SGMC Announces New Leaders

Press release from the issuing company

Friday, March 21st, 2014

South Georgia Medical Center announces new directors which include Peggy Hart, Director of Quality Improvement, and Cindy Vardeman, Director of Clinical Informatics.

Hart has been with SGMC for six years as a registered nurse working in various departments which include the Emergency Department, Outpatient Surgery and Medical/Surgical Units. She will now oversee SGMC’s compliance with Core Measure and Peer Reviews. Hart received her Associates Degree in Nursing from Augusta State University and is a native of Lowndes County.

Vardeman has been with SGMC for 26 years as a registered nurse and also serves as a Clinical Instructor at Valdosta State University’s College of Nursing. As the director of clinical informatics Vardeman will promote high quality, cost effective medical care, patient satisfaction and healthcare provider/staff satisfaction throughout SGMC by facilitating the use of computers and clinical information technology. She received her Masters of Science in Nursing Administration from VSU and is also a Certified Clinical Nursing Leader.