SGMC Health Dasher Memorial Heart Center has grown from humble beginnings to a program with regional recognition over the last decade. From cardiac and endovascular emergencies to diseases that progress over a lifetime, SGMC Health provides a wide range of cardiac care. With a team of highly-skilled cardiologists and surgeons specializing in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, larger numbers of complex procedures are being performed right here in South Georgia to meet patients’ cardiac needs. Our Heart Center features the region’s only Hybrid Operating Room which combines the most advanced operating room and medical imaging technology.
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Patient Stories
Beth Mathis
Beth Mathis knew something wasn’t right when a simple task left her completely out of breath. Last August, while moving a heavy picture frame upstairs with a friend, she found herself unable to catch her breath, a…
When Teresa Mauldin began her journey with SGMC Health Berrien’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, walking to her mailbox felt like climbing a mountain without enough oxygen. Living with COPD (Chronic Obstructive…
Steve Wise, a 70-year-old retiree from Dallas, Texas, found himself in Valdosta volunteering with the Minuteman Disaster Response team following Hurricane Helene. Steve joined the organization in 2017, dedicating his…
When 89-year-old Maurice Wiggins began feeling worn out and needing frequent naps, he knew something wasn’t right. Already having a preexisting condition of Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which is an irregular and often…
In October 2023, Laurens County Sheriff’s Department Captain Chris Bracewell was involved in an off-duty car accident that changed his life forever. The morning of October 15, he was stopping for his regular morning…
When 67-year-old Rita Watters began feeling tired all the time, she knew something was not right. Usually on the go, she began having no energy to do daily tasks. After only 5 minutes of doing something simple, she…
In 2009, out of nowhere, Jimmie Luckey began having heart trouble. He was in his late 60s when he had a heart attack and received stents to open his arteries and supply his heart with oxygen-rich blood.
At 41 years old, Randolph Bass’ life took an unexpected turn. He came to the emergency room at SGMC Health Main with flu-like symptoms, including trouble breathing. He tested positive for the flu. A week later, his…
When Elaine Lewis went in for her routine mammogram in November 2022, she had no idea of what the next year had in store for her. That mammogram showed an area of concern, and she was asked to return for another…
Stacey Lutz is no stranger to cancer. She was first diagnosed with breast cancer in October 2017 after a regular visit to her OBGYN, Roy Swindle, MD, when through a routine mammogram it was discovered that she had two lumps.
Cherise McKinnon is an Air Force Veteran whose first duty station was at Moody Air Force Base in 1993. Because she is a veteran, she often travels to the closest Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital to receive care, which…
Devonte Patterson, a 29-year-old Valdosta resident, has been dealing with sickle cell disease since birth. Recounting his journey, he remembers experiencing sickle cell flare ups as young as three or four years old…
