Dorminy Medical Center

What Dorminy Medical Center does

Dorminy Medical Center is a private, non-profit rural acute care hospital licensed for 75 beds, operated by the Hospital Authority of Ben Hill County and located at 200 Perry House Rd, Fitzgerald, Georgia. Founded in 1974 and governed as a government state entity, it functions as the primary acute care facility for Ben Hill County and surrounding counties in south-central Georgia, providing 24/7 emergency, ICU, surgical, imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray, ultrasound, mammography, nuclear medicine), laboratory, pharmacy, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation, sleep studies, behavioral health, swing-bed, and chaplaincy services. A satellite network of clinics — DMC Family Care, DMC Internal Medicine, DMC Primary Care, DMC Surgical Associates and Wound Care, and DMC Rural Health Clinics — extends primary and specialty care, and a Community Paramedicine Program delivers mobile non-emergency care.

The hospital's differentiating technical and clinical assets are predominantly partnership-enabled rather than proprietary. Oncology is delivered through a Cancer Care Alliance with Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Atlanta (announced September 2021). Stroke care is augmented by a Tele-stroke Network link to Baptist Health Jacksonville, providing 24/7 vascular neurology expertise since September 2022. Two specialty clinics were opened in April 2023: a Diabetes Management Clinic using FDA-approved infusion smart-pump therapy for Type 2 diabetes, and a Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program operated in partnership with Meridian (PulmoRehab, LLC). A new CT Scanner was installed in April 2025, and a relocated Emergency Department opened November 15, 2024, as the centerpiece of the hospital's 50th anniversary.

Dorminy's revenue model is fee-for-service acute and outpatient hospital billing to patients, Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, supplemented by two specialized funding channels: (i) Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program contributions, which deliver 100% state tax-credit-eligible donations from Georgia taxpayers to qualified rural hospitals (Community Bank alone contributed $540K since 2018, including $100K in 2024), and (ii) DMC Foundation fundraising events such as Casino Night, Bingo with B.A.B.E.S., and flamingo fundraisers. The hospital discontinued its Labor and Delivery department in March 2020 and closed DMC Medical Arts in October 2022 due to volume and reimbursement economics, while continuing to expand specialty services and capital projects.

Name

Dorminy Medical Center

Legal name

Dorminy Medical Center

Website

https://dorminymedical.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dorminy Medical Center is a 75-bed non-profit rural acute care hospital in Fitzgerald, Georgia, operated by the Hospital Authority of Ben Hill County, serving Ben Hill and surrounding south-central Georgia counties with 24/7 emergency, specialty, and outpatient services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rural Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC), Sleep Medicine Clinic (HLAKANAB), School-Based & Community Women’s/Children’s Health Clinics (HLAFAJAO)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Rural healthcare services
• Emergency medical services
• Medical imaging services
• Outpatient clinic services

Headquarters

HQ city

Fitzgerald

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Acute care hospital providing comprehensive medical services to patients, generating revenue through fee-for-service billing to patients, insurance companies, Medicare, and Medicaid programs. Services include emergency room, surgery, oncology, imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, and various outpatient clinic services.
2. Georgia HEART Tax Credit Contributions: Through the Georgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program, the hospital receives contributions from Georgia taxpayers who receive 100% state income tax credits for their donations. Individual contributions up to $5,000 and married couples up to $10,000 before July 1, with unlimited contributions thereafter.
3. Foundation Fundraising: DMC Foundation conducts fundraising events including Casino Night, Bingo with B.A.B.E.S., Christmas raffles, and flamingo fundraisers to purchase equipment and improve patient offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dorminy Medical Center is a licensed 75-bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical services to Ben Hill and surrounding counties in south-central Georgia. Core offerings include 24/7 emergency care, surgery, oncology, imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and rehabilitation, supplemented by specialty clinics for diabetes management, pulmonary rehabilitation, tele-stroke, and senior behavioral health. The hospital also operates a network of outpatient clinics (DMC Family Care, DMC Internal Medicine, DMC Primary Care, DMC Surgical Associates and Wound Care, and DMC Rural Health Clinics) and a Community Paramedicine Program.

Product overview

Dorminy Medical Center is a licensed 75-bed acute care facility offering a comprehensive range of medical services to Ben Hill and surrounding counties. The hospital provides core inpatient services including Acute Care, Emergency Room, Critical Care (ICU), Surgical Services, Oncology, and various diagnostic services (Imaging & Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy). Specialty services include Tele-stroke Services (via Baptist Health Jacksonville partnership), Pulmonary Rehabilitation (via Meridian partnership), Diabetes Management Clinic, and Senior Behavioral Health Care. The facility operates multiple outpatient clinics including DMC Family Care, DMC Internal Medicine, DMC Primary Care, DMC Rural Health Clinics, and DMC Surgical Associates and Wound Care. A Patient Portal provides secure digital access to health records and billing. The organization also operates community-focused programs such as the DMC Community Paramedicine Program and Volunteer Chaplaincy Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acute Care
• Emergency Room
• Critical Care (ICU)
• Surgical Services
• Oncology
• Tele-stroke Services
• Cardiopulmonary (CPS)
• Imaging and Radiology
• Laboratory
• Pharmacy
• Rehabilitation
• Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
• Sleep Studies
• Swing Bed Program
• Senior Behavioral Health Care
• Diabetes Management Clinic
• DMC Community Paramedicine Program
• Patient Portal
• DMC Family Care
• DMC Internal Medicine
• DMC Primary Care
• DMC Rural Health Clinics
• DMC Surgical Associates and Wound Care

