The new mobile unit is part of a community health outreach initiative designed to improve the health and well being of residents of the seven-county region of Upstate South Carolina. The Self Regional Health Express, a 42-foot mobile vehicle, will be utilized by Self Regional to offer wellness and prevention services such as clinical exams, screenings, referral and health education.
Self Regional Healthcare Announces 5 Percent Rate Reduction
/in AnnouncementsFollowing several years of cost-cutting initiatives, Self Regional Healthcare has announced a board-approved average rate reduction of 5 percent for its fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2013. The rate reduction is most significant for outpatient laboratory and imaging services, which will have a 10 percent and 15 percent reduction in charges, respectively.
Local Residents Encouraged To Sign Up for Cancer Prevention Study
/in AnnouncementsSelf Regional is joining the American Cancer Society of Greenwood to present a ground-breaking study called CPS-3, or Cancer Prevention Study-3, to the residents of the Lakelands. CPS-3 is a long-term, national cancer research study managed by the American Cancer Society. Two dates are being offered: August 27 and 29.
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Awards Annual Nursing Scholarships
/in AnnouncementsThe Self Regional Healthcare Foundation hosted its annual nursing scholarship luncheon in late June and awarded seven local students scholarships for a combined amount of $7,000.
Greenwood Professional Appointed Rotary District Governor
/in AnnouncementsLorraine Angelino of Greenwood has assumed the volunteer post of Rotary International district governor for 2013-2014 as of July 1. Angelino works in Information Systems and Technology at Self Regional Healthcare.
Self Regional Healthcare Recognized For Stroke Care With Special Certification
/in AnnouncementsSelf Regional Healthcare announced today that it has been certified as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV, a leading accrediting organization of U.S. hospitals. Self Regional Medical Center is now home to the only accredited Stroke Center in the Lakelands region.
Self Regional Announces Mom + Baby Secure Access System
/in AnnouncementsSelf Regional Healthcare is adding a new patient safety system June 18 to provide additional protection for women, babies and pediatric patients at Self Regional Medical Center.
Greenwood Sewing Group Creates Special Donation to Surgical Patients
/in AnnouncementsThe American Sewing Guild of Greenwood recently donated about 125 handmade items to Self Regional Medical Center to be used by mastectomy patients.
Three Nurses Recognized As State’s Best With Palmetto Gold Awards
/in AnnouncementsThree of Self Regional Healthcare’s registered nurses have been recognized as the best in the state with the Palmetto Gold Award for excellence in nursing, and another of Self Regional’s nurses was awarded the organization’s annual scholarship.
Self Regional Healthcare Unveils Community Health Outreach Initiative
/in AnnouncementsThe new mobile unit is part of a community health outreach initiative designed to improve the health and well being of residents of the seven-county region of Upstate South Carolina. The Self Regional Health Express, a 42-foot mobile vehicle, will be utilized by Self Regional to offer wellness and prevention services such as clinical exams, screenings, referral and health education.
Community Invited To Free Cancer Seminar April 23
/in AnnouncementsSelf Regional Healthcare is inviting the community to a special community presentation led by four local physicians to discuss three of the most common types of cancer—breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer.