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“She was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day!” SRMC’s Florence Moweta, RN, forms a bond with her patients and their families. One of her patients was in end stage heart failure; the patient’s daughter explained, “I felt a bond with this nurse right from the start which made working together for the benefit of my mother easy. She also has a great sense of humor which is needed at difficult times such as this, like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day!” The daughter is also a nurse and holds other nurses ... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and Southside Emergency Care Center (SECC) want to take the fear out of a trip to the hospital for the littlest of patients. At both SRMC and SECC locations, remote controlled cars are available for kids that may need a little coaxing while at the hospital. Children 3 and younger can take a ride into surgery at SRMC in Petersburg or to get an x-ray at SECC in Colonial Heights. "Taking the fear out of coming to the hospital and having surgery is important for both... ... Read More

If you suffer with chronic joint pain, consider attending one of Southside Regional Medical Center’s free joint pain seminars. A joint pain specialist will provide the latest information on non-surgical and surgical treatments for hip and knee pain. The seminar will also help individuals with arthritis determine when it’s time to consider total joint replacement. A question and answer session will follow. “It’s important to understand what your options are,” says Tony Graves, Administrative Director of ... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and Southside Physicians Network (SPN) held the first ever Big Latch On Tri-Cities event on August 3rd. A big thanks to the Petersburg Family YMCA and Anthem Healthkeepers Plus for cohosting the event. The Big Latch On Tri-Cities was a celebration of new moms and moms to be. Guests enjoyed networking with community resources, learning through mini seminars, taking yoga and self-defense classes and getting their car seats checked to make sure they are installed pr... ... Read More

Now mothers have a new resource in the Tri-Cities for breastfeeding support. Members of a free support group meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to noon at the Medical Arts Pavilion (MAP) next to Southside Regional Medical Center. The conference room is located through the main entrance of the MAP at 210 Medical Park Boulevard in Petersburg. The next meeting is Tuesday, August 13. “Breastfeeding is often a frustrating and overwhelming task for new moms,” explains Director of Women’s Servi... ... Read More

Join Justin Phillingane, DPM, for a talk on podiatry and learn ways to improve foot health. “Your feet are usually the most neglected part of your body,” says Dr. Phillingane. “We’ll talk about some tips for avoiding foot pain and what to do when you experience trouble.” He will discuss common problems like complications from diabetes, infections and fungal issues. This seminar will be held on Monday, August 5, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Petersburg Family YMCA located at 120 North Madison Stree... ... Read More

Southside Physicians Network Announces New OBGYN Provider Petersburg, VA – Southside Physicians Network (SPN) is pleased to announce the addition of Miguel A. Vega-Gilormini, M.D., Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, to Southside Physicians Network – Obstetrics and Gynecology (SPN-OBGYN). Miguel A. Vega-Gilormini, M.D., is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and cares for patients in the Tri-Cities area. Dr. Vega has over 25 years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology. He special... ... Read More

Southside College of Health Sciences (SCHS) is offering two bachelor degree programs: Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Nursing (RN-BSN) and Bachelor of Science Advanced Medical Imaging (BS-AMI). The RN-BSN program is 3 semesters online. This completion program provides a flexible, affordable and practical learner-centered pathway for registered nurses to acquire the academic knowledge and skills necessary to advance in their profession and practice to the fullest extent of their education and tra... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has received the Mission: Lifeline® Silver Plus Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. Every year, more than 250,000 people experience an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), the deadliest type of heart attack, caused by a blockage of blood flow to the heart that requires timely treat... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) wants to challenge the Tri-Cities to take 5 minutes to focus on heart health. Cardiovascular disease is the #1 cause of death in the U.S. In the Tri-Cities area (Petersburg, Hopewell and Colonial Heights), residents are at an even higher risk for this disease. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), adults in the Tri-Cities are higher than state and national averages for high cholesterol, heart disease mortality, tobacco use, stroke mo... ... Read More