Survivor Terri and daughter at 2012 Pretty in Pink event.

Pretty In Pink 2013 Will Be a ‘Funraiser’ For Breast Cancer on October 8

Pretty in Pink, the area’s largest breast cancer awareness celebration, is back for a third year with a revamped program that is designed to help screen low-income women for breast cancer. The event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Greenwood American Legion at 5:30 p.m. and is a ticketed event.

Mitsuki Katahira during the Four Winds Invitational at Blackthorn Golf Club in South Bend, Indiana on June 22, 2013. Photo ©2013 Scott A. Miller.

Self Regional Healthcare Foundation to be title sponsor of women’s golf tournament

The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation will be the title sponsor of a Symetra Tour – Road to the LPGA charity golf tournament to raise funds for women’s health initiatives. The tournament will be named the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Women’s Health Charity Classic, to be held May 5-11, 2014, at The Links at Stoney Point golf course in Greenwood, S.C.

Self Regional Named One of Nation’s Best Healthcare Workplaces for 3rd Time

Self Regional Healthcare has been named one of the nation’s best healthcare workplaces for the third consecutive year by Modern Healthcare. The prestigious “Top 100” listing was announced this week, and Self Regional is the only healthcare provider in South Carolina to receive this recognition.

Ovarian cancer survivor Dianne Morgan has organized an awareness event on Sept. 22 to ensure other women know the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer, which is often referred to as the "silent killer." Here Mrs. Morgan is joined by City Manager Charlie Barrineau, Meg Hawes from the South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Self Regional Oncology Navigator Katie Davis and Greenwood Mayor Welborn Adams in front of the teal fountain in downtown Greenwood, colored in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. The free event, which will feature remarks from Dr. Amy Forrest and Dr. Donald Wiper III, will be held at 3 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Alexander Hall at First Presbyterian Church of Greenwood.

Ovarian Cancer Survivor Hosts Special Awareness Event Sept 22

Greenwood resident and ovarian cancer survivor Dianne Morgan will be presenting a special ovarian cancer awareness event on Sunday, September 22 together with representatives from the South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation. The event will include an educational program designed to teach women about the cancer and factors that may elevate the risk for developing ovarian cancer.

Self Regional Healthcare Medical Center

Self Regional Healthcare Announces 5 Percent Rate Reduction

Following 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

Self 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.

Members of the Charlotte Blackwell Memorial Nursing Scholarship committee present a certificate to 2013 scholarship recipient, April Payton. Pictured from left are John Paguntalan, Jackie Thornton, Ms. Payton and Kaye Brock. Not present is scholarship recipient Brandon Scott.

Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Awards Annual Nursing Scholarships

The 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.

Lorraine Angelino of Greenwood is installed as the new Rotary District Governor during a special event held at Piedmont Technical College in June. Here, she receives a pin from Kim Gramling, the immediate past District Governor, who is from Seneca.

Greenwood Professional Appointed Rotary District Governor

Lorraine 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 a Certified Primary Stroke Center

Self Regional Healthcare Recognized For Stroke Care With Special Certification

Self 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.

New floor stripes indicate Mom + Baby Secure Access areas. If you see this marking on the floor, look for the button and check in before visiting one of our patients.

Self Regional Announces Mom + Baby Secure Access System

Self 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.