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Neurosurgeon
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THE NEUROSCIENCE CENTER AT AIKEN REGIONAL
Complete neurological and spine care, now right here
INSIDE:
Cardiac specialists:
Teamwork is at the heart of better care
Back in the game:
Hotelier Geoff Ellis chose Aiken Regional
Compliments of
teal
“let’joins ustalk
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for breakfast!
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Women Enlightened for Better Health and Gail’s Anatomy
invite you to help us kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Wear
your
teal!
thursday, august ™•
newberry hall
¶:£º a.m. to ª:ºº a.m.
Speakers:
Oletha Minto, MD, OB/GYN
Debbie Mills, Founder of Gail’s Anatomy
and Gail’s Anatomy invite you to breakfast to help us kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Month. Dr. Oletha Minto will discuss the importance of taking responsibility for your
own health, knowing your body and educating yourself about the warning signs
of serious illnesses, such as ovarian cancer. Debbie Mills will tell the story of
how the death of her daughter Gail at age 30 from ovarian cancer spurred
her to take action to increase women’s awareness of this “silent cancer,”
its symptoms and the crucial importance of early detection.
After breakfast, join your
sisters as we walk downtown to dye the
Newberry Street fountain teal, spread the word among our community,
and hear Mayor Cavanaugh read the Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Month proclamation.
Registration required:
Call Direct Doctors Plus® at 800-882-7445.
Don’t miss out! Join
today. Call 803.641.58WE
or visit aikenregional.com/
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REAL.
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H E A LT H C A R E .
FROM THE CEO
In 2002, Aiken County’s population was about
144,700, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ten years later, that number rose to 163,000.
People want to live here for many reasons —
our passion for all things equestrian, bountiful
recreation and cultural activities and naturally,
our legendary southern hospitality!
Outstanding healthcare is another reason to love where we live.
At Aiken Regional Medical Centers, we’re proud to provide the same
medical expertise and advanced technology usually found at big city
hospitals and teaching centers, giving our residents access to quality
care for virtually every medical need, right here at home.
One example is our new Neuroscience Center. Responding to a
growing need for high quality neurological care in our community,
the Neuroscience Center brings together specialists in neurology and
neurosurgery to treat a wide range of nervous system disorders, from
migraine headaches to Alzheimer’s disease. The convenience of the
center’s location is especially important for patients who have complex
neurological and physical conditions that require long-term treatment.
You can read all about the Neuroscience Center on page 4.
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INSIDE
THIS ISSUE
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2014
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Neuroscience Center
opens at Aiken Regional
At the Cardiovascular Institute of Carolina, a similar “meeting of the
minds” between an extraordinary team of experts in every area of heart
care continues to have a positive effect on patient outcomes. Our
Door-to-Balloon (D2B) time for emergency angioplasty continuously
outpaces the national average. Read about these talented specialists
and their many “firsts” beginning on page 8.
Complete neurological and
spine care, now right here
In our continual pursuit of excellence, we never forget that compassion
is as important as medical care. Our patients are also our family, friends
and neighbors. At Aiken Regional we are, and always will be, proud to
be your hometown hospital.
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Meet our cardiac
specialists:
Teamwork is at the heart
of better care
Back in the game:
A polo injury didn’t keep
Geoff Ellis off the field
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Women Enlightened
for Better Health (
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Carlos Milanes
Chief Executive Officer
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Senior Wellness
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NEUROSCIENCE
Center
THE New
NEUROSCIENCE
CENTER AT
AIKEN REGIONAL:
Complete neurological and
spine care, now right here.
An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from neurologic disorders such
as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, epilepsy and nerve-related pain.* As the
population of older adults continues to grow, the need for advanced neurological
treatments has escalated — and neuroscience has emerged as a healthcare priority.
In response to the fast-growing demand for neurological and spine
services in our community, Aiken Regional Medical Centers opened its
new Neuroscience Center on June 2. ➤
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www.aikenregional.com
*Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
The Neuroscience Center at Aiken Regional
brings together specialists in neurology and
neurosurgery to offer a comprehensive range
of adult neurological services on an inpatient
and outpatient basis.
The Neuroscience Center provides in-office
treatment for many chronic neurologic disorders,
including dementia, multiple sclerosis, peripheral
nerve and muscle disorders and Parkinson’s
disease. We also provide a full continuum of
stroke care that begins in the emergency room
at Aiken Regional Medical Centers and continues
in the outpatient setting.
