Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals names Tanner Health System as “Large Hospital of the Year” for 2025
Tifton, GA – The Georgia Alliance of Community Hospital, representing not-for-profit hospitals and healthcare systems in Georgia named Tanner Health System as “Large Hospital of the Year” for 2025 at the Alliance’s 42nd Annual Conference.
Tres Jernigan Senior Vice President of RaLin, a Gold Sponsor of the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals Annual Conference, presented the award, along with Monty Veazey, President and CEO of the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals.
“Since the founding of Tanner Memorial Hospital in 1949, Tanner Health System has developed into a multi-state system with four hospitals, numerous urgent care facilities, specialty clinics, and home health, hospice, and senior living facilities,” said Veazey.
“Tanner Health also plays a role in addressing Georgia’s healthcare workforce shortage, investing in Future of Healthcare Scholarships for medical students and Advanced Practitioners. The Tanner Teen Institute provides younger students with exposure to healthcare careers and a partnership with the University of West Georgia connects senior nursing students to local practice. In 2026, Tanner will welcome third- and fourth-year medical students to their partnership with Mercer University School of Medicine to prepare students for the challenges of rural healthcare,” said Veazey.
“Tanner also works to address the social determinants of health, developing outreach programs that include corporate wellness partnerships and support for law enforcement agencies. Their Fresh Food Farmacy brings free nutrition and diabetes and social services to low-income patients, and additional nutrition programs, including ‘Food as Medicine’ cooking classes, serve thousands in their community,” said Veazey
“I am proud to present Tanner Health System with the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals Large Hospital of the Year award,” said Veazey.
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