Big News at Self! Renovations and improvements begin April 15

Big News at Self – Major Facility Renovations begin April 15

Self Regional is making significant improvements in our facilities over the next two years. To make way for these renovations, a number of services and entrances must be relocated to allow for construction to take place.

Neonatologist Terry Marshall, M.D., reads a story to his former patient, Jo'Noah, while his mother, Theresa Peterson, holds him. Jo'Noah was born at 23 weeks at Self Regional Medical Center and weighed just 1 lb. 6 ounces at birth. The little boy, who lives in Greenwood, is a natural jokester, according to his mom, and is growing and developing at a rapid pace.

NICU Baby Reunion Planned for April 27

All babies (and their parents) who were patients in Self Regional’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) are invited to attend the 2013 NICU Reunion on Saturday, April 27, at 10 a.m. at the Veranda inside the main entrance of Self Regional Medical Center.

Student volunteer alumna Kandace Ryans is now an LPN working at Internal Medicine of the Piedmont. Ms. Ryans worked as a student volunteer for many summers during high school.

Self Regional Healthcare seeking student volunteers

Self Regional Healthcare is now accepting applications for high school and college student volunteers for the summer. Student volunteers work an average of 50 hours during the course of the summer, or about 10 hours per week.

Self Regional's Cancer Center offers comprehensive cancer care to residents of the Lakelands region, and includes the latest treatments in medical oncology and radiation oncology. Medical oncology is led by cancer specialists Brian Hunis (pictured), M.D.; Joanna Sadurski, M.D.; and Elena Vician, M.D.

Self Regional Cancer Center Achieves Quality Certification

Self Regional Healthcare’s Cancer Center has achieved QOPI® Certification by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (http://www.asco.org). Self Regional is the first health system in the Lakelands to achieve QOPI certification, and one of just three certified practices in the state of South Carolina.

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Self Medical Center Laurens Opening January 28

Self Medical Center • Laurens, the Lakelands’ first patient-centered designed healthcare facility, officially opens January 28. The 28,000-square-foot medical center is located at 22580 Highway 76 East in Laurens and is the new home for physician practices Family Healthcare • Clinton and Internal Medicine • Laurens.

Pictured from left: Self Regional President and CEO Jim Pfeiffer, scholarship winner Christine Pilgrim, and Ron Deeder, Director of Respiratory Services for Self Regional Healthcare.

SRH Foundation Awards Scholarships To Three Respiratory Therapy Students

Three future respiratory therapists have each been awarded scholarships from the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation to help fund their studies at Piedmont Technical College.

Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award

Self Regional Healthcare Awarded Bronze Stroke Quality Achievement

Self Regional Healthcare has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes Self Regional’s higher standard of stroke care by ensuring that stroke patients receive treatment according to nationally accepted standards and recommendations.

The 2013 Mid-Winter Ball features first couple co-chair team, Lori and Stephen Davis. This signature community event, benefiting Self Regional Healthcare, will celebrate its 25th year on March 2.

SRH Foundation Announces Mid-Winter Ball Chairs For Silver Anniversary Event

Self Regional Healthcare Foundation and Mid-Winter Ball title sponsor Greenwood Capital Associates and Countybank are pleased to announce Lori and Stephen Davis as the first couple ever to co-chair the ball. Mr. Davis is a current member of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Board of Trustees, and Mrs. Davis has assisted as a volunteer during previous mid-winter ball events.

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Self Regional Healthcare Receives 5 Stars in Cardiac, Orthopedic, Vascular, and Critical Care from Healthgrades

Self Regional Healthcare is five-star rated for spine surgery, carotid surgery, treatment of respiratory failure and treatment of heart attack according to a new report from Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital.

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Self Regional Named One Of Modern Healthcare’s “Best Places to Work”

For the second consecutive year, Self Regional Healthcare has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare. Self Regional is the only healthcare provider in South Carolina to make the annual list.