Piedmont Pulse – Winter 2016

A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER

WINTER 2016

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MAKING THE RO U N D S

PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER EARNS BABY-FRIENDLY DESIGNATION

by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.

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n September 2015, Piedmont Medical Center became the third Tenet hospital to receive international recognition as a Baby-Friendly USA designated birth facility. The BabyFriendly Hospital Initiative was launched by the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund in 1991.

Its goal is to encourage hospitals and birthing centers to provide excellent care in the areas of infant feeding as well as mother and baby bonding.

Rachel Miller, Labor and Delivery Nurse and Certified Lactation Consultant, championed the project. “It became more obvious to us that the Baby-Friendly designation was based on what research shows leads to the best health outcomes,” says Miller.

“This designation for Piedmont Medical Center demonstrates that we employ the best evidence-based practices in infant care.”

In order to receive the designation, facilities implement “Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.” This includes having a written breastfeeding policy, and helping mothers initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth. As a result, PMC has changed how infants and mothers are cared for right after a baby is born.

The first change is that once a baby is delivered, it goes “skin to skin” with mom, and remains there through the first feeding.

“This means we don’t weigh them first, or bathe them first,” says Miller. Instead, the baby is laid on a warm blanket on the mom’s chest, where it is dried with a towel. Then the baby is put skin to skin with mom, and a warm blanket is laid over them both. Research shows that being cradled skin to skin is the most effective way to stabilize a baby’s temperature.

The initial assessments of the baby’s movements, color, temperature, and heart rate are performed while the baby

is skin to skin. The second big environmental change is the practice of “rooming in,” which means that the baby stays in the room 24/7. “This is wonderful for families,” says Miller, “because they get to see everything the doctors do, and they can ask questions while the physicians are treating their babies.”

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CEO CO RN E R

A message from Bill Masterton Chief Executive Officer

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ooking back at 2015, it was a phenomenal year for Piedmont Medical Center. We increased our ability to serve patients by opening a neurosurgical ICU and growing that team. We expanded our open heart program and worked to open a new Imaging Center in York. We also began renovations of our patient rooms in the main tower of the hospital and saw major growth in our newly renovated Emergency Department!

Since I arrived here in 2012, Piedmont has doubled the number of Urgent Care Centers and Imaging Centers serving this community with BEFORE four locations of each now. We have grown our physician network from 23 physicians to over 70 physicians in our local market to serve you and your family.

AFTER We’ve also grown from a 20,000 square foot Emergency Department to over 40,000 square feet!

While the numbers and statistics are good to share, one of the most important indicators to me regarding the state of the hospital is shown by looking at the physicians who are making the decision to join our network. Just this past year, we welcomed Dr. Brandon Sick, Dr. Michael Curran, Dr. James Jordan, Dr. Kevin Zacour and Dr. Melodie Harrison to our primary care network. At the beginning of 2016, we’ll see Dr. George Barron relocate to Piedmont Family Practice at Rock Hill, Dr. Kristine McGruder join Family Medicine Associates in York and the physicians and staff at Rock Hill GYN/OB will also join the PMC Physician Network! We look forward to having Drs. Joe Robinson, Norman Taylor, Ansley Hilton, Barbie Rowland, Craig McClelland, Kelly Wormer and Tyler Pierce onboard!

I’m excited about the continued momentum we’ve gained throughout last year and I am very optimistic that 2016 will prove to be just as monumental.

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We are proud to enter the New Year with our fifth consecutive grade of “A” on the Hospital Safety Scorecard from the Leapfrog Group. Similar to how we 5 TIMES IN A ROW! were all graded in school, this award indicates to our staff, patients, and community our outstanding commitment to patient safety.

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I would like to congratulate all members of Level our maternal-child team on their newest distinction as a Level III NICU (neonatal intensive-care unit). This recognition allows PMC to care for babies born at less than 32 weeks gestation as well as babies born with critical illness, at all gestational ages.

Along with becoming a Level III NICU facility, PMC has also earned the coveted Baby-Friendly facility designation. This title is the direct result of the compassionate care and dedication this department delivers to every patient and family that enters its doors.

