Uplifting co-chairs advocate for women’s health

Different perspectives, one goal: breast cancer prevention

Seven ways to avoid the flu

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

Aging population drives total knee replacement boom

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

Childhood experiences, lifetime traumas

Violence changes a child’s decision-making abilities.

“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.

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.

Priceless gifts

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

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

Kidneys, don’t fail me now

Many of us take for granted the role our kidneys play in our bodies.

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.

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.

Healthy living one meal at a time

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

Hearts in love fur-ever

The amazing thing is that not only do pets help us to love; they also help us to stay healthy and to heal.

Too much on your plate?

How much is too much? Follow these 10 steps to keep portion size under control.

Stroke: You can lower your risk

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

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.

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.

Deep breaths: Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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

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.

Knowing what to say

As a caregiver, do you experience feelings of inadequacy?

Sticking with It

Read on for some ways to sustain your workout, and don't be another person who gives up after two weeks of trying.

Seeing spots?

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

Could your shin pain be serious?

Distinguishing 'shin splints' and stress fractures can be difficult and should be done by a physician familiar with these complaints.

The latest advancement in breast reconstruction

Surgery technique helps women after mastectomy

Helping more women get mammograms

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

Top care for littlest patients

Spartanburg Medical Center earns national baby accreditation.

Common diseases affecting women

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

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.

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.

Back to Haiti

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

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.

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.

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.

Mammography services now offered in Union

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

Annual Uplifting Event promotes breast cancer screening

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

Surviving the widowmaker

“I remember thinking, I’m only 35. How in the world did this happen?” Rosanne said.

Healthy habits to prevent breast cancer

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

Cutting edge prostate cancer treatment

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

Know the signs of ovarian cancer

While ovarian cancer is known as a “silent cancer,” women should watch for these six warning signs.

Saving lives with mammograms

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

'God answered every prayer'

Ovarian cancer survivor urges women to know their bodies.

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

Heart disease survivor tells women to listen to their bodies.

25 years of giving hope

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

Events for your health and wellness in September

From Greenville to Gaffney, check out what's in your area

Start the new year off with health!

Don't miss the first events of 2020

$569,000 in grants awarded for health initiatives

Spartanburg Regional Foundation awards annual grants

Top rated diets dish up heart health

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

$646,000 in grants awarded for health initiatives

Spartanburg Regional Foundation awards annual grants.

$594,000 in Grants Awarded for Health Initiatives

Spartanburg Regional Foundation Awards Annual Grants

9 tips for a healthy pregnancy

Take care of yourself and your baby

Recipe substitutions for a healthier holiday

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

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.

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.”

"A lifelong goal to make the healthcare system stronger"

Foundation welcomes new board members and announces 2019 officers

$695,000 in grants awarded for health

Spartanburg Regional Foundation Awards Annual Grants

Heart healthy Valentine’s Day

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

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.

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

IT uses technology and electronic records to transform care

For Men Only 2.0: The 411 on optimizing your health

Hangar B supports heart health

Annual event supports heart patients in the Upstate

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

Honor a caregiver with a Doctors’ Day gift to support health

Transforming the love of orthopaedic medicine and corporate health

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

New gala event supports heart health

Creating partnerships for a healthier community

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

A healthier place to live

Spartanburg County leading its peers in improving community health

Workforce boom drives healthcare growth

Spartanburg Regional expands Corporate Health services for employers

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

Behavioral health patients benefit from clothing donations

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.

Healthy Halloween

The amount of sugar and fat found most bags of Halloween candy can be downright scary.

UnitedHealthcare and SRHS reach agreement

Patients will remain in-network with uninterrupted care.

$605,000 for health and wellness

Spartanburg Regional Foundation announces dates for 2020 grants program

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.

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

Bang Giep, MD, joins Spartanburg Regional

PMC tops in Best Places to Work in Healthcare

Pelham Medical Center wins national award.

Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge

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

AccessHealth leader works to start local chapter of “Sidewalk Talk”

Summer Tebalt participates in Furman’s Diversity Leaders Initiative

Five tips for a healthier heart

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

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.”

Cigna and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System reach agreement

Patients will remain in-network with uninterrupted care

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

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

MyChart: Online access to your personal health record

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

Helping children get healthy, stay healthy

Union welcomes new pediatrician.

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.

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.

"There has been a tremendous void"

Spartanburg Community Dental Center opens to patients

Spartanburg Regional Foundation awards annual grants

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

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.

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.

Feathering your nest

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

Guardian Research Network continues rapid U.S. expansion

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

At home, out of the hospital

Remote monitoring reduces readmissions for heart failure, COPD

“A family atmosphere”

Pelham Medical Center named Best Place to Work for fourth year

Volunteer experience brings cancer survivor full circle

Five Spartanburg Regional nurses honored with Palmetto Gold Award

A gift to you and your family

Do you have a healthcare power of attorney?

