Spartanburg Medical Center receives cardiac recognition

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina have designated Spartanburg Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center.

Hannah Godfrey Disney, RN receives DAISY Award

Nurses at Spartanburg Medical Center are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

New Spartanburg Medical Center chapel funded by the Foundation

The presence of chaplains in the hospital plays a vital role.

Spartanburg Medical Center recognized for quality bariatric surgery

Facilties designated as Blue Distinction Centers demonstrate better quality and improved outcomes for patients compared with their peers.

Spartanburg Medical Center pharmacy procures the impossible for patients

“The ability to stock unique meds for unique disease states simply allows us to help our neighbors”

Spartanburg Medical Center receives national designation

Spartanburg Medical Center receives Blue Distinction Center designation for quality in knee replacement.

“I feel like I have a second chance at life”

Heart attack changed survivor’s outlook

Whip up winter squash

Mix squash into your meals this season

Building a community

Spartanburg Regional, community partners invest in the construction trade

The Battle of the Bug: Important information about antibiotics

Know how to arm yourself against ‘the resistance’

A healthier you in 2019

Don't miss Spartanburg Regional Events in January

Spartanburg Regional completes Mary Black acquisition

Hospitals locally owned for first time in over a decade

Trauma disrupts lives

Treating it requires a good team, expert says

“It is an important part of our society”

SRHS veteran remembers his service

Fighting diabetes together

Spartanburg Regional experts gather for diabetes education expo

“I’m not sure anybody expected it to turn out this good”

Hartells remember traumatic accident, stay in PICU

Events and Happenings for Spartanburg Regional this October

This month celebrate breast cancer survivorship and bond with other nursing moms

Doctors must find balance

Susan Hilsman, MD, describes challenges as part of Women in Medicine Month

9 tips for a healthy pregnancy

Learn how to help your baby at the Nurse Family Partnership Maternity Fair

Breastfeeding support: We guide you home

Being a new parent is a whirlwind of love and learning, and being overwhelmed can become a way of life.

$594,000 in Grants Awarded for Health Initiatives

Spartanburg Regional Foundation Awards Annual Grants

Saving lives

A day in the life of a trauma team at Spartanburg Medical Center

Honoring past employees, volunteers and board members

SRHS Family Memorial Tree remembers those who have passed away

Trauma, toy safety, back pain and more

Catch a sneak peak of our upcoming Discover Health TV show

“Holistic care is a foundation of our system, including spirituality"

Grant supports new chapel

In memoriam: Charles C. Boone

Former hospital president changed health care in Upstate

Spring allergy season and what to do

Allergist Robin Go, MD, shares the common allergies he sees

Are you prepared?

What you need to know about making healthcare decisions

“We work wonderfully as a team”

Spartanburg Regional named 2018 Workplace of the Year

'Our community deserves this expansion'

Spartanburg Regional’s new Critical Care Pavilion opens

Young man’s death gives life to others

Organ donors remembered during Donate Life Month

Events and happenings at Spartanburg Regional in April 2018

This month, join us for National Healthcare Decisions Day, learn how to fight back against prediabetes and stay active and independent for life

National Stop the Bleed Day teaches life-saving techniques

Trauma Services Department works to teach people how to stop the bleed

Tasty and nutritious

Recipe demonstration promotes heart health

New emergency procedure saves lives when minutes matter

REBOA raises the bar in trauma care

Think before you drive under the influence

To many people, impaired driving means driving under the influence of alcohol, which is an incomplete definition

“Diabetes affects everything”

Don’t join the one in four with this disease

Safe Kids Spartanburg – Grants and partnerships making a difference

Safe Kids Spartanburg works to prevent unintentional childhood injury

The healing powers of play

Pediatric rehabilitation experts pick therapeutic toys for annual Christmas party

“They were incredibly kind and compassionate"

Baby Lorelai received NICU care when she stopped breathing after birth

Three SRHS nurses recognized as DAISY winners

Three nurses across the healthcare system were recognized by patients and coworkers with the DAISY Nurses.

"We feel very blessed"

Twins thriving following 102-day stay in NICU

Legacy of former Spartanburg Regional president honored

Street renamed for Charles Boone

“It’s great to see them be finally able to calm down"

NICU Fund provides training for special massage therapy

The latest advancement in breast reconstruction

Surgery technique helps women after mastectomy

“That’s what makes me strong today"

Breast cancer survivor shares her story to encourage others

Preventing the most dangerous injuries

Falls leading cause of injury for older adults

Peace and serenity

Changes at hospice home emphasize connection to nature

"These angels came out of nowhere"

AccessHealth connects patients to care

SRHS employee pays it forward

Betty Warlick, RN, is an advocate for nurses and the whole heathcare system

Hangar B to support AED donations

Proceeds from this year’s event will go toward the purchase and donation of additional AEDs for community organizations.