The end of 2015 presented a number of opportunities for our PMC team to connect with those in our community. We hosted our sixth blood drive of the year benefitting the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas. As the Presenting Sponsor of Rock Hill’s 10th annual Christmasville celebration, we were pleased to see many new faces enjoying downtown Rock Hill!

We also had more than 1600 participants at the eighth annual Reindeer Romp 5K benefitting Girls on the Run of the TriCounty. PMC team members helped spread warmth and happiness during the holiday season through coat collections with the City of Rock Hill, toy collections with WRHI through Toys for Happiness, and a record-setting Angel Tree adoption program with Pilgrim’s Inn providing gifts to children and families in our community.

As we look forward to all that 2016 has in store, PMC will continue our commitment to our mission to provide exceptional healthcare to every person we have the privilege to serve!

Bill Masterton, CEO

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PHYSICIAN FEEDBACK leads to capital improvements for hospital rooms.

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very year, physicians at Piedmont Medical Center are asked for their input on decisions regarding capital investments in the hospital. At the 2014 Physician Business Planning Retreat, they suggested that we renovate our hospital patient rooms in our main tower. As expressed by Dr. Ansley Hilton, the doctors realized that hospital room aesthetics are something that patients care about.

The administrative team set about the task objectively. Each room on the second and third floors in the 33-year-old main tower underwent an audit. The condition of each room was graded against 12 criteria, after which each room was assigned a score. Based on the scores, it was decided that the Progressive Care Unit would be renovated first.

The next step was to survey the nursing staff about what was most important to them. They expressed a desire for more convenient workstations for themselves, and rooms with attractive interior design for their patients.

In June 2015, the renovations in two sample rooms were completed. Nurses were invited to rank various aspects of each room. In addition to an updated look, dry-erase boards will be replaced by new digital signage, and a bedside computer workstation will be installed in each room. We’re excited to report that renovations of 26 Progressive Care Unit patient rooms began in October 2015 and are well underway.

Jitendra Patel, MD

Jeff Davis, DDS, MD Ansley Jay Shah, MD* Hilton, MD*

Sharon Williams, MD*

Roosevelt Daniel, MD

Renovating

the Patient Experience!

*PMC Board Member

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Piedmont Medical Center Earns Baby-Friendly Designation!

The designation process was a group effort by the management team and the nursing staff. It takes most facilities three to five years to achieve the Baby-Friendly designation. Piedmont earned it in three years. “Choosing your healthcare provider is important, and it’s important for you to know what you are looking for,” says Miller. “It’s important to show our patients that we have chosen to go through this designation process. It is not just us saying we are utilizing these techniques, but it is

recognition by a third party that we are doing it with excellence and we are all very proud of that.”

Designated as a Baby-Friendly facility

by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.

Watch our video and learn more about Baby-Friendly, visit myPMC.com/myPMCbaby.

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ongratulations to our most recent Service Excellence Award Winners!

Employees are nominated for these awards by patients and their families or fellow employees. Each month, one person is selected by their colleagues as the Employee of the Month. We also honor one outstanding Nurse with the DAISY Award each month. Quarterly awards are given for our Leader and Physician of the Quarter.

LEADER OF THE QUARTER

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PHYSICIAN OF THE QUARTER

Our Mission: To deliver exceptional healthcare to every person we have the privilege to serve.

PIE DM O N T P R I D E

These employees set an excellent example of what it is to have Piedmont Pride and to truly put the well-being of their patients and peers before themselves.

Kayci Williams, HR

Dr. Tingnong Supaswud-Franks

OUR HOSPITAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS: EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH

DAISY AWARD

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Catina Smith

John Vincent

Dawn Masker

Jonathan Howden, RN

Mercede Bierwiler, RN

Jennifer Barnwell

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TWO PATIENTS, one satisfied family.

"It began when I started having contractions just shy of 33 weeks with our second son. The staff in labor & delivery was amazing! They took care of me, and stopped the contractions that night. I returned a few days later to give birth to our sweet boy. On the day I was to be discharged, my husband was in severe pain from a kidney stone. My nurse set up a transport to the ER – no questions asked!

