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Living Full Throttle: Double Hip Replacement Returns Shoandra Fagg to the Life She Loves
SEPTEMBER 2018
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Living Full Throttle: Double Hip Replacement Returns Shoandra Fagg to the Life She Loves FEATURE STORIES
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Professional Expertise and Trust: Unlocking the Mystery of Infertility Aortic Dissection: A Silent Threat from High Blood Pressure
MESSAGE FROM THE LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION
I’m happy to share another issue of Health and Hope. We’re pleased to keep you informed about the many ways the Lexington Medical Center Foundation provides hope to our community. Inside This Issue You’ll enjoy meeting the patients featured in this issue of the magazine. Shoandra Fagg, who lives in Gilbert, S.C., had not one, but two hip replacements and is once again enjoying her active life on the lake. James Lybrand of Lexington defied the odds and survived a life-threatening aortic dissection. And Melanie Dombroski, mother of three, is grateful for the diagnosis she received from Lexington Women’s Care that solved her infertility.
McDaniels Golf Classic and Gala a Tremendous Success
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Barbara Willm Vice President Development and Community Relations Amy Lanier Executive Director Kate Mayer Senior Major Gifts Officer Beth Wingard Senior Major Gifts Officer Thomas Tafel Community Outreach Manager Lauren Peebles Annual Gifts Officer Autumn Baldwin Donor Coordinator Patti Williams Executive Assistant Holli Young Administrative Assistant —————————————————— Health and Hope magazine is a publication of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation. Its purpose is to educate readers about Lexington Medical Center and its services, and the ways in which the Foundation supports the mission of the hospital.
The McDaniels Golf Classic and Gala raised a record-breaking $507,370 this spring. Through the superior leadership of Bill McDaniels and Suzanne Pucci, the event raised more funds than any other activity in Foundation history. I can’t thank these two individuals enough. Their efforts, along with other generous support, helped us raise more than $2 million toward our $3 million goal for the Foundation’s Campaign for Clarity. The Campaign for Clarity fundraiser aims to provide 3-D mammography throughout Lexington Medical Center’s network of care.
Hulon Society and Lifetime Giving Society Recognized The Foundation recently recognized two very special groups of donors at a dinner celebration in May. Hulon Society members are individuals who have made a planned gift commitment of $25,000 or more to the Foundation. Lifetime Giving Society members are individuals who have contributed more than $50,000 to the Foundation since its establishment. We are grateful for these two groups of supporters who have such a heart for philanthropy and Lexington Medical Center.
Employee Campaign Raises Record Amount In more record-breaking news, the hospital’s annual employee fundraising campaign raised more than $847,000 — the largest total since the campaign’s inception 25 years ago. This five-week campaign offers employees at the hospital the opportunity to support the Foundation’s many programs and services.
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If You’d Like to Help… These programs and initiatives are just some of the many SINCE 2013 ways the Foundation supports the mission of Lexington Medical Center. If you’d like to learn more about how you can support the Foundation, please call us at (803) 791-2540 or send an email to LMCFoundation@lexhealth.org. You can also visit our website at LMCFoundation.com. Thank you for your generosity and for helping us provide hope for the future.