No boundaries with plastic surgery

Plastic surgeon brings unique skill of microsurgery

CardioMEMS keeps heart patients out of the hospital

Technology at Spartanburg Medical Center monitors in real time.

“I can’t sit back and watch the television”

93-year-old man and wife are active as SRHS volunteers

Top care for littlest patients

Spartanburg Medical Center earns national baby accreditation.

Have a blast, not a burn

Experts say: Leave the fireworks to the professionals this July Fourth

Be wise as temperatures rise

Stay hydrated to avoid heat exhaustion, heat stroke.

Cindy Bryant, RN receives DAISY Award

Spartanburg Medical Center’s June DAISY award recipient is Cindy Bryant, RN.

“Report it. Don’t hesitate”

SANE nurses care for cases of assault, violence.

Violence is toxic to children

Spartanburg Regional takes part in Hospitals Against Violence Day.

$646,000 in grants awarded for health initiatives

Spartanburg Regional Foundation awards annual grants.

Project SEARCH continues to thrive

Project SEARCH partners with Upstate businesses to create more internships

Five stars of cardiac care

Many experts contribute to recovery after heart surgery

SAIL into retirement

Regular exercise helps ensure that life is just getting started at 65.

Healing together

SRHS Family Memorial Tree Ceremony Honors Past Employees, Volunteers, Board Members

NICU volunteers support staff, newborns

“…we love on them so much.”

Spartanburg Regional unveils new pediatric mascot

The mascot, along with his name, was unveiled as part of SRHS’s 2017 Hospital Week celebration.

Celebrating our best

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Recognizes Leader and Associate of the Year

Staying safe all year long

6 things you can do to stay safe and prepare for an emergency.

Act FAST with stroke symptoms

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the US, with more than 800,000 strokes occurring each year.

Eyes on our little angels

To help ease the stress of having a baby in the NICU, we installed 40 cameras 2017 to connect families with their hospitalized babies.

Grab your SPF 40

Ways to protect your skin this summer.

Six nurses receive state’s highest nursing honor

SRHS Nurses Recognized with Palmetto Gold Award

Priceless gifts

One of the greatest gifts any person has to give is time.

Pelham Medical Center grows as Greer community booms

As a result of this growth, the community’s need for diverse medical services is expanding at a rapid pace.

Advocating for cancer screenings, hope

Nancy Welch encourages other during her cancer journey

One donation, eight lives saved

8 facts you should know about organ donation

Associates advance in careers with GED program

An innovative program supported by Spartanburg Regional Foundation gives employees another shot at their education

Husband honors wife with art donation

Bill Fitch wanted to give back to the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home back to show his gratitude.

Best start for babies

Hospitals all over the world are working diligently to achieve a high level of care and give mothers the very best start.

You and an AED

Learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator.

Do you know hands-only CPR?

“Most people do not realize they need it until it’s too late.”

Information for cardiac surgery patients

Spartanburg Regional takes part in CDC effort.

Healing on horseback

Hospital pediatric rehabilitation experts partner with equine therapy program HALTER.

Stay safe during inclement weather

A snowstorm in the Upstate can be exciting. But snow days can also bring danger.

It's a girl! SRHS welcomes first baby of 2017

It’s a Girl! First New Year’s Baby at Spartanburg Medical Center Born at 2:36 a.m.

Staying warm and safe during the holidays

Statistics show that December, January and February are the leading months for home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning in the United States.

More than just a ride

Know when to call 9-1-1 for a heart attack and don't wait too late.

Heimlich: ‘The difference between life and death’

Spencer Eison used lessons he learned in a Spartanburg Regional-sponsored class to save a classmate's life.

Baby friendly equals mommy friendly too

As mothers, we know guilt. If guilt was a college degree, we’d have earned a PhD by our child’s first birthday.

An eater’s intuition

Consider this approach to your holiday meals.

Keeping family safe on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and food. But it’s also a day to be especially cautious when it comes to cooking fires.

Hospitals recognized as tobacco-free workplaces

Pelham Medical Center and Union Medical Center were recognized by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s (SCHA) Working Well.

The greatest service

Spartanburg Regional honors veterans.

True or False: What you need to know about diabetes

Diabetes is one condition where we constantly hear wrong information. Let’s help set the record straight.

SMC recognized for promoting organ, eye & tissue donation

EID Public Outreach Program is an effort to save more lives by building on the relationships between hospitals in the state.

SMC named “Best Hospital” in Readers’ Choice Awards

“With every patient interaction, we strive to be the best hospital,” said Phil Feisal, president of Spartanburg Medical Center.

SMC recognized nationally for cardiac care

Healthgrades names hospital among top 10 percent in the nation.

More than family

Reunion gathers families with a shared bond.

UnitedHealthcare and SRHS reach agreement

Patients will remain in-network with uninterrupted care.

Mammography services now offered in Union

Mammography is the key to detecting breast cancer at its earliest stages when it is most treatable.

