Mission

Tift Regional Health Systems mission statement is to serve the health needs of the patient as well as those of the community. To help meet this goal, the Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation was formed. Foundation contributors have provided funds that directly impact patient care now and for years to come.

Since its incorporation in 1985, the Foundation has supplied financial support to Tift Regional assisting with patient-oriented projects. The Foundation's goal is to provide quality patient care through safe and effective medical equipment to aid in diagnosis and care of patients; financial assistance for the underprivileged, along with housing of state of the art equipment.

To fund these projects, Tift Regional relies on funds from services and corporate bonds. Special community oriented projects; such as educational and preventional plans, fall under this endeavor. The Foundation is committed in making our community a secure and vigorous one. This will be obtained through special projects such as the "Heart Safe Community."

About Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation was established in the early 1980's by Homer Rankin and the John H. Dorminy family. Their vision for the community as well as their local hospital, led to the creation of the Tift General Hospital Foundation. Using their personal funds to begin this charitable organization, they formed a non-profit organization that would be focused on assisting patients and providing state-of-the- art care through the purchase of new equipment.

The Foundation has grown over the years, and has touched many lives. In the past three years, the Foundation has assisted over 500 families and has spent over 1.3 million dollars on families in Tift and surrounding counties. We strive to make a difference in our community and are focused on providing quality care, with a positive impact on those around us.

The assistance the Foundation gives is tangible and provides real-world impact. From programs helping with patients with medical bills, living expenses, medication, transportation to treatments to equipment purchases such as automatic external defibrillators and scholarships to ensure a well trained work force, the Foundation contributes to the betterment of health care in South Georgia every day.

If you are interested in being a part of the Foundation, please give us a call. Whether your interest is charitable giving from a tax or estate planning viewpoint, a corporate donation or in making a contribution to help families in their time of need, Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation is an organization worthy of your consideration.

Board of Directors:

Pictured L-R: Joe Pope, Chris Dorman, Dr. Rodney Tyson, Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon, Joe Manning, Mandy Brooks, Dr. Bill Hancock, Heather Stripling and Tamara Branch.  Not pictured: Angie Hunt, Mary Perlis and Anita Stovall.

• Dr. William Hancock, Chairman
• Joe Pope, Vice-Chairman
• Mrs. Mary Perlis, Secretary/Treasurer
• Mr. Chris Dorman
• Mrs. Angie Hunt
• Mr. Joe Manning
• Dr. Margaret Richardson-Nixon
• Mrs. Anita Stewart Stovall
• Mrs. Heather Stripling
• Dr. Rodney Tyson
• Mrs. Mandy Brooks - Executive Director
• Mrs. Tamara Branch - Legal Counsel

Foundation Appoints Two New Board Members:  

The Tift Regional Medical Center Foundation’s board of directors recently announced the appointment of Heather Stripling and Dr. Rodney Tyson to the Foundation’s board of directors. Heather Stripling is a native of Tifton and is a third-generation car dealer. She is one of the family owners of Prince Automotive Group with locations in Albany, Adel, Tifton, and Valdosta. She is the daughter of John B. Prince, III and Ann Clayton. She is a graduate of Tiftarea Academy and Valdosta State College, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education and master’s degree in education. She is also a graduate of the National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Candidate Academy. Stripling has given back to the community by serving on various boards including the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of South-Central Georgia, and the Tiftarea YMCA. She is married to John Stripling. Their son, Austin, and his wife Diana, all reside in Tifton. The Striplings are members of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Chula. When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, attending Georgia Bulldog football games. “We are thrilled to welcome Heather to the Foundation board,” said Mandy Brooks, executive Director of the TRMC Foundation. “Her deep roots in the community, combined with her leadership experience and passion for giving back, make her a tremendous asset as we work to enhance healthcare services for our region.” Dr. Rodney Tyson has provided medical care for South Georgia residents for more than 31 years, working over the span of his career as a family medicine doctor, endoscopist, and a hospital medicine physician. He served on the medical staff of Tift Regional Medical Center (TRMC) and Memorial Hospital of Adel (now Southwell Medical). In addition, he has received the Exceptional Physician of the Year award from the TRMC Foundation and has served as Rural Medical Director at TRMC for many years. He is currently semi-retired, but still provides peer-to-peer reviews with insurance physicians. He also provides cardiac stress testing at Southwell Medical in Adel. After earning his medical degree from Mercer University in Macon, Dr. Tyson completed a family practice residency at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in South Carolina. He is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Prior to becoming a physician, Dr. Tyson was a registered nurse, nurse director, and a clinical assistant. Dr. Tyson currently resides in Adel with his wife Greta. He has two children and six grandchildren. “Dr. Tyson’s longstanding dedication to the health and well-being of South Georgia residents is unparalleled,” said Brooks. “His wealth of medical expertise and commitment to serving others will greatly benefit the Foundation as we continue to support the mission of Tift Regional Medical Center.”