Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA

“Any interaction that we've had with Dr. Washington and his team has been just nothing short of awesome. His team is great. Dr. Washington is one of the nicest men I've ever met in my entire life.” – Scott After undergoing the gastric sleeve procedure, Scott and his wife, Renea, both lost over 100 pounds. They shared that their weight loss has given them an opportunity to be better versions of themselves. They are now able to be more active and keep up with their 12-year-old son who plays travel sports. “We've thrived since the surgery and we just couldn't be more grateful,” Scott said. Ready to get started with your weight loss journey? Visit https://lnkd.in/geNxX39x or call (843) 353-5360 to learn about your options today!

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Did you know the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress? The lifeline is also there to support you if you’re concerned about a loved one. Free, confidential help is available 24/7. To connect with the lifeline’s crisis counselors, call or text 988 or start a live chat at 988Lifeline.org #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth

Join us in welcoming Dr. Carson Keck to our Grand Strand Heart & Vascular Care team! Dr. Keck received her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine, in Macon, GA. She completed her internship and residency at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Keck also completed her fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at MUSC serving as chief fellow. Dr. Keck says, “I believe in taking care of my patients just as I would my own loved ones and family. I strive to be an advocate for all of my patients and to work together with them to optimize their cardiovascular health. Being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease can be a worrisome experience, and I want to be able to comfort my patients and instill the confidence that I will be there for them throughout the entire experience.” Learn more about the services offered at Grand Strand Heart & Vascular Care: GrandStrandHeart.com

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to all of our colleagues across our Grand Strand Health facilities for your commitment to improve the lives of our patients, community and each other. From our family to yours, we hope you have a safe, healthy and enjoyable Labor Day! Our four ER locations are open, 24/7, if you need us. Visit MyGrandStrandHealth.com/ER to find a location near you.

RAE | Recognizing Ancillary Excellence This week, Grand Strand Health celebrated our first-ever RAE Week to recognize the invaluable contributions our ancillary colleagues provide to our health system. Who are ancillary team members in the healthcare setting? Ancillary colleagues are those who support, compliment and elevate our primary healthcare providers - departments like Accounting, HR, Physical Therapy, Central Sterile, Lab, Respiratory Therapy and Environmental Services just to name a few. It takes a village of all disciplines to make an organization run, especially a hospital! From physicians and nurses to imaging and scrub techs, we are one team focused on the care and improvement of human life. To our ancillary teams, thank you for all you do! And to our clinical staff, thank you for partnering with them, and elevating them. Together we are Grand Strand Health Family.

Join us in congratulating Julie, a registered nurse who works in our 3 East Unit, for receiving the DAISY Award! Julie received five nominations from her patients. Here’s what they shared about her exceptional care: “I have cancer. Julie provided very professional care for me while I was in the hospital. She was attentive and responsive to my needs as I was very much in pain during my stay. I greatly appreciate her attentiveness.” “Julie was such a ray of sunshine when I got to my room. She went out of her way to get me something to eat. She was so pleasant to work with. She made me laugh and feel comfortable.” “Ownership, compassion and excellence - these values were continually demonstrated by Julie. Her timely coordination and follow up with my doctor insured she had the professional guidance she needed to care for me, her patient. While on duty, she moved from room to room caring for the needs of her patients.” The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care provided by nurses. Nominate an extraordinary nurse today for the DAISY Award: gsmed.co/DAISYAward

Grand Strand Health is pleased to congratulate Amir Khouzam on receiving the Patricia Frist Scholarship Award, funded by the HCA Healthcare Foundation! The Patricia Frist Memorial Scholarship honors dependent children of HCA Healthcare employees with financial support toward a postsecondary education through an application process. Amir is the son of Dr. Rami Khouzam, an Interventional Cardiologist with Grand Strand Heart & Vascular Care. He is a junior at the University of Notre Dame where he is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major in Neuroscience and Arabic. Amir shared, “I was so grateful and humbled to have received such an honor! This scholarship will allow me to continue pursuing my goal of becoming a physician one day, allowing more financial freedom to chase my dreams!” We can’t wait to see where your education will take you, Amir! We know your future is bright, and we're proud to play a small role in your journey.

“This is a great hospital to come to if you need any type of assistance. It’s good to come back and see them and smile. To let them know that because of you, I’m here.” – Chris, Trauma Survivor Today, Chris, his wife and friends returned to Grand Strand Medical Center to celebrate his journey of recovery with a Victory Lap around the hospital. In June 2023, Chris was involved in a near-fatal motorcycle crash where he sustained multiple rib fractures, tibia/fibula fracture, right femur fracture, base skull fracture and hand fractures. Chris spent a total of 96 days in the hospital recovering from his injuries. He wasn’t expected to walk again for two years, but he is able to walk short distances just a little over a year with a cane. During the victory lap, Chris spent time reuniting with colleagues throughout the hospital who were part of his care team. He was also presented with our hospital's challenge coin which represents the strength and courage he exemplified during his journey to trauma survivorship and challenge himself to go out into the world to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Thank you to our media partners at WMBF News and WPDE ABC15 News for sharing Chris’ story with our community! ????

"Dr. Porter was just incredible. I can say this with all sincerity and humbleness really. She is fantastic and her team! I have never met anyone in the medical profession that treated me as kindly with so much compassion with the level of expertise and care." Terressa lived with pain from chronic diverticulitis and ischemic colitis for well over a decade. One evening, her abdominal pain became so intense that she had to visit the ER. That is where she met Dr. Eleah Porter, trauma and acute care surgeon with Grand Strand Surgical Care. Watch to hear how Dr. Porter gave Terressa a "new lease one life." Learn more about Grand Strand Medical Center’s comprehensive surgical care: https://lnkd.in/giNM2UcB

Make this summer one to remember with Grand Strand Medical Center! Join us at our upcoming hiring event for New Graduate Registered Nurses, Experienced Registered Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses where you will have the opportunity to meet and interview with our nursing leaders and recruiters at Grand Strand Medical Center. All nurses are welcome, and sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates! We have openings in many specialties, with multiple opportunities in Intermediate Care, Telemetry, Critical Care, Med/Surg and more. Register today – https://lnkd.in/gitRWwFQ