After his discharge later that day, we left our sweet boy in the NICU to head home. Fast-forward several days and my husband is still in pain from his kidney stone that hasn't passed. We called his doctor, and they decide that surgery to remove the stone is best.

The doctor set everything up for a quick SATURDAY NIGHT surgery to remove the stone.

The NICU staff was amazing during our son's 2-week stay. They knew of my husband's kidney stone, and asked EVERY TIME we came to visit our son how he was feeling. They went out of their way to make us feel important! Dr. Magura performed the surgery on my husband and was very understanding of our unique situation. He took the time to talk with us and explain what to expect.

We have nothing but love and appreciation for these wonderful people that helped us both during a very scary – but joyful – time in our lives. Thank you to the NICU staff, Labor & Delivery staff, and Dr. Magura's surgical team on Oct. 17, 2015."

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*Photograph by Valerie Williams Photography

Maximizing patient safety through increased knowledge of sterile techniques and procedures.

PAT I EN T S AF E T Y

Congratulations to Jane Hughes and LaToya Washington on completing Sterile Products and Chemotherapy Certification Courses. The courses have equipped these pharmacy technicians with increased knowledge of sterile techniques and procedures when preparing medications for patients.

“As a pharmacy technician, we work closely with pharmacists to provide the correct medication for patients. We mix IVs, maintain medication inventory, and understand the stability of medication," said Jane. “The certification shows that we’ve learned the latest techniques being used to maximize patient safety,” said LaToya.

M ED I CA L STA F F U P D AT E

Jane Hughes

LaToya Washington

Ties between hospital administrators and medical staff benefit patients

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s his tenure serving as Chief of Staff approaches its end, Dr. Sushil K. Singhi is excited about the many initiatives taking place at Piedmont Medical Center. “The most important thing for the hospital is the increased bonding between the medical staff and the administration,” he says. “It improves how our patients feel about the hospital, and how our staff feels about the hospital.” As Dr. Singhi puts it...

“ We are big enough to serve you, and small enough to know you.”

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I N TH E N EW S

CENTER FOR PSYCHIATRY Excelling Across the Board

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or the past two years, Nicole McMillion has been knocking down walls, metaphorically and literally, as the Director for the Center for Psychiatry at Piedmont Medical Center. Not only has she transformed the perception of mental illness for those who interact with her department, she has led a makeover of the adult inpatient facility.

The makeover included 17 beds within the unit and five pods in the new Emergency Department, all designed to increase safety for patients with mental health issues.

“It is good for the community to know that we are here to keep you safe no matter what your needs are,” stated Nicole.

“At the hospital, we want to make sure we are meeting all patient needs, and not just the obvious medical needs.”

Located in the main tower of Piedmont Medical Center, the Center for Psychiatry is the only inpatient psychiatric unit serving Rock Hill, Chester, and Lancaster county patients. Over the course of one month, they typically assess over 1600 patients.

What many may not know is that 1 in 4 people are affected by mental illness, though not all will need inpatient care.

For those who are admitted, Nicole and her team have created a comfortable and colorful environment. A new 120-page patient journal created by the team allows staff members and patients to work together to create daily goals, a safety plan and a discharge plan.

Patients spend time in group therapy, doing recreational activities and exercising. One wall of the Center for Psychiatry is even decorated with patient artwork completed while in group therapy.

The staff ’s main goal is to give patients the tools to live productively when they leave PMC. This is done by helping patients learn their unique triggers and providing them with coping mechanisms they can use outside the hospital.

We want to thank this dedicated department for the work they do to serve our community.

WHAT IS A CERTIFICATE OF NEED (CON)?

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ou’ve heard about Piedmont’s pursuit of a Certificate of Need (CON), as it relates to efforts to build a new hospital in Fort Mill. Many have asked what exactly a CON is and what it allows us to do. CON laws require government permission before a healthcare facility can offer new services, expand a current facility, or purchase particular pieces of equipment.

These laws were originally enacted to help control medical costs, by making sure that no single community overinvested in medical services to the detriment of another.

