On October 24, 2024 the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation held its annual Madame Curie Society Fall Recognition and Education Event at Piedmont Technical College. The program, State of the Heart: An Overview of the Self Regional Healthcare Cardiology Service Line, featured four of Self Regional Healthcare’s Cardiologists. Dr. Paul Kim, Dr. Shekar Kumar, Dr. Mario Rivera, and Dr. Rollo Villareal spoke about their individual cardiac expertise and use of technology heart attacks, heart failure, TAVR and Watchman.
(Greenwood, SC, December 4, 2024) – The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce a generous $15,000 donation from the Eaton Charitable Gift Fund of Eaton Corporation. This contribution will support the purchase of a state-of-the-art, 3-D mobile mammography vehicle designed to serve Greenwood and the Lakelands region, providing women with access to life-saving mammography screenings in their communities.
Pictured from left to right holding the check: Chesley Steifle, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Foundations Business & Industry Committee; Glenda Corley, Vice Chair, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees; and John Cooper, Chair, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees, along with team members from Eaton Corporation
“For the second consecutive year, Eaton’s Charitable Gift Committee has chosen to support this vital initiative,” said Chelsey Steifle, Eaton’s Regional HR Manager. “Each year, our committee evaluates numerous funding requests, and once again, we are pleased to contribute to the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation. This mobile mammography vehicle will not only benefit Eaton employees and other businesses in the area but will also enable thousands of women to access critical breast cancer screenings locally. With the vehicle on the road more than 20 days each month, it ensures these services reach as many people as possible.”
Ken Coffey, Executive Director of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation, expressed heartfelt gratitude for Eaton’s continued generosity. “Eaton Corporation has been a steadfast supporter of our mission, and we are incredibly grateful for their commitment,” said Coffey. “As a Platinum Level member of our Corporate Honor Roll, Eaton exemplifies what it means to invest in the health and well-being of our community. Their unwavering support helps us bring advanced medical care directly to those who need it most.”
The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s mobile mammography initiative is dedicated to ensuring equitable access to cutting-edge breast cancer screenings across the Lakelands region.
For more information about this initiative or to learn how you can support the Foundation, visit www.selfregionalfoundation.org or call (864) 725-4256.
About Self Regional Healthcare Foundation:
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is a 501 c (3), not for profit organization (http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/) that funds health-related programs and projects at Self Regional Healthcare (http://www.selfregional.org/), a not-for-profit, regional referral hospital that provides care to residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties. Services include prevention and wellness, acute care and tertiary care services including cancer care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular surgery, NICU, orthopedics and genetics.
(Greenwood, SC, December 4, 2024) – South State Bank recently renewed its membership on the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Corporate Honor Roll. “We are proud to continue our support of Self Regional. We know that having a great healthcare system in our community is important, not only to our team members and customers, but also to the well-being of the Lakelands region,” said Rhett Baker, Area Executive of South State Bank.
Ken Coffey, Executive Director, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation; Chesley Steifle, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees and Co-Chair of the Foundations Business & Industry Committee; Glenda Corley, Vice Chair, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees; John Cooper, Chair, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees; and Rhett Baker, Area Executive, South State Bank
“South State Bank has been a member of our Corporate Honor Roll since the Foundation launched the program in 2016. We appreciate South State’s decision to elevate its membership to the Gold Level on the Foundation’s Corporate Honor Roll,” said Ken Coffey, Executive Director of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation.
The Corporate Honor Roll is a network of community minded businesses and donors whose philanthropic support is critical to helping Self Regional Healthcare achieve its mission. Participation in the Corporate Honor Roll program signifies a business’s commitment to the community and their desire to assure that all area residents have access to excellent healthcare right here in the Lakelands.
For more information about the Foundation or the Equation For Progress campaign, please visit www.selfregionalfoundation.org or call the Foundation at (864) 725-4256.
About Self Regional Healthcare Foundation:
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is a 501 c (3), not for profit organization (http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/) that funds health-related programs and projects at Self Regional Healthcare (http://www.selfregional.org/), a not-for-profit, regional referral hospital that provides care to residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties. Services include prevention and wellness, acute care and tertiary care services including cancer care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular surgery, NICU, orthopedics and genetics.
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(Greenwood, SC, December 4, 2024) – Ruckus & Co., owned by Karl Allen Ziegler, recently renewed its commitment to the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Corporate Honor Roll with a gift of $5,000. This gift elevates Ruckus & Company to the Bronze level on the Corporate Honor Roll.
From left to right: Chelsey Steifle, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees and Co-chair of the Foundations Business & Industry Committee; Ken Coffey, Executive Director, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation; Karl Ziegler, Owner of Ruckus & Co.; John Cooper, Chair, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees; Glenda Corley, Vice Chair, Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees
“We are pleased to continue our membership on the Corporate Honor Roll. The Foundation’s Equation For Progress campaign, which is focused on prostate disease and breast care, is important to our team and to our customers. I know that prostate and breast cancers are the 2nd most common cancers in men and women. Almost all of us have been touched by these two diseases and we’re proud to make this gift to help Self Regional Healthcare fight these two cancers,” said Karl Ziegler.
