A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
FALL 2015
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Piedmont Medical Center's Intensivist Team –
BRINGING COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT TO THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
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e are excited to shine the spotlight on PMC’s wonderful team of Intensivists. This special, in-house team of physicians works specifically to care for patients who are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Unlike other specialists that treat the critically-ill, such as a cardiologist whose focus may only be on the heart or circulatory system, Intensivists provide a comprehensive, whole-body approach to caring for their patients.
Describing their role, Dr. Manish Sharma, one of our Intensivists, said, “We are trained to act swiftly and boldly, yet we are gentle and compassionate as we take care of the most critically-ill patients and their families every day.”
Our Intensivist team here at Piedmont is especially unique because of the 24/7 critical care coverage they provide. Their duties include taking care of patients on life support and mechanical ventilation, as well as caring for those with life-threatening medical conditions. Their role also requires a great deal of collaboration with other members of the PMC team, so they can carefully coordinate the care of these seriously-ill patients with surgeons, nurses, clinical pharmacists, palliative care, nutrition services, and other caregivers. Intensivists also communicate with the Primary Care Physicians and family members of their patients.
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Wael Zaki Al-Jishi, MD
Jeffrey Marchant, MD
Abhijeet Nadkarni, MD
Souheil Abdel Nour, MD, FCCP
Karol Richards, MD
Manish Sharma, MD
CEO CO RN E R
A message from Bill Masterton Chief Executive Officer
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or many of us, as cooler weather slowly returns, vacations wind down, kids head back to school, and most begin to settle back into routines. Fall sports start up and everyone begins to look toward preparing for the holidays on the horizon. At Piedmont Medical Center, autumn is an extremely busy time, and we not only reflect on what this year has brought so far, but we also begin to look forward to what the next year has in store. In June, we had the great pleasure of recognizing our employees who have reached milestones in their years of service at our annual Service Awards celebration. This year’s honorees collectively represented 3,250 years of service to our patients and the community. Seeing the dedication of these employees always inspires and encourages me, and I am extremely proud of the team we have here at PMC.
We also celebrated the career of one of our longest-serving team members, Nurse Betty Jenkins, as she officially retired after 60 years of service to PMC. Nurse Betty means a great deal to this hospital, this community, our staff and our patients, and it’s been a pleasure to see her smiling face in our hallways on a regular basis. We will miss her dearly, but I have a feeling we will still be treated to the occasional visit from her!
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One way that we have been able to honor Nurse Betty’s dedication is through a scholarship program we established in 2011 to support high school seniors pursuing an education and career in nursing. We were very proud to award this year’s Nurse Betty Scholarship to Scheele Allan Esporo, a graduate of South Pointe High School. The Robert D. White Scholarship is a similar scholarship for students entering the EMS field. It was an honor to present this year’s scholarship to Victoria Cabrera, a graduate of Rock Hill High School. In August, we again participated in Badges for Blood, an annual friendly competition between local fire, law enforcement and EMS departments to collect blood donations for the Community Blood Center of the Carolinas, and to raise awareness for the importance of blood donation. I’m proud to say that our own Piedmont EMS won this year’s trophy back from the York County Sheriff ’s Office! In addition, the competition brought 120 people to donate blood, helping to save the lives of up to 360 people in our area – many of who may be our own patients. Our physicians have also had a very busy summer – leading our Walk With a Doc program, teaching Continuing Medical Education seminars for fellow physicians, sharing their expertise on local news and regional stations, and connecting with our community at various special events and health screenings. In addition, many of our surgeons have been actively performing procedures with our new da Vinci® robotic system, giving our patients more minimally-invasive surgery options than ever before. As we continue to move forward, we are looking forward to a busy but exciting Fall. Thank you for your continued support of Piedmont Medical Center.
William Masterton, CEO
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LIF ELI N E
Raymond Fosdick and Thomas Hardison Receive EMS HERO AWARD
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n April 2015, the quick thinking of complete strangers likely saved the life of Rock Hill’s David Plunkett. David was working on his lawnmower when it unexpectedly exploded, causing severe damage to both of his arms. Two neighbors, Raymond Fosdick and Thomas Hardison, applied life-saving tourniquets to David’s arms and stayed with him, his wife, and then-14 month old daughter until Piedmont Medical Center EMS arrived on scene. For their courage and bravery, PMC EMS awarded Raymond and Thomas with an EMS Hero Award. This goes to show that everyone can be a hero!
