By Pat Carney A full-day Prepared Childbirth course is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Grand Strand Regional. There is a $50 fee for this class, which includes lunch. A three-week Prepared Childbirth course will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6. The class continues on Feb. 13 and 20. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Surgeons Join Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
By Pat Carney Two surgeons have received privileges at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. Vu Hoang, MD, has received privileges in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Hoang attended medical school at the University of Florida, Gainesville. He completed a general surgical residency at Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and his cardiothoracic surgery residency at the State [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Study Ranks Grand Strand No. 1 In S.C. For Cardiac Surgery
By Pat Carney Grand Strand Regional Medical Center is ranked number one in South Carolina out of 16 programs for cardiac surgery for 2012, according to a new study released last month by HealthGrades, the nation’s leading independent healthcare quality company. Grand Strand Regional is also ranked among the top 5% in the nation for [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Regional Medical Center Schedules Support Groups
By Pat Carney The following Grand Strand Regional Medical Center support groups have scheduled meetings in November. The Prostate Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at HealthFinders at Coastal Grand Mall. The Mended Hearts Support Group will meet on Monday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. in café room C at [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Grand Strand Regional To Hold Open House For New Cardiac Wing
By Joan Carroza Grand Strand Regional Medical Center’s new three- story hospital wing is complete and ready for the public to tour. The community is invited to a dedication and open house for the new addition on Sunday, Oct. 9 from 2 to 5 pm. The wing is located on the southeast side of the [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Grand Strand Regional Sponsors Prostate Screenings, Seminar
By Patricia Carney Grand Strand Regional Medical Center will sponsor a free seminar and four prostate screenings during September – Prostate Cancer Awareness month. The screenings include a PSA blood test and a digital rectal exam for $20. Exams will be performed by Grand Strand Urology physicians. William Bogache, MD, a board-certified urologist, will discuss [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Chief Nursing Officer Joins Grand Strand Regional
By Pat Carney Debbie Tedder, RN, MBA, MSN, has joined Grand Strand Regional Medical Center as chief nursing officer (CNO). Debbie oversees all inpatient nursing units, diabetes management, clinical education and administrative supervisors. Debbie previously served as CNO at Memorial Regional Hospital, a 714-bed acute care hospital in Hollywood, Fla. She earned a bachelor’s degree, [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Grand Strand Regional Medical Center Support Group Meetings For March
By Joan E. Carroza The following support groups have scheduled meetings in March. For more information, please call 692-4444 or log on to www.grandstrandmed.com. The Fibromyalgia Support Group will meet on Monday, March 7 at 2 pm and Thursday, March 17 at 10:30 am at HealthFinders at Coastal Grand Mall. The Prostate Disease Support Group [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Healthcare Support Group Meetings Set
By Joan E. Carroza The following Grand Strand Regional Medical Center support groups at have scheduled meetings in Feb. For more information, call 843-692-4444 or log on to www.grandstrandmed.com. The Mended Hearts Support Group will meet on Monday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. in café room C at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. The Grief [...]
Read the rest of this entry »GSRMC Offers Childbirth Education Classes Feb. 19
By Joan E. Carroza Classes offered at HealthFinders at Coastal Grand Mall during Feb. are: Infant Care on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Breastfeeding on Saturday, February 19 from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Both classes are free. A Sibling Preparation class for children ages 2-10 is scheduled on Saturday, Feb. [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Grand Strand Regional Health Fair Set For Feb. 5
By Joan E. Carroza Grand Strand Regional Medical Center will sponsor its 30th annual health fair on Saturday, Feb. 5 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Coastal Grand Mall. The health fair is held the first Saturday in Feb. each year to attract residents and snowbirds. Over 50 medical and healthcare exhibitors will be [...]
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