A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF PIEDMONT MEDICAL CENTER
SPRING 2015
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MAKING THE RO U N D S
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PIEDMONT’S NEW ED IS OPEN! BiggER. FastER. BettER.
December marked the exciting grand reveal of our new and improved Emergency Department (ED), expanded and renovated to accommodate the more than 70,000 people that come through those doors each year. If you’ve been following our updates, you know that we were greatly anticipating the improvements, which included:
A BRAND NEW, EXPANDED WAITING ROOM
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PSYCHIATRIC PATIENTS
AN INCREASE FROM 36 TO 60 TREATMENT AREAS
Yet another highlight of the new ED is the fully-equipped laboratory service area and in-department pharmacist that allow for a faster turnaround time on lab results and prescriptions. We’ve also equipped all of our patient rooms with tablets that help us provide patient education and allow our visitors to access games and entertainment while they’re with us. The tablets also serve as a way for patients to provide real-time feedback to the staff taking care of them, allowing us to make sure we are meeting the needs of each patient and providing exceptional care.
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Our own staff has been impressed with the way new features help to make their jobs a little bit easier. “In the old space, there were a handful of rooms that were a little smaller than the rest... it could get really difficult to fit the patient, the EMS personnel, two stretchers, and the ED staff all in the room at once,” said nurse Chelsea Sutton. [Now] it’s a lot easier to check a patient’s vital signs or give them pain medication without tripping over a trash can in the process.” We’ve appreciated both the patience and the shared excitement from the community as we transition into our new space. Major change like this isn’t always easy, but we’ve been pleased to receive plenty of positive feedback and support! With this bigger and better space, we’re glad to have the opportunity to focus on our main goal – providing exceptional care for every person we have the privilege to serve.
A message from Bill Masterton Chief Executive Officer
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hope everyone is enjoying 2015 and the warmer weather of spring! I would be remiss if I did not reflect on the recent accomplishments of our amazing team. 2014 was a big year for us at Piedmont Medical Center. We had the pleasure of officially opening the doors to our brand-new Emergency Department, specially designed to accommodate 10,000 more patients per year than before. With double the square footage, 60 patient treatment areas, state-of-the-art equipment, and a growing staff, we are confident that the renovation will help us meet the needs of our growing community.
Pressure, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Diabetes/Pre-diabetes, Heart Health Risk and Osteoporosis.
Our third consecutive “A” Grade
by Hospital Safety Score/The Leapfrog Group, which speaks to our commitment to provide the very best healthcare to our patients.
The 2014 Get With The Guidelines®
Gold Plus and Target: Stroke Achievement Award1 and the 2014 Get With The Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement Award2 for Heart Failure by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
FALL 2013 SPRING 2014 FALL 2014
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The Hospital Safety Score issues A, B, C, D or F grades to all U.S. hospitals based on how safe they are for patients. During the Fall 2013 grading period, the publicly available data showed that this hospital had patient safety procedures in place that exceeded the standards of other medical institutions.
Scan the QR code to download the Hospital Safety Score App and see the scores of other nearby hospitals. You can also see this hospital’s complete dataset at www.hospitalsafetyscore.org
Designation as a 2014 Center of Excellence for Cardiac Care,
We’ve given over 1,777 flu shots since October – many of them free to local teachers, non-profits, and homeless shelters.
The PMC Physician Network participated in over 40
community events, reaching over 15,000 attendees. They were also able to provide 924 community sports physicals in York County, all within two months!
Through the year, we earned many other accomplishments:
We screened 1,145 people in our community for High Blood
P iedmont Medical Center EMS team kept awfully busy last year, responding to over 26,000 calls and attending more than 100 community events. The staff donated over 1100 hours to the community through organizations such as Safe Kids York County. Our EMS also distributed 475 Hands-Only CPR training kits to volunteers who trained over 1900 of their family and friends on the life-saving technique through a grant in partnership with the City of Rock Hill.
As we continue to strive for excellence in 2015, I look forward to another great year reinforcing PMC’s commitment to our patients and the greater community. Though the healthcare landscape continues to shift, we remain focused on one thing at Piedmont Medical Center: providing exceptional healthcare to everyone we have the privilege to serve. I feel honored to work with a team of people who are dedicated to that common goal.
William Masterton, CEO
Gall Bladder Removal and Laparoscopy by Cigna.
WorkHealthy America Excellence Recognition by Working Well and Prevention Partners for best practices in employee wellness.
