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Colonial Heights, VA – Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is pleased to announce Southside Emergency Care Center at Colonial Heights (SECC) is now open and ready to receive patients. “This is a great day for Southside Regional but it’s also a great day for Colonial Heights Fire and EMS. But it’s an even better day for the citizens, business owners and visitors within our great city. Now we have a first-class, free-standing emergency room right here in Colonial Heights,” said A.G. Moore Colonial He... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Summer has only just begun, and heat advisories are in effect for much of Central Virginia. Southside Physicians Network wants to make sure you are safe and healthy if you have to be outside. Prevention and planning are the keys to avoiding heat-related illness. Drink water Avoid extreme changes Wear loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing Slow down and stay indoors Wear sunscreen Work with a friend and take frequent breaks Check on family, friends and neighbors who may be... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is pleased to announce Southside Emergency Care Center at Colonial Heights (SECC) is set to open and receive patients on Tuesday, July 10th at 8am. “Demand for emergency services in the area continues to increase and Southside Emergency Care Center will provide an additional access point to quality care for people in the Tri-Cities and surrounding areas,” said Trent Nobles, CEO of SRMC. “This freestanding emergency department is one more example of our commitment... ... Read More

Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center, Southside Physicians Network, Southside College of Health Sciences and Southside Regional Medical Center Volunteer Medical Services to Emporia’s Remote Area Medical Event Emporia, VA – On June 23rd and 24th volunteers from Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center (SVRMC), Southside Physicians Network (SPN), Southside College of Health Sciences and Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) will be volunteering their time and medical services to Emporia’s second ... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – With the high profile news of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain’s deaths by suicide, the topic of mental health is at the forefront for many. It’s important to remember mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. In a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , deaths by suicide have seen a 25% increase in the United States. In Virginia , the suicide rate is up 17.4% between 1999 and 201... ... Read More

Colonial Heights, VA – Effective June 1, 2018, Southside Regional Medical Center Professional Schools changed its name to Southside College of Health Sciences. This name change is in keeping with our mission to offer individuals the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and competencies necessary for entry into practice in their chosen health discipline. In addition, this change will position us for future growth and expansion of our current programs, and develop additional program offerings while co... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center Cancer Survivor Leaves Powerful Message for Fellow Patients Regina Parham of Prince George donated a survivor bell to Southside Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) Radiation Oncology Unit. She knows that this is more than just a bell. The bell symbolizes the tough journey from cancer diagnosis to final radiation treatment. It means, she did it…she beat cancer. And to celebrate that victory, Regina, through her non-profit, Feelings to Fight, donated a survivor bell so all o... ... Read More

Emporia, VA – Southside Physicians Network is pleased to announce a new office located at 702 North Main Street, Emporia, Virginia 23847. The new office is now open! The following doctors will have practices located in the new office. Homayoon Akbari, MD, PhD, FACS General and Colorectal Surgery (434) 336-1222 or (804) 520-6730 Theopolis Gilliam, Jr., MD Gastroenterology (434) 594-6603 or (804) 765-6650 John L. Ditto, Jr., MD Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (434) 632-1685 or (804) 765-5320 William... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Congratulations to Johanna Vaughn and Angelica Smith! From Cynthia M. Swineford, RN,MSN, CNE, Vice President Professional Schools Johanna Vaughan, DNP, RN, MS-Ed, was honored by her colleagues for receiving her Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Chamberlain University. Dr. Vaughan began her nursing career at Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) in 1989 on the Progressive Care Unit. Since that time, she has held numerous positions at SRMC and other health care facilities servin... ... Read More

Colonial Heights, VA – Thursday’s graduation for Southside Regional Medical Center’s (SRMC) class of new nurses was made even sweeter for one graduate. As Ashley Rea walked across the stage to receive her diploma, her husband Will, who serves in the Army and is stationed in South Korea, was waiting to congratulate her. "My legs went numb! It was such a shock, I didn’t expect to see him there,” remembers Ashley. Since February, SFC Will Rea, an Army Unit Supply Specialist, has been stationed at Camp Case... ... Read More