Quantifiable outcome

• 38% reduction in hospitalizations for patients participating in pulmonary rehabilitation program (per Meridian studies)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mercer University School of Medicine (MUSM) and Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center (GRHIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 May 2026KidsABC (Kids Access to Better Care) Program - Year Four cohort selection. Mercer University School of Medicine and GRHIC, with continued support from donors, select rural hospitals for pediatric healthcare improvement initiatives.
• LifeLink of GeorgiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2023Organ, eye, and tissue donation partnership through the DoNation Campaign. LifeLink is the federally designated non-profit organ procurement organization serving Georgia. DMC earned GOLD recognition through this partnership for donor registration activities.
• Meridian (PulmoRehab, LLC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 April 2023Pulmonary rehabilitation program partnership where Meridian develops and operates a pulmonary rehabilitation clinic at Dorminy Medical Center. Meridian is a nationally recognized leader in pulmonary medicine with a national network of clinical programs. The program includes exercise, education, counseling, and support for patients with pulmonary conditions.
• Baptist Health JacksonvillecoreTechnology or Integration · 28 September 2022Tele-stroke Network partnership providing 24/7 vascular neurology expertise for stroke patient assessment. DMC is the newest member of the Tele-stroke Network utilized by 14 other sites within a 160-mile radius of Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Enables fast access and transfer to comprehensive stroke center if further intervention needed.
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) AtlantacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 September 2021Cancer Care Alliance partnership to offer coordinated, advanced oncology care to residents of south-central Georgia. A hospital wing has been dedicated to cancer care. CTCA Atlanta providers collaborate with DMC physicians for evaluations, treatment plans, in-person visits, chemotherapy, and telemedicine services, allowing patients to receive treatments close to home.
• Georgia HEART (Helping Enhance Access to Rural Treatment)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeorgia HEART Rural Hospital Tax Credit Program enables Georgia taxpayers to receive 100% state income tax credit for contributions to qualified rural hospitals like Dorminy Medical Center. The program is a key funding mechanism supporting rural hospital operations and service expansion.
• The Pillars (Fitzgerald event venue)minorOthersVenue partnership for DMC Foundation fundraising events including Casino Night and Bingo with B.A.B.E.S. fundraisers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Emanuel Medical Center: Swainsboro, Georgia-based small rural hospital with comparable bed count and service mix. Faces similar rural demographic and physician-recruitment dynamics as Dorminy.
• Coffee Regional Medical Center: Douglas, Georgia-based community hospital of comparable size serving a rural south Georgia county. Closest geographic and operational analog to Dorminy in terms of bed count, service mix, and rural patient base.
• Crisp Regional Hospital: Cordele, Georgia-based community hospital of comparable size and rural south-central Georgia footprint. Similar acute care, outpatient clinic, and physician-recruitment dynamics as Dorminy.
• Wayne Memorial Hospital: Jesup, Georgia-based rural community hospital with similar size, scope of services, and rural Georgia county service area. Comparable in operational challenges and partnership strategy.
• Colquitt Regional Medical Center: Moultrie, Georgia-based regional hospital with similar 75+ bed size, rural county service area, and broad acute care plus specialty services. Directly comparable scale and rural Georgia positioning.
• Irwin County Hospital: Ocilla, Georgia-based small rural hospital in adjacent Ben Hill/Irrin county area. Very close geographic peer with similar scale, rural patient mix, and south-central Georgia positioning.

Broad incumbents

• HCA South Atlantic Division (Memorial Health): Larger Savannah, Georgia-area health system with rural outreach and partnership models. Relevant incumbent comparable for understanding how scaled systems approach rural Georgia specialty partnerships.
• Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital: Albany, Georgia-based regional referral system that serves as the tertiary destination for many south-central Georgia rural hospitals, including Dorminy. Operates as the dominant incumbent in the broader region.

Regional players

• South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC Health): Valdosta, Georgia-based regional health system with adjacent rural catchment to Dorminy. Larger scale but operates within similar south Georgia rural referral dynamics and partnership-driven specialty model.
• Tift Regional Medical Center: Regional referral hospital in Tifton, Georgia serving south-central Georgia including overlapping rural counties. Similar mix of acute care, specialty partnerships, and community-hospital positioning to Dorminy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dorminymedicalcenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dorminy-medical-ctr

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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