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Petersburg, VA - Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) expands the Robotic Surgery program by welcoming two new robotic surgeons to the team of employed doctors at Southside Physicians Network (SPN). Urologist Dr. Eugene Park (formerly of Urology Specialists of Virginia) and Obstetrician & Gynecologist Dr. Zvonko Spasic (formerly of Dominion Women’s Health) join Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Tejwant Datta as the newest robotic surgeons in Petersburg and the Tri-Cities. Dr. Datta was the Tri-Cities first ... ... Read More

Colds and the flu often occur around the same time of year and both have similar, unpleasant symptoms. While it can be hard to differentiate between the two, it’s important to distinguish the cause of your symptoms to determine the best course of treatment. The common cold: The most common symptoms of a cold are within the respiratory system and include a stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, and/or cough. Treatment for these symptoms is available through over-the-counter medication designed to target the var... ... Read More

Prince George, VA  - To better serve the Fort Lee, Hopewell and Prince George communities, Southside Physicians Network is pleased to announce a new OB/GYN office located at 4221 Crossings Boulevard , behind Starbucks. The new office is now open! The following providers are practicing in the new office. Anu Akinsanya, M.D. Ashani Andrews, PA-C Bazile Harrison, M.D. Krishna Rao, M.D. Paul Meyers, M.D. Spasic Zvonko, M.D. It is always the goal of their practices to provide the community with the best... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – There’s never a good time for disaster. During the holidays, tragedies seem to have an even greater sting. On November 27, 2018, a fire destroyed the Boersma home, leaving Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) Emergency Room Nurse Russell Boersma, RN, his wife Theanae and six children, ages 20-2, displaced. But it is during these times of sadness that the Tri-Cities community and staff at SRMC show the greatest strength. “It was brought to our attention they needed help, so we voted ... ... Read More

“My dad mentioned, ‘Now I see why you stayed,’” says Sarah Duncan. “I love her. She’s so sweet.” “We talk to each other on Facebook. We comment on each other’s pictures. It’s nice to have that,” explains Benjamin Duncan. Sarah and Benjamin aren’t referring to their long-distance relationship. The Rocky Mount, NC couple is talking about Sarah’s O.B., Daphne Bazile-Harrison, M.D., who practices next door to Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) in Petersburg, VA, almost 100 miles away from their home. ... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has partnered with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) as a patient care screening site for the Every Woman’s Life (EWL) program. Free breast exams and cervical screenings are available through this program for women with low-income who meet program requirements. To be eligible, women must be Ages 40 - 64 in need of screening Ages 18 - 39 if symptomatic Resident of Virginia Meet income requirement Have no health insurance FREE services provided by the program... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – On Friday, December 7 from noon-4 p.m. Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will host a free Medicaid sign-up and health screening event. The event will be in the A/B Classroom located just beyond the hospital main lobby at 200 Medical Park Blvd, Petersburg VA 23805. Medicaid enrollment experts will be on hand to help residents sign up for the newly expanded Medicaid program in Virginia. If you can’t make the event you can still enroll online at www.coverva.org. SRMC will also be en... ... Read More

“We Saw a Need and Wanted To Help” - Southside Regional Medical Center and Local Businesses “Chip In” To Help Our Veterans Petersburg, VA – A brand new Paragolfer Cart was debuted at a veteran golf outing at Salisbury Country Club (SCC). Paragolfer Carts are used for a variety of activities such as golf and archery to help disabled veterans get outside and be more active. These devices not only help veterans stand but can also transport during outdoor activities. For US Army Veteran Jeremiah Sovocool th... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and Southside Physicians Network (SPN) are excited to announce that the American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded them a $2500 grant. The grant will be used to provide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, educational talks at practices in the Tri- Cities on HPV prevention and cervical cancer screening guidelines. The funds will also help SRMC and SPN teams provide cancer education at community outreach events. “We are so thrilled and honored ... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA - If you’re thinking, “A colonoscopy?! Isn’t that a test for OLD people?,” you may want to take a closer look at recent news from the American Cancer Society. The ACS this year altered their recommendation for timing of a first-time colon cancer screening from age 50 to age 45, for those at average risk of cancer. The change was directly tied to the rising number of younger adults being diagnosed with colorectal cancers – including many with no family history of the disease. Colon cancer ... ... Read More