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McDaniels Golf Classic and Gala Raise More Than $500K for 3-D Mammography The McDaniels Golf Classic and Gala held in March raised $507,370 for Lexington Medical Center’s Campaign for Clarity, which aims to expand 3-D mammography throughout the hospital’s network of care. This total is the highest amount raised in the event’s 26-year history. “We are so proud that this event helps us make 3-D mammography a priority for all patients at Lexington Medical Center,” said Barbara Willm, vice president of Development and Community Relations. “This technology is already having a significant impact on the health of our community.” The two-day event on March 29 and 30 included a gala at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and a golf tournament at the Fort Jackson Golf Club. More than 600 people attended the gala, and more than 250 golfers participated in the golf tournament. Both events sold out. “3-D mammography detects breast cancer earlier and easier,” said Suzanne Pucci,
president of Stanley Steemer of the Midlands and chair of the event. “Our ultimate goal is to save lives.” The gala featured live and silent auctions, music by The Root Doctors and catering by Blue Marlin. Live auction items at the gala included a Live PD ride-along and an original oil painting by fine artist Michael Story. Silent auction items included Hootie and the Blowfish Monday After the Masters tickets with VIP access; four tickets to see the Eagles; a Seabrook Island
golf weekend; and a driving experience at the Porsche® Experience Center in Atlanta. “We’re making a difference fighting this dreadful disease,” said Bill McDaniels, president, owner and founder of McDaniels Automotive Group. “The impact is right here in our community with a local hospital.” MORE THAN $2 MILLION RAISED TO DATE
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his year, 3,200 employees donated more than $847,000 to the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Universal Employee Fund. This donation represents the largest amount ever contributed to the Foundation’s annual fund drive. Each year, hospital employees have the opportunity to support the Foundation during a five-week campaign organized by volunteer team leaders throughout the organization. With these funds, the hospital’s Foundation can provide much-needed services and programs that provide hope and enhance patient care for the community. Since its inception 25 years ago, the hospital’s annual employee giving campaign has exceeded $8 million in donations.
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Living Full Throttle:
Double Hip Replacement Returns Shoandra Fagg to the Life She Loves Shoandra “Sho” Fagg glides among the tables in Lake Murray Resort and Marina’s three restaurants, greeting guests and chatting with members. Later, she may take potential members on a tour, powwow with new employees or check the books — whatever it takes to keep the operation shipshape. It’s an on-your-feet-all-
a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. “The most common age range for hip replacement is
morning, “I would be in
55 to 65, when people often
day kind of job, which is
35 years, Hans, live on the
excruciating pain again,” she
start having hip problems,”
remarkable considering Sho
lake in Gilbert, S.C., and love
said. “I was in pain sitting,
said Dr. Beard. “That age has
could hardly walk a year ago.
the outdoor life — boating,
standing, whatever. Finally,
gotten lower over time as
Today, just a few months after
kayaking, camping and
one evening, my massage
we’ve been able to improve
having two hip replacement
bicycling. When the pain
therapist told me, ‘I may be
the technology to do hip
surgeries, she’s moving at her
started to cramp their active
hurting you by massaging
replacement surgery and get
preferred pace — fullthrottle
lifestyle, she sought help from
you. You need to go to an
people back to what younger
and pain-free.
a chiropractor. Then she tried
orthopaedic surgeon.’”
people do — work, athletics
“A year before I had my
acupuncture. Sho finally
That took Sho by surprise.
or whatever they want to
surgery, I started having really
settled on a weekly massage
At 58, she thought she
do.” Better artificial joints
major hip pain and difficulty
to ease the pain.
was too young to need hip
and new materials mean hip
replacement surgery.
replacements now last 20
walking. The last six months,
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Sho and her husband of
with Lexington Orthopaedics,
The massages loosened
Sho made an appointment
I could hardly walk. I had
her hip stiffness and made
to sit a lot at work and ask
walking tolerable right
right away with Randy Beard,
need to put off surgery when
people to get things for me.”
afterward, but by the next
MD, an orthopaedic surgeon
pain impedes daily life.
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years or more, so there’s no
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— is the most common form, and we think it is closely tied
the second.”
“I had a list of questions,
Sho’s first surgery and
like when can I do this and
to genetic predisposition.
recovery period in October
when can I do that. He
Some people never get it,
2017 went smoothly. She took
listened to everything, then
while others develop it in
the recommended five weeks
he just said, ‘Go live your
their 30s and 40s. It can affect
off work and completed four
life, and let me worry about
any joint, and it can lead to
weeks of physical therapy.
all that.’ Once he said that, I
cartilage damage over time.
“The way my hips were
knew I could quit worrying.
before, I was swinging my legs
I’m living my life.”
