SGMC Health Earns dotCOMM Gold Award for Podcast Excellence

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, August 8th, 2025

SGMC Health’s original podcast, What Brings You in Today?, has been recognized with a prestigious Gold Award in the Health & Fitness Podcast Series category by the dotCOMM Awards. This honor places SGMC Health among the top digital innovators in the communications industry.

Launched in January 2024, What Brings You in Today? is produced by SGMC Health’s Marketing and Brand Experience team in partnership with Ascend Strategy & Design. The podcast has quickly become a trusted source of health information and community connection. With 38 episodes released to date, the podcast features engaging conversations with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals on topics ranging from weight loss and heart health to hospice care and women’s wellness.

“This podcast was created to meet our community where they are: online, on-the-go, and seeking credible health information,” said Erika Bennett, Vice President of Marketing and Brand Experience at SGMC Health. “It’s an honor to help inform and empower our listeners through thoughtful, engaging conversations with the professionals they trust.”

The 2025 dotCOMM Awards received over 2,500 entries from around the world, highlighting the best in digital communication, branding, and content strategy. The awards are administered by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), one of the largest and most respected evaluators of creative work in the industry.

The podcast continues to serve as a powerful communication tool, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the public and fostering greater awareness of health topics that matter most to the South Georgia region.

Listeners can tune in to What Brings You in Today? on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. The public is encouraged to subscribe, listen, and submit questions or topic suggestions for future episodes.

For more information about SGMC Health and its award-winning podcast, visit sgmc.org/podcast