In South Carolina, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) oversees the CON application process. In 2014, The Administrative Law Court upheld DHEC's decision to award

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the CON to Piedmont Medical Center to build its new 100-bed hospital in Fort Mill, a decision that is currently under appeal by Carolinas HealthCare System.

Two additional Piedmont Medical Center CON applications were approved in 2015. The first allows us to convert five enhanced perinatal bassinets in our neonatal internal care unit (NICU) from Level IIE to Level III. The second allowed us to open our highly anticipated York Imaging Center. We look forward to offering these new services to our patients. And, we will continue to provide updates on the status of the Fort Mill Medical Center CON, as they become available.

PLEA S E W E L C O M E OUR NE W E ST P HYSIC IANS. . .

Melodie Harrison, md joined Marisa Clancy, DO, FAAP at Sutton Road Pediatrics in December. Dr. Harrison is committed to delivering consistent and compassionate care to patients from birth through adolescence. This South Carolina native is passionate about breastfeeding education and is already getting involved with the community.

At Sutton Road Pediatrics, we want you and your child to feel comfortable from the moment you walk through our doors. Whether you come to us for well visits or for the unexpected illness or injury, we consider it a privilege to have your child in our care.

SuttonRoadPediatrics.com

803-547-8181

515 River Crossing Drive, Suite 180, Fort Mill, SC

James Jordan, md joined Dean Adelman, do; Ann Meyer, do, faap; Elizabeth Zimmerman, md; and Marilee Calamas, np at Fort Mill Family Practice in December. Dr. Jordan is board-certified in Family Medicine and has a passion for helping his patients make informed choices about their health, taking into consideration each person’s unique health history and wellness goals. He and his family moved here from Nebraska.

Fort Mill Family Practice provides a full range of medical services with a focus on preventive care: from routine physicals; health screenings and immunizations; to treatment of chronic conditions and specialized care for women, children and seniors.

myFortMillFamilyPractice.com

803-547-7541

1690 Highway 160 West, Fort Mill, SC

Cardiovascular Family Medicine Internal Medicine Neurosurgery OB/GYN Pediatrics Sports Medicine Surgical Urgent Care

FIND THE DOCTOR THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU by visiting myPMCnetwork.com From family medicine to advanced surgical care, we provide a wide range of specialties to care for you and every member of your family.

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NURSE’S SUCCESSFUL WEIGHTLOSS SURGERY inspires others.

I N TEN S I VE S H A R E . . .

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hen Deb Myers leads seminars on bariatric surgery, it’s personal. The Bariatric Program Coordinator at Piedmont Medical Center is a Registered Nurse who had gastric bypass surgery in 2007. “I had struggled with weight my entire life,” says Myers. She was on medication for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. She tried diets and various lifestyle changes, but her weight continued to affect her health.

At the time of her surgery, PMC provided two options: gastric bypass or adjustable gastric banding. Studies show that after five years, patients who underwent either surgery had similar results. Myers was interested in the fastest path toward her goal of losing 100 pounds. “I grinned the whole way to the hospital,” she says. “It’s a big decision, because it’s a huge lifestyle change, but by the time I made the decision, I was ready to go.”

Dr. Alex Espinal performed the surgery, with assistance from Dr. Kamran Borhanian. Myers achieved her goal weight in 18 months. Two years after the surgery, her laboratory results greatly improved, and Myers describes her blood pressure as “perfect.”

For Myers, the most surprising after effect was how people in the community related to her.

“There’s still a bias against people who are overweight,” says Myers. “To me, it’s one of the last acceptable biases in this country. There’s the perception that if you are overweight, you are lazy or you just eat the wrong things, but evidence shows there are a lot of genetics involved.”

Deb Myers, rn, cbn

As the coordinator of the PMC Bariatric Program, Myers feels she can make a difference. “People really relate to me when they find out I have been in their shoes, and that I do understand,” she says that understanding and compassion increased her confidence. Prior to her surgery, Myers had a fear of public speaking. Now, she regularly conducts seminars for people who are considering bariatric surgery and hosts health and wellness events throughout the community.

Myers recently earned the special designation of Certified Bariatric Nurse from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. When she talks to potential surgical candidates, she tells them that changing their lifestyle is a process. It’s one she’s grateful to have gone through. “This is absolutely the best thing I’ve ever done for myself,” she says. “My only regret is that I didn’t do it sooner.”