Don’t miss a beat

Annual Hangar B event raises money, awareness for heart disease.

Watch your step

Falls are a serious issue that can cause moderate to severe injuries, including hip fractures, lacerations, and head traumas.

An online time capsule

Hospital and library partner bringing archives online.

Rapid response to heart attacks saves lives

SRHS recognized with prestigious American Heart Association award.

Former textile mill once again buzzes with activity

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System completes move to Beaumont.

Therapy on the back of a horse

Spartanburg Medical Center joins with HALTER for pediatric rehabilitation.

Lies on the label

SRHS dietician teaches how to grocery shop with a critical eye

Five tips to stay light-hearted

Stress is bad for your waistline, but it also weights heavy on your heart and is chipping away at your health.

SRHS earns prestigious respiratory care accreditation

Respiratory therapists play a significant role in patient care.

SRHS physician receives Academy of Family Physicians Award

Fran Kunda, MD, isn’t one to seek attention, so being recognized as the South Carolina Academy...

'I didn't think anything could be wrong with me.'

Heart disease survivor tells women to listen to their bodies.

MyChart: Online access to your personal health record

Talk to your doctor today to find out when you can activate your MyChart account.

$695,000 in grants awarded for health

Spartanburg Regional Foundation Awards Annual Grants

'This program is life-changing'

Project SEARCH spreads throughout South Carolina.

Celebrating our best

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System names physician, leader and associate of the year.

Giving others life: The importance of organ donation

Here's what you should know about organ donation.

An extra layer of protection

SMC uses UV light to obliterate dangerous germs.

New officers, board members join the Spartanburg Regional Foundation board

It takes a strong team to contribute to the healthcare needs of a community.

Spartanburg Regional Foundation welcomes new board members

It takes a strong team to contribute to the healthcare needs of a community.

Gibbs Cancer Center is the BMW of Spartanburg’s health care

Gibbs' international reputation for research is now beginning to attract the best and brightest researchers to the area.

Hangar B volunteers make Spartanburg’s biggest dance party possible

Event held September 27

Spartanburg Regional opens new Sports Medicine location

Stephen Kana, MD, brings 30 years of experience to new location

Hope Blooms raises funds to support mission of Spartanburg Regional Hospice

Pelham Medical Center continues growing with emergency & surgical expansion

Brand-new, 55,000-square-foot multi-floor space aids Upstate patients

Spartanburg Regional Hospice to deliver Thanksgiving meals to families

When someone’s health is in decline, family gatherings become that much more important

Five things to know about advanced medical directives

No one likes to think about the possibility of an unforeseen trauma or life-threatening illness. But it can happen.

Spartanburg Regional Hospice volunteers connect with veterans

“We Honor Veterans” is a collaborative effort of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Pelham Medical Center president honored for leadership

Community engagement and leadership of a fast-growing hospital has resulted in Tony Kouskolekas’s being named one of the 50 Most Influential People of 2016

Garden Club works to beautify Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home

Lady Slipper Garden Club works on new garden of nearly 200 new plants

New Immediate Care Center opens in Gaffney

Gaffney’s first urgent care facility opens Monday, June 5.

Cancer center builds biobank

Collection of cancer tissue samples could lead to breakthrough

National project sets Spartanburg Community aglow

The goal of the public art is to celebrate creativity, enhance urban identity, encourage public-private partnerships, and drive economic development.

Spartanburg Regional Foundation honors Spartanburg Regional Hospice

Special event honors hospice clinicians.

Spartanburg Regional Hospice to deliver Easter meals to families

For more than 20 years, the two have partnered to provide comfort and support to families during the Easter holiday.

Spartanburg Regional Foundation holds ceremony for Hospice

Every Christmas, families celebrate the lives of loved ones lost. The Spartanburg Regional Foundation and the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home give people a un

Spartanburg Regional Foundation announces availability of $569K in grants

Cigna and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System reach agreement

Patients will remain in-network with uninterrupted care

Spartanburg Regional salutes more than 250 veterans

Several veterans work in the medical profession — from doctors to information technology — throughout Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

I'm in a Gibbs Cancer Center clinical trial

You can help find cancer cures by participating in clinical trials.

Spartanburg Regional Foundation announces availability of $594K in grants

Health-related grants help improve wellness in the Upstate

Pelham Medical Center announces opening of new ICC

“When an unexpected, non-emergent health need comes up, our immediate care center models are...

Spartanburg Regional Foundation announces 2017 grant cycle

Spartanburg Regional Foundation will provide $646,000 in health-related grants in 2017, as part of its continuing efforts to improve the health and wellness

Pelham Medical Center wins national award second year in a row

Pelham Medical Center tops in Best Places to Work in Healthcare.

Foundation provides AEDs to community organizations

An automated external defibrillator, or AED, can save the life of a person suffering a heart attack.

