Greenville Health System
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GHS is a private not-for-profit academic healthcare delivery system committed to medical excellence through clinical care, education & research. Greenville Health System (GHS) is committed to medical excellence through patient care, research and education. GHS offers patients a comprehensive network of expertise and technologies through its six medical campuses, tertiary medical center, research and education facilities, community hospitals, physician practices and numerous specialty services throughout upstate South Carolina. It also is home to one of the nation’s newest medical schools – University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.
Among the largest healthcare networks in the Southeast, this not-for-profit system contains 1,358 beds, 14 medical residency and fellowship programs, and the state’s largest number of active clinical trials. Recent honors include being named one of the Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks, Top 50 Teaching Hospitals and 10 Best-led Hospitals.
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Feel like pizza tonight? Make it healthier by asking for vegetable toppings, such as mushrooms or olives. For more tips on eating healthy in or out, visit https://goo.gl/NYnnvt. Share your photo of your favorite way to get exercise to our Facebook page with the hashtag #30aday for a chance to win a Fitbit Zip. #30aDay
Three myths about skin cancer and sun protection - Greenville Health System
Confused about which sunscreen to use, whether indoor tanning is really safe and if vitamin D is important? In this blog, GHS dermatologist Dr. Angela Hutcheson separates fact from fiction and offers tips on how to keep your skin safe this summer and all year-round: http://bddy.me/2qoAreO
Tipper Gore applauds Greenville at mental health symposium
ICYMI: Tipper Gore addressed those attending a Southeastern Symposium on Mental Health luncheon over the weekend. The event was hosted by the GHS Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine. http://bddy.me/2pDc7c6
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Healthy Greenville 2036 - Greenville Health System
Can your organization help Greenville become the healthiest county in America by 2036? Non-profits, government agencies and academic institutions are encouraged to apply for funding to help make this dream a reality! The deadline to submit a letter of intent is TODAY (May 15). Learn more about the process here: http://bddy.me/2pChDf3
GHS launches NICU Small Baby Unit
This is Stefanie Bowling's first Mother's Day. She wasn't actually expecting to have her twin boys here today because the boys were due in July. However, they arrived early, at 24 weeks, and each weighed less than 2 pounds. The family has experienced the Greenville Memorial Hospital NICU's Small Baby Unit. Learn more in this WSPA story. http://bddy.me/2qjThUw
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Happy Mother's Day!
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Think you’re too old to exercise? Think again. According to the National Institute on Aging, exercise and physical activity are a very important part of staying healthy. Learn more at https://goo.gl/qiAqv3 and share a photo of yourself getting exercise to our Facebook page with the hashtag #30aday for a chance to win a Fitbit Zip. #30aDay
George Hincapie, Jimmie Johnson confirmed for Assault on Mt. Mitchell - Greenville Journal
Have you heard that some former NASCAR drivers will participate in Monday’s Assault on Mt. Mitchell with retired cyclist George Hincapie? Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth and Jamie McMurray will take on the “Beast of the East.” GHS is proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Assaults on Mt. Mitchell and Marion. http://bddy.me/2ptMyu2
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Super-healthy people share 12 habits. How many of these habits do you share? https://goo.gl/LKih17 Post a photo of your favorite way to get exercise to our Facebook page with the hashtag #30aday for a chance to win a Fitbit Zip.
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Mother's Day is almost here, and while this is a happy day for many women, it can be a difficult day for those who want to be mothers but can't. This blog post by Dr. Bruce Lessey discusses the impact of endometriosis on a woman's fertility and how doctors at GHS are helping women overcome the odds and achieve pregnancy: http://bddy.me/2ptAMzC
Tipper Gore praises Greenville for helping mentally ill - Greenville Journal
Tipper Gore will address those attending the Southeastern Symposium on Mental Health's luncheon this Saturday. The event is being hosted by the GHS Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Medicine. “People in Greenville are doing more than what a lot of communities are doing, and they should be praised for that fact,” Gore said. “Perhaps, if more of us speak up then more communities around the country can be like Greenville.” http://bddy.me/2pt17xE
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