Lexington Medical Center

USC Baseball Coach Delivers Home Run Speech About National Championship Win

dandunlop — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:02:27 +0000

National championship winning University of South Carolina baseball coach Ray Tanner spoke to a sold-out crowd of more than 600 people at an event benefitting the Lexington Medical Center Foundation on Augusts 31st. The hometown hero delivered a home run speech with humor and inspiration about his team’s journey to victory.

Members of the Founders Society take photos with the coach.

There was a long line for pictures.

Coach Tanner got a lot of attention from news reporters.

Future USC baseball players

LMC employees decked out in Gamecock colors

Doug and Pat Weitzel of LMC

LMC President and CEO Mike Biediger, former board of directors chairman Thad Westbrook and board member Bert Holland

We showed a video montage of the baseball team’s winning season before introducing Coach Tanner.

Coach tanner speaking to more than 600 people.

USC Baseball Coach Ray Tanner Tours LMC

dandunlop — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:30:25 +0000

Ray Tanner, coach of the national championship winning University of South Carolina baseball team, toured Lexington Medical Center today. Tanner will be the featured speaker at a dinner benefitting the Lexington Medical Center Foundation tonight. He’ll talk about the importance of Perseverance.

LMC Presents An Evening with Ray Tanner

jenniferawilson — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:38:24 +0000

Photo Courtesy: USC

By leading the University of South Carolina baseball team to an acclaimed national championship, Ray Tanner has become front and center in headlines across South Carolina and the nation. Now, Coach Tanner will talk about the perseverance it takes to reach such a prestigious milestone at an event benefitting the Lexington Medical Center Foundation.

The Lexington Medical Center Foundation Speaker Series is pleased to present a dinner and talk with Ray Tanner on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Radisson Hotel at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Bush River Road in Columbia. Tickets are $75. A silent auction begins at 6:00 p.m. The dinner and talk begin at 7:00 p.m. Dress is University of South Carolina casual.

Ray Tanner

During his 14 years as head coach of the University of South Carolina baseball team, Ray Tanner has established a premier program, including the 2010 national championship, where the Gamecocks became the first team ever to win six consecutive games on the way to a national title in Omaha and the first men’s team to win a national championship at the University of South Carolina. Also this year, Tanner recorded his 1,000th career victory and became collegiate baseball’s National Coach of the Year. Additionally, under Tanner’s leadership, South Carolina owns the longest streak of NCAA Regional appearances among the 12 Southeastern Conference schools.

“We look forward to a wonderful event where people can listen to one of our local heroes while supporting the Lexington Medical Center Foundation and its commitment to helping our community,” said Tim James, Executive Vice President and Director of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation.

Photo Courtesy: USC

Proceeds from the dinner and talk with Ray Tanner will benefit the Lexington Medical Center Foundation, an organization that works to ensure quality health services and patient-centered care are available for the people of the Midlands. The Lexington Medical Center Foundation serves our community through a wide variety of initiatives including nursing scholarships, programs for patients in need, women’s cancer care plans and Lexington Medical Center’s nationally-recognized Doula program. Learn more about the Lexington Medical Center Foundation at www.lexmed.com.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.lexmed.com or by calling the Lexington Medical Center Foundation office at 803-791-2540.

LMC Receives Prestigious Breast Cancer Accreditation

jenniferawilson — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:11:24 +0000

Lexington Medical Center has received a prestigious accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). The organization is praising Lexington Medical Center for its commitment to providing the highest quality evaluation and management of patients with breast disease.

The NAPBC measured Lexington Medical Center’s breast cancer program by looking at 27 standards of care established by the NAPBC that collectively provide the most efficient and contemporary care available for patients.

The measured standards in the accreditation process included the presence of board-certified surgeons and oncologists, nurse navigators, digital mammography, breast MRI, support programs and services, community outreach and clinical trials. Lexington Medical Center applied to be surveyed for accreditation because the hospital wants to ensure it is providing the highest level of care possible for breast cancer, a disease that affects approximately 1 in 8 women. Currently, only seven hospitals in South Carolina have the NAPBC accreditation.

“Congratulations on your center’s dedication to the care of your patients,” said Scott Kurtzman, MD, chairman of the NAPBC Standards and Accreditation Committee in a letter to Lexington Medical Center.

Lexington Medical Center’s breast program is also accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Lexington Medical Center has four Women’s Imaging Centers and a state-of-the-art digital mobile mammography van that travels throughout the Midlands. Through an innovative program known as “Five Day Detection to Diagnosis,” Lexington Medical Center provides answers about the health of a woman’s breast within five days after detection of a lump or abnormality. Lexington Medical Center works closely with women and their families throughout cancer treatment. “Becky’s Place” is a boutique located inside the hospital that offers wigs, mastectomy bras and prostheses. Breast cancer patients also receive the assistance of a nurse navigator who provides education and emotional support.

LMC Technology Helps Crime Investigation

jenniferawilson — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:38:49 +0000

We’ve all seen TV shows where state-of-the-art technology helps solve crimes. That kind of work has now made its way to Lexington Medical Center. In a first-of-its-kind situation, the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) has asked the hospital to use its modern medical advancements to help with an unsolved case.

A forensic artist rendering created by a CT scan at LMC

Last year, investigators found a skeleton in Horry County. They determined the remains belonged to a man who died of gunshot wounds. But they could never learn the man’s identity. That’s when they turned to Lexington Medical Center.

