USC Upstate Host Site for 2015 Relay For Life of Spartanburg
The University of South Carolina Upstate is pleased to announce that the American Cancer Society (ACS) will hold the 2015 Relay For Life of Spartanburg event
on its campus on
Friday, May 15 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Relay For Life of Spartanburg is the largest Relay for Life event in the Carolinas. As of April 15, 119 teams and 1,232 participants are registered to participate. Last year, more than 5,500 people participated in Spartanburg and raised nearly $400,000 to support the Society's mission to finish the fight against cancer once and for all, making it the largest ACS Relay For Life event in the Carolinas.
"We can think of no greater honor than to welcome the Relay For Life participants to the USC Upstate campus and join them in the fight against cancer," said Chancellor Tom Moore. "USC Upstate faculty, staff and students will be walking alongside cancer survivors, care givers, and those who have sadly lost loved ones to cancer."
The Relay For Life program is a community-based event where teams and individuals set up campsites at a school, park or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team has at least one participant on the track at all times. Cancer survivors and caregivers take a celebratory first lap to start each event.
"The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all," said Sherrie Lee, Spartanburg volunteer Relay For Life event lead. "Many participants are our family, friends, and neighbors who have faced cancer themselves. Each new team that registers brings us one step closer to saving more lives."
Teams and individuals can sign up for the Relay For Life event by visiting www.relayforlife.org/spartanburgsc or by calling 1-800-227-2345.
USC Upstate To Honor Henry Giles At May Commencement
The University of South Carolina Upstate will present an honorary degree to Henry C. Giles, Jr., president of Spartanburg Community College, at its May Commencement on Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 p.m. when more than 800 students are awarded degrees.
Giles will received the honorary degree of Doctor of Education in recognition of his 46 years of distinguished service at SCC where he has touched the lives of thousands of residents in South Carolina and for his role in changing the lives and building the futures of students while acting as a catalyst for economic development through innovation, collaboration, and excellence in educational programs and services.Giles is also being recognized for his dedication to higher education by serving as a tremendous partner with USC Upstate in development and continuation of the "Direct Connect" program that provides seamless transfer of technical college students in pursuit of baccalaureate degree completion.
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n his nearly half-century of service at Spartanburg Community College, he has worked tirelessly to prepare students for the regional workforce while collaborating closely with business and industry to ensure the college has offered appropriate programs, certificates and training. Under his leadership, the college opened the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Technology on the Cherokee Campus and a campus in downtown Spartanburg in the renovated Evans Building.
At various times, he has served the college as chief financial officer, program manager to the vice president for development, vice president for academic affairs and vice president and executive vice president for business affairs. Mr. Giles received a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Wofford College and a master's of arts in teaching mathematics from Converse College.
For more information regarding the May Commencement, please contact Cindy Evans at (864) 503-5985 or visit www.uscupstate.edu/graduation.
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Events April, 2015
Mobile Mammography
Spartanburg Regional's mobile mammography unit performs screening mammograms across Spartanburg, Cherokee and Union counties. Call 864-560-7777 to register, and make sure to bring your insurance card and identification to your appointment.
Medical Group of the Carolinas locations:
Family Medicine - Woodruff: Friday, April 24
Immediate Care Center - Westside: Monday, April 27
Family Medicine - Gaffney: Tuesday, April 28
Family Medicine - Inman: Wednesday, April 29
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
Mondays in April, 5:30 - 6:15 p.m.
Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute
Maintaining a healthy weight after the completion of cancer treatment can be challenging, but with the proper tools and support you can achieve your weight-loss goals. TOPS is a weight loss support group for cancer survivors. For more information on becoming a member, call 864-560-7618 or email [email protected].
Wealth (Walking, Eating And Learning Towards Health)
Mondays in April, 6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Thursdays in April, 5:45 - 6:15 p.m.
Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute
If you are a cancer survivor looking for a fun way to engage in regular physical activity, we encourage you and your caregiver to join WEALTH! WEALTH participants meet twice weekly for a 30-minute walking session, which concludes with a brief nutrition education class. For more information, call 864-560-7618 or email [email protected].
Nutritional Navigation: A Grocery Store Tour
Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m.
Publix at Thornblade
Join dietitian Kerri Lindberg, RD, LD for a tour of your local grocery store. She'll share what to look for on a food label, healthy cooking tips, recipes and general advice for navigating any grocery store. Reservations should be made in advance, as space is limited to six participants per tour. Register online at SpartanburgRegional.com/Events or call 864-560-4472 for more information.
March for Babies
Saturday, April 25, 8 a.m.
Duncan Park: 81 West Park Drive Spartanburg, SC
When you March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half-a-million babies born too soon every year. The money raised supports programs in the community, help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies, and funds research to find the causes of prematurity and develop ways to prevent it. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is proud to be a sponsor of this event, and to share our passion for improving the health of babies. For more information or to register, visit MarchforBabies.org.
Head and Neck Check
Tuesday, April 28, 5 - 6 p.m.
Spartanburg ENT, North Grove
More than 100,000 cases of head and neck cancer are diagnosed annually in the U.S. Early detection is the key and that's why Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute is partnering with Spartanburg ENT to offer free head and neck cancer screenings. All you have to do is say "Ahhh." No appointments are necessary; for more information, please visit SpartanburgRegional.com/Events
Each month, Spartanburg Regional Women's Health offers a variety of prenatal education classes, covering topics from breastfeeding to birthing basics. To learn more and register, visit RegionalWomensHealth.com
Gaffney Medical Center and Mary Black Memorial Hospital
Come Together to Form Mary Black Health System
Gaffney Medical Center and Mary Black Memorial Hospital have united to form Mary Black Health System. The hospitals will be known as Mary Black Health System - Gaffney and Mary Black Health System - Spartanburg. Affiliated physician practices will be identified as Mary Black Physicians Group.
"We are excited about our future as a new health system," said Joshua Self, Chief Executive Officer at Gaffney Medical Center. "Working together we can better serve the healthcare needs of the broader region, increasing access to services, improving coordination of patient care and leveraging our investments in recruiting new physicians to the market."
While the hospitals will continue to operate as two individual facilities, they will share best clinical practices for quality care, achieve operational efficiencies, enable the expansion of important services and expand access to primary and specialty care. The combined system has 332 licensed beds, more than 1400 employees and more than 400 physicians on medical staff.
"Aligning the names of our facilities and physician groups into a single identity makes it easier for the community to recognize our strengths and shared commitment to the communities we serve," said Sean Dardeau, Chief Executive Officer for Mary Black Memorial Hospital.
Below are pictures from another color run...
2225 East Main St. beside Pizza Inn just past Wal-Mart.