Visit pmcsurgicalweightloss.com to view upcoming seminars and to register online!

FREE SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS SEMINARS Seminars are offered at Piedmont General Surgery Associates and Piedmont Medical Center.

To register online, please visit myPMCSurgicalWeightLoss.com or call 803-329-1234, then press 2.

FREE Meal Measure™ Portion Control available to seminar attendees.

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N U RS I N G NO O K

Your care heals patients, comforts families and provides encouragement to all whom you touch.

CCRN CERTIFICATION

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e are very proud of this group of nurses who have gone the extra mile to earn new certification! The CCRN certification is a credential granted by AACN (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses) Certification Corporation.

This certification validates a nurse’s knowledge of treating critically ill patients. It also promotes continued excellence in the critical care nursing field.

Congratulations on this milestone!

BAPTIST GRADUATION

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e are excited to celebrate 13 PMC employees who earned their Bachelor degrees by participating in Tenet’s “Invest in U” Program. In this program, qualified employees can further their education through the Baptist Health System’s School of Health Professions (BSHP) while also commiting to continue their employment with Tenet.

This program supports Tenet’s “Commitment to People” allowing them to grow and learn without the stress of tuition payments.

Congratulations to Marcus Barnes, Sarah Brehm, Rebekah Terrell Callaham, Erica Tiffany Chambers, Ramah Dixon, Jennifer Hempton, Mark Douglas Jansen, Jason Glen Price, Sarah Proffitt, Jennifer Lee Reddick, Jaimie Kathleen Sweem, Shannah Marie Therrien, and Betsy Annette Williams, the first graduating classes from PMC!

1st row-Ursula Lawrence, Crystal Bridges, Meredith Proctor, Jayne Hanley 2nd row-Heather Henderson, Phebe Joseph, Ruth Pierce, Erica Norris, Jill Ward

GREA BOYD

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e are thrilled to share that our first Nurse Betty Scholarship Award Winner Grea Boyd is a hard-working member of our Emergency Department. She used the $20,000 scholarship to attend Clemson University where she graduated Summa Cum Laude in May 2015.

“The scholarship gave me the opportunity to pursue a degree from the school of my dreams,” said Grea. “Not only did Piedmont support me financially, but I was in constant contact with representatives from the hospital making sure I had all the tools to succeed in college.”

Grea says she became a nurse because she wanted to make a difference in the lives of others. “I have learned that just a smile, an encouraging word or holding a hand is sometimes the best medicine we can give.”

When asked what advice she would give an aspiring nurse, Grea shared that you just have to ‘stick with it.’ “Nursing school is difficult and can be overwhelming at times, but it is worth it in the end when you can see the impact that you make daily in the lives of your patients!”

Thank you for your commitment to excellence, Grea! We congratulate you on your success and look forward to seeing you grow at PMC!

Piedmont Medical Center salutes its Nurses. Your care and compassion heals patients, comforts families and provides hope and encouragement to all you touch.

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TE CH N O LO GY A D VA N C E S

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here have been great advances in medicine since the first abdominal hysterectomy was performed in 1853. Today, there are many less invasive options than open incision, including the Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS™) hysterectomy. Dr. R. Craig McClelland was the first Charlotte area doctor to perform a SILS™ hysterectomy. To date, he has performed the procedure more than 600 times.

The surgery is highly reproducible, which means the same technique can be performed the same way to achieve the same results. The SILS™ hysterectomy involves one incision that is hidden in the belly button, and barely visible after recovery. It uses one device; a flexible laparoscope with a camera built into it.

Depending on the pathology, the surgery takes about 90 minutes.

Patients typically stay in the hospital for one night, and are then advised to rest for at least 3 or 4 days. Most patients can drive within the first week, and are back to work within two weeks.

Because there is only one incision, patients are more likely to experience less pain and have a diminished chance of infections, bleeding or hernias. Recent advances in the field include a second generation high definition flexible laparoscope that is only 5mm.