A CT Scanner at LMC

SLED asked Lexington Medical Center to perform a CT scan on the man’s skull. CT stands for computed tomography. The CT scanner uses X-rays to produce cross-sectional images of the human body.
In this case, Lexington Medical Center used a 16 slice CT scanner in its Radiology department. Precise measurements from the scan allowed forensic artists to recreate a model of the man’s face. The CT scan also generated a 3D image of the face. The scan has helped to create an accurate depiction of the man’s appearance. It’s believed to be the first time that SLED has called on a hospital for this kind of work.

“CT scans are an important piece of medical technology,” said Doug Weitzel, director of Radiology at Lexington Medical Center. “Not only do the scans provide highly detailed pictures to help identify and treat illnesses, but this case illustrates the important impact in an additional capacity.”

SLED and the Horry County Police Department are circulating images of the facial reconstruction. Anyone who recognizes the man should call the Horry County Police Department at 843-915-5350.

“I hope that Lexington Medical Center’s work helps solve the case,” Weitzel said.

Lexington Medical Center is home to many types of innovative technology in its Radiology department. Lexington Medical Center was the first hospital in South Carolina to perform Microwave Ablation, which can destroy tumors in an outpatient procedure that does not require surgery. Recently, Lexington Medical Center began performing Coronary CTA on a CT scanner, providing exquisitely detailed images of the coronary arteries. Lexington Medical Center also offers Calcium Scoring to check for calcified plaque in the coronary arteries as well as Vertebroplasty and Kyphyoplasty for patients with compression fractures.

LMC Board Elects New Leaders

jenniferawilson — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:15:56 +0000

New LMC board chairman Billy Oswald

The Lexington Medical Center board of directors elected a new chairman and vice chairman at its meeting on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010.

Billy Oswald is the new chairman of the 21-member Lexington Medical Center board of directors. Mr. Oswald is an attorney in private practice in West Columbia. He has lived in Lexington County with his wife Brenda for 40 years. Mr. Oswald previously served as vice chairman of the board. He has been a board member for seven years.

Mr. Oswald is looking forward to the addition of important new services at the hospital.

“We want to make sure we get open heart surgery off to a good start,” Mr. Oswald said. Lexington Medical Center recently received approval to perform a full range of cardiovascular services including open heart surgery, which the hospital expects to begin in mid-2011.

New LMC vice chairman Dan Jones

Dan Jones is the new vice chairman of the Lexington Medical Center board of directors. Mr. Jones is the vice president of government relations for Time Warner Cable’s South Carolina division and has more than 30 years experience in federal, state and local government relations. He and his wife Pat have three children and two grandchildren. Mr. Jones has been a member of the board since 2008.

“I’m looking forward to learning more about the operation of the hospital and the decisions the board will make,” Mr. Jones said.

LMC Welcomes Dr. Gray Hughes, M.D., FACS

jenniferawilson — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:01:36 +0000

Dr. S. Gray Hughes, M.D., FACS

Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of S. Gray Hughes, M.D., FACS to the staff of Riverside Surgical Group, a physician practice affiliated with Lexington Medical Center.

Dr. Hughes practices a full range of general, thoracic and bariatric surgery. He is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is also a veteran of the United States Air Force and the Iraq war.

Dr. Hughes attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, summa cum laude. He received his medical degree along with a master’s degree in Public Health from the Duke University School of Medicine. Following a general surgery residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, Dr. Hughes spent five years in the U.S. Air Force, initially stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. Then he completed an additional year of thoracic surgery training at Keesler Air Force Base in Mississippi. He spent his last two years in the Air Force as a general and thoracic surgeon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, serving two tours in Iraq during this time.

The physicians at Riverside Surgical Group are specialists in minimally invasive surgery. They perform laparoscopic, thoracic, bariatric and general surgery, incorporating the latest technology available. The other physicians in the practice are Dr. Marc Antonetti, M.D., FACS; Dr. Jim Givens, M.D., FACS; and Dr. Glen Strickland, M.D., FACS. For more information on Dr. Hughes and Riverside Surgical Group, please visit www.lexmed.com.

LMC Welcomes New Board Member

jenniferawilson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:06:14 +0000

Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Bert Holland to its 21-member board of directors for the Lexington County Health Services District.

A lifetime resident of Lexington County, Mr. Holland graduated from the University of South Carolina and served for 30 years with Johnson & Johnson in health care positions including sales, marketing, training and hospital supply chain management.

“I am honored to represent the citizens of Lexington County in this important role. Both of my children were born at Lexington Medical Center and my entire family has grown up through the hospital’s comprehensive medical network,” Holland said. “With the many changes occurring with health reform, I am hopeful that my previous health care experience will serve the board well.”

Mr. Holland and his wife Donna have two adult children, Brian and Julie. He is an active member of Riverland Hills Baptist Church and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia. For more information about Lexington Medical Center’s board of directors or the hospital, click here..

LMC on TV

jenniferawilson — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:25:42 +0000

At Lexington Medical Center, we get a lot of attention. Here are two news stories recently done by television stations in Columbia.

First up, a story about Lexington Medical Center’s innovative Doula program by WLTX-TV.

Also, a story about Lexington Medical Center’s new digital mobile mammography van by WIS-TV and news anchor Hannah Horne.

LMC Celebrates Open Heart Surgery Approval

jenniferawilson — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:12:48 +0000

Lexington Medical Center hosted a reception on the hospital campus on June 17th, 2010 to celebrate our hospital’s recent approval to perform open heart surgery. The ability to provide a full range of cardiovascular services, including open heart surgery, has been a priority of Lexington Medical Center for years. Our hospital expects to begin open heart surgery in mid-2011. Here are some pictures from the heart reception. Thank you to Jeff Amberg for taking these photos.