Hangar B supports heart health

Annual event supports heart patients in the Upstate

Artists and musicians provide vital support for patients, families

Special art helps family remember loved ones in hospice care

Hangar B raises more than $140,000 for heart care

1,400 attended event

Four SRHS nurses honored with Palmetto Gold Award

Renee Dean, Joseph Maurice Hood, Lauren Rauscher and Karen Smith were selected among the top 100

Sports Medicine: It’s not just for athletes

James D. McDermott, MD, is Spartanburg Regional’s newest sports medicine doctor

Uplifting Event 2017 raises $140,000 for mammography assistance

Survivors encouraged women for early screenings, to live life to the fullest

Pelham Medical Center receives stroke certification

Pelham Medical Center (PMC) is now the only primary stroke center in Greer.

Guardian Research Network continues rapid U.S. expansion

Consortium to quickly match cancer patients to trials offering the greatest potential for a cure.

“The idea of a heart attack wasn’t even on my radar"

Assistance fund put heart patient on the road back to good health

Renovated Odyssey classroom enhances training for cardiac nurses

Donations to help bring mobile mammography to more women

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System to Acquire Two Mary Black Hospitals

The transaction is expected to close by the end of the fourth quarter of 2018, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.

Event to help buy a second mobile mammography unit

An Uplifting Event to be held on Oct. 22

Dietitian or nutritionist: Aren’t they the same thing?

“There is no greater joy than to help someone in need”

Employees giving back to Spartanburg Regional in 2017

Future of health care IT is already here in an Epic way

IT uses technology and electronic records to transform care

Seven ways to avoid the flu

With flu upon us, staying healthy is key to keeping those holiday plans.

Back-to-School: A bento box can help your child eat a healthy diet

A diet rich in diverse fruits and vegetables will give your child a boost in school

Childhood experiences, lifetime traumas

Violence changes a child’s decision-making abilities.

Thank a Doctor during Doctors’ Day in March

When words aren’t enough, you can thank a doctor on National Doctors’ Day by making a donation that will help future patients.

Food dictates health

“When it got to where I couldn’t breathe well or bend over to tie my shoes, I decided I had to make a change.”

Getting back on top

Too busy planning and taking care of everyone else, Peggy McQuade, single mom of two grown daughters, attributed her exhaustion and various symptoms to her busy

“We treat the person, not the numbers”

Tondre Buck, MD, was inspired to study medicine by his older brother, who is also a physician.

Reshape your future

New Weight Loss Services Offered at Pelham Medical Center

"A lifelong goal to make the healthcare system stronger"

Foundation welcomes new board members and announces 2019 officers

Should I get a flu shot?

All you need to know about getting a flu shot, protecting yourself

Expansion of cancer care on the horizon

Construction underway for Gibbs at Pelham, to be complete in 2020

Creating partnerships for a healthier community

Renee Romberger honored with Order of the Palmetto for community health initiatives

Therapy dog and handler bond with patients

Diabetes: What you need to know

Diabetes educator answers what to eat, the risks of diabetes

When temperatures are high, so is the risk of heat stroke

The warmth gives us the opportunity to still enjoy the outdoors, but be aware of the risks of heat stroke and dehydration.

Gibbs Is Giving Prostate Cancer Patients A Little Space - In A Big Way!

Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute in Spotlight as National SpaceOAR Education & Resource Center

What are you waiting for? Step into the portal!

A Closer Look at MyChart

Hope Blooms to support work of hospice caregivers

Annual luncheon, held on April 26, honors Spartanburg Regional Hospice

The sunshine vitamin: A star in the nutrition universe

Vitamin D can play a role in your skin and bone health

Don’t get sick!

Ways to stay healthy while others are sick

“Whatever is needed, we try to do"

Hospice volunteer donates time and bird feeders to hospice home

Hospice and the holidays: coping and finding comfort

For some, traditions can be a reminder of loss and hosting visitors from out of town might be stressful.

New road for an old car

Family donates beloved car to support health care

“A spirituality that’s hard to put into words”

Wings of Hope butterfly release gives gift of hope

Middle school students investigate DNA with Gibbs research team

Young Investigators Camp excites students about science careers

Love to work here - love to give here

SRHS employees give generously for 25 years and counting.

A surprising new risk factor for head and neck cancer

HPV-related head and neck cancer is on the rise, and some experts are predicting an epidemic in the next decade.

CyberKnife allows patient to spend time with family, volunteer

Beating cancer means Dick Sargent can focus on helping others.

A healthier place to live

Spartanburg County leading its peers in improving community health

Exercise puts heart patients on the right track

The cardiac rehab program helps heart patients recover from an illness and maintain good health.

Heart disease leads Crowley to serve others

Crowley knows only too well that not all heart disease is determined by what you eat or how often you exercise.

Stroke: You can lower your risk

Expert advice from the head of Pelham Medical Center’s primary stroke center.