CO M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H

Piedmont Medical Center EMS joined Safe Kids York County to help equip over 400 bikes with helmets. Safe Kids York County was established to help reduce and bring awareness to the number one killer of children, preventable injuries. Great job everyone!

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SILS™ PROCEDURE offers minimally invasive options for hysterectomy.

Dr. McClelland’s goal is to educate as many patients as he can about SILS™ and to train more doctors to be able to perform the procedure.

“Piedmont Medical Center has been very accommodating to us by getting this equipment,” says McClelland. From 2009 to 2012, a monthly course was held at the Women’s Center, during which almost 200 surgeons from around the country were trained on the procedure.

Dr. R. Craig McClelland

He advises women who are considering surgery to seek more than one medical opinion, and to ask friends who have had similar issues for their advice. “I’m always available for a second opinion, and happy to talk to anyone, any time,” says Dr. McClelland.

Watch our video and learn more about SILS™, visit mySILSsurgery.com or McClellandHyst.com

PIEDMONT EMS advocates for child safety.

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One Tiny Incision Can Get You Back to it Faster If you’re considering a hysterectomy, Piedmont Medical Center offers a leading surgical advancement – Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery (SILSTM). This minimally invasive procedure requires only one tiny, nearly invisible incision, allowing most patients to benefit from less pain, a faster recovery – and remain virtually scar-free.

The Big Deal about One Tiny Incision: Many patients experience…

- Reduced Pain - Faster Recovery - Nearly Scar-free Results 222 South Herlong Ave. | Rock Hill, SC

Watch Piedmont SILS patients share their stories and learn more about the benefits of a SILS hysterectomy by visiting www.mySILSsurgery.com.

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Make an appointment with a specialized SILSTM gynecologic surgeon by calling 803-329-1234 and press option 2.

Designated as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG)™ by the AAGL, an organization committed to Advancing Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide.

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8th Annual Reindeer Romp ...a Big Success!

The 8th Annual Reindeer Romp proved to be great fun for the entire family! This year, more than 1,600 runners took to the streets of Downtown Rock Hill in support of Girls on the Run Tri-County. Congratulations to all of the runners! Congratulations to the winners of our 1st Annual Get Your Antlers On Contest!

TOP TEAM:

Ebinport Elementary GOTR Team 1

BEST IN SHOW: Romper 354

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Pink Ribbon Tea The 6th Annual Pink Ribbon Tea took place on Sunday, October 25, 2015. This annual breast cancer awareness event allows PMC to invite cancer patients and their guests for an afternoon of fun activities and great information. The 2015 event featured presentations about The New Attitude Room and the Volunteer Auxiliary. Guests had their choice of various sweet treats and even had the chance to win wreaths and flowers. Something new for this year, ornament decorating. The ornaments decorated at the Pink Ribbon Tea were on display in the hospital during the holiday season.

This year’s Pink Ribbon Tea will take place on Sunday, October 30, 2016. We're looking forward to another spectacular event.

DI D Y O U K N O W ?

The PMC Physician Network offers online appointment booking... and it’s free!

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n addition to booking online for our ER and urgent care centers (myPMC.com/inquicker), you can also book online appointments at our primary care practices! Just visit the practice website, click “Book an Appointment” under the banner, select your preferred date and time, and enter your information. It’s that easy! You can get to any of our PMC Physician Network practices by visiting myPMCnetwork.com.

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PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2016

EVENTS

CLASSES

FREE SUPPORT GROUPS

QUIT SMART! Smoking Cessation Counseling

SURVIVOR YOGA Every Wednesday

BREASTFEEDING Support Group

Scheduled one-on-one, $10 per one-hour session. Call 803-985-4651 to set up a time.

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE

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February 8, 22 • 11:30 pm 8 P22 22 iedmont General Surgery Associates, Rock Hill and February 11 • 6 pm at PMC 11 Women’s Tower

5:45-6:45 pm • CV-Tele Conference Room.

Free for the Survivor who is within one year of treatment. $5.00 for "Bring a Buddy".