This vest could save lives

Technology to improve lives of heart failure patients, reduce hospital admissions

Spartanburg Regional completes Mary Black acquisition

Hospitals locally owned for first time in over a decade

Fighting diabetes together

Spartanburg Regional experts gather for diabetes education expo

Learn how to “Stop the Bleed”

Special kits help victims of mass casualty events

Overcome your migraines

Technique offered at Spartanburg Regional can provide immediate relief

Doctors must find balance

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

Is it Alzheimer's or Dementia?

Actually it's both.

Tasty and nutritious

Recipe demonstration promotes heart health

Uplifting Event 2017 raises $140,000 for mammography assistance

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

What you need to know before total joint replacement surgery

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

Cycling with a cause

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

"I depended on them"

Home Health nurses help patient after tractor accident.

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

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

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.

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.

Mental notes

Mental health is just as important to a person’s overall health as his or her physical condition.

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.

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.

An eater’s intuition

Consider this approach to your holiday meals.

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.

Early detection encouraged in Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Spartanburg Regional helps raise awareness to fight breast cancer.

An online time capsule

Hospital and library partner bringing archives online.

Access to compassion

Heart attack patient seen through hard times by AccessHealth.

Therapy on the back of a horse

Spartanburg Medical Center joins with HALTER for pediatric rehabilitation.

Get tough; speak up

Bullying is increasingly recognized not just as a hurdle of childhood, but as a public health issue.

The heat is on

SRHS wants you to stay safe in the high temps.

Reversing roles

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

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.

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

Celebrating our best

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

The 12 who started it all

Founding members of the Foundation honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards.

Foundation funds the purchase of masks for Home Health patients

$650,000 raised for heart health

Foundation’s inaugural Heart Gala celebrates, raises funds for Spartanburg Regional Heart Center

Blowing smoke

Vaping questions answered

In the (feedback) loop

Personal diagnosis drives doctor’s fascination with endocrinology

Foundation welcomes new board members, chair

Will you be ready? Do these things before weather gets frightful

Plan now and be prepared for our next winter storm

Protect yourself from flu

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

“I thought I was going to die”

Paramedic describes her battle with sepsis

Don't miss how to stay healthy in December

Don’t let holiday decorating sideline you

Take precautions to reduce the potential for fire

The faces of sex trafficking

PART III: Series examines the work of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Taking the power back

Part II: Series examines the work of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners

Gibbs physician highlighted on work with clinical trial

Dr. Amy Curtis discusses TMIST mammogram study

Stroke care within minutes

Telestroke service connects patients to care at Union Medical Center

See you next fall? Not if you’re careful!

Try these strategies to avoid falls and stay out of the ER

$14 million extends Upstate cancer fight

Three healthcare systems create Upstate Carolina NCORP

Honoring a legacy

Foundation honors two-term board members at gala

Improving health in Cherokee County

Foundation grant supports diabetes patients in Cherokee County

Preparing for a medical emergency

Spartanburg Regional Hospice receives $412,500 grant from The Duke Endowment

New fundraising events support heart health

Food helps patients focus on health

Practice runs food bank for their patients

The hydration game

Is water enough or do you need something more?

Change is healthy

Longtime hospitalist switches to internal medicine

“A life-changing opportunity”

Project SEARCH students graduate from internship program

Honoring outstanding associates

SRHS leader, associate of the year recognized

A gift leads to revolutionary cancer care

Marsha and Jimmy Gibbs' generosity can be seen throughout the Upstate

Telehealth: The doctor can see you now

Pilot program in District 7 allows doctors to see students while in school

Foundation grant expands “Interpreter on Wheels” program

Pregnancy fact or fiction

Answers to what you should know about pregnancy

Make your living room a doctor’s office

Spartanburg Regional launches new virtual care service

What do you mean you’re eating clean?

Registered dietitian shares about the latest trend

Building a community

Spartanburg Regional, community partners invest in the construction trade

Employee donors “love to give” in 2018

SRHS associates give back with $1.2 million in donations

Artists and musicians provide vital support for patients, families

Special art helps family remember loved ones in hospice care

Restaurant roulette

Are you gambling on your health?

Should I get a flu shot?

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

Spartanburg Regional Foundation announces availability of $569K in grants

Food flu fighters

Add these to your diet this flu season

Renovated Odyssey classroom enhances training for cardiac nurses

What color is your pee?

The answer can say a lot about your health

Donations to help bring mobile mammography to more women

Diabetes: What you need to know

Diabetes educator answers what to eat, the risks of diabetes

A moment of remembrance

Annual Light Up A Life event remembers loved ones

To the extreme!