Way to Wellville: Building a healthier community

Spartanburg is one of five communities across the United States to take part in the Way to Wellville.

'It’s the worst feeling – cancer'

Waiting for the results of her biopsy was agonizing.

Early detection encouraged in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spartanburg Regional helps raise awareness to fight breast cancer.

Saving lives with mammograms

Susan G. Komen Foundation awards Bearden-Josey Center with grant.

Calm in the storm

Neuro ICU nurse describes her work.

The power of self-care

Grant aids those living with Parkinson’s disease.

Helping children get healthy, stay healthy

Union welcomes new pediatrician.

Staying connected

Pelham Medical Center recognized by Most Wired

Feathering your nest

MGC—OB/GYN—Union helps moms while growing their family.

Easing discomfort with quality outcomes

Pelham Medical Center receives Blue Distinction Center designation for quality in spine surgery.

Should I take my child to Immediate Care or the ER?

It's important to know the types of ailments that can be treated in an Immediate Care facility.

New technology improves safety of radiation therapy

New SpaceOAR System provides more protection during radiation

The 12 who started it all

Founding members of the Foundation honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

TAVR replaces fatigue with a better quality of life

Procedure can be replacement for open-heart surgery

Patient visits and “fidget quilts”

Volunteer goes the extra mile for others

Protect yourself from flu

With flu season in full swing, here’s what you need to know:

Make your living room a doctor’s office

Spartanburg Regional launches new virtual care service

New treatments for structural heart conditions

Procedures offer hope for patients

It’s not cheating to get a second opinion

Cancer doctors encourage patients to know their options

A moment of remembrance

Annual Light Up A Life event remembers loved ones

Local siblings recognized for commitment to philanthropy

Baileys awarded Young Philanthropists of the Year

Don’t follow everything you see on the internet

Internet fads can lead to traumatic injuries

50 years as a physician

John Gallagher, MD, has watched medicine evolve

“It was our whole life”

MacKenzie Bartz, MD, follows in her father’s footsteps

From EMS to caring for cardiac patients

Ron Figura, MD, learned his love for medicine through firefighting, EMS

A childhood dream becomes reality

Octavia Amaechi, MD, shares why she became a doctor as part of Women in Medicine Month

Raffle event to support fight against breast cancer

Smithworks Fine Jewelry to hold raffle on September 18

Volunteer puts patients first

Vince Krydynski tries to bring humor, happiness to Gibbs patients as he volunteers

New colon cancer screening test could reach more people, saving lives

A new test, called FIT, is less intrusive than a colonoscopy

Women often put health on “back burner,” OB-GYN says

Bang Giep, MD, joins Spartanburg Regional

Is it Alzheimer's or Dementia?

Actually it's both.

“It gives them a sense of hope”

Relay For Life: Raising support and honoring lost loved ones

From the fishbowl

Cancer educator answers questions for patients, family, community

A rainbow on your plate

Have you ever heard the phrase “eat a rainbow a day?”

Fighting hunger feeds the soul

Some of our neighbors are forced to choose between food, utilities or medical care.

Holiday superfoods

Some traditional holiday foods can be healthy and are considered “superfoods.”

Five things to know about hernia

Know the symptoms and don't

Recipe substitutions for a healthier holiday

Trying to eat healthier doesn’t have to mean missing out on your holiday favorites.

Services you trust, doctors you know

Spartanburg Regional partners with Aetna to offer Medicare plans

Concern, compassion and skill

Hospitalists work as ‘primary care physicians’ for patients in hospital

Resource helps you understand Medicare insurance options

With the help of Spartanburg Regional and MedicareCompareUSA, you can compare local and national Medicare plans

Fall back into an extra hour of sleep

On Nov. 5 we

Hangar B raises over $200,000 for AEDs

Annual Spartanburg Regional Foundation event pairs fun with charity

Uplifting co-chairs advocate for women’s health

Different perspectives, one goal: breast cancer prevention

“I would not wish cancer on anyone”

Annual Uplifting Event Promotes Breast Cancer Screening

Hangar B raises money for community AEDs

Through Hangar B, the Spartanburg Regional Foundation is helping provide schools, churches and nonprofits.

Aging population drives total knee replacement boom

Total knee replacement surgery is the most common inpatient surgery for middle age and older Americans.

There is no shame in cancer prevention

A cancer vaccine for pre-teens and teens.

A lasting legacy

After being diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2015, Julia Lyons wanted to give back to Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute

Cycling with a cause

Bearden-Josey women's cycling team inspires and encourages women

Building relationships through medicine

New family medicine physician joins MGC — Converse Heights.

"I depended on them"

Home Health nurses help patient after tractor accident.

Helping more women get mammograms

Susan G. Komen Foundation awards Bearden-Josey Center with grant

A new way to give: vehicle donations

Your old vehicle can help someone in the community through the Spartanburg Regional Foundation.