“That’s the story of when to do surgery: When the pain
out to walk. They had to teach
of arthritis is limiting your
me how to walk properly all
replacements are second only
daily activities, and you find
over again,” she said.
to cataract surgery for their
yourself not doing things you
It was clear that the
Beard says hip
profound, positive impact on
enjoy because of hip pain,
pain from her other hip was
people’s lives. Sho agrees that
then it may be time. And Sho
holding her back. So her
her quality of life changed
was certainly to that point,”
second hip replacement took
dramatically. “My employees
he added.
place February 16, 2018.
told me they had to do a
Sho needed surgery to replace both hips, not just
“I had my second surgery on Friday, they released me
double take. Before, they were having to help me, saying ‘let
“I am pain-free, not taking any medicine. I’m kayaking and riding my bicycle.”
—Shoandra Fagg
one. “Hans went with me
on Saturday, and Monday
me get this for you,’ and now
Sho was ready for hip
to see Dr. Beard. He told us
I was back working — not
I’m just buzzing around. They
replacement. “Her arthritis
where I have no cartilage
full-time, but some,” Sho said.
can’t believe it.
was a day-to-day struggle that
between the bones, the bones
Although most patients use
affected every aspect of her
were wearing. I had a lot
a walker to get around after
any medicine. I’m kayaking
life,” he said. “Osteoarthritis
of arthritis, and I had bone
surgery, Sho set hers aside
and riding my bicycle. We
— or wear-and-tear arthritis
spurs. It was all a major
immediately and transitioned
spent today on the boat, and
directly to a cane.
I just met with my personal
Beard confirmed that
“Hip replacements are second only to cataract surgery for their profound, positive impact on people’s lives.” —Randy Beard, MD
“At the end of the first
to the gym,” she said. “I am so
me, ‘How long are you going
thankful and grateful to Dr.
to drag that cane around?
Beard. He changed my life —
You’re not using it, you’re just
I got my life back.”
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shock. I’d never been in the
wasn’t even leaning on the
hospital before, and I was
cane. When you have hip
really scared to death.”
surgery and you’re trying to
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Although replacing both
get up, you need a good hip
hips is possible, it’s usually
to support you. But with the
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not recommended, Dr. Beard
first surgery, I still had that
said. “We’ve learned that
bad hip that I was trying to
the medical risks, as well as
use to help stand up. Now, I
recovery, can be challenges.
had two good hips, so I didn’t
So I treat each hip as an
need anything else.”
individual joint. We do the
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trainer to get back into going
week, my husband asked
carrying it.’ He was right — I
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Sho still had many
first one and recover, and
questions, but Dr. Beard took
then we determine when the
the time to listen and address
appropriate time would be for
all her fears.
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Professional Expertise and Trust: Unlocking the Mystery of Infertility Derek and Melanie Dombroski always dreamed of having a big family. They started trying immediately after their wedding.
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hen Melanie didn’t conceive within several months, she consulted her Nashville OB/GYN, who prescribed medicine for an underactive thyroid — a common cause of infertility. Melanie, who
worked in medical device sales and called on OB/GYN specialists at hospitals and physician practices every day, was hopeful her doctor, friend and colleague had accurately diagnosed the problem. But Melanie didn’t conceive. Months later, the Dombroskis relocated to Lexington. After more than a year of trying to have a baby, Melanie was subconsciously evaluating each OB/GYN she met on the job in the Lexington Medical Center operating room. That’s when she first met James E. Estes, MD, FACOG, an OB/GYN with Lexington Women’s Care, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. “The way Dr. Estes treated his patients made a big impression on me,” Melanie said. “I went home and told my husband the day I met him, ‘I just worked with the man who is going to become my obstetrician.’” Infertility — the inability to become pregnant after a year of trying — is fairly common. It affects about 15 percent of couples. Infertility is complex to diagnose because so many different factors — sometimes more than one — may be barriers to conceiving. About a third of the time, it’s a physical factor that can be traced to the woman; another third of the time, it can be tied to the man. Sometimes, it’s associated with both partners — and sometimes, no cause can be found. The mystery of infertility itself can cause anxiety and depression. “When someone is at that point — they’ve been trying for that long and can’t get pregnant — they’re scared to death they won’t ever conceive,” said Dr. Estes. “Understanding what their fears are, what their goals are and what they tried to do
Melanie Dombroski with her children
before (that hasn’t worked) is critical.”