TE CH N O LO GY A D VA N C E S
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery Improves Patient Recovery
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arlier this year, we were proud to add da Vinci® robotic surgery to our list of surgical services. This robotic-assisted, minimally invasive option is at the forefront of healthcare technology, making it possible to perform complex surgeries in a broad range of specialties by using small incisions and special instruments. Guided by a computer, the surgeon controls the robotic hands and can do certain surgical tasks that may go beyond the capabilities of the human hand or the laparoscope. Robotic surgery places a computer between the surgeon’s hands and electromechanically enhanced micro-instruments. This leads to less blood loss and scarring, a quicker recovery, and a shorter hospital stay. Most of the procedures are done as an outpatient.
Watch our video and learn more about da Vinci® robotic surgery, visit myPMC.com/daVinci. 3
Our Mission: To deliver exceptional healthcare to every person we have the privilege to serve.
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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. 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.
OUR HOSPITAL SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS: EMPLOYEE(S) OF THE MONTH JUNE
Deborah Douglas
Medical/Surgical Unit
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SEPTEMBER
Patrice Kousar
Pauline Streeter-King
Allen Patterson
Center for Psychiatry
Case Management
Engineering
DAISY AWARD JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
Cathy Haefner, RN
Jaime Sweem, RN
Susan Saverance, RN
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Linda Pansy, RN
Pediatrics
Medical/Surgical Unit
LEADER OF THE QUARTER
PHYSICIAN OF THE QUARTER
Kayci Caruso, RN
Dr. Donnielle Green
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Labor & Delivery
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WELCOME DR. JEFF DAVIS, Piedmont’s New Chief Medical Officer
M ED I CA L STA F F U P D AT E
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iedmont is proud to welcome Jeff Davis, DDS, MD, as our new Chief Medical Officer! Dr. Davis began his career after graduating cum laude with a BS in Biology from Wake Forest University. He subsequently earned his DDS degree from the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry, and his MD from Duke University’s School of Medicine.
Dr. Davis was in clinical practice for over 25 years. During his career, he performed a variety of surgeries including general, trauma, plastic and reconstructive, as well as craniofacial and cosmetic surgeries. He also performed liver transplants and hand surgery. Prior to private practice, he was a professor of surgery and associate professor of ophthalmology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Davis soon discovered that he enjoyed quality care management and improving patient care. He joined Piedmont Medical Center from Houston Healthcare in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he worked as Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Davis credits Piedmont’s CEO Bill Masterton for renewing the energy of all members of the medical staff and improving physician satisfaction ratings in a way that has not been seen here before.
“At Piedmont Medical Center, there is clear vision for the future presented by a visionary leader, and the hard-working, courteous, and effective executive team,” said Dr. Davis. “I feel that my values match well with theirs.” As Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Davis serves as a liaison between the administrative team and the medical staff to best meet the needs of PMC physicians. His interdisciplinary training in dentistry and medicine, in addition to his comprehensive background in surgery, enable him to relate to a variety of medical sub-specialists and the issues they face. He is proud to serve in this role and believes that the highly capable PMC medical staff has the talent and experience needed to embrace changes in the healthcare environment, especially when it comes to increasingly rigorous standards for patient care. “The medical staff is optimistic about the future and their reception of me has been warm and welcoming,” said Dr. Davis. “Coming to Piedmont has been a good transition, and I am excited about this new opportunity for me and my family.” His family roots are in North and South Carolina, making him “a son of the soil.” Married for 40 years, Dr. Davis and his wife Suzanne have three daughters, two of which have chosen to follow in their father’s footsteps and go into dentistry. The third is currently an assistant district attorney in South Carolina.
Welcome to the Piedmont family, Dr. Davis!
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THANK YOU NURSE BETTY for 60 years of service to our community!
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MC is happy to celebrate Nurse Betty Jenkins as she officially retires after 60 years of service to our community. Nurse Betty previously retired from her nursing career in 2011, but continued serving at Piedmont as a volunteer. Her charisma and compassion has touched the lives of countless patients and families. Though we are sad to see her leave, we are excited about her plans to spend more time with her grandchildren. Thanks for all you’ve done, Nurse Betty!
CAROLINA SURGICAL CENTER Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary.
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iedmont Medical Center is excited to celebrate the 25 years of success seen by Carolina Surgical Center (CSC). On August 19, 2015, dozens of people came together to recognize CSC and two very special staff members who have been with the center for over two decades.
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PLEA S E W E L C O M E OUR NE W E ST P HYSIC IAN. . .
Dr. Kevin A. Zacour joined Dr. Katrina Herring and Nurse Practitioner Amy Boone at Piedmont Family Practice at Tega Cay in October. Dr. Zacour is board-certified in Family Medicine and has special interests in management of diabetes and hypertension, women’s health and sports medicine. Piedmont Family Practice at Tega Cay 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.
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803-547-5447
773 Stockbridge Dr., Fort Mill, SC Located in the Stockbridge Commons Shopping Center across from Harris Teeter.
Affordable Care Act
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This year’s open enrollment will begin on November 1, 2015 and will end on January 31, 2016. Special enrollment is available for 60 days following certain life events. Such events include: + Marriage + Divorce + Having a baby + Adoption + Lost health coverage beyond your control + Cobra expiration + Aging off a parent’s plan at age 26 + Losing Medicaid + Moving outside your insurer’s coverage area + Having a change in income + Gained citizenship or tribal status + Leaving incarceration
Here at Piedmont Medical Center, we have a dedicated team ready to answer any questions you may have about the new health insurance marketplace. Make an appointment and sit down with Diane Hall, our Certified Application Counselor. She can even provide free plan estimates via telephone or by email.
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BREAST CANCER SUPPORT Close to Home
I N TEN S I VE S H A R E . . .
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t started out as an ordinary day for Gay Wilson. She was hard at work as the Worker’s Compensation Coordinator at Piedmont Medical Center when she received an invitation to sign up for a screening to test a new digital MRI machine being installed at Piedmont. No stranger to the importance of health screenings, the Registered Nurse signed up for the second to last available spot. Gay started getting mammograms when she was 25 years old, due to a family history of breast cancer. Each time she went, the tests came back negative, so she didn’t hesitate to consider being a “guinea pig” for the new machine. It’s what the test revealed that took her by surprise. The MRI showed that a tumor had developed and Gay was experiencing stage 3 breast cancer. It was a rare type of tumor that didn’t show up on her routine mammograms. She credits the wonderful physicians here at Piedmont Medical Center with recognizing the problem and starting the process of saving her life. “A person sometimes faces difficult decisions in life, but what matters is how well they deal with the situation,” said Gay.
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You have a choice to do something about your situation or to give up. My choice is always to face my issue and try to overcome it.
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With no time to hesitate, Gay decided to have her surgery done as soon as possible. In under a week, she was able to have the tumor removed and start chemotherapy at Carolina Blood and Cancer Care here in Rock Hill with Dr. Kashyap Patel. For Gay, life after surgery came with many questions and even more support. She, along with her sister, best friend, and husband, went to meet with Dr. Patel. He carefully explained the treatment plan and talked to Gay about what to expect throughout her treatment process. Chemotherapy became a part of Gay’s life for the next 15 months. “My desire to survive was what kept me motivated
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Gay Wilson, RN, Worker’s Compensation Case Manager/Employee Health Nurse
to push through the treatment,” Gay explained. She decided to work while doing chemo and radiation. Gay recalls going to chemotherapy on Fridays so she would be sick during the weekend and able to be back at work on Monday. “It was actually therapeutic for me to work because the radiation treatment made me really tired. Working helped me press through that tiredness,” said Gay. A cancer survivor for 8 years now, Gay has done a lot of selfreflection. She can now connect with other cancer survivors and patients in a deeper way. She wanted to share that after a battle with cancer, survivors may not feel the same level of health as before. “We seem to tire easier and may have neuropathy that causes some constant discomfort as we find a ‘new normal’ for ourselves. These things can be treated so that life is more enjoyable, and people in my position should seek treatment and not just give up.” Gay is an active participant of the post-cancer yoga class offered at Piedmont. She says it is great for helping with flexibility, balance, and comfort. It’s free for people still in treatment and up to a year after treatment. Guests and people who have been out of treatment for over a year can participate in the yoga class for a small fee.
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“Most survivors are probably a little afraid of yoga because it brings to mind pictures of people contorting themselves into unnatural positions,” says Gay. “They need to know that this is gentle stretching, strengthening, and soothing with breathing exercises. It was recommended by my oncologist and it’s a good place to meet other survivors to support each other.” As a survivor, Gay has a lot of advice about breast cancer for everyone since anyone can be impacted by the disease. For those with family history of breast cancer, she recommends to start getting mammograms early. She said, “it is important to face your fear of breast cancer and get tested.” For those currently battling cancer, Gay’s advice is to talk to people with the same experiences and share ideas on how to cope with the treatment. “Open up to family members about your condition because they worry about your health as much as you do. Find cancer support groups where you can share your stories during difficult times.” Here at Piedmont Medical Center, we have a Beyond Breast Cancer support group, which meets twice each month at the Women’s Diagnostic Center. Other support programs include Knit Chicks, Look Good Feel Better, Survivor’s Yoga and the New Attitude Room.
Piedmont Medical Center was the first hospital in the region to offer 3D mammograms. Digital 3D mammography, also known as breast tomosynthesis, provides physicians with a clearer image of deep breast tissue and decreases the need for further examinations. This advanced technology can help distinguish superimposed tissue from real abnormalities, leading to fewer call backs and less anxiety for women. Tomosynthesis may also find abnormalities at earlier stages, when breast cancer is most treatable.
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT, CALL PIEDMONT IMAGING SERVICES AT 803-329-6878. 3D mammograms require a doctor’s order.
For more information about these programs, contact our Oncology Nurse Navigator Jennifer Barnwell at 803-323-2935 or Jennifer1.Barnwell@tenethealth.com.
SURVIVOR’S YOGA Every Wednesday Evening 5:45-6:45pm
Piedmont Medical Center CV-Tele Conference Room (2nd floor, Heart & Vascular Center) Free for people still in treatment and up to a year after treatment. Guests and people who have been out of treatment for over a year can participate in the yoga class for a small fee. *PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN YOGA MAT.
For more information or to register for Survivor’s Yoga, please contact Jennifer Barnwell at 803-323-2935. 9
IDENTICAL TWINS. Different ages.
Walks several times a week. Eats fresh fruits, veggies & lean meats. Watches her salt and sugar intake. Monitors her BP and cholesterol levels.
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New screening technologies allow us to assess your risk for heart disease by determining your “CARDIAC AGE” – a number that may be years away from your chronological age. Our screenings include a check of blood pressure, BMI, blood sugar, and a full lipid profile (including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides). See how your cardiac age measures up!
Call 803-329-1234 and choose option 2 or visit myPMC.com/screenings to register. Please, no food or drink after midnight on the day of your screening. We will be unable to screen those who have not fasted. 4 14 10 2
Intends to exercise but is too busy. Always eats on the run – usually whatever is fast. Loves her regular sodas and southern sweet tea. Has no idea what her medical numbers are.
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RECEIVE AN EKG WALLET CARD when you have an EKG interpreted by a board-certified cardiologist for only $39.95.
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Piedmont Welcomes: SPORTS MEDICINE ASSOCIATES AT SUTTON ROAD!
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iedmont Medical Center is thrilled to add another specialty to the PMC Physician Network. Dr. Smitha Ballyamanda took the lead and helped launch our newest practice, Sports Medicine Associates at Sutton Road. Smitha Ballyamanda, MD, CAQSM, is board-certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. She specializes in treating sports injuries such as concussions, bone contusions, shoulder, knee, or foot injuries, along with a vast majority of other sports-related injuries. Dr. Ballyamanda received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies. She completed her residency/fellowship at Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA. She joined PMC last year at Piedmont Express Care at Sutton Road, where she still practices as well.
Dr. Ballyamanda has been an athlete for as long as she can remember. She has played soccer and tennis, ran indoor track, and even participated in martial arts. In college, she was a member of the female football league and participated in a men’s football league while in medical school. Her medical program gave her the hands-on experience that led her to fall in love with sports medicine. When asked to volunteer with sports medicine at events, she was always up to the challenge! Dr. Ballyamanda chose to go into family practice because she didn’t want to be confined to a particular specialty in medicine. Family medicine was the only field that incorporated many of the areas she was interested in.
“In sports medicine, you are looking at any kind of musculoskeletal injuries,” says Dr. Ballyamanda. “Patients come from all demographics, all ages and all backgrounds. The one commonality is either they are active or trying to become active. My goal is mainly to help them heal so they can go back to doing activities as soon as possible.”
