You need answers. And when your doctor orders an imaging scan, the last thing you should have to worry about is a long drive to a facility far from home. At Donalsonville Hospital, you don’t have to. What Is Diagnostic Imaging, and Why Does It Matter? Diagnostic imaging gives your care team a window into what’s happening inside your body.…

Southwest Georgia Healthcare Clinics is welcoming a new provider to the team, and for Dr. Belinda Bell, this isn’t just a new job. It’s a homecoming. The board-certified family medicine physician, with a special focus on women’s health, will officially join the practice on August 10th, seeing patients at the 219 South Wiley Ave. location. Dr. Bell is a native…

Donalsonville Hospital is pleased to announce updated pricing for its Lab Program Discount, effective March 1, 2026. The program is designed to provide affordable, accessible laboratory testing services to the community. The updated pricing structure is as follows: Labs 1–10: $10 each Labs 11–20: $25 each Labs 21 and up: $50 each This tiered pricing model ensures patients continue to…

At Donalsonville Hospital, we know that managing chronic or complex health conditions often requires more than daily medications. That’s why we offer Outpatient Infusion Therapy, a safe, comfortable, and convenient way to receive IV treatments right here in your community. For many patients, the idea of infusion therapy brings up questions: What is it? Is it painful? Do I have…

How Stress Affects Your Heart When you’re under constant stress, your body stays in “fight or flight” mode. This causes your heart rate and blood pressure to stay elevated over time, which can strain your cardiovascular system. Chronic stress can also lead to: All of these are risk factors for heart disease, and they often go unnoticed until a serious…

When it comes to making informed decisions about your health, nothing is more critical than having timely and reliable lab results. At Donalsonville Hospital, our in-house Laboratory Services team works around the clock to deliver accurate testing — with the speed, quality, and personal care that only a community hospital can offer. Why Lab Services Matter Laboratory testing plays a…

www.mercer.edu Aug. 29, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Jennifer Fairfield-Williams, (478) 301-4037 or fairfield_j@mercer.edu MUSM, GRHIC Select Rural Hospitals for Year 3 of KidsABC Program MACON, Ga. — Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) and its Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC), with continued support from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s), are expanding their statewide rural pediatric health initiative for the…

Southwest Georgia Healthcare Clinics is excited to welcome a new face to our growing team of providers! Hilary Jean Killingsworth, a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Dothan, Alabama, officially joined our practice on August 11th and will be seeing patients at our 205 Bresee Street location. Hilary brings a wealth of experience and a lifelong passion for caring for children.…

In a heartfelt ceremony held at Donalsonville Hospital on Wednesday, June 19th, the extraordinary dedication and compassion of our nursing staff were celebrated through the DAISY Award ceremony, an accolade recognizing exceptional nurses for their unwavering commitment to providing outstanding patient care. This year, we are proud to announce Myra Davis, RN, as the recipient of the 2024 DAISY Award.…

There are plenty of reasons why people tend to become less active with age. Often, it’s because they have health issues, have gained weight or are experiencing pain. Another common reason is feeling unbalanced and worrying about falling. But as you grow older, exercising becomes more important than ever, and helps both your body and brain stay as healthy as…