Feb. 18 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE

February 27 • 1 pm 27 27 PMC Women’s Tower

YOUNG PARENTS TO BE

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February 1 • 7:30 pm 1 Women’s Tower PMC

INFANT MASSAGE CLASS* 1

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Feb. 1, 8, 15 • 5:30 pm

15 8 PMC 15 Women’s Tower

*Series of 3 classes

TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE

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Feb. 2 • 2 pm & 18 • 4 pm 18 18 Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor 2 PMC

INFANT CPR

February 14 • 3 pm

14 14 PMC Women’s Tower BREASTFEEDING CLASS February 15 • 7 pm

15 15 PMC Women’s Tower CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION February 27 • 8 am

27 27 PMC Women’s Tower FAMILY INFANT CARE

February 27 • 1:30 pm 27 27 PMC Women’s Tower SIBLING BOOT CAMP

February 27 • 3:30 pm

27 27 PMC Women’s Tower

Registration is required for all events except for support groups. To register, please call 803-329-1234, and press 2 or visit myPMC.com/events Visit myPMC.com/pulse for a listing of all current events and more details.

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February 3,17 • 2:30 pm

17 3 PMC 17 Women's Tower 4th Floor February 4,18 • 5:30 pm

18 18 Women’s Diagnostic Center 4 PMC

DIABETES Support Group

LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER / FREE

EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE

February 2 • 6 pm

2PMC Women’s Tower

KNIT CHICKS

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Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight.

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BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group

18 18 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center

February 19 • 6:30 pm

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group

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HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

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Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal

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February 4 • 6 pm 4 Women’s Tower PMC

ALZHEIMER'S Support Group 4

February 4 • 6 pm

4PMC Doctor’s Dining Room

TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group February 11 • 6:45 pm

11 11 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room

SCHERODERMA Support Group February 16 • 6:00 pm

16 16 Doctors' Dining Room

SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group February 16 • 6 pm

16 16 PMC Women’s Tower STROKE Support Group

February 17 • 11 am • HealthSouth

17 17 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill

MENTAL HEALTH Support Group February 17 • 7 pm

17 17 PMC Women’s Tower MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure February 23 • 6:30 pm

23 23 CV Tele Conference Room

PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MARCH 2016

EVENTS

CLASSES

FREE SUPPORT GROUPS

QUIT SMART! Smoking Cessation Counseling

SURVIVOR YOGA

BREASTFEEDING Support Group

Scheduled one-on-one, $10 per one-hour session. Call 803-985-4651 to set up a time.

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE

March 14, 28 • 11:30 am 28 P28 14 14 iedmont General Surgery Associates, Rock Hill and March 10 • 6 pm at PMC 10 10 Women’s Tower

EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE March 19 • 1 pm

19 19 PMC Women’s Tower

Every Wednesday 5:45-6:45 pm CV-Tele Conference Room Free for the Survivor who is within one year of treatment. $5.00 for "Bring a Buddy".

TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE

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Mar. 1 • 4 pm, Mar. 17 • 4 pm

1 PMC 17 17 Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor

INFANT MASSAGE CLASS* 1

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March 1, 8, 15 • 5:30 pm

15 8 PMC 15 Women’s Tower

*Series of 3 classes

INFANT CPR

March 13 • 3 pm

13 13 PMC Women’s Tower

CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION 19

March 19 • 8 am 19 PMC Women’s Tower

FAMILY INFANT CARE

March 19 • 1:30 pm 19 19 PMC Women’s Tower SIBLING BOOT CAMP HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

March 17 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE 17 17 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight.

March 19 • 3:30 pm

19 19 PMC Women’s Tower

BREASTFEEDING CLASS March 21 • 7 pm

21 21 PMC Women’s Tower

WA LK W I TH A D O C • March 12 • 8 am

Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group 1

March 1 • 6 pm 1 Women’s Tower PMC

KNIT CHICKS 2

March 2, 16, 30 • 2:30 pm

30 PMC 30 Women's Tower 4th Floor 16 2 16

BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group 3

March 3, 17 • 5:30 pm

17 3 PMC 17 Women’s Diagnostic Center

ALZHEIMER'S Support Group 3

March 3 • 6 pm 3 Doctor’s Dining Room PMC

DIABETES Support Group 3

March 3 • 6 pm 3 Women’s Tower PMC

TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group March 10 • 6:45 pm

10 10 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room SCHERODERMA Support Group March 15 • 6:00 pm

15 15 Doctors' Dining Room SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group March 15 • 6 pm

15 15 PMC Women’s Tower MENTAL HEALTH Support Group March 16 • 7 pm

16 16 PMC Women’s Tower Walk with a Doc, is held once a month at the Piedmont Medical Center Trail at Riverwalk.

Walkers joining the featured physician will have the opportunity to ask questions about their health, and enjoy the camaraderie of others in the community! Join us for Walk with a Doc at 8 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month, from March thru September.

In case of rain or inclement weather, Walk with a Doc will be cancelled. Any weather updates/cancellations will be posted on Piedmont's Facebook page no later than 7 a.m. on the morning of the event.

STROKE Support Group

March 16 • 11 am • HealthSouth

16 16 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill

MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure March 22 • 6:30 pm

22 22 CV Tele Conference Room

First-time registrants will receive a free t-shirt and pedometer.

Registration is FREE. Call 803-329-1234 and choose option 2 or go online to myPMC.com/events to register.

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PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

APRIL 2016

EVENTS

CLASSES

FREE SUPPORT GROUPS

QUIT SMART! Smoking Cessation Counseling

SURVIVOR YOGA Every Wednesday

BREASTFEEDING Support Group

Scheduled one-on-one, $10 per one-hour session. Call 803-985-4651 to set up a time.

WALK WITH A DOC / FREE

April 9 • 8-9 am 9 Piedmont 9 Medical Center Trail at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center (Located at the Riverwalk Development)

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE April 11, 25 • 11:30 pm

11 25 11 25 Piedmont General Surgery

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Associates, Rock Hill and April 14 • 6 pm at PMC

14Women’s Tower

EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE April 16 • 1 pm

16 16 PMC Women’s Tower

5:45-6:45 pm • CV-Tele Conference Room.

Free for the Survivor who is within one year of treatment. $5.00 for "Bring a Buddy".

YOUNG PARENTS TO BE 4

April 4 • 7:30 pm 4 Women’s Tower PMC

INFANT MASSAGE CLASS*

April 4, 11, 18 • 5:30 pm 4 11 4 11 18 PMC 18 Women’s Tower *Series of 3 classes

TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE 5

April 5 • 2 pm & 21 • 4 pm

21 5 21 PMC Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor

INFANT CPR

April 10 • 3 pm

10 10 PMC Women’s Tower

Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal

SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group 5

KNIT CHICKS

April 13, 27 • 2:30 pm

27 PMC 27 Women's Tower 4th Floor 13 13

BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group 7

April 21 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE

April 7, 21 • 5:30 pm

21 21 Women’s Diagnostic Center 7 PMC

DIABETES Support Group 7

April 7 • 6 pm 7 Women’s Tower PMC

ALZHEIMER'S Support Group 7

HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

April 5 • 6 pm 5 Women’s Tower PMC

April 7 • 6 pm 7 Doctor’s Dining Room PMC

21 21 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center

TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group

Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight.

14 14 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room

April 14 • 6:45 pm

SCHERODERMA Support Group April 19 • 6:00 pm

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19 19 Doctors' Dining Room SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group April 19 • 6 pm

BREASTFEEDING CLASS April 18 • 7 pm

18 18 PMC Women’s Tower CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION April 16 • 8 am

16 16 PMC Women’s Tower FAMILY INFANT CARE

April 16 • 1:30 pm 16 16 PMC Women’s Tower SIBLING BOOT CAMP

April 16 • 3:30 pm

16 16 PMC Women’s Tower

Registration is required for all events except for support groups. To register, please call 803-329-1234, and press 2 or visit myPMC.com/events Visit myPMC.com/pulse for a listing of all current events and more details.

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19 19 PMC Women’s Tower MENTAL HEALTH Support Group April 20 • 7 pm

20 20 PMC Women’s Tower

STROKE Support Group

April 20 • 11 am • HealthSouth

20 20 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill

MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure April 26 • 6:30 pm

26 26 CV Tele Conference Room