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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

On Thursday November 8, Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) partnered with the American Red Cross (ARC) to host the second community blood drive of 2018 at the hospital. The November blood drive collected 37 pints of blood, which means this drive saved up to 111 lives! Thanks to the staff, volunteers and media who participated, SRMC was able to increase donations from the previous record of 35. “Blood donations during the holidays slow down and the success of this drive is attributed to the generos... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is partnering with the American Red Cross (ARC) to host the second community blood drive of 2018 on Thursday, November 8, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. SRMC is hosting quarterly blood drives to help support the community needs in the Tri-Cities area. On average per month SRMC uses around 350-400 red blood cell units. Only 10% of the blood donations used at SRMC are actually coming from the Richmond and Tri-Cities areas. Donations to this drive will impact the local community a... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is offering Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Training on Friday November 9, 2018 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. This class is open to the public, registration is $65 and class size is limited. Register by 5pm Wednesday November 6, 2018. Call (804) 765-5729 to sign up or for more information. Basic Life Support CPR Training 11/9/18 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Southside Regional Medical Center A/B Classroom 200 Medical Park Boulevard Petersburg VA, 23805 ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is offering Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Training on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The class will be at Southside College of Health Sciences (formerly Professional Schools at Southside Regional Medical Center) located at 430 Clairmont Ct., Colonial Heights, VA 23834 in the Ions Conference Room. The class is open to the public but space is limited. Registration fee is $75.00. Deadline to sign up is 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 30, ... ... Read More

Click Here to get your $99 Mammogram Voucher Petersburg, VA – One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. In Virginia, breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer for women.** To encourage more women to take action for their breast health, Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is offering a special to women in October, which is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. SRMC has teamed up with MDsave to offer $99 mammogram screenings! Here’s how it works: Get a referral from ... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – On Thursday August 30, Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) held a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Because of the help of staff, volunteers, community members and the support of local media, SRMC was able to nearly triple the results of the last blood drive held in 2016. 35 Pints Collected = Up to 105 Lives Saved SRMC set a goal of 30 pints for this event and wants to thank everyone for helping make it such a success. The next blood drive is Thursday November 8, from 1 p.m.... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) has added a new technology for men choosing to undergo radiation therapy for prostate cancer. This new product is a protective spacer used between the prostate and the rectum. Interventional Radiologist Adam McLaurin, D.O., in collaboration with Radiation Oncologist David Penberthy, M.D., were able to bring this innovative technology to SRMC in June 2018. The procedure has been clinically proven to reduce the risk of side effects during and after radiation treatm... ... Read More

“This nurse represents all that is good in nursing.” SRMC’s Tiffany Jones-Fouts, R.N., knows firsthand how the care she gives to a patient goes beyond the hospital walls. While she was treating a new mother and newborn, she noticed something with her patient which would later be diagnosed as a life threatening illness. Compelled to extend care and compassion above and beyond her duties, Jones-Fouts collected thoughtful gifts for the mother and child that would strengthen the family's relationship. On Au... ... Read More