We also enjoyed connecting with the people in our community:
Cardiovascular Family Medicine Internal Medicine OB/GYN Surgical Urgent Care 2
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize this hospital for achieving 85% or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Performance Achievement indicators for consecutive 12 month intervals and 75% or higher compliance with 5 of 8 Get With The Guidelines Stroke Quality Measures to improve quality of patient care and outcomes in addition to achieving Time to Intravenous Thrombolytic Therapy ≤ 60 minutes in 50% or more of applicable acute ischemic stroke patients (minimum of 6) during one calendar quarter. 2 The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association recognize this hospital for achieving 85% or higher adherence to all Get With The Guidelines® Heart Failure Performance Achievement indicators for consecutive 12 month intervals and 75% or higher compliance with 4 of 9 Get With The Guidelines Heart Failure Quality Measures to improve quality of patient care and outcomes. 1
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his past November, we were proud to welcome Tena Barnes Carraher to Piedmont Medical Center. As the co-founder of The DAISY Foundation, Carraher presented the DAISY Award to Brenda Hare, RN, who also received a hand-carved, serpentine stone “Healer’s Touch” sculpture from Zimbabwe. Established by The DAISY Foundation in memory of Patrick Barnes, the award is an honor reserved for exemplary nurses who go above and beyond to provide exceptional, compassionate care to patients and their families. The foundation itself was born out of the deep appreciation Carraher, Barnes’ wife, and his family had for the nursing staff during his hospitalization. Following the Service Excellence Awards ceremony, Carraher joined past PMC DAISY Award winners for a reception. She shared her story and reminded the group of nurses that although the great care they provide daily is nothing out of the ordinary, patients and their families will remember and be impacted by their compassionate care for a lifetime.
Left to Right: Tena Barnes Carraher, co-founder of The DAISY Foundation; Brenda Hare, RN; Kara Tipp, Director of Women's Services and Ursula Lawrence, CNO
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We know that PMC is more than a building – it’s a place people come to welcome new members to the family, fulfill their calling of helping others, and hold the hands of friends and family during difficult times. So we asked some of the people closest to us, “What does PMC mean to you?” As you walk the halls of our hospital, keep an eye out for familiar faces and get to know some of the stories that have brought people to our hospital, from doctors and nurses to patients and volunteers. 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 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
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Lori Becker
Linda Logan
Leslie Snipes
Concierge
PCU
DECEMBER
JANUARY
Vickie Martin, RN
Engineering
Julie Hilton
Emergency Department
Patient Access
DECEMBER
JANUARY
DAISY AWARD
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Crystal Compton, RN
Maylee Shillinglaw, RN
Brenda Hare, RN
Ortho/Spine
Oncology
Pediatrics
LEADERS OF THE QUARTERS
4TH QUARTER
1ST QUARTER
Mary Johnson, RN
Eleanor Raymes, RN
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PCU
Infection Control
Avery Montgomery, RN Angelia Pickett-Thompson, RN Emergency Department
Labor & Delivery
PHYSICIANS OF THE QUARTERS 4TH QUARTER
Dr. Jonas Varaly
Emergency Department
1ST QUARTER
Dr. Craig Charles Infectious Disease
WAL K W I TH A D O C
Take steps for a healthier lifestyle: March 14 • April 11 • May 9
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e are thrilled to partner with “Walk with a Doc,” a non-profit organization that strives to help the community take steps to better their health. This program 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 8:30 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. First-time registrants will receive a free t-shirt and pedometer.
PA R K S , R E C R E AT I O N & T O U R I S M
Registration is FREE. Call 803-329-1234 and choose option 2 or online at myPMC.com/events to register.
PLEA S E W E L C O M E OUR NE W E ST P HYSIC IAN Dr. Scott Seibel has 21 years of experience and practices in adult cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgeries, including open heart surgery, minimally invasive surgeries, and percutaneous techniques. After earning his medical degree from The Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Seibel completed his general surgery residency at Roanoke Memorial Hospital and the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center. Dr. Seibel performed a one-year fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh followed by a three-year residency in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
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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’s cardiovascular team: Delivering advanced care and comprehensive services to keep hearts healthy.
