/): Pumping and Storing While Breastfeeding Understanding the Amount of Breast Milk If you and your baby are separated or you need to return to work, it may be necessary for you to pump and collect your breast milk.
- [Parent Information](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/neonatal-intensive-care-unit/parent-information/): Car Seat Safety Southern Regional Helps You Keep Your Baby Safe Car seat safety is essential for all babies, and especially for preemies. Babies born at less than 37 weeks and babies with other medical conditions that put them at high risk for apnea or oxygen desaturation will receive a car seat test prior to discharge, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- [Graduated Nursery](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/neonatal-intensive-care-unit/graduated-nursery/): NICU Nursery Helps Infants and Parents Prepare to Go Home The NICU Nursery is designed to help prepare parents for the care of their baby or preemie. It is important that new parents feel comfortable and can properly care for a new baby before leaving the hospital.
- [Commonly Used Terms](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/neonatal-intensive-care-unit/commonly-used-terms/): Common Terms in the NICU Words You Might Hear in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Your Baby’s Caregivers Cardiologist – A doctor who specializes in taking care of heart problems. Neonatologist – A pediatrician who specializes in caring for sick newborns. Neonatal Nurse – A registered nurse who specializes in the care of sick babies in the NICU.
- [Car Seat Safety](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/neonatal-intensive-care-unit/car-seat-safety/): Southern Regional Helps Keep Your Baby Safe Car seat safety is essential for all babies, especially for preemies. Babies born at less than 37 weeks and babies with other medical conditions that put them at high risk for apnea or oxygen desaturation will receive a car seat test prior to discharge. This is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- [Neonatal Intensive Care Unit](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/neonatal-intensive-care-unit/): Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) State-of-the-Art Care for Your Baby at The Women’s Center Everyone hopes and plans for a perfectly healthy baby. But just in case your baby arrives too early or needs some special help, it’s comforting to know that Southern Regional is equipped with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), led by a board-certified neonatologist available in the hospital 24 hours-a-day.
- [Gynecology](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/gynecology/): The Women’s Center Offers Comprehensive Gynecology Services The gynecology department at The Women’s Center offers spacious, tastefully decorated acute care rooms. Our well-trained staff provides treatment for women of all ages and with many different gynecological needs and diagnoses, ranging from minor surgeries to hysterectomies.
- [Condition Treated](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/condition-treated/): Southern Regional offers a full range of pregnancy and newborn care, including an OB-Emergency Department, private family-centered delivery suites and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Women also have access to advanced, minimally-invasive procedures and comprehensive surgical care dedicated exclusively to women.
- [Breast Health](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/breast-health/): Women’s Breast Health Breast cancer is the most commonly-diagnosed cancer in women in the United States. Early detection of breast cancer saves lives and increases the success of treatment. Southern Regional is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art screening tools and treatments for breast cancer.
- [Our Services](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/our-services/): Our Services at The Women’s & Infants Pavilion The Women’s & Infants Pavilion offers a full range of high-risk pregnancy and newborn care, which includes an OB-Emergency Department, family-centered delivery suites and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and our private Mother-Baby suites. Part of the main hospital, the entrance to our Center is located off Medical Center Drive just behind our Medical Office Building #33.
- [Labor and Delivery/NICU](https://southernregional.org/services/womens-services/): The Women’s & Infants Pavilion Southern Regional offers women’s health services for every stage of her life. From our maternity and newborn care and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to our comprehensive gynecological care, we provide the healthcare services you need. A complement of services are available at our beautiful Women’s & Infants Pavilion at the Southern Regional Medical Center campus. In addition, our Spivey Station Advanced Imaging and Pavilion offers outpatient care services for women.
- [Spivey Station Imaging Centers](https://southernregional.org/services/spivey-station-imaging-centers/): Spivey Station Advanced Diagnostic Imaging Center State-of-the-art Imaging Close to Home Our Advanced Imaging Center at Spivey Station in Jonesboro provides high-quality imaging for all of your needs. Located in Suite 110, our Center use state-of-the-art technology that produce images of the body to diagnosis and treat a wide variety of conditions.
- [MDsave](https://southernregional.org/services/mdsave/): Southern Regional Medical Center has partnered with MDsave as we strive to make healthcare accessible to everyone and empower our patients to make informed decisions about their care. MDsave is an online marketplace that is built on the principles of affordability, transparency, and “shoppability”, giving our self-pay patients and those with high deductibles, the ability to shop and compare pre-negotiated, bundled prices for their services and then immediately act on that information.
- [Interventional Radiology](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/interventional-radiology/): Instructions and Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [CT Scan](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/ct-scan/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Breast Ultrasound](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/breast-ultrasound/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
- [Barium Swallow](https://southernregional.org/services/tests-procedures/barium-swallow/): Instructions & Information for Procedures / Tests Please Note – What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.