SGMC Health marked a major milestone in its $150 million main campus expansion with a Topping Out Ceremony on July 29, 2025, commemorating the placement of the final structural beam. Once complete, the project will stand as one of the most advanced healthcare facilities in South Georgia.

“This is an exciting step forward in advancing specialized healthcare that will serve South Georgians and neighboring Florida communities for generations,” said Ronald E. Dean, President and Chief Executive Officer of SGMC Health.

Dean emphasized that continued growth in physician recruitment and increased demand for services highlight the need for this initiative. “This project enables our extraordinary nurses, providers, and healthcare professionals to deliver care at the highest level,” he said.

Included in the project is a new three-story Women and Infants Tower, which will provide comprehensive prenatal to postnatal care in a modern, nurturing environment. The facility will also be home to a new Emergency Department and Level III Trauma Center, meeting the region’s most critical needs.

At the core of SGMC Health’s operations is its growing workforce. Nursing services, now more than 1,000 strong, play a critical role in care delivery. In addition to nurses, SGMC Health continues to attract new physicians, recently welcoming an additional 19 doctors this Summer and Fall, across specialties such as OB/GYN, Neurosurgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, Electrophysiology, General Surgery, and Gastroenterology. The health system now includes more than 700 providers, and its residency and medical education programs continue to evolve at an impressive rate.

Contributing over $1 billion annually to the local economy, SGMC Health remains a cornerstone of regional vitality. The expansion is being led by project partners Goodwyn Mills Cawood (Architecture and Engineering), Hoar Construction, and Adams Management Services.

The redesigned campus will feature a new main entrance on Woodrow Wilson Drive, improving accessibility, traffic flow, and overall patient and visitor experience.

Construction is scheduled for completion in late 2026. SGMC Health remains fully operational during this time. Updated access information is available at sgmc.org/growth. Founded in 1955, SGMC Health has long served as a trusted provider in Valdosta and the surrounding region, attracting patients from 25 counties. This expansion begins a bold new chapter in its legacy of innovation, access, and compassionate care.