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ebbie Reynolds’s friends would describe her as a “picture of health.” An avid hiker and gardener, Debbie, 63, and her husband, Ray, live a healthy, active lifestyle, so the thought of a heart-related problem never crossed their minds. It wasn’t until one evening that Debbie’s intuition told her that something might be wrong. The pain started about three weeks before the night that Ray drove Debbie to the emergency room at Piedmont Medical Center. Debbie had experienced a pain in her neck that traveled to the left side of her chest and arm. The episode, or “spell” as Debbie calls it, began about 15 minutes after going to bed. In fact, Debbie and Ray were so concerned that they considered driving to the hospital that night. Within a few minutes, the unpleasantness was gone.
Ray drove her to the hospital but, even then, Debbie didn’t think a heart attack was a possibility. When the doctor wheeled her out and told her she was having a heart attack, neither she nor Ray quite believed it. How was it possible? The team at Piedmont Medical Center deduced that Debbie had Prinzmetal’s angina, a condition in which one experiences cycles of chest pain. She was an unusual case, the physician told her, because she did not show overt signs of the condition. It was because of the swift action taken on part of doctors and nurses that allowed Debbie to be treated effectively and appropriately. Both she and Ray noted the impressive care they received and how quick the doctors were to recognize her symptoms.
Debbie began a cardiac rehabilitation program as soon as Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds she had approval from her doctor. She appreciates the camaraderie None of us is immune to anything. with the other patients and the Debbie went to see her peace of mind she gets from Know yourself, know your body, doctor for a routine checkup being monitored during exercises. know what’s normal for you. and mentioned the incident. “There is a fear around what type Her doctor suggested that of physical activity your heart the pain might be due can handle,” she says. Debbie to a nerve spasm. It was a likely scenario, after all – Debbie attributes the confidence she’s gained back to her rehab team. exhibited no red flags or symptoms of a heart condition. After With an active lifestyle and healthy habits, it was seemingly that checkup, Debbie experienced two fleeting spells of pain unlikely that a heart attack would affect someone like Debbie, that gradually increased in duration and in discomfort. Even but it did. Rather than question the hows or whys, she’s moved after stress tests and electrocardiograms, Debbie was still the past her experience and has some valuable words for us all. paragon of good health. Regardless of your current state of health, anything can happen The night of the hospital visit, however, Debbie knew at any time. “None of us is immune to anything,” said Debbie. something was wrong. The pain sprouted in her neck and “Know yourself, know your body, know what’s normal for you.” affected both of her arms, making her very weak. “I had a gut feeling,” she said, “…this is not like the others.” And it wasn’t. Her instincts were right.
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To learn more about Piedmont's Cardiac Rehab program, please call us at 803-985-4651 and choose option 2.
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Leading Heart & Lung Care... Patient-Centered. Team-Driven. f you or someone you love is facing cardiothoracic or open heart surgery, a primary concern is always finding a surgeon you can trust. And what an important concern that is! But did you know that it takes a whole team and a lot of coordination to get It takes a family to the job done?
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a child. And It takes
managing the physiological function of the heart and lungs so that the surgeon can operate on a still heart, and having an intuitive understanding of what the surgeon needs and handing them tools as necessary. Outside of the OR, the work continues and includes everything from researching the case to wheeling the patient into raise the operating room and notifying the family a team members of progress and outcomes.
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From anesthesiologists to care for a patient. Kathy is a surgical technologist who has been (or nurse anesthetists) working in open heart surgery with Piedmont to surgical technologists, since the program’s inception in 1997. “It takes nurses to perfusionists, a family to raise a child,” she says, “and it takes a team to care when you’re in surgery, you can rest assured that there are for a patient.” To her, relying on the team comes down to even several people working together to look out for your well-being. more than just each person’s technical ability. “We lean on each “Our team back here, we are absolutely like family. What we do other for moral support.” cannot be done by one person; everyone has each other’s back,” says Janice, Clinical Supervisor of Piedmont’s Cardiovascular Though the hours can be long and the work is demanding, each Operating Room. member of the surgical team finds it rewarding to think of the impact they have on patients and their families. “You wake A close-knit team is certainly an advantage in surgery with up in the middle of the night and [the hospital] is calling you so many moving parts. There are a number of tasks at hand – in here to save someone’s life,” says Janice. “Then, you see the making sure everything is ready and available for the surgeon patient sitting up the next day and they are so grateful that you so he/she can operate efficiently, administering the right got out of bed to come and save their life.” amount of anesthesia and monitoring the patient for changes,
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How old is your heart? Piedmont Medical Center offers free heart health assessments.