Is your workout safe?

“It is an important part of our society”

SRHS veteran remembers his service

Energy in a can

How much caffeine is too much?

“I’m going to reach my goal”

Weight loss patient loses more than 300 pounds

Local siblings recognized for commitment to philanthropy

Baileys awarded Young Philanthropists of the Year

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

1,400 attended event

Around the world and back

Globetrotting doctors now call Upstate SC home

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

Event to help buy a second mobile mammography unit

An Uplifting Event to be held on Oct. 22

What women need to know about gynecologic cancer

September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness month and Dr. Schwab says knowing the symptoms is important

A childhood dream becomes reality

Octavia Amaechi, 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

The pros of probiotics

Get the most benefit from ‘good bacteria’

Start the school year safely

Trauma expert offers advice for children, teens

Raffle event to support fight against breast cancer

Smithworks Fine Jewelry to hold raffle on September 18

Hospital saves $10 million, wins national award

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System saved $10 million over four years

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.

Volunteer puts patients first

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

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

Doctor comes ‘home’ to Family Medicine—Duncan

Amanda Kinney, DO, joins childhood practice

Are You Eating To Win? Nutrition Knowledge for Athletes

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

What are you waiting for? Step into the portal!

A Closer Look at MyChart

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.  

“It gives them a sense of hope”

Relay For Life: Raising support and honoring lost loved ones

One step at a time

De-stressing to stay safe

Honoring past employees, volunteers and board members

SRHS Family Memorial Tree remembers those who have passed away

Put yourself, health first

Lifestyle changes to lessen your chance of stroke

Newest mammography technology could change women’s lives

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

In memoriam: Charles C. Boone

Former hospital president changed health care in Upstate

Four SRHS nurses honored with Palmetto Gold Award

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

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

New officers, board members join the Spartanburg Regional Foundation board

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

National Stop the Bleed Day teaches life-saving techniques

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

Hope Blooms to support work of hospice caregivers

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

Behind the scenes with champions

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

The sunshine vitamin: A star in the nutrition universe

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

From the fishbowl

Cancer educator answers questions for patients, family, community

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”

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

Employees giving back to Spartanburg Regional in 2017

New emergency procedure saves lives when minutes matter

REBOA raises the bar in trauma care

A heavy heart

How stress can contribute to heart disease

Pelham Medical Center continues growing with emergency & surgical expansion

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

Symposium gets stronger every year

Strength and Conditioning experts to attend fourth annual event

Don’t get sick!

Ways to stay healthy while others are sick

A rainbow on your plate

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

Should I go?

Five reasons to attend a support group

“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

Spartanburg Regional Foundation announces availability of $594K in grants

Health-related grants help improve wellness in the Upstate

Spartanburg Regional opens new Sports Medicine location

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

“Whatever is needed, we try to do"

Hospice volunteer donates time and bird feeders to hospice home

Fighting hunger feeds the soul

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

Sports Medicine: It’s not just for athletes

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

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

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.

The healing powers of play

Pediatric rehabilitation experts pick therapeutic toys for annual Christmas party

Leftovers: Lose them or love them

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

Three SRHS nurses recognized as DAISY winners

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

Services you trust, doctors you know

Spartanburg Regional partners with Aetna to offer Medicare plans

"We feel very blessed"

Twins thriving following 102-day stay in NICU

Spartanburg Regional Hospice to deliver Thanksgiving meals to families

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

New road for an old car

Family donates beloved car to support health care

Legacy of former Spartanburg Regional president honored

Street renamed for Charles Boone

Concern, compassion and skill

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

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

NICU Fund provides training for special massage therapy

Resource helps you understand Medicare insurance options

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

“I would not wish cancer on anyone”

Annual Uplifting Event Promotes Breast Cancer Screening

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

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

Wings of Hope butterfly release gives gift of hope

Peach and avocado caprese salad

Cool off with this tangy blend of cheese, tomatoes and peaches

Building relationships through medicine

New family medicine physician joins MGC — Converse Heights.

Middle school students investigate DNA with Gibbs research team

Young Investigators Camp excites students about science careers

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.

A new way to give: vehicle donations

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

Salmon and blueberry salad with lemon raspberry vinaigrette

This delicious salad blends several sharp flavors – blueberries, pickled red onions and jalapeños, and the richness of a lemon raspberry vinaigrette.

Beach babies!

11 sun safety tips to remember at the beach.

Grantee helps women reclaim their lives

Angels Charge Ministry receives Foundation grant

New Spartanburg Medical Center chapel funded by the Foundation

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

New Immediate Care Center opens in Gaffney

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

Love to work here - love to give here

SRHS employees give generously for 25 years and counting.