At the Neuroscience Center we collaborate
across specialties to provide the most
comprehensive approach to treatment for such
conditions as:
• Concussion
• Movement disorders
• Balance problems
• Sleep disorders
• Headache and migraine
• Epilepsy
• Brain tumors
• Pituitary tumors
“Patients with complex neurological
disorders no longer have to travel to
see different specialists.” - James Dillon, MD
JAMES D. DILLON, MD,
FAANS, FACS
Specialty: Neurosurgery
Medical School: Vanderbilt
University School of Medicine
Internship: Vanderbilt Hospital
Residency: Vanderbilt Hospital
Board Certification: American
Board of Neurological Surgery
Neurosurgery is one of the most delicate and
demanding specialties in medicine. Dr. Dillon
brings nearly 40 years of surgical experience to
his role as Medical Director of the Neuroscience
Center. He enjoys the intellectual challenge of
treating diseases of the nervous system, as well
as the satisfaction of being able to improve a
patient’s health and well being. He is married
and has four children.
• Skull base surgery
• Intercerebral hemorrhage
GREGORY J. SENGSTOCK, MD, PhD
Surgical treatment and Botox treatment
®
offers surgical treatment for brain tumors,
pituitary tumors, degenerative conditions of the
spine, cerebrovascular conditions (like aneurysm
and AVM), facial pain syndromes, spina bifida
and cranio-facial malformation.
Treatment with Botox® is offered for:
• Spasmodic torticollis
• Spasmodic dysphonia
• Spasticity
• Chronic headache
CONTINUED ➤
Specialty: Neurology
Medical School: University of
South Florida
Internship: Naval Medical School
Residency: Wilford Hall Medical Center
Board Certification: Neurology and
Vascular Neurology
Prior to receiving his medical degree, Dr. Sengstock
practiced for several years as a chiropractor. The
training provided him with greater insight into back
and neck conditions, and led to his special interest
in diagnosing complex neurological disorders.
Dr. Sengstock also specializes in nerve conduction
testing for neuropathies, as well as treating stroke.
He is married and has two children.
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The challenges of treating
neurological disorders
Neurological disorders are diseases of the brain,
spine and the nerves that connect them. There are
more than 600 disorders of the nervous system, such
as brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and
stroke, as well as many less familiar ones.
Neurological conditions may result from trauma, which is
often associated with some type of accident. They may
also originate genetically, developing over longer periods
of time. In many cases, neurological conditions are related
to other medical conditions.
“Treating chronic neurological disorders is
extremely challenging,” says James D. Dillon, Jr.,
neurosurgeon and Director of the Center. “In addition
to impaired motor, sensory and coordination functions,
patients usually have secondary medical issues
that further complicate diagnosis and treatment
planning. Because of these complexities, the most
effective treatment process involves a variety of
medical disciplines.”
Innovative collaborations, advanced therapies
Physicians at the Neuroscience Center collaborate
closely with specialists at Aiken Regional Medical
Centers to ensure that each patient receives the
most innovative treatment available for his or her
specific condition.
“Advances in understanding the nervous system are
beginning to pay off,” says Gregory J. Sengstock,
MD, neurologist. “There are new treatments for
disabling disorders that were previously uncontrollable,
such as Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis and
Parkinson’s disease.”
One example is migraine headache, a complex
condition with a variety of symptoms that affects
more than one in 10 Americans*. The pain is often
severe enough to hamper daily activities and may
last four hours to three days if untreated.
“The exact cause of migraines is not fully understood,
but it is believed that brain chemicals, blood vessels
and nerves of the brain are involved,” says Dr. Sengstock.
“We offer a wide range of migraine treatments,
including Botox® injections for chronic migraine.”
Another common disorder is spinal stenosis, a
narrowing of the spinal column that causes pressure
on the spinal cord. Symptoms can produce pain and
weakness or numbness in the arms or legs and result
in difficulty standing or walking. “Spinal stenosis is
treatable, surgically, with significant chance of pain
reduction and functional improvement,” says Dr. Dillon.
“Today, surgery on the lumbar spine region for spinal
stenosis is very successful, with success rates of
approximately 90%.”
A smooth transition for patients
The center’s location is a big advantage for patients
with complex neurological conditions, who normally
would have to travel to see different specialists.