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e’ve all heard the phrase, “young at heart.” It’s usually associated with someone who, because of activity level or spunky attitude, may seem years younger than his or her chronological age.
when you have an EKG interpreted by a board-certified cardiologist for only $39.95.
Thanks to new cardiac screening technologies available at Piedmont Medical Center, young at heart may also mean someone’s “cardiac age.” This is the age medical professionals determine your heart to be after analyzing the results of a blood test, vital signs, and a diagnostic electrocardiogram (EKG).* Are you and your heart the same age? Is your heart older? Younger? Find out for sure by registering for one of Piedmont’s heart health risk assessments held from 7:30 am – 10:30 am the third Thursday of every month in the Women’s Tower. You must fast before the screening, so remember to refrain from eating or drinking the morning of your visit. *Free screening includes a check of blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), blood sugar, and a complete lipid profile. In addition, you can get an EKG interpreted by a board-certified cardiologist for $39.95. Scholarships available to at-risk women who cannot afford the fee via the Heart2Heart Foundation.
To register for your FREE heart assessment call 803-329-1234 and choose option 2 to register.
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FREE Heart Health Risk Assessment! THIRD THURSDAY OF ANY MONTH 7:30 - 10:30 am • Piedmont Medical Center Women’s Tower 4 14 2 8
Please, no food or drink after midnight on the day of your screening. We will be unable to screen those who have not fasted.
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HOW OLD IS YOUR HEART?
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hen Linda Cox first saw the ad in the Lake Wylie Pilot about free heart health assessments at Piedmont Medical Center, she was intrigued. She liked the credibility factor of having these tests done at a hospital and was surprised to see that they were free. She was curious to know how her heart’s age would measure up to her actual age. Linda called her friend, Donna Brazeal, who was also interested. They registered for back-to-back timeslots and planned to make it a girls’ morning out. At 71, Linda wasn’t too concerned about a family history of heart disease; most of her relatives had lived long, healthy lives. At her last checkup, however, she discovered that her blood sugar was creeping up into the undesirable range. Knowing that diabetes was a contributing factor to heart disease, she made some diet and lifestyle changes. Linda cut back on sweets and added brisk walks and several yoga sessions to her weekly routine. She wanted to see if her efforts had paid off. Linda Cox Donna, who is 67, did have some family history of heart disease. Her mother had survived an aortic aneurysm at age 65, and her sister survived a heart attack in 2014. This knowledge has inspired Donna to stay active. She tries to walk for an hour five times a week and, in 2010, she ran her first 5K. The cardiac screening would help determine if her commitment to a healthier lifestyle was paying off. Both women thought they might be walking into a cold, sterile environment with cots and a long line of people, but they were pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome they received at Piedmont. The hospital’s Community Health room turned out to be a comfortable setting with a hot pot of coffee going, and plenty of fruit and healthy snacks for after the screening. (All participants must fast before testing.)
The women were welcomed by Sheila Caldwell, heart attack survivor at age 50 and founder of the Heart2Heart Foundation, an organization that promotes cardiac health for women. Sheila makes a point to attend all of these screenings and serves as a greeter, scheduler, and the voice of experience. She now spends nearly all of her free time as an advocate for heart health. “The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable,” says Cox. “You receive the results of your blood test right then and there, and they explained what the different numbers meant. It helped so much.” Donna Brazeal
For those who opt to have an EKG added to the screening (for less than $40), the results are sent directly to one’s doctor or can be read by one of the Piedmont-affiliated cardiologists. Linda found out that, although her cholesterol level needs to be addressed, she has the heart of a 47 year old. “This was surprising but very exciting news,” she says. “I have some work to do on the diet and exercise front, but overall my heart is in good shape. Everyone I know should get this done, because knowledge is power. You have to know what you’re dealing with.” Donna's results indicated the need for some follow-up testing, which she will arrange with her regular physician. Regardless of how old her heart may be, she feels better knowing what specific areas of her health she can work on. “So many people – especially women – don’t take the time to get these tests done,” says Brazeal. “We get busy. Weeks and months go by. Maybe we ignore the signs, because we feel healthy and energetic. But we owe it to ourselves to find out what’s really going on with our health. These screenings are a great service for the community.”
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PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MARCH 2015
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.
EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE 21 15 7 15
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Mar. 1, 21, 28 • 1 pm 21 PMC Women’s Tower
INFANT MASSAGE CLASS
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE March 12 • 12:30 pm 12 12 Piedmont General Surgery Associates, Rock Hill and March 12, 24 • 6 pm at PMC 24 24 12 12 Women’s Tower
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March 2 • 6 pm
2 PMC Women’s Tower
YOUNG PARENTS TO BE 2
WALK WITH A DOC / FREE
March 14 • 8:30-9:30 am
14 14 Piedmont Medical Center Trail at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center (Located at the Riverwalk Development)
VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR 17
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".
March 17 • 5-6 pm 17 PMC Women’s Tower
HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT Mar. 19 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE
19 19 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight.
March 2 • 7 pm
2 PMC Women’s Tower
TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE 3
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Mar. 3 • 2 pm & 19 • 4 pm 19 PMC Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION 7
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March 7, 21 • 8 am 21 PMC Women’s Tower
INFANT CARE March 7 • 2 pm 7 7 PMC Women’s Tower INFANT CPR 8
March 8 • 3 pm 8 PMC Women’s Tower
SIBLING BOOT CAMP 15
March 15 • 2 pm 15 PMC Women’s Tower
GRANDPARENTS 101
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March 15 • 3 pm 15 PMC Women’s Tower
BREASTFEEDING CLASS
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March 16 • 7 pm 16 PMC Women’s Tower
BUDGETING FOR YOUR BABY 21
March 21 • 2 pm 21 PMC Women’s Tower
MAYBE BABY – WHAT TO EXPECT March 21 • 3 pm
21 21 PMC Women’s Tower
Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group 3
March 3 • 6 pm
3 PMC Women’s Tower
US TOO - PROSTATE CANCER Support Group March 3 • 7 pm 3 3 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
KNIT CHICKS Cancer Survivor Support Group 4
March 4, 18 • 2:30 pm
18 18 Women’s Tower 4 PMC
BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group 5
March 5, 19 • 5:30 pm
19 5 19 PMC Women’s Diagnostic Center
ALZHEIMER'S Support Group 5
March 5 • 6 pm
5 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
DIABETES Support Group 5
March 5 • 6 pm
5 PMC Women’s Tower
TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group March 12 • 6:45 pm
12 12 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group March 17 • 6 pm
17 17 PMC Women’s Tower MENTAL HEALTH Support Group March 18 • 7 pm
18 18 PMC Women’s Tower STROKE Support Group
March 19 • 11 am • Healthsouth
19 19 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill
MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure March 24 • 6:30 pm
24 24 CV Tele Conference Room
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PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
APRIL 2015
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 9
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April 9 • 12:30 pm P9iedmont General Surgery Associates, Rock Hill and April 9, 24 • 6 pm at PMC 9 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".
SIBLING BOOT CAMP 1
EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE
April 11, 12, 18 • 1 pm
11 11 18 PMC 18 Women’s Tower 12 12 WALK WITH A DOC / FREE
April 11 • 8:30-9:30 am 11 11 Piedmont Medical Center Trail at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center (Located at the Riverwalk Development)
HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT
April 16 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE 16 16 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight.
LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER
April 20 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE
20 20 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room lookgoodfeelbetter.org
April 1, 12 • 2 pm
1 12 12 PMC Women’s Tower
GRANDPARENTS 101 1
April 1, 12 • 3 pm
1 12 12 PMC Women’s Tower
INFANT MASSAGE CLASS 6
April 6 • 6 pm
6 PMC Women’s Tower
YOUNG PARENTS TO BE 6
April 6 • 7 pm
6 PMC Women’s Tower
TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE 7
April 7 • 2 pm & 16 • 4 pm
16 16 7 PMC Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION
April 11, 18 • 8 am
18 18 11 11 PMC Women’s Tower INFANT CARE April 11 • 2 pm 11 11 PMC Women’s Tower INFANT CPR 12
April 12 • 3 pm 12 PMC Women’s Tower
BUDGETING FOR YOUR BABY 18
April 18 • 2 pm 18 PMC Women’s Tower
MAYBE BABY – WHAT TO EXPECT 18
April 18 • 3 pm 18 PMC Women’s Tower
BREASTFEEDING CLASS April 20 • 7 pm 20 20 PMC Women’s Tower
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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
Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal
KNIT CHICKS Cancer Survivor Support Group 1
April 1, 15 • 2:30 pm
15 15 Women’s Tower 1 PMC
BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group 2
April 2, 16 • 5:30 pm
16 2 16 PMC Women’s Diagnostic Center
ALZHEIMER'S Support Group 2
April 2 • 6 pm
2 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
DIABETES Support Group 2
April 2 • 6 pm
2 PMC Women’s Tower
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group 7
April 7 • 6 pm
7 PMC Women’s Tower
US TOO - PROSTATE CANCER Support Group April 7 • 7 pm 7 7 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group
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April 9 • 6:45 pm 9 Doctor’s Dining Room PMC
MENTAL HEALTH Support Group April 15 • 7 pm
15 15 PMC Women’s Tower SCLERODERMA Support Group April 18 • 1 pm
18 18 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room STROKE Support Group
April 19 • 11 am • Healthsouth
19 19 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill
SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group April 21 • 6 pm
21 21 PMC Women’s Tower MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure April 28 • 6:30 pm
28 28 CV Tele Conference Room
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PIEDMONT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
MAY 2015
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.
