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COVERING BEAUFORT COUNTY
New BMH cancer center opens Thursday
Beaufort Memorial Hospital — in partnership with Alliance Oncology, a division of Alliance HealthCare Services, and the Medical University of South Carolina Health System (MUSC Health) — will officially open its new Keyserling Cancer Center on Thursday, Jan. 17, in the Beaufort Medical Plaza, bringing all of the hospital’s cancer services under one roof. Relocated from Port Royal, the new cancer center will make it more convenient for patients to navigate the complex journey from cancer diagnosis to treatment. In addition to medical and radiation oncology, the center will offer easy access to lab, imaging, infusion and breast health services.
“We’re excited about the many benefits the new center provides to the community,” said Beaufort Memorial President & CEO Russell Baxley. “Now that we’ve consolidated services in one location we can focus on adding access to sub-specialists, support services and more to our cancer program.” The new joint venture expands the collaboration BMH has had with MUSC, providing expertise in sub-specialties not available in Beaufort. Initiated in 2016, the affiliation with the National Cancer Institute-designated Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC has allowed BMH patients to participate in groundbreaking clinical trials studying promising new cancer drugs and
treatments. Thanks to its new partnership with Alliance Oncology, BMH was able to upgrade to the state-of-the-art TrueBeam radiotherapy system, one of the most powerful and precise radiation therapy delivery systems available. “We’re now offering the same advanced technology and protocols available at leading cancer centers,” said board-certified radiation oncologist Jonathan Briggs, M.D., Medical Director of Radiation Oncology Services. “It makes it so much easier for patients when they can receive their treatment close to home.” The new Beaufort Memori-
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Ridgeland mom sets world record at Dataw Resolution Run
Dr. Jonathan Briggs, medical director for radiation oncology services at the Keyserling Cancer Center, treats a patient using the the state-of-the-art TrueBeam radiotherapy system. Through its partnership with Alliance Oncology, Beaufort Memorial has upgraded to one of the most powerful and precise radiation therapy delivery systems available.
More than 200 Dataw Island residents and locals braved brisk weather Saturday morning for the “New Year, New You” Resolution Run, but one runner — and her two companions — stole the spotlight. Rachel Bowling, a 30-yearold nurse, set the world record for a female runner pushing a double stroller in a 10K with an impressive time of 42 minutes, 34 seconds — while pushing her two daughters, 3-year-old Addy and 1-yearold Autumn in an Guinness Book of World Records-approved stroller. Bowling easily broke the standing record of 44:45 and finished nearly seven minutes ahead of the second female competitor in the 10K race, which was new to the annual event this year. Barbara Krakehl, Race Director, said that adding a 10k was a big draw for local racers, especially with the added excitement of a world-record attempt. “It is really exciting to have a record set here on Dataw Island,” Krakehl said. “Adding the 10k really added a level of competition that drew more local runners. We were thrilled to support Rachel in going for the record.” A record of number of dogs also competed. The run/walk is coordinated each year by an all-volunteer group of Dataw Island members to benefit the Lowcountry Habitat for Humanity. Weaving throughout the natural landscapes of the residential community located just outside historic Beaufort, the participants were joined by many furry friends, and enjoyed scenic views of some of the island’s feathered friends as well. Now in its eighth year, the event raised both awareness
Heroic Response
Off-duty Burton Fire Chief saves man during Disney vacation
By Bob Sofaly
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attalion Chief Matthew Maichel of the Burton Fire District was in vacation mode when his life-saving instincts were called upon. Maichel was on a family vacation at Walt Disney World in Florida recently with his wife, three kids and his mother-inlaw and father-in-law. The family had arrived early to be among the first guests to enter Disney’s Animal Kingdom when Maichel had to switch off vacation mode. “We were waiting in line for the doors to open and 50 feet in front of me a lady started yelling for help,” Maichel recalled. “As I approached, there were already a couple of bystanders there. There was also a gentleman, about 60 years old, lying on the ground in full cardiac arrest.” Battalion Chief Matthew Maichel of the Burton Fire District Maichel said he and a few others initiated CPR. “We had to switch off three or until Orlando Fire and EMS showed A couple seconds later one of the four times,” Maichel said of their ex- up and transported the man to a Disney employees showed up with hausting efforts. hospital. an Automatic External DefibrillaThe man came around once. “I’m not really sure of the outcome tor. The group continued CPR for “He had a pulse and tried to push of the patient,” Maichel said. “I don’t 10-12 minutes and multiple shocks us off from doing CPR,” Maichel even know which hospital where with the AED. A doctor in the crowd said. “But he laid right back down he was taken. I don’t even know the initiated CPR compressions, while and we had to start all over.” name of the doctor I worked with.” Maichel said they continued CPR Maichel did the breathing. Maichel said that although he
has performed CPR numerous times as a firefighter, he’s never done it off-duty. “I was trained and a bad situation happened to someone and I was able to help,” he said. “I guess it’s true, we are never ‘off duty.’” Maichel is the third Burton firefighter to be recognized for saving a life while off-duty. In 2016, Burton Lieutenant Ethan Webb was recognized for saving the life of a woman while off-duty by administrating CPR, and in 2017 Burton Deputy Chief Tom Webb was recognized for responding off-duty to save the lives of two kayakers who capsized near his home. The Burton Fire District has recently been designated an American Heart training facility, providing first aid and CPR training to the public and businesses. Training officers can also train citizens to be instructors themselves. If you are interested in learning first aid and CPR, becoming an instructor, or would like more information on the program, call the Burton Fire District at 843-255-8011 or email safetyed@burtonfd.org.
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