Grand Strand Medical Center – HCA

“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

Grand Strand Health is pleased to congratulate Karoline Goff 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. Karoline is the daughter of Beth, a Physical Therapy Assistant at Grand Strand Medical Center. She currently attends Auburn University where she is pursuing a degree in Business. Karoline shared, “Being awarded this scholarship was so exciting! This will allow me to continue following my dream of attending Auburn University and continuing my education. Thank you so much for this huge blessing.” We can’t wait to see where your education will take you, Karoline! We know it will be great, and we're proud to play a small role in your journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WT1EXQ

As we prepare for Tropical Storm Debby, put preparedness in your pocket with our disaster relief partner, American Red Cross. Help keep you and your loved ones safe with real-time alerts, open Red Cross shelter locations and safety advice on hurricanes and other emergencies by downloading this or other apps for free by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in your app store or visiting redcross.org/apps. As severe approaches, please plan to visit our hospital website MyGrandStrandHealth.com for the latest status updates and information.

This week, Grand Strand Health's executive team embraced the "Walk in Your World" initiative, stepping into the roles of our dedicated colleagues for a day. This initiative was designed to give our leaders firsthand experience of a day in the life of various hospital team members. They shadowed staff across multiple departments, including Neuroscience ICU, 3 East, 2 East, 2 North, Pharmacy, Patient Transport, Laboratory, Respiratory, Facilities Management, Acute Therapy, and Central Sterile Services. Through this experience, they gained valuable insights into each role, listened to colleague experiences, and identified opportunities for improvement. Thank you all for your unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to every patient who walks through our doors! #WeShowUp #CareLikeFamily

#Avocados have transformed from a luxury item to one of America's favorite foods. But are the benefits of eating them worth the hype? Spoiler alert: Yes, they are! There's a reason why avocados are considered a superfood. They have an excellent reputation for having “good fat.” Discover the health benefits of this fruit, packed with over 20 vitamins and minerals, in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gBePttvG #HealthierTomorrows #AvocadoBenefits

Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., founder of HCA Healthcare. We are honored to recognize the incredible caregivers on our team who embody extraordinary compassion and dedication through our HCA Healthcare's Awards of Distinction and Nursing Excellence Awards for 2024. These awards, established in honor of our visionary founder, Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr., celebrate the outstanding efforts of our colleagues, physicians, and volunteers who go above and beyond for our patients and community. Let's give a big round of applause to our Grand Strand Health 2024 Awards of Distinction and Nursing Excellence winners: Excellence in Nursing Award: Ashton Lackey & William "Bill" Vesely Innovators Award: Jennifer Zurcher & Lucas Jackson Frist Humanitarian Award: Kelly Hayes & April Pruitt Thank you, all, for your commitment to our mission, "Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life." #WeShowUp #CareLikeFamily

July is National Sarcoma Awareness Month. According to the National Cancer Institute, at any one time, more than 220,000 patients and their families are struggling with Sarcoma. Join us as we spread awareness, support those affected, and advocate for research and early detection. Every voice counts in the fight against sarcoma. Together we can make a difference. #SarcomaAwarenessMonth #CureSarcoma #Cancer

Today is National Disability Independence Day, which commemorates the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act. We are proud to be a part of HCA Healthcare, who was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Disability:IN. We are dedicated to ensuring that persons with disabilities are treated with dignity and respect, and are provided with opportunities to participate in the workplace fully and equitably access quality healthcare services. Read more about how we embrace diverse abilities: HCAHealthcareImpact.com. #NationalDisabilityIndependenceDay #ADA