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Lancaster, SC (January 3, 2019 ) - The Lancaster Fire Department awarded Springs Memorial Hospital their annual Aunt Jo Williams Memorial Community Service Award at the end of December. The award is named after Jo Williams, who was referred to as ‘Aunt Jo’ around the Fire Department. “Aunt Jo was very involved in the Lancaster community,” said Fire Chief Justin McLellan. “She always looked after us at the Fire Department and on Wednesday evenings she would bring a supper plate from her church for all of... ... Read More
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Patients can book appointments with select providers 24/7 through www.palmettotricounty.com - - same-day visits may be available Lancaster, SC--June 4, 2018 – New and existing patients of Palmetto Tri County Primary Care, now have convenient, any-time access to make an appointment online with select medical providers. Increasing the convenience of this new service, some appointments are available for a same-day or next-day visit to the provider’s office. Individuals now have 24/7 ability to check availa... ... Read More
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Springs Memorial Hospital Participating in Several Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Initiatives for Month of February GO RED on February 2 Lancaster, SC (January 29, 2018) -- February 2 is National Go Red For Women Day and Springs Memorial Hospital is asking everyone in the Lancaster community and surrounding areas to wear the color red on this day. Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s national movement to raise awareness of the risk factors of cardiovascular disease in women -- because ... ... Read More
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Lancaster, SC (January 11, 2017) - Springs Memorial Hospital has implemented a temporary limited visitation policy, due to a high number of confirmed flu cases in the area. Beginning Thursday, January 11th, visitation will be limited as follows: Children under 12 years of age are asked not to visit patient rooms or visit patients within the emergency department. Also, please do not bring children to the waiting room of the Emergency Department unless they are being seen as a patient. Persons with sympto... ... Read More
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Lancaster, SC (December 2017) – Women requiring a hysterectomy now have the option for minimally invasive surgery by a local obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) physician. Lisa Semple, DO, of Springs Women’s Health, began performing total laporascopic hysterectomies at Springs Memorial Hospital this year. Dr. Semple, a board certified OB/GYN physician, is a member of the active medical staff at Springs Memorial Hospital. A laparoscopic hysterectomy requires only a three small incisions, compared to a tra... ... Read More
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2018 is fast-approaching: scheduling necessary appointments, tests and surgeries now can maximize your health plan benefits (December 13, 2017) During this time of year, it’s easy to get caught up in holiday planning and forget to take advantage of your insurance benefits. Individuals should direct their attention to outstanding healthcare needs and take full advantage of paid-up deductibles or available funds in Flexible Spending Accounts. “In considering their healthcare needs, people should also cons... ... Read More
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Lancaster, SC (November 16, 2017) – Springs Memorial Hospital is currently in the middle of a $1.8M capital investment improvement with a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine in the inpatient radiology department. The hospital’s MRI magnet is being replaced. MRIs are used to help visualize the brain, central nervous system and spine, soft tissues and joints, blood vessels and organs of the chest, abdomen and pelvis. MRIs can detect tumors, cysts, disease of the arterial and venous systems, soft ... ... Read More
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Page Vaughan has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of Springs Memorial Hospital effective September 1st. In addition to being the new CEO of Springs, he will continue to provide oversight of Chester Regional Medical Center, a position he has held since 2011. Vaughan is an experienced leader who has focused on employee, physician and patient satisfaction and operational excellence over his 30 years in hospital administration. He has worked through many issues, cultivated strong working relat... ... Read More
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LANCASTER, SC, June 27, 2017 – Chief Executive Officer Janice Dabney has announced her decision to retire from Springs Memorial Hospital this summer. Dabney has served as CEO of the hospital since December 2012 after holding numerous administrative and executive positions since first coming to work in 1966. “Janice has played an important part in creating the setting that supports physicians, nurses and other caregivers in providing care to thousands of patients in our community each year,” said Tracy L... ... Read More
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Lancaster, SC June 5, 2017 – The Wound Care Center at Springs Memorial Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center, a member of the Healogics network, is helping raise awareness of chronic wounds. The fourth annual Wound Care Awareness Week is being held from June 5 to June 9. One of nearly 800 Healogics-managed Centers; Springs Memorial Wound Center offers advanced therapies to patients suffering from chronic wounds. Program Directors across the nation will dedicate the entire week to educating physicians, pati... ... Read More
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