Grantee helps women reclaim their lives

Angels Charge Ministry receives Foundation grant

Common diseases affecting women

As internal medicine physicians, sometimes known as internists, we are “gatekeepers.”

Gold Apple Award for healthier food environment at SRHS

In an effort to help improve health in the Upstate, SRHS created a culture of promoting healthy, yet affordable food.

Care team’s compassion helps patient through cancer

A cancer diagnosis set Skipper Brawley on a path to new friendships and opportunities to serve others.

A walk a day can save your life

Join us monthly for a five-minute health talk and 25 minutes of walking.

Hip fractures can trigger downward slide

Identifying osteoporosis early could be a life-saver.

Will your bones betray you?

Women should get bone density screenings every two years

Leadership and community

Tony Kouskolekas emphasizes how the two go hand-in-hand

Screen for life

Life gets so busy that you put your health on the back burner. But not getting health screenings — like a colonoscopy — puts your life at risk.

AED saves Wofford linebacker’s life

Had an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and medical professionals not been close by, Roach may not be alive today.

Improving heart wellness through service

For 60 years, Harrison Chapman dedicated her life to the Spartanburg community.

The coolest birthday gift

9-year-old shows that giving is better than getting.

Cancer treatments require many perspectives

Consultation on diagnoses matter to patients.

Giving health — and hope — to local veterans

Veterans have served their country in faraway places like Southeast Asia, the Persian Gulf, Italy and Korea. Unfortunately, many of them are now living in pover

The impact of concussions on student athletes

From the SAT and ACT to end-of-course academic exams, high stakes standardized tests are a big part of the high school and college experience.

Saying farewell to an old friend

Charles Stroup, MD, retires after 39 years

A way to detect cancer before it starts

Guardian Research Network collaborates with GRAIL in massive effort to revolutionize detection.

Healing your body, mind & spirit

Good health isn’t just taking medication. It’s also not just about having a strong, healthy body.

“You’re their support person”

Carlton Schwab, MD, was a college student eating in a restaurant when he witnessed a man having a stroke.

Look for the teal pumpkin

The Teal Pumpkin Project now helps keep children with food allergies safe.

The top nine things you may not know about thyroid disease

Women are 10 times more likely to suffer from thyroid disorders than males.

Exercise after a heart attack

Working out was nothing new to John Howcroft, but taking on a workout regimen following major heart surgery was a different matter.

Dr. James Bearden earns prestigious national award

Physician receives Harry Hynes Award from National Institute for Health.

PMC tops in Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Pelham Medical Center wins national award.

Healthy habits to prevent breast cancer

There are some things in your control and some things that are out of your hands entirely.

National project sets Beaumont Mill aglow

Spartanburg Regional is proud to join the community in Seeing Spartanburg.

Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge

SRHS is proud to be a partner in the HealthyCommunity50 Program.

Knowing what to say

As a caregiver, do you experience feelings of inadequacy?

Is this an emergency?

Immediate Care Center vs. Emergency Rooms

Employee gives back to healthcare system

“I’m interested in so many areas” of the system, Cozzoli says. “I wish I had enough money to do more for all of them.”

Get your child back to school safely

“Distraction is a big problem, both while driving and walking,” said Penny Shaw, Safe Kids Spartanburg coordinator.

Access to compassion

Heart attack patient seen through hard times by AccessHealth.

Specific gene could predict colon cancer outcomes

Study undertaken at Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute.

Reversing roles

Making the right decisions for your parents is difficult, and determining what is best for ailing parents can be even more trying.

Gibbs expands cancer services in Cherokee County

Gibbs Cancer Center - Gaffney adds infusion services to care options.

A year of CyberKnife

'We wanted to bring this high quality care to our local patients,' said Gibbs Cancer Center physicist, Jacob Gersh, PhD.

Seeing spots?

That dark brown mole on your back may be more than just a mole.

Concussions: Don't shake it off

A concussion is a type of head injury that affects the way your brain functions.

FAQs: Is it true that twins run in families?

Answered by Jack Cleland, MD, Medical Group of the Carolinas - Pediatrics - North Grove

FAQs: Should antibiotics be a last resort?

Answered by Erin Bailey, MD, Medical Group of the Carolinas - Pediatrics - North Grove

What to do for my baby's dry patches?

Answered by Marcia Para, MD, Medical Group of the Carolinas - Pediatrics - Westside

Act FAST when experiencing a stroke

At 37 years old, Lori was having a stroke.

Gibbs at Pelham breaks ground on $65 million facility

'This cancer center will serve generations to come,' said David Church, DHA.

What is the difference between a TIA and a stroke?

You may have a loved one who suffered from a transient ischemic attack (TIA). This is commonly called a “mini-stroke.”

You are feeling very sleepy

Not getting enough sleep is ruining your day and health.

