South Georgia Medical Center is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Mason as the Executive Director of Hospice of South Georgia (HOSG). Mason has more than 18 years of experience in the healthcare field and has spent the last 15 years at HOSG, most recently serving as the Palliative Care and Program Development Manager.

In her new position, Mason will oversee the overall direction of all hospice and palliative care services, both inpatient and outpatient, as well as operations for the Tree House Thrift Shop, a donations-based thrift store supporting patient care at HOSG.

She shares that she is excited about the opportunity to lead HOSG and looks forward to continuing its success and growth. "It is an honor to be part of this organization and ensure patients and families receive care full of compassion, dignity, and peace at such a vulnerable time."

Mason graduated from Valdosta State University with a degree in Sociology and Anthropology and a Psychology minor. She went on to earn her Master’s in Social Work from VSU and maintains a Clinical Social Work licensure through the State of Georgia.

Mason is a member of the Georgia Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and previously served as a member of the Quality Committee for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. She holds an advanced certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Social Work and received certification in leadership training from Multi-View Incorporated.

She is married to Mike, and they have three children.

For more information about Hospice of South Georgia or the Tree House Thrift Shop, visit hospiceofsouthgeorgia.org.