The Corporate Honor Roll is a program of the Foundation’s Business & Industry Committee. “We are grateful to Karl and Ruckus & Company for their support. Ruckus & Company has been a loyal supporter of our Foundation’s efforts and for that, we are grateful,” said Ken Coffey, Executive Director of the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation.
For more information about the Corporate Honor Roll or how to help solve the Equation for Progress campaign, visit www.selfregionalfoundation.org.
About Self Regional Healthcare Foundation:
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is a 501 c (3), not for profit organization (http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/) that funds health-related programs and projects at Self Regional Healthcare (http://www.selfregional.org/), a not-for-profit, regional referral hospital that provides care to residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties. Services include prevention and wellness, acute care and tertiary care services including cancer care, neurosurgery, heart and vascular surgery, NICU, orthopedics and genetics.
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(McCormick, SC, November 21, 2024) – On Saturday, October 26, 2024, the City of McCormick once again came alive in vibrant shades of pink as the community united for the second annual “Paint McCormick Pink Breast Cancer Walk.” This highly anticipated event, held during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, brought together residents and visitors alike to raise funds in support of the fight against breast cancer. The overwhelming community support and dedication demonstrated this year reinforced the event’s growing impact in McCormick.
From left to right: Dr. Ruiling Yuan, SRH Hematologist-Oncologist, Julie McDade, Director of Cancer Services, Barbara Carthage, Loria Elam, Dr. Matthew Cousins, SRH Radiation Oncologist, Loleitha Brown, Dr. Matthew Logan, SRH President and CEO, Debbie Hasbrouck, Dr. Joanna Sadurski, SRH Hematologist-Oncologist, Doreitha Adams, Ken Coffey, SRH Foundation Executive Director
Building on the success of its inaugural year, this year’s event saw approximately 200 participants take part in the symbolic walk through downtown McCormick. With a fundraising goal of $10,000 for 2024, the community surpassed all expectations, raising an astounding $15,395. These proceeds will benefit the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation’s Cancer Fund, continuing to make a meaningful local impact in the fight against breast cancer.
The event once again created an atmosphere of hope and unity. Participants walked the three-block route through downtown, which serves as a powerful symbol of the journey faced by those impacted by breast cancer. Vendors and a lively DJ contributed to the day’s energetic and uplifting atmosphere, making it an event to remember for all who attended.
The second annual Paint McCormick Pink Breast Cancer Walk not only exceeded its fundraising goals but also strengthened the sense of community in McCormick. As the event grows year after year, it continues to inspire and demonstrate the power of collective action in the fight against breast cancer.
For more information or to learn how to get involved, please contact the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation by calling (864) 725-4256.
About Self Regional Healthcare Foundation:
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is a 501 c (3), not for profit organization (http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/) that funds health-related programs and projects at Self Regional Healthcare (http://www.selfregional.org/), a not-for-profit, regional referral hospital that provides care to residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties.
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(Greenwood, SC, November 11, 2024) – The Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees is excited to welcome four new trustees: Dr. Bryan Green, Denise Manley, Dr. Joanna Sadurski, and Lynn Vaughn. These dedicated community leaders join 17 current trustees in supporting the Foundation’s mission to promote healthcare service and education, drive development, recognize individuals and businesses that support the Foundation, and, ultimately, increase charitable contributions that enhance healthcare for Greenwood and the Lakelands region.
( clockwise from top left – Dr. Bryan Green, Denise Manley, Dr. Joanna Sadurski, Lynn Vaughn )
Dr. Bryan Green, a Greenwood resident for 20 years, is a physician at Digestive Disease Group and serves as the President of the South Carolina Gastroenterology Foundation. Denise Manley, a lifelong Greenwood resident, owns Mary Frances Limited and Sweet Teas Children’s Boutique. She also contributes to the Foundation’s Special Gifts Committee and serves on the Greenwood Promise Board and the Greater Greenwood Clemson Club Board. Dr. Joanna Sadurski is the Director of Medical Oncology at Self Regional Healthcare and is board-certified in ABIM Hematology and Medical Oncology. Additionally, she precepts for the PA Program at Presbyterian College. Lynn Vaughn, a Greenwood resident of 33 years, is a Registered Nurse at Cedar Rock Plastic Surgery and currently serves as the Board Secretary for Hospice and Palliative Care of the Piedmont.
The new board members replace outgoing trustees John Davidson, Erin Layland, Dr. Tom Pritchard, and Walter Roark. Returning trustees include Dr. Lincoln McGinnis, Chuck Rimsky, Annette Scott, Laurie Smith, and Chelsey Steifle. The board has also reappointed John Cooper as Chair, Glenda Corley as Vice-Chair, Chris Clem as Treasurer, and Chuck Rimsky as Secretary.
“We are incredibly thankful for the outstanding service of our outgoing board members and are excited to collaborate with the newest members of our board,” said Ken Coffey, Executive Director of the Foundation.
For more information, please contact the Self Regional Healthcare Foundation at 864-725-4256.
About Self Regional Healthcare Foundation:
Self Regional Healthcare Foundation is a 501 c (3), not for profit organization (http://www.selfregionalfoundation.org/) that funds health-related programs and projects at Self Regional Healthcare (http://www.selfregional.org/), a not-for-profit, regional referral hospital that provides care to residents of Greenwood, Abbeville, Laurens, Saluda, McCormick, Edgefield and Newberry counties.
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