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recalled. “I left feeling a
if you’re ovulating and
patient, he had already reviewed her
little frustrated because
everything is working
medical record and had an idea of what
he didn’t put me on the
normally, so Melanie was
the problem might be.
fertility medication I
just incredibly fortunate.
wanted. I felt like we had
I can’t take credit for that;
waited long enough.”
it’s just how it works.”
When Melanie visited Dr. Estes as a
“The most common cause for infertility is not ovulating, but there are so many things that cause you not
Instead, Dr. Estes
to ovulate, and if you don’t correct that
prescribed a medicine
issue, you won’t conceive,” he said.
commonly used for
Dr. Estes ordered lab tests and did an
diabetes patients to
ultrasound so he could assess the health
regulate how the body
of Melanie’s ovaries. He told her the
reacts to insulin, the
problem definitely was not with her
hormone that manages
thyroid. Instead, he believed it was
blood sugar. It’s often
polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, a
used to treat PCOS, too.
hormonal condition that can affect a woman’s ability to have a child. Some women with PCOS produce
But Melanie believes Dr. Estes played a bigger James E. Estes, MD, FACOG
role by establishing trust and setting expectations. “He doesn’t try to sugarcoat things,” she
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said. “He was realistic about my expectations, and so thorough — he did
all his homework with us. It’s so easy to
The treatment worked for Melanie — and fast. She became pregnant
categorize everyone as the same, and
within a month.
that’s something he did not do.”
an abundance of male hormones — androgens — that can cause acne and extra facial hair growth. And they’re often overweight because the body
“Finding that right doctor is so important. You just have to click with your physician.” —Melanie Dombroski
doesn’t manage blood sugar the way it should. Melanie didn’t have either of
“I was so excited, I texted him to tell
Dr. Estes agrees that positive
him I was pregnant,” she said. “I just
communication and trust is essential,
“She didn’t look like your classic
couldn’t believe it.” When Melanie texted
especially when treating something
polycystic ovary syndrome patient,”
him with the good news, he immediately
as emotionally loaded as infertility. “I
Dr. Estes said. “I think that when other
prescribed progesterone, too, because
don’t think you can underestimate the
people treated her, they just didn’t think
Melanie’s initial lab results indicated
relationship between the patient and
that particular medical condition was
her body was not producing enough of
provider,” he said. “If the patient doesn’t
causing the infertility.”
this important hormone for a baby’s
have a high level of comfort or trust, I
development after conception.
think anxiety can take over and rule the
these symptoms.
But Melanie had long suffered with irregular, painful periods — an indicator
whole process.”
“I am so glad he didn’t listen to me
Melanie is grateful for the care she
PCOS might be the problem. “I exercise
and didn’t put me on fertility drugs,
and eat a very healthy diet, yet I would
because if I had been on the drugs and
received not only to conceive, but also
still have trouble staying fit,” she said.
then became pregnant, he wouldn’t
to carry three difficult pregnancies to
“I should have been thin as a rail, but
have had accurate blood panels and
term. She and Derek even named their
doctors told me my metabolism was just
discovered my progesterone was so low,”
second child, Milly James, in honor of her
slow. I would eat a healthy meal and
she said.
then I would crash. Dr. Estes was the first
Dr. Estes wants
doctor to put all the pieces together and
patients to understand
know exactly what it meant.”
that Melanie’s rapid
Melanie had come to her appointment ready to start fertility treatment with
success is not the norm. “We just got lucky,”
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favorite OB/GYN. “I know him better now, but I was just a new patient when he helped me the most. He is extremely professional
medication. But Dr. Estes wanted to test
he laughed. “She
his diagnosis first. “If it looks like a
responded incredibly
person isn’t ovulating, I try to look at
well to the medication
other things and don’t try to do anything
and immediately
doctor is so important,”
invasive until we’ve gotten a little farther
started ovulating.
she said. “You just
down the road.”