Strike out skin cancer

The warmth of the sun may feel nice on your skin, but the longer the rays beat down on you, your skin is being damaged.

Food for thought: broiled salmon with herb mustard glaze

Meal: Lunch, Serves: 6, Prep: 12 minutes, Cook Time: 7 minutes.

Should you eat breakfast?

SRHS experts comment on new federal dietary guidelines

Egg-in-a-hole with kale

Meal: Breakfast, Serves: 4, Prep: 15 min.

Woodruff police walk for cancer

Watch as the Woodruff Law Dawgs complete their 18-mile trek and are greeted by a...

What do you mean you’re eating clean?

Registered dietitian shares about the latest trend

Employee donors “love to give” in 2018

SRHS associates give back with $1.2 million in donations

Restaurant roulette

Are you gambling on your health?

Food flu fighters

Add these to your diet this flu season

December events at Spartanburg Regional

Stay active and healthy this holiday season

Patients need to feel heard, new doctor says

Infectious disease “geek” joins MGC-Internal Medicine-Westside

Do you really have a slow metabolism?

A simple test can help you know for sure

Transforming the love of orthopaedic medicine and corporate health

Charles Catron, MD, joins Spartanburg Regional’s Corporate Health team

“I knew I wanted to give back”

Volunteers deliver Thanksgiving hospice meals each year

Learn how to “Stop the Bleed”

Special kits help victims of mass casualty events

Around the world and back

Globetrotting doctors now call Upstate SC home

Overcome your migraines

Technique offered at Spartanburg Regional can provide immediate relief

Excellence, regardless of gender

Melissa Peters, MD, shares why she became a doctor as part of Women in Medicine Month

How to prepare for storm season

Prepare your family and home with these tips from Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

‘With medicine, you forget about yourself’

New Union physician on front lines during Hurricane Maria

The pros of probiotics

Get the most benefit from ‘good bacteria’

Start the school year safely

Trauma expert offers advice for children, teens

Preparing for college

What health information should your child know?

Hospital saves $10 million, wins national award

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System saved $10 million over four years

Southern Legends to ride for Spartanburg Regional Hospice

Motorcycle club raises funds for hospice patients on August 25

Navy doctor returns to the Upstate

New physician joins Union community

Doctor comes ‘home’ to Family Medicine—Duncan

Amanda Kinney, DO, joins childhood practice

Pediatrician answers questions about required vaccines

Answers to common questions to ease fears of parents and children about shots

Events and happenings at Spartanburg Regional in August

This month, learn more about a year-long program to prevent Type 2 diabetes

Foundation grant supports equine therapy program at Hope Remains Ranch

Events and happenings at Spartanburg Regional in July 2018

This month, schedule your free skin cancer screening, prepare for a new baby and get ready for a new you at our surgical weight loss information seminars.

Cold Cap Therapy now offered at Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute

A diagnosis can be devastating and sometimes treatments can leave you looking or feeling different.  

Are You Eating To Win? Nutrition Knowledge for Athletes

What you don’t know could be hurting your game.

Lifesaving screenings where you live

Mobile mammography comes to you

Don’t meet us by accident this summer

Many of the injuries we see are the same, and as always, the best treatment is prevention.  

Spartanburg celebrates 25 years of Safe Kids

Organization teaches children how to be safe

One step at a time

De-stressing to stay safe

Events and happenings at Spartanburg Regional in May

Don’t miss Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s May events. This month, join us for Healing at Hatcher, learn how to prepare for your new bundle of joy

Musician lends talents to hospice patients

He was part of Spartanburg’s burgeoning rock scene years ago, now performs at hospice home

Newest mammography technology could change women’s lives

A new 3D mammography could be a game-changer for identifying early breast cancer.

Through the eyes of a nurse

Sometimes clinicians are faced with another life-saving choice – organ donation

Riding to raise money for cancer patients

John Cash has raised more than $60,000 and biked more than 80 miles for cancer

Behind the scenes with champions

Sports medicine coach describes the workouts behind Upward Stars’ volleyball success

Help a hospice family build Easter memories

Easter Meals help families gather together during a difficult time

Top rated diets dish up heart health

Easy ways to change up your diet for a happier, healthier heart

When to go where?

Find your symptoms, find your care

Beloved physician grateful for advances at Spartanburg

As chairman of the Spartanburg Regional Foundation Heart Division board, Dr. Fulmer works to help heart patients

A heavy heart

How stress can contribute to heart disease

Symposium gets stronger every year

Strength and Conditioning experts to attend fourth annual event

Should I go?

Five reasons to attend a support group

New blood pressure guidelines: What you need to know

The American Heart Association redefined high blood pressure and patients have had many questions.