Smitha Ballyamanda, md, caqsm Board-Certified in Family Medicine and Sports Medicine
EDUCATION: Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies Residency/Fellowship: Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES Treatment for: • Concussions • Shoulder Injuries (Shoulder tendonitis, bursitis) • Elbow Injuries (Tennis Elbow, bursitis) • Wrist Injuries (Sprains, tendonitis) • Hand Injuries (Tendonitiis, sprains) • Hip Injuries (Greater trochanteric bursitis, ITB syndrome)
• Knee Injuries (Patellar tendinopathy, Patellofemoral dysfunction, sprains) • Ankle Injuries (Achilles Tendonitis, sprains and strains) • Foot Injuries (Plantar Fasciitis, Turf Toe, sprains) • Bone Contusions • Muscle Strains
PRE-PARTICIPATION SPORTS PHYSICALS
To schedule an appointment call 803-578-4164 or learn more by visiting SportsMedicineSuttonRoad.com. 11 13
Summerfest – Healthy Hometown We had a fantastic time at the 2015 York Summerfest hosted by the Greater York Chamber of Commerce! Festival goers joined us for Healthy Hometown and were able to have a free health screening, be fitted for a free bike helmet at the Bike Rodeo, take fun photos at the photo booth, make sand art, and learn information about PMC and the services we provide.
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Celebrating
Teen Volunteers... Always Eager to Help
Piedmont Medical Center hosted more than 40 teen volunteers this summer! These teens served in a variety of departments throughout the hospital including the Emergency Department, Oncology, and Pediatrics. Be on the lookout for teen volunteer applications for next summer!
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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WE HAVE THE DOCTOR that’s right for you
WE ARE PROUD TO OFFER ONLINE BOOKING AT SELECT PRACTICES. Visit their individual websites to make an online appointment today.
PRIMARY CARE Family Medicine Associates York Office 1023 Creekside Medical Drive • York, SC
S 803-684-3738 FamilyMedicineAssociatesOfYork.com Family Medicine Associates Clover Office 207 Church Street • Clover, SC
S 803-222-3063 FamilyMedicineAssociatesOfClover.com Family Medicine Associates Piedmont West Office 1190 Filbert Hwy., Suite 110 • York, SC
S 803-324-3636 fmaPiedmontWest.com Fort Mill Family Practice 1690 Highway 160 West • Fort Mill, SC
S 803-547-7541 myFortMillFamilyPractice.com
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Lewisville Medical Center 3248 Edgeland Road • Richburg, SC
S 803-789-6111 LewisvilleMC.com Piedmont Family Practice at Baxter Village 502 Sixth Baxter Crossing, Suite A • Fort Mill, SC
S 803-835-2088 PiedmontFamilyPracticeAtBaxter.com
Book an Appointment
OB/GYN Carolina OB/GYN 360 S. Herlong Avenue • Rock Hill, SC
S 803-366-4171 CarolinaObGynRockHill.com
PEDIATRICS Sutton Road Pediatrics 515 River Crossing Drive, Suite 180 • Fort Mill, SC
Piedmont Family Practice at Rock Hill
S 803-547-8181 SuttonRoadPediatrics.com
2633 Celanese Road • Rock Hill, SC
S 803-325-1770 PiedmontFPatRockHill.com
Piedmont Family Practice at Tega Cay 773 Stockbridge Drive • Fort Mill, SC
S 803-547-5447 PiedmontFPatTegaCay.com
SPORTS MEDICINE Sports Medicine Associates at Sutton Road 515 River Crossing Drive, Suite 180 • Fort Mill, SC
S 803-578-4164 SportsMedicineSuttonRoad.com
To find a doctor, visit myPMCnetwork.com or call 877-738-5866.
OCTOBER 2015
PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS EVENTS
CLASSES
QUIT SMART! Smoking Cessation Counseling
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION
Scheduled one-on-one, $10 per one-hour session. Call 803-985-4651 to set up a time.
