South Georgia Medical Center's Urgent Care clinic opened at its new location, 4256 N. Valdosta Rd., beginning Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022.

The clinic previously operated within the SGMC Smith Northview hospital but has moved to another building on campus to provide more visibility and convenient access for patients.

SGMC Urgent Care is open every day from 9am to 7:45pm and offers quality, walk-in care for patients of all ages.

Urgent Care treats non-emergent, minor injuries and illnesses, including childhood illnesses, cold or flu symptoms, sore throats, UTIs, viral illnesses, cuts, bruises, burns, ear and eye infections, strains and sprains, dehydration, respiratory infections, rashes, and minor fractures.

"We are thrilled to be in this newly renovated facility that provides all of the amenities necessary to provide quick, but most importantly quality, health care," said Dr. Elizabeth Flail, Co-Director of SGMC’s Emergency Medicine Group.

Flail shared that this is an important move for the campus as it allows for the reopening of Smith Northview Hospital's emergency department in early 2023.

"This campus has truly evolved over the years, and it proving to be a vital healthcare asset,” said SGMC’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Brian Dawson. “Being able to offer Urgent Care, and soon-to-be emergency services, to the North Lowndes County area is something that will be a great benefit to residents.”

The Smith Northview Campus also includes a walk-in lab, radiology services, and outpatient surgery. Additionally, it is home to SGMC Neurology and the SGMC Sleep Center.

To learn more, visit sgmc.org.