At a ceremony on September 27, Courtney Furman, chairman of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation and Ken Coffey, executive director of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation, presented a check for $170,000 to PTC President Dr. Ray Brooks and Health Care Dean Tara Harris. The funds will be used to help support the nursing curriculum at PTC and to address the immediate need for additional faculty to serve students majoring in the college’s nursing programs.
Self Regional Seeks Student Volunteers
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithHigh School students in our community will become the workforce of the future. Promoting healthcare careers early inspires students to develop the skills and attitudes that will lead to a successful career in healthcare.
Self Regional Healthcare Auxiliary Exceeds 2018 Fundraising Goal
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithEach year since 1974, the Self Regional Healthcare Auxiliary’s largest fundraising event, Lights for Love, has invited the community to make donations in memory or honor of those who are significant in their lives.
Self Regional Healthcare Welcomes New Board Members and New Board Chair
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle Smitht is a pleasure to welcome these three outstanding individuals,” said incoming Board Chair Linda McDonald. “Our new members have the skills, experience and dedication to public service required of their new positions on the Board. I look forward to serving with them.”
Self Regional Heart and Vascular Center Hosts 8th Annual Upstate Heart Forum
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithEach year one upstate hospital hosts the event and partners with other healthcare organizations to support and present new information to those who work in the cardiology field and with STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction) patients, who have endured very serious heart attacks.
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation to Help Piedmont Tech Strengthen Nursing Workforce Pipeline
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithAt a ceremony on September 27, Courtney Furman, chairman of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation and Ken Coffey, executive director of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation, presented a check for $170,000 to PTC President Dr. Ray Brooks and Health Care Dean Tara Harris. The funds will be used to help support the nursing curriculum at PTC and to address the immediate need for additional faculty to serve students majoring in the college’s nursing programs.
Self Regional Healthcare Receives 2018 Governor’s Award
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithThe Governor’s Award is given to organizations that show exemplary progress towards implementing the Baldrige Performance Excellence Criteria and are role models for others in the state.
Three Non-Profits Receive Grants from Self Regional’s Community Health Committee
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithThree donations totaling over $100,000 were presented individually to Healthy Learners Greenwood, Greenwood Food Bank and the Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness at MUSC to further support efforts for community outreach.
Self Regional Healthcare Becomes First in the State to Receive American College of Surgeons Level 3 Trauma Center Verification
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithA Level 3 Trauma Center demonstrates the ability to provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care and stabilization of injured patients and emergency operations.
Local Non Profit Receives Funds from Self Regional Healthcare
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithThe community-based nonprofit, Meg’s House, offers emergency shelter and supportive services for women and children who are victims of domestic violence, and emergency shelter to men who are victims of family violence.
Greater Greenwood United Ministry Receives Funds from Self Regional Healthcare
/in Announcements /by Mary Lyle SmithThe funding that Self Regional provides is critical for the operations of the GGUM Free Medical Clinic, which serves as a medical home for over 1,300 Greenwood County residents who cannot afford health insurance and do not qualify for Medicaid.