“The Neuroscience Center brings together three
centers of excellence — neurology, neurosurgery and
neuroradiology — all in one place, right here at home,”
says Dr. Dillon. “This allows us to better coordinate a
patient’s care, and it’s much easier for the patient.” ■
The demand for neurologic
care is growing**
• Stroke is ranked as the third leading
cause of death in the United States.
• 5.4 million Americans are currently
diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
The American Alzheimer’s Association
projects that the number will triple to 16
million by the year 2050.
• Parkinson’s disease affects 1 million
Americans, with at least 60,000 new
cases reported annually.
• According to a global study conducted
by the World Health Organization, 8 out
of 10 disorders in the 3 highest disability
classes are neurologic problems.
Source: American Migraine Foundation
*
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Source: American Academy of Neurology
**
WHAT SETS THE NEUROSCIENCE CENTER APART
• A complete range of neurological services
in one modern facility, close to home
• Specialists in neurology, neuroradiology
and neurosurgery work together to
treat complex neurological disorders
If you or someone close to you is experiencing
pain or discomfort related to the nervous
system, please contact your primary care
physician. After making a diagnosis, your
physician may refer you to the Neuroscience
Center for specialized treatment.
• A full continuum of stroke care with
24/7 access to board-certified
neurologists
• Nerve conduction testing to help
diagnose nerve compression disorders
such as carpal tunnel syndrome
• Patients have access to comprehensive
and well-coordinated neurological and
spine care without having to travel to
see multiple specialists
Gregory J. Sengstock, MD, Neurologist; James D. Dillon, MD, Neurosurgeon;
Kay Spencer, Administrative Coordinator; Stephanie Baer, Medical Assistant;
Jeremy Whitaker, Practice Administrator
100 Aurora Place, Suite 300
Aiken, SC 29801
For more information about
the Neuroscience Center at
Aiken Regional, please call
803-226-0130.
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THE CARDIAC
Specialists
“The collaboration
between us
directly affects
patient care.”
- David W. Cundey, MD
Cardiac specialists
take teamwork to heart
For more than twenty years, a unique collaboration and friendship among
the heart specialists of the Cardiovascular Institute of Carolina has enabled area
residents to access high-quality, lifesaving heart care — without leaving home. ➤
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magine going to work every day,
knowing that your training and
skills could make the difference
between life and death.
For the physicians at the
Cardiovascular Institute of Carolina
at Aiken Regional Medical Centers,
it’s an everyday reality. Working
in one of the most difficult and
demanding specialties in medicine,
highly trained cardiac surgeons
perform complex procedures on
some of the most critically ill and
fragile patients.
Multiple specialists, one goal
Over the years, the Cardiovascular
Institute has assembled a
multidisciplinary team of skilled
interventional and invasive
cardiologists, cardiothoracic and
vascular surgeons, nurses and
other cardiac specialists. Working
closely together, they share
knowledge and combine their
diverse skills to ensure the best
possible patient outcomes.
“We’re a small group of
experienced specialists who
work together every day,” says
David W. Cundey, MD, an
interventional cardiologist who
has treated patients in Aiken for
more than 23 years. “We work as
a team to formulate the best
treatment plan for each patient.”
Friend and
colleague Weems
Pennington III,
MD, also an
interventional
cardiologist,
Weems
Pennington III, MD agrees. “As
a smaller,
community-oriented hospital,
we’re like family,” he says.
“We see the same nurses and
referring physicians every day,
and that constant communication
leads to better patient care. ”
Faster emergency care
Every second counts for patients
receiving angioplasty, a lifesaving
treatment for the most serious
types of heart attack, in which a
catheter with a small balloon at the
tip is inserted and inflated to open
a blocked artery.
The cardiac care team at the
Cardiovascular Institute has made
rapid response a priority — and
exceeds the national standard
of 90 minutes for treating cardiac
emergencies. Median door-toballoon time for angioplasty is
now 64 minutes for patients
arriving at the ER.
“We have a special relationship
with the staff in the ER and cath
labs, who need to act very quickly
to diagnose all types of heart
and vascular problems,” says
Dr. Pennington. “They know we’ll
go out of our way to help them,
and they do the same for us.”
Cardiovascular “Firsts”
at Aiken Regional
1991Diagnostic cardiac
catheterization
1992
1993
oronary balloon
C
angioplasty
Coronary stenting
1996
Open heart surgery
program launched
1998
Peripheral artery
stenting
1998
Acute stroke
interventional
program started
2000
Biventricular pacemaker
for heart failure
2002
Stent graft procedure
for abdominal aortic
aneurysms
2003
Cardiac defibrillator
implantation
2010
Interventional
procedure for structural
heart defects
2014
World’s smallest
insertable cardiac
monitor
CONTINUED ➤
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“I would
Making a difference for life
Normally, a patient with advanced heart disease would have to
travel to see two or three different cardiac specialists. “Because
we have specialists in both heart and vascular disease right here,
we’re able to offer a coordinated approach to long-term care
without patients having to travel to different places for checkups
and procedures,” says Dr. Cundey. “Caring for your heart is a
lifelong process, and patients would rather get that care close
to home and family.”
The Cardiovascular Institute also provides educational classes,
wellness programs, support groups and other services to help
people combat cardiovascular diseases. Patients learn how to
control high blood pressure and cholesterol, obesity, diabetes and
other chronic conditions that increase their risk for heart disease.
“Between all of us, we can treat virtually any heart condition, no
matter how complex,” says Dr. Cundey. “But we’re most proud
of the fact that many of our friends and neighbors are alive today
because we were here when they needed us.” ■
not be here
today if
my doctors
had not
been there
for me.”
For more information on the
Cardiovascular Institute of Carolina
at Aiken Regional, please call
803-641-5280.
CARDIOLOGISTS
Ansermo L. Arthur, MD
Weems Pennington III, MD
Specialty: Interventional Cardiology
Board certifications: Internal
Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease,
Interventional Cardiology
Specialty: Diagnostic and
Board certifications: Cardiovascular
Disease, Interventional Cardiology,
Internal Medicine
David W. Cundey, MD, FACC
Nuclear Cardiology,
Gregory L. Eaves, MD
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Idris S. Sharaf, MD
Specialty: Cardiovascular Disease
CARDIAC SURGEONS
Thomas P. Paxton, MD
Specialty: Cardiac Surgery
Board certifications: General,
Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery
L. Dieter Voegele, MD
Specialty: Cardiac Surgery
Board certifications: Thoracic Surgery
KNOW THE SIGNS OF
A HEART ATTACK
Know warning signs of a
possible heart attack so
that you can act quickly ➤
FOR BEN CHRISTENSEN, 60, EVERYTHING HAD TO HAPPEN JUST RIGHT FOR HIM
TO SURVIVE THE CARDIAC ARREST HE EXPERIENCED LAST APRIL.
Fortunately, everything did. A professional surveyor
who often works alone in remote areas, Christensen
had been experiencing chest pains, unusual fatigue and
numbness in his arms for several weeks — all warning
signs of a possible heart attack.
“Like a lot of men, I was in denial,” he says. “I didn’t
even tell my wife what was happening.” One afternoon,
the pain was accompanied by “a feeling of overall doom.”
He knew something was wrong.
Rather than call an ambulance, Christensen drove
himself to Aiken Regional. “For someone like myself,
who was used to being in control, I felt that calling an
ambulance would have been overreacting,” he says.
He arrived at the ER — and collapsed in the driveway.
“They came running out with the crash cart and took
out the paddles,” he says. “That’s all I remember.”
For the next hour, ER physicians worked to restore
Christensen’s heart rhythm, then took him to the
catheterization lab, where Dr. Cundey inserted a
stent to clear a blocked artery.
Now back home, Christensen recalls how lucky he
was. “I went to the right place, and the medical
team had the right skills,” he recalls. “Together, they
performed as smoothly as a Swiss watch, and that’s
why I am here today.” ■
•Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing or
pain in the center of the chest for two
minutes or more
•Pain spreading to the shoulders, neck,
jaw, arms, or back
•A tingling or dull ache in the left arm
•Light-headedness or fainting
•Sweating
•Nausea
•Shortness of breath
•A feeling of fullness in the chest
If you experience any of these symptoms, don’t wait! Call 9-1-1
immediately. DO NOT attempt to drive to the hospital yourself.
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SPORTS
Medicine
SPORTS INJURIES:
Get the gain without the pain
Orthopedic surgeon Vaughan Massie, MD, specializes
in sports medicine. Dr. Massie also volunteers his time
to work with young athletes in local high school and
college sports programs.
Our bodies may change with age,
but one thing that does not change
is our need for physical activity. An
active lifestyle keeps us both mentally
and physically healthy. Yet with more
people participating in sports at all
ages, these benefits can come at a
price: sports injuries.
