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Read recent news about our hospital, providers, innovative programs and treatments, our latest quality and safety awards, and community service.
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...
Southern Regional’s 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...
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...
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. “Jackie’s years of experience along...
Southern Regional is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care
The American Heart Association presents Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus award for proven dedication to ensuring all stroke patients have access to best practices and life-saving care Southern Regional Medical Center has received the...
Food Talk: Better U to be Offered at Southern Regional
Hospital collaborates with Georgia SNAP-ED, University of Georgia (Clayton Extension) and the USDA to bring health education to community Southern Regional is collaborating with Georgia SNAP-ED, the University of Georgia (Clayton Extension) and the...
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. Designated by The...
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. –...
Southern Regional Celebrates New OB-ED
Celebration slated for Saturday, June 17, to feature special celebrity guest Quad Webb of Married to Medicine Southern Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is pleased to announce the opening of its new...
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...
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...
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...