HEALTHCARE
"Growing healthier together."
South Georgia Medical Center is privileged to own and operate the SGMC Berrien Campus, a community hospital serving the residents of Berrien and surrounding counties. The 63-bed hospital has 51 acute care beds and 12 geriatric/psychiatric beds that are served by primary care physicians and physician’s assistants, behavioral health specialists, hospitalists, skilled nurses and support staff.
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As a campus of South Georgia Medical Center, the SGMC Berrien Campus adopted the policies and protocols of the Medical Center. This standardization in patient care has facilitated and streamlined referrals throughout the four-hospital health system. The SGMC Berrien Campus was recently recognized for outstanding patient care by the Georgia Hospital Association’s Partnership for Health and Accountability Core Measures Honor Roll.
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In 2014, the exterior of the hospital was modernized to make patient access easier and better reflect the contemporary, patient-focused care found inside. In addition to inpatient hospital services, the SGMC Berrien Campus offers a 24-hour emergency room, a full service lab, a full service radiology department with new digital mammography, rehab services and endoscopy services.
Berrien County also offers assisted living facilities. The Dogwood Senior Health Center is the 12-bed geri-psych facility located inside the SGMC Berrien Campus. It specializes in the care of those 55 and older who may be struggling with dementia, depression, and other behavioral health issues.
The Berrien Nursing Center is a nursing facility dedicated to providing a home-like environment to our residents and to assuring comfort, security, and self-respect. The 108-bed facility is adjoined to South Georgia Medical Center-Berrien Campus. The facility is managed by a full-time licensed administrator, a well-qualified professional staff, and has numerous support services.
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​Fellowship Home at Nashville is family owned and operated facility that offers premier quality senior assisted living services. Fellowship Home provides superior, family-style 24-hour care in a Christian environment for those who may require assistance with their activities of daily living. The unique accommodations and grounds coupled with a wide array of supportive services provide an enhanced senior living experience like no other.
In addition to the South Georgia Medical Center-Berrien Campus, the Berrien County healthcare community includes a specialty clinic operated by HealthPlus Medical Office Center, a service provided through Tift Regional Medical Center. Berrien County’s healthcare community also offers physicians in private practice specializing in family medicine, dentistry, and optometry.
The Berrien County Health Department is part of the South Health District network. The Health Department is located at 600A South Jefferson Street in Nashville, and provides a variety of services to the community including health education, family planning, general nursing, immunizations, and environmental services.