Sports medicine focuses on helping
athletes improve their performance,
recover from injury and prevent
future injuries. You don’t have to be
a professional athlete to seek help.
Patients who may need sports medicine
services include young athletes, adult
professional-level athletes, “weekend
warriors” and older adults.
“More people are staying active as
they age, and sports-related injuries
are becoming more common,” says
orthopedic surgeon Vaughan Massie,
MD. “I think it’s just as important to get
a 67-year-old patient back on the tennis
court as it is to get the college athlete
back into the game.”
Minimally Invasive Treatments
After a
Some patients who experience
sports injuries may need surgery.
Fortunately, orthopedic surgeons at
Aiken Regional Medical Centers can
often perform minimally invasive
arthroscopic procedures that are
much easier on patients than open
surgery. Arthroscopic surgical
procedures are often performed on
an outpatient basis and the patient is
able to return home on the same day.
devastating knee
Common arthroscopic procedures
performed at Aiken Regional include:
the hope of
•Rotator cuff surgery
•Repair or resection of torn cartilage
(meniscus) from knee or shoulder
•Reconstruction of anterior cruciate
ligament in knee
“We can also help patients avoid
surgery by counseling them about
avoiding injuries, and recommending
noninvasive treatments that can help
them feel and function better,” says
Dr. Massie. ■
NEED A DOCTOR?
Call Direct Doctors Plus® at 800-882-7445.
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BACK
IN THE
GAME
injury, polo player
Geoff Ellis turned
to orthopedic
surgeon Vaughan
Massie, MD, with
returning to
competitive
play at Aiken
Polo Club.
For Aiken resident and hotelier Geoff Ellis,
persevering to succeed is almost second
nature. In 2009, Ellis, 43, and his wife
Shannon purchased the landmark Willcox
Hotel in Aiken, embarking on a 5-year
restoration project that’s garnered numerous
awards for the hotel, now named among the
world’s best by Condé Nast Traveler and
Travel & Leisure magazines.
An avid polo player, Ellis brought the same
energy to the field at Aiken Polo Club — until
the day he leaned from his speeding horse
to make a difficult shot, and was thrown to
the ground.
As he struck the ground, Ellis twisted his leg
and felt his knee pop. “When the paramedics
arrived, there wasn’t much left of the knee,”
he says. “The leg was just dangling.”
Ellis was taken to the Emergency Department
at Aiken Regional Medical Centers. “My ACL
was completly ripped out,” says Ellis. “Dr.
Massie was recommended to me by another
prominent surgeon. He told me he could get me
back to a competitive level of play,” says Ellis.
The surgery went “incredibly well,”
according to Ellis. After several months of
rehabilitation, he was back on his feet — and
his horse. He plays competitive tennis as well.
“I am so confident, I don’t even think about
the injury now,” he says. “Dr. Massie is a
brilliant surgeon. We’re very lucky to have
his healing hands right here in Aiken.” ■
Photo courtesy of Gary Knoll, www.warhorsephotograpy.com
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H E A LT H
Calendar
Are men AFRAID of PSA tests?
“Men have a tendency
to put off going to the
doctor as often as
they should. But in
the case of prostate
health, sooner is
absolutely better.”
- Mark Ezekiel, MD
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PROSTATE CANCER.
The words alone are enough to ignite fear in the most
fearless men. Yes, you can die from prostate cancer. But
for many, the thought of facing treatments that may affect
urinary or sexual function can be even scarier than death.
Getting diagnosed early is good
preventive “medicine.” If prostate
cancer is detected, the Cancer
Care Institute of Carolina employs
highly sophisticated therapies to
ensure patients have the best
chance for recovery.
“Depending on a patient’s prostate
-specific antigen (PSA) score, the
aggressiveness of the cancer and
other factors, we determine if he is
low-, medium- or high-risk, which is
part of deciding the most effective
course of treatment,” says Radiation
Oncologist Mark Ezekiel, MD.
The current standard is “targeted”
treatment, as in Intensity
Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT).
This delivers radiation from
multiple angles using beams
of different strengths, sending
a higher dose to the prostate
and less to adjacent, healthy
organs. Another technique is
brachytherapy, where radioactive
seeds are implanted directly in
the tumor. “This limits exposure
to surrounding tissue,” says
Dr. Ezekiel. “It’s a one-time
treatment, so, of course, men
usually prefer it.”