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.

Hannah Godfrey Disney, RN receives DAISY Award

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

Food allergies strike close to home

One in 13 children has a food allergy.

Healing together

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

Celebrating our best

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Recognizes Leader and Associate of the Year

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.

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

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.

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.

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

One donation, eight lives saved

8 facts you should know about organ donation

Freekeh fruit salad with pecans and cinnamon vinaigrette

Flavor collides with color in a fruit salad that packs in a lot of superfood nutrition

Spring break? No time to relax

Student athletes take advantage of training camp

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.

Associates advance in careers with GED program

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

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.

Leadership and community

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

Sweet potato cheesecake

Cheesecake is a weakness for many people – this recipe might cause a little less guilt.

Exercise puts heart patients on the right track

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

Spartanburg Regional Foundation welcomes new board members

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

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?

Do you know hands-only CPR?

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

Spicy black bean dragon burger

This black bean patty recipe packs so much flavor that you might find yourself reaching for a glass of water. It packs lots of protein, too.

Information for cardiac surgery patients

Spartanburg Regional takes part in CDC effort.

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

Stay safe during inclement weather

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

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.

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.

Cranberry and pistachio white chocolate bark

Serves: 20; Portion size, 1 ounce; Prep: 20 minutes; Cook time: 1 hour.

Garlic roasted broccoli and cauliflower

Serves: 8; Portion size: 3/4 cup; Prep: 10 minutes; Cook time: 20 minutes.

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.

The greatest service

Spartanburg Regional honors veterans.

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.

“You’re their support person”

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

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.

Look for the teal pumpkin

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

Roasted pumpkin salad with feta and pumpkin seeds

Serves: 5; Prep: 20 minutes; Cook time: 45 minutes.

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.

Dr. James Bearden earns prestigious national award

Physician receives Harry Hynes Award from National Institute for Health.

'It’s the worst feeling – cancer'

Waiting for the results of her biopsy was agonizing.

STACK Sports finds a new home

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

Make Halloween fun — but safe

Here are a few simple tips to keep your little ghouls safe on Halloween.

National project sets Beaumont Mill aglow

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

Watch your step

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

Chickpea salad

Serves: 4; Portion size: 1/2 cup; Prep: 20 minutes.

Calm in the storm

Neuro ICU nurse describes her work.

Apple farro salad with chicken

Serves: 4; Portion Size: 8 ounces; Prep: 20 mins; Cook Time: 30 minutes

Rapid response to heart attacks saves lives

SRHS recognized with prestigious American Heart Association award.

Sports Medicine Institute teams with Carolina Football Club

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

Get your child back to school safely

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

Grilled peaches with chocolate and almonds

Meal: Dessert; Serves: 6; Portion Size: Half a peach, 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce, 2 teaspoons of toasted almonds; Prep...

Keep out of my hair: Lice prevention

Follow these 7 steps to help prevent the lice spreading to your child’s head.

Former textile mill once again buzzes with activity

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System completes move to Beaumont.

Weighing down: Are book bags too heavy?

Heavy backpacks can cause pain to a child’s back, neck and shoulders, and it also can contribute to headaches.

Five spice London broil

Meal: Supper; Portion Size:  4 ounces;

Staying connected

Pelham Medical Center recognized by Most Wired

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.

Specific gene could predict colon cancer outcomes

Study undertaken at Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute.

Easing discomfort with quality outcomes

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

Gibbs expands cancer services in Cherokee County

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

I'm in a Gibbs Cancer Center clinical trial

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

New technology improves safety of radiation therapy

New SpaceOAR System provides more protection during radiation

Concussions: Don't shake it off

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

Continuing a giving tradition

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

Spartanburg Medical Center receives national designation

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

Reshape your future

New Weight Loss Services Offered at Pelham Medical Center

Black quinoa Asian sesame slaw, Indian harvest

Meal: Lunch; Serves: 8; Portion Size:  1/2  cup; Prep: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes.

Blueberry, watermelon and walnut salad with grilled chicken

Meal: Lunch; Serves: 4; Prep: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes.

Pelham Medical Center announces opening of new ICC

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

'This program is life-changing'

Project SEARCH spreads throughout South Carolina.

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.”

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.

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.

Beef and bean sloppy joe

Meal: Lunch or Supper; Serves: 6; Portion Size: 1 cup; Prep: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes.

Cauliflower biryani

Serves: 8; Portion Size: 1-1/2  cup; Prep: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 50 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.

Pushed to the limit

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

Firecracker shrimp bowl

Meal: Supper; Serves: 4.

Greek marinated chicken

Meal: Supper; Serves:  4; Portion Size: 3 ounces.