You have a 20 percent
have to click with your
chance every cycle of
physician.”
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becoming pregnant
and sensitive to every patient. “Finding that right
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James Lybrand and Evan Bukowinski, exercise physiologist
Aortic Dissection:
A Silent Threat from High Blood Pressure James Lybrand was cooking spaghetti for supper last October when he suddenly felt the worst pain of his life.
“I
felt like something was tearing
usually very sick. And it’s a technically
open and ripping apart in my
challenging, time-sensitive process that
chest,” he said. The 57-year-old
is highly variable in each patient.
banker from Lexington asked his wife Melinda to call an ambulance. James was experiencing an aortic
AORTIC DISSECTION
Statistics show that more than half of patients who suffer an aortic dissection will not survive. High blood
dissection. That’s when the aorta, the
pressure, clogged arteries and connective
major blood vessel that comes out of the
tissue disorders are risk factors for
heart and delivers blood to the rest of the
aortic dissection.
body, tears. Blood flow to vital organs
According to clinicians, chronic
becomes impaired. And the situation
uncontrolled high blood pressure was
may require emergency open heart
the culprit in James’ case. Over time, high
surgery for survival.
blood pressure can weaken the walls of
Aorta
High blood pressure is a very serious problem because it affects every single part of your body. Inside the Lexington Medical Center Emergency department, James was
arteries and blood vessels. High blood pressure is a very serious
examined and prepped for surgery.
problem because it affects every single
Surgery for an aortic dissection
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part of the body. And unlike other
is a prime example of life-saving,
medical conditions, it’s silent and
emergency open heart surgery. It’s a
symptoms do not surface until the
difficult procedure because patients are
damage is done.
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James was brought to Lexington
Doctors feel James’ long-term
they go away. Survival is always better
Medical Center’s cardiovascular surgery
prognosis is excellent. It will be
operating room late in the evening.
important to monitor his blood pressure
Surgery to repair the dissection
and survey his aorta to check for changes
importance of regular checkups and
continued overnight into the next
in the future.
taking blood pressure medicine every
morning while his family waited, worried and prayed. “Before surgery, the doctor told us
with prompt medical treatment.
Looking back, James wonders if he missed signs something was wrong. Three weeks
there wasn’t a lot of hope,” Melinda
before his aortic dissection,
said. “My husband told me, ‘I sure hope
he experienced what he
I get to live and see my grandchildren
thought was a major case
grow up.’”
of heartburn. He wonders
James wants others to realize the
day if needed. And if something
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chance to live; and then
if it could have been the
grace of God — your life
despite the odds, James survived. He
beginning of the tear in his
back. I’m walking and
spent one week in the intensive care unit
aorta — and if he should
talking. And I’m working
at Lexington Medical Center and another
have contacted his doctor.
to figure out what my next
Their prayers were answered. And
two weeks in the hospital.
Experts stress that people shouldn’t ignore
A Medical Miracle In addition to describing the events he can recall from the Emergency
symptoms and hope that
‘project’ will be.”
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department that night, James also shared something that confirmed his faith. “I was in and out of consciousness. While I was asleep, I saw moments from my childhood — things I haven’t remembered in years,” he said. “I also saw a light and heard a loud voice say, ‘You’ve got a project to do.’” The hospital staff wasn’t sure if surgery was an option at first because James kept losing consciousness. In fact, the family’s pastor was there and relatives were prepared for the possibility that James would not survive. They waited and prayed. That’s when James suddenly woke up and started talking — so the surgery was able to proceed. And, miraculously, he survived.
