As Jhykeria Roberts sat in her sparkling new apartment in the Phoebe Living & Learning Community with a view of the hospital where she now works, she could hardly believe how far she’s come in the last couple of years. “There’s nothing like having your own place. I love it. It’s so good,” […]
Albany, GA – August 21st, 2025 – United Way of Southwest Georgia is pleased to announce the appointment of Orson D. Burton Jr. as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Burton brings more than 15 years of nonprofit and public service leadership to the organization and will officially assume his new role on August […]
Albany, GA – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) has received re-certification from DNV as a Primary Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to handle a full range of stroke-related medical emergencies. “This certification lets our community know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible stroke care. It’s a combination of the right […]
ALBANY, Ga. – Albany State University (ASU) contributed $282,164,316 to the Georgia economy in Fiscal Year 2024, supporting 2,666 jobs across the region, according to a new University System of Georgia (USG) report. This represents a 6% increase over ASU’s 2023 economic impact. “These numbers highlight Albany State University’s dual role as a powerful economic engine […]
Albany, GA – Two outstanding members of the Phoebe Putney Health System healthcare team, Aedan P. McDonough, MD, and Lauren A. Swain, NP have been named this year’s Phoebe’s Physician of the Year and Advanced Practice Provider of the Year. Their dedication to excellence, compassionate care, and professional achievements embody Phoebe’s mission to improve the health and […]
Albany, GA – Kyra Laney, a dedicated labor and delivery nurse at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has been recognized with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, an international honor that celebrates the compassionate care nurses provide patients and their families every day. The heartfelt nomination came from a grateful family who faced an unexpected and […]
Albany, GA – Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (PPMH) continues to advance its delivery of lifesaving cardiovascular care in southwest Georgia with the completion of a major renovation of its Cardiac Catheterization Lab. The upgrades coincide with three national awards from the American Heart Association, recognizing Phoebe’s commitment to exceptional care for heart attack and stroke […]
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