PSA screening: It’s a must
Prostate cancer is slow growing,
and early stages of the disease
usually have no symptoms. This
is why it’s so important to have
regular screenings, even if you
feel fine. “If you wait until you’ve
got symptoms, you’ve waited
too long,” says Dr. Ezekiel.
PSA screening can detect
prostate cancer much earlier
than it can be detected without
screening. “Despite controversy
about overdetection leading to
overtreatment, the PSA continues
to be the most accurate and
effective test available for the
early detection of prostate cancer,”
says Dr. Ezekiel. “Before PSA
screening, most cancers had
spread beyond the prostate, and
treatment options were much
more limited. Today, because
PSA testing is widespread,
metastatic disease at diagnosis
has all but disappeared.” ■
SEPTEMBER
IS PROSTATE
CANCER
AWARENESS
MONTH
2014
(But we offer free
PSA tests every day!)
All men are welcome to have a
FREE prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
blood test at the Cancer Care
Institute of Carolina. The simple
blood test takes only minutes —
yet it could save your life.
Come to the Cancer Care Institute
and ask the receptionist for a PSA
test order, then bring the order to
Aiken Regional Medical Centers to
have the blood drawn. A physician
will contact you with your results.
Talk with your doctor about
having your PSA blood level
tested every year after age
50, and every year after age
45 if you’re considered high
risk (you have a family history
of prostate cancer or are
African–American or Hispanic).
For more information,
call The Cancer Care Institute
of Carolina at 803-641-7850.
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ENJOY THE SUMMER DAYS ... BUT STAY SAFE IN THE SUN.
Believe it or not, there’s no such thing as a “healthy tan.” Exposure to sun causes wrinkles and age spots
and is the number one cause of skin cancer. Nothing can completely undo sun damage, although the skin
can sometimes repair itself. So, it’s never too late to begin protecting yourself from the sun.
The Cancer Care Institute of Carolina at
Aiken Regional – a healing environment
for patients and families.
At the Cancer Care Institute of Carolina,
radiology, medical oncology and genuine
caring are all under one roof. Whether you
need chemotherapy, radiation therapy or a
combination of both, CCIC offers the care you
need in one comfortable, convenient location
that’s close to home. You’ll be treated by skilled
medical professionals who use the same
treatment protocols that are employed at the
nation’s leading cancer institutes.
Follow these tips to help prevent sun-related
skin problems:
•Apply sunscreen with an SPF factor of 30 or
greater at least 30 minutes before sun exposure
and then at least every two hours thereafter,
more if you are sweating or swimming.
•Wear sunglasses with total UV protection.
•Wear wide-brimmed hats, long sleeved shirts,
and pants. Wear a cover-up on the beach.
•Avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m.
•Perform skin self-exams regularly to become
familiar with existing growths and to notice
any changes or new growths.
•As a parent, be a good role model and foster
skin cancer prevention habits in your child.
•See a dermatologist annually if you have a
family history of skin cancer, or semi-annually
if you’ve actually had the disease.
•Avoid tanning beds.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL THE
CANCER CARE INSTITUTE OF CAROLINA
AT 803-641-7850.
111 Miracle Drive | Aiken, SC 29801
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Hello,
we Ladies!
In this issue, we’re shedding light on
a women’s healthcare topic that gets far
too little attention. September is Ovarian
Cancer Awareness Month, and here at
Aiken Regional, we’re passionate about
helping more women become aware of
ovarian cancer and its symptoms.
Early detection of ovarian cancer offers
a 92% cure rate, according to the Ovarian
Cancer Research Fund. Sadly, only about 25% of ovarian cancer
cases are diagnosed before the cancer has spread outside of
the ovaries, when the disease is most responsive to treatment.*
For one local mom, the fight is personal. In 2007, Jackson
resident Debbie Mills lost her 30-year-old daughter, Gail, to
ovarian cancer. Remarkably, she came to terms with her grief
by deciding to take action to help more women survive. Mills
founded Gail’s Anatomy, a local non-profit organization devoted
to increasing awareness of ovarian cancer and its symptoms.
On the following pages, you can read about Gail’s Anatomy
and find out more about early detection of ovarian cancer.
Also, learn how you can help the cause by visiting the Gail’s
Anatomy website at www.ovariancancerawareness4life.org.
With your support, we are one step closer to eliminating this
terrible disease.