2015 SC STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL May 2 • 9 am - 5 pm • FREE 2 2 Walter Y Elisha Park, 345 North White Street, Fort Mill, SC
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION 2
EXPECTANT PARENTS TOUR / FREE 2
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WALK WITH A DOC / FREE
SIBLING BOOT CAMP
May 9 • 8:30-9:30 am 9 Piedmont 9 Medical Center Trail at the Rock Hill Outdoor Center
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(Located at the Riverwalk Development)
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May 3 • 3 pm 3 PMC Women’s Tower
INFANT MASSAGE CLASS
VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR May 19 • 5-6 pm 19 PMC Women’s Tower
HEART HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT
May 3 • 2 pm 3 PMC Women’s Tower
GRANDPARENTS 101
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM PRE-SURGERY SEMINAR / FREE
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May 2, 16 • 8 am
16 2 16 PMC Women’s Tower
INFANT CARE May 2 • 2 pm 2 2 PMC Women’s Tower
May 2, 3, 16 • 1 pm 16 PMC Women’s Tower
May 14 • 12:30 pm 14 14 Piedmont General Surgery Associates, Rock Hill and May 14, 26 • 6 pm at PMC 14 14 26 26 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".
May 21 • 7:30-10:30 am • FREE 21 21 PMC Women’s Tower Resource Center Fasting required, no food or drink after midnight.
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May 4 • 6 pm 4 PMC Women’s Tower
YOUNG PARENTS TO BE 4
May 4 • 7 pm 4 PMC Women’s Tower
TOTAL JOINT – HIP & KNEE 5
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May 5 • 2 pm & 21 • 4 pm 21 PMC Women’s Tower, 3rd Floor
INFANT CPR 10
May 10 • 3 pm 10 PMC Women’s Tower
BUDGETING FOR YOUR BABY
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May 16 • 2 pm 16 PMC Women’s Tower
MAYBE BABY – WHAT TO EXPECT
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May 16 • 3 pm
16 16 PMC Women’s Tower BREASTFEEDING CLASS May 18 • 7 pm
18 18 PMC Women’s Tower
Every Tuesday 10-11 am PMC Women’s Tower 2nd Floor Perinatal
SURGICAL WEIGHT LOSS Support Group 5
May 5 • 6 pm
5 PMC Women’s Tower
US TOO - PROSTATE CANCER Support Group May 5 • 7 pm 5 5 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
BEYOND BREAST CANCER Support Group 7
May 7, 21 • 5:30 pm
21 7 21 PMC Women’s Diagnostic Center
ALZHEIMER'S Support Group 7
May 7 • 6 pm
7 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room
DIABETES Support Group 7
May 7 • 6 pm
7 PMC Women’s Tower
KNIT CHICKS Cancer Survivor Support Group May 13, 27 • 2:30 pm
27 27 13 13 PMC Women’s Tower
TYPE 1 DIABETES Support Group May 14 • 6:45 pm
14 14 PMC Doctor’s Dining Room STROKE Support Group
May 19 • 11 am • Healthsouth
19 19 Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital 1795 Dr Frank Gaston Blvd, Rock Hill
SPINAL CORD INJURY Support Group May 19 • 6 pm
19 19 PMC Women’s Tower MENTAL HEALTH Support Group May 20 • 7 pm
20 20 PMC Women’s Tower MENDED HEARTS Congestive Heart Failure May 26 • 6:30 pm
26 26 CV Tele Conference Room
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. 12