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SRMC’s Courtney Dunn, RN, takes great care of her patients and their families in the Intensive Care Unit at Southside Regional Medical Center. One family was in a car accident and had to be transferred to multiple hospitals. The daughter explained, “This nurse brushed and braided my mom’s hair, brought her a book to read and came to check on her even when she was not assigned to her care anymore. She did a great job in keeping us informed and making sure Mom was comfortable.” SRMC awarded Courtney with ... ... Read More

Join team Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) as we Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, October 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Brown's Island, Richmond, VA. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS slowly shuts down the body’s ability to walk, speak, swallow and breathe. According to the ALS Association, the life expectancy of a person with ALS averages 2 to 5 years from the time of diagnosis. Every 90 minutes a p... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and the Fetal & Infant Loss Community Outreach (FILCO) group will host a candlelight vigil on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 in honor of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. SRMC’s 8th annual Remembering Our Babies vigil will start at 7 p.m. and will be held, rain or shine, on the grounds of SRMC, located at 200 Medical Park Boulevard in Petersburg. This event is open to anyone who has been affected by pregnancy loss or infant loss. The Fetal and In... ... Read More

Southside Emergency Care Center at Colonial Heights (SECC) is hosting a Southside Family Health Day on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They are located at 60 E. Roslyn Court off I-95, Exit 53 just past Discount Tire. Parents can get their family’s child safety seats checked and flu shots administered, all at no charge. Now is the time to check out the newest emergency facility in Colonial Heights. “We want you to stay healthy, but if you do have an emergency, it’s good to know where the clo... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA – Southside Physicians Network (SPN) is holding a Spanish Heritage Breakfast on Wednesday October 23 from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. in the VSU Multipurpose Center located at 20809 2nd Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803. The event is free to the public and will feature doctors Valeria Madrid Malo and Miguel A. Vega. The goal is to celebrate the local Latino workforce and focus on preventive health. SPN would like to thank the Colonial Heights, Chesterfield, Dinwiddie, Hispanic, Hopewell/Prince George and Pet... ... Read More

Southside Regional Medical Center Offers $99 3D Mammogram Special* to Encourage Breast Cancer Screening Petersburg, VA – Acording to the CDC, 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 MDsav... ... Read More

Join Lead Mammographer Cynthia Hall, MBA RT(R)(M), with Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) and Michele Brenner-Vincent, MD, with Radiology Associates of Richmond (RAR) for a talk on Breast Cancer Awareness and learn about breast health and the 3D mammography capabilities at SRMC. This seminar will be held on Monday, October 7, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 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... ... Read More

On September 10, 2019, Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) hosted an open house and ribbon cutting for a new Women’s Health and Cancer Center. SRMC is proud to be the first facility, not just in Petersburg but the entire Tri-Cities, to align OBGYN, Breast Health, Women’s Imaging, Gynecologic Oncology and Radiation & Medical Oncology under one roof. It is the only full-service facility of its kind between Richmond and North Carolina. The new Women’s Health and Cancer Center will house offices fo... ... Read More

Join Laurie Mayer, RN, BSN, for a talk on stroke symptoms and prevention. “Stroke is the fifth killer in the United States,” says Laurie. “We’ll talk about how to recognize when someone is having a stroke. The quicker you get treatment means the more brain cells you’ll save, which means fewer lasting effects.” This seminar will be held on Monday, September 9, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Petersburg Family YMCA located at 120 North Madison Street. Light refreshments will be served. This event is o... ... Read More

Petersburg, VA - Southside Regional Medical Center (SRMC) is the first hospital in the Tri-Cities to offer patients access to a breakthrough heart monitoring system to improve heart health. Once the device is implanted, a small sensor, no bigger than a paper clip, helps patients stay out of the hospital. SRMC Cardiologist Jaspreet Singh, M.D., independent member of the medical staff, says, “This device finally allows patients and doctors to monitor their condition in real-time.” Dr. Singh performed the ... ... Read More