âWeâre getting to the point where weâre fullâ: Phoebe, Dougherty Co. leaders concerned about rise in COVID-19 cases Phoebe hospital staff (Source: Phoebe) By Bobby Poitevint | December 24, 2020 at 9:41 PM EST - Updated December 24 at 9:41 PM ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Phoebe Putney Health System leaders are concerned about staffing as they continue to see an increase in COVID-19 patients in their hospitals. On Christmas Eve afternoon, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital had 79 COVID-19 patients in Albany, while there were 10 at Phoebe Sumter. Thatâs almost 90 patients total and CEO Scott Steiner said they only had 22 COVID-19 patients a week before Thanksgiving.