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EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE 3
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October 3, 17 • 1 pm 17 PMC Women’s Tower
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE October 8 • 12:30 pm 8 Piedmont 8 General Surgery Associates, Rock Hill and October 8, 27 • 6 pm at PMC 8 27 8 27 Women’s Tower
October 15 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE
Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight. October 19 • 6:30 pm
SIBLING BOOT CAMP
DIABETES Support Group
October 4 • 2 pm 4 PMC Women’s Tower
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INFANT MASSAGE CLASS 5
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October 6 • 2 pm & 15 • 4 pm 15 PMC Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor
October 6 • 6 pm
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US TOO - PROSTATE CANCER Support Group October 6 • 7 pm 6 6 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
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BREASTFEEDING CLASS
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".
October 1 • 6 pm
1 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group
October 11 • 5 pm
SURVIVOR YOGA Every Wednesday
October 1 • 6 pm
1 PMC Women’s Tower
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group
October 5 • 6 pm 5 PMC Women’s Tower
TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE 6
October 1, 15 • 5:30 pm
15 1 15 PMC Women’s Diagnostic Center
ALZHEIMER'S Support Group
October 4 • 3 pm 4 PMC Women’s Tower
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CLASSES
Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal
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INFANT CPR
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BREASTFEEDING Support Group
BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group
GRANDPARENTS 101
15 15 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center
19 19 PMC Women's Tower
October 3, 17 • 8 am 17 PMC Women’s Tower
INFANT CARE October 3 • 2 pm 3 3 PMC Women’s Tower 4
HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER / FREE
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FREE SUPPORT GROUPS
October 8 • 6:45 pm
8 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
STROKE Support Group
October 19 • 7 pm
19 19 PMC Women’s Tower
October 19 • 11 am • Healthsouth
19 19 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill
SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group October 20 • 6 pm
20 20 PMC Women’s Tower HEALTH Support Group 19 19MENTALOctober 21 • 7 pm 21 21 PMC Women’s Tower
MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure October 27 • 6:30 pm
27 27 CV Tele Conference Room
Look Good Feel Better is a national service program that teaches beauty techniques to cancer patients to help them manage the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Group programs are open to all women with cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or other forms of treatment.
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
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PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2015
EVENTS
CLASSES
FREE SUPPORT GROUPS
QUIT SMART! Smoking Cessation Counseling
SURVIVOR YOGA
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group
Scheduled one-on-one, $10 per one-hour session. Call 803-985-4651 to set up a time.
PERIPHERAL VASCULAR DISEASE (PVD) SCREENING / FREE November 4 • 10:00 am 4 Women's Tower PMC
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SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE 9
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November 12 • 11:30 am P 9iedmont General Surgery Associates, Rock Hill and Nov. 12 • 6 pm at PMC 12 Women’s Tower
EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE November 14 • 1 pm
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VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR
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 3
Nov. 3 • 2 pm & 19 • 4 pm
19 3 19 PMC Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor
INFANT MASSAGE CLASS 3
November 3 • 6 pm 3 Women’s Tower PMC
INFANT CPR 8
November 8 • 3 pm 8 PMC Women’s Tower
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION 14
November 14 • 8 am 14 PMC Women’s Tower
November 17 • 5 pm 17 17 Community Resource Center 222 South Herlong Ave., Rock Hill
INFANT CARE November 14 • 2 pm 14 14 PMC Women’s Tower
HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT
SIBLING BOOT CAMP
Nov. 19 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE 19 19 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight.
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November 15 • 2 pm 15 PMC Women’s Tower
GRANDPARENTS 101 15
November 15 • 3 pm 15 PMC Women’s Tower
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
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November 16 • 7 pm 16 PMC Women’s Tower
FREE SUPPORT GROUPS BREASTFEEDING Support Group
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November 3 • 6 pm
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US TOO - PROSTATE CANCER Support Group November 3 • 7 pm 3 3 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group 5
November 5, 19 • 5:30 pm
19 5 19 PMC Women’s Diagnostic Center
ALZHEIMER'S Support Group 5
November 5 • 6 pm
5 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
DIABETES Support Group 5
November 5 • 6 pm
5 PMC Women’s Tower
TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group November 12 • 6:45 pm
12 12 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group November 17 • 6 pm
17 17 PMC Women’s Tower
MENTAL HEALTH Support Group November 18 • 7 pm
18 18 PMC Women’s Tower STROKE Support Group
November 19 • 11 am • Healthsouth
19 19 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill
MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure November 24 • 6:30 pm
24 24 CV Tele Conference Room
Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal
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