Yours in sisterhood ,
Jessi Ford
Women’s Services Director
TURN THE PAGE
FOR MORE
NEWS
we
*source: www.cancerforward.org
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SEPTEMBER
IS OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
GAIL’S ANATOMY:
A mother’s loss inspires a mission to
save more women from ovarian cancer.
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“I had a choice I could grieve myself
to death or I could
make something positive
out of this horrible
experience. I chose
to make a difference
in ovarian cancer
awareness.”
- Debbie Mills,
Founder of Gail’s Anatomy
Seven years ago, Debbie Mills’
daughter, Gail, died of ovarian
cancer at the age of 30. “I was
totally lost,” says Mills. “My
daughter was really young, and
she went to the doctor every
year for her checkup. I knew
if it could happen to her, it
could happen to anyone.”
Gail passed away just three
months after the diagnosis of
ovarian cancer came too late.
“Most women think if they get
a Pap smear, they’re being
checked for everything that
could go wrong, and that is
totally untrue,” Mills said.
“Most are surprised to learn
that a Pap smear is not a
test for ovarian cancer.”
Rather than let grief consume
her life, Mills started Gail’s
Anatomy to increase awareness
of ovarian cancer and its
symptoms. “Ovarian cancer is
very hard to detect at an early
stage,” she says. “Its symptoms
are often so subtle, it was once
known as ‘the silent disease’.”
The grass roots organization
has an annual budget of only
a few thousand dollars. Mills
and her colleagues raise funds
from donations, T-shirt sales
and participation at local
sports events.
Gail’s Anatomy is a regular
participant in the American
Cancer Society’s local Relay
For Life fundraiser. During
Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Month each September, a Gail’s
Anatomy effort turns the water
in the Newberry Street fountain
teal — the color representing
ovarian cancer awareness. Mills
and her colleagues hand out teal
visors, stadium cups and other
teal-colored items as part of
their efforts to educate women
about the disease.
“Awareness means early
detection and early detection
saves lives,” says Mills. “I know if
Gail were in my place, she would
be doing the same thing.” ■
To learn more about Gail’s Anatomy, visit the organization’s
website at www.ovariancancerawareness4life.org, email
[email protected] or send mail to
Gail’s Anatomy at P.O. Box 86, Jackson, SC 29831.
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FIGHTING OVARIAN CANCER:
What every woman must know
Ovarian cancer, often called the “silent disease,” is one of the most deadly cancers
in women. This is largely because 75% of cases are diagnosed late, after the cancer
has spread beyond the ovaries and often throughout the abdomen. At that point, the
five-year survival rate is less than 30%, according to the American Cancer Society.
But for the 25% of cases that are diagnosed early, the outlook is very different:
a five-year survival rate of more than 90%.*
The need for early detection
Ovarian cancer symptoms
What makes ovarian cancer so
dangerous is that it is hardest to
detect in its early stages, primarily
because symptoms are often subtle,
misinterpreted, inconsistent or
ignored. Even routine pelvic exams
are unlikely to detect ovarian cancer
when it is most treatable — before it
has spread outside of the ovaries.
The sooner ovarian cancer can be
correctly diagnosed, the greater a
woman’s chances are of surviving it.
That’s why it is so important for
women to know ovarian cancer’s
possible early warning symptoms,
and seek help swiftly.
To complicate matters, the ovaries
are tiny organs buried deep within
the abdomen, making any symptoms
more difficult to detect, and more
likely to be confused for a less
serious condition.
85% of women do not know
ovarian cancer’s symptoms
and 82% of women have not
spoken with their doctors
about ovarian cancer.
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
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According to the American Cancer
Society, the following symptoms are
much more likely to occur in women
with ovarian cancer than in women
in the general population:
• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
•D
ifficulty eating or feeling
full quickly
• Urinary urgency or frequency
Women who have these symptoms
almost daily for more than a few weeks
should see a gynecologist. Most often
these symptoms are not due to cancer,
but only a doctor can tell for sure. ■
*source: www.cancerforward.org
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Genetic testing for breast & ovarian cancer:
what you should know
All cancers involve changes in genes. These changes are called mutations.
Most cases of breast and ovarian cancer are due to mutations that happen randomly.
However, sometimes breast and ovarian cancers run in families, which means that mutations
can be inherited. These cases are referred to as hereditary cancers.
Inherited gene mutations for breast and