Health system’s IT pros are experts on preventing cyber attacks

While nurses and doctors keep patients healthy, IT keeps patient information safe

Light Up a Life: Service of remembrance supports grieving process

Families remember loved ones who have passed away at hospice event

Leftovers: Lose them or love them

Instead of revamping your holiday foods into new meals, consider some alternatives

Diabetes: The silent epidemic

More than 100,000 people in South Carolina have diabetes but don’t even know it

Getting back in the driver’s seat

New technology helps get patients back to driving

“I don’t know if there are words..."

Woman shares gratitude for mammography program that saved her life

Helping children cope with grief

Hospice holds Christopher's Camp to help children and teens with bereavement

Giving back through grants

In 2016, the Foundation distributed $695,000 in grants.

What you need to know before total joint replacement surgery

While surgery can help people improve their mobility, the recovery is not easy.

Take your best shot

Immunizing your older child

Southern Legends to Ride for Hospice

Motorcycle enthusiasts will be riding in the Upstate on Aug. 26 to raise money for hospice

Workforce boom drives healthcare growth

Spartanburg Regional expands Corporate Health services for employers

Beach babies!

11 sun safety tips to remember at the beach.

Food allergies strike close to home

One in 13 children has a food allergy.

Dr. Osbahr joins Corporate Health

Providing medical care to the workforce takes a special kind of expertise that looks at the problem from all angles.

A living memorial

SRHS, Sharing Hope SC honors organ donors with memorial tree ceremony

In support of advanced care planning

Advanced directives conversations often seem “too soon” until it’s too late

Springing into allergy season

“Spring is by far worse than fall for people with allergies,” said allergist Robin Go, MD.

Spring break? No time to relax

Student athletes take advantage of training camp

Back to Haiti

Medical Group of the Carolinas birth expert makes a difference as part of midwives organization.

More than a cancer fighter

Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute – Pelham expands CyberKnife services to treat non-cancerous conditions.

Heart healthy Valentine’s Day

Looking for a heart healthy but romantic dish? We've got you covered.

What is a whole-food, plant-based diet and why should you care?

What can a whole-food, plant-based diet can do for your health and your waistline?

Nurse practitioners provide unique care

What are nurse practitioners, and how do they improve patient care?

Healthy living one meal at a time

Plant-based nutrition can help with cancer patients in recovery or still receiving therapy.

Watch what you touch: Keeping clean during flu season

A large percentage of foodborne disease outbreaks are spread by contaminated hands.

Think before you eat: Preventing food poisoning

“Food poisoning isn’t the mayonnaise, it's the bacteria growing on the mayonnaise that isn’t distributed across the whole food.”

SRHS associates brighten Christmas for children

Families in need apply with their local Salvation Army for help with toys and food for Christmas.

What does lung cancer do to my body?

While lung cancer may take decades to develop, symptoms do not usually become obvious until the cancer is in its late stages.

SRHS part of pediatric network to receive grant

TRANSFORM SC is part of a national effort to better understand the factors that impact child health.

Lower your risk for lung cancer

Lung cancer kills 19 people every hour and causes more deaths than the next three most common cancers combined – colon, breast and prostate.

Deep breaths: Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Put down the cigarette and take a deep breath of fresh air.

Balancing breast cancer treatment and a busy career

It takes a lot to slow me down. Cancer tried to, and maybe won a little bit, but I found ways to win that battle.

Annual Uplifting Event promotes breast cancer screening

On October 17, Spartanburg Regional Foundation will host An Uplifting Event luncheon to a sold out crowd.

STACK Sports finds a new home

STACK programing works on overall athleticism with Olympic-grade training.

Cutting edge prostate cancer treatment

With CyberKnife, radiation therapy for prostate cancer is completed in just five sessions.

Providing care for caregivers

It’s tough to see a loved one dealing with cancer. Being a caregiver for a loved one also is challenging.

Hit me with your best shot

As children get older, it is important to remember that protection from some vaccines begins to wear off.

Sports Medicine Institute teams with Carolina Football Club

“This partnership will help better prepare and train athletes through CFC,” said Gary Hazelwood, M.Ed.

Protect children from back-to-school illnesses

As children head back to school, the likelihood for them to get sick is apt to rise.

Is your child vaccinated?

But you probably have a lot of questions: Which vaccines do they need? When do they need certain vaccines?

FAQs: Should I be worried? Answers to your zika questions

The word Zika has been popping up in the news over the last few weeks.

Riding to conquer cancer

Cyclist dedicates annual rides to battling disease.

The heat is on

SRHS wants you to stay safe in the high temps.

Continuing a giving tradition

Teen Ginger Dailey donates to Gibbs for third year in a row.

When you're sneezin' this season

The sun is shining, flowers are blooming, and leaves on the trees have turned green.

25 years of giving hope

'We needed to go beyond the walls of the hospital,' said Dr. Fulmer.

Pushed to the limit

Even if you don't think you are pushing yourself too hard with your new work out, accidents can happen.

Five tips for a healthier heart

Here are some tips to stay de-stressed to help your heart - and your mood.