Recovery As part of his recovery, James participated in Lexington Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation program in Lexington. Exercise physiologist Evan Bukowinski worked with him several times a week. “We built up his endurance and worked on his ability to safely exercise on his own,” Evan said. “We hope he took what he learned here back home.” LMCFoundation.com
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WHY IS HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE DANGEROUS? Elevated blood pressure over time impacts a person’s entire cardiovascular system. That’s because high blood pressure injures the lining of the blood vessels, causing plaque to build up inside. This condition is commonly known as “hardening of the arteries” or atherosclerosis. WHAT OTHER PROBLEMS CAN HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE CAUSE? High blood pressure not only contributes to problems such as aortic dissection (a tear in the heart’s major blood vessel), it can also lead to stroke and carotid stenosis (a blocked artery in the neck). In addition, high blood pressure can lead to loss of limbs, cause thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms to enlarge and cause kidney failure.
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WHY IS TAKING HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION SO IMPORTANT? Taking your blood pressure medications as prescribed will help keep your blood pressure under control and prevent complications. HOW HAS TREATMENT OF AORTIC DISSECTIONS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS? Traditionally, many aortic dissections were managed medically, which required patients to maintain good control of their blood pressure. While managing blood pressure is still critical, newer guidelines have become more aggressive and now call for intervention sooner rather than waiting. Minimally invasive techniques used now are lower risk than previous open procedures. Minimally invasive technology for repairing aortic dissection and thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms has been available at Lexington Medical Center since 1997. These advanced techniques offer less risk than previous open procedures and allow us to treat these conditions earlier. They also prevent the long-term complications that may potentially develop with medical treatment alone.
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Becky’s Place Gets Facelift Becky’s Place, a hospital boutique that helps women with cancer look their best, just got a makeover of its own.
Place, is excited about the updated look
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to stop by and visit. The boutique is
of the boutique and encourages women
generous gift to the Lexington
Place offers breast prosthetics and
located in Lexington Medical Park 1 on
Medical Center Foundation from
fittings, bras, camisoles, swimsuits, hair
the hospital’s West Columbia campus.
the hospital’s Volunteer
Auxiliary helped update the store’s interior. The boutique now boasts more
alternatives, non-metallic deodorants and skin care products. Angie Rounds, manager of Becky’s
“Our specially trained staff provides one-on-one assistance to help women look and feel their best,” Angie said.
attractive shopping space, fitting rooms and office space. “The Auxiliary’s donation allowed the Foundation to make Becky’s Place more beautiful,” said Amy Lanier, executive director of the hospital’s Foundation. “New wall coverings, vinyl plank flooring, lighting and updated furnishings in the main area and fitting rooms create a more attractive and welcoming environment.” Becky’s Place caters to women who are undergoing cancer treatment or who have completed treatment. Becky’s 8
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“Our specially trained staff provides one-onone assistance to help women look and feel their best.” “We have certified fitters who can help evaluate and fit women with external breast prostheses, bras, wigs and other apparel. We offer personal, caring service and want to help every woman feel beautiful.” Becky’s Place is named in memory of Becky Johnson, a former hospital volunteer and Foundation board member who passed away in 1998 after battling ovarian cancer.
Did You Know? Special donations from Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative’s Women Involved in Rural Electrification (WIRE) help purchase wigs for cancer patients at Lexington Medical Center. Since 2000, this group has donated more than $140,000 to the Foundation to purchase more than 800 wigs for women undergoing cancer treatment at the hospital.
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Proceeds from the event benefit the Campaign for Clarity through the Crystal Smith Breast Cancer Fund.
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Making Room for Tomorrow
When a community grows, its hospital should too. And that’s just what we’re doing. Lexington Medical Center is nearing completion on the largest hospital expansion project in South Carolina history. Our new 10-story patient tower will allow us to take better care of patients, including the tiniest infants who need special attention. The addition will also help us make room for the growing number of patients who need surgery and intensive care. At Lexington Medical Center, our mission to serve our community never wavers. We’re here when you need us today. And we’ll be there when you need us tomorrow.
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