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Petersburg, VA – Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of John Emery as chief operating officer. John joins SRMC from Shands Starke Regional Medical Center in Starke, Florida. He joined Shands Starke as CEO in January 2018 and has worked to grow volume and develop relationships in the North Central Florida market. Since 2010, John has also worked on the executive leadership teams at hospitals in Key West and Rockledge, Fla. John brings a diverse healthcare leade... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – RNow, the new graduate residency program at Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC), received Accreditation with Distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). SRMC’s RNow program is 1 of only 3 programs in the state of Virginia and 1 of only 80 programs nationally to earn ANCC accreditation. This accreditation is not only good for new nurses but also helps improve patient care. Jean-Tyler Scalone MSN, RN-BC - Director of Professional Development SRMC’s Director of Pro... ... Read More

An easy formula to promote prevention, awareness of common cancer By: H. “Eddie” Akbari, MD, PhD, FACS Petersburg, VA – Cancer of the colon is the third most common cancer in the United States – and, caught early, it’s also one of the most curable. About 90 percent of individuals whose cancer is found before it has spread survive five years after diagnosis. But, if not caught at this point, the five-year survival rate is just 10 percent. For residents in and around Petersburg, colon cancer rates are eve... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA - Many people do not know the symptoms of a stroke, one of the top five killers in America. Knowing the risks, symptoms and how to respond can save a life, perhaps even your own. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted; reducing the amount of oxygen it receives. There are two different types of strokes: hemorrhagic and ischemic. A hemorrhagic stroke takes place when excessive bleeding is present in or around the brain. This occurs when a blood vessel in the brain breaks ... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Southside Physicians Network – Infectious Disease has completed the move to their new office located at 50 Medical Park Blvd. Suite A, Petersburg, VA 23805. To make an appointment with Dr. Hawkes or Dr. Tangham please call (804) 765-6766. Learn more at www.SouthsidePhysicians.com ... Read More

Learn the latest information from colorectal surgeon H. Eddie Akbari, M.D., PhD, FACS, on symptoms of colon cancer, risk factors, prevention, detection, treatment and genetics. This seminar will be held on Monday, March 11, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Petersburg Family YMCA located at 120 North Madison Street. Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public, there is no cost to attend and RSVP is not required. ... Read More

Colonial Heights, VA – What was supposed to be a quiet Tuesday evening at home for the Gunder family of Colonial Heights, turned out to be a life changing trip to Southside Emergency Care Center (SECC). Misty Gunder was concerned about her 17 year old son, Justin, and his recent weight loss and trips to the bathroom late at night. Her husband was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1996 so she is familiar with the warning signs. When an at home blood sugar test registered levels off the charts they rushed... ... Read More

Emporia, VA – To celebrate Black History Month, John Ditto Jr., M.D., chose a quote from Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, the first African American cardiologist to perform a successful open heart surgery. “Anything is possible when it’s done in love, and everything you can do should be done in love or it will fail.” - Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Dr. Ditto says, “This has always been an inspiring quote to me because when I became a physician, I chose to serve, take care of patients and make their lives better. Th... ... Read More

By Damaris M. Johnson, RN, BSN, CDE Johnson leads the Living Well with Diabetes course held monthly at SRMC. Are you one of the 30.3 million Americans with diabetes? Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. African-Americans are 80 percent more likely than non-Hispanic white adults to be diagnosed with diabetes. There is no cure for diabetes, but it can be managed. If it’s not managed, diabetes can cause serious health problems. Unmanaged diabetes increases the... ... Read More

In celebration of Red Cross Month, Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is proud to sponsor the hospital’s next blood drive with the American Red Cross on March 22, 2019, in Classrooms A & B from 12 pm – 6 pm. In 2018, SRMC began quarterly blood drives; since then, SRMC has increased donor turnout and donated blood units at each event. “SRMC has made a significant impact on the Tri-Cities area community; being able to donate locally helps to better serve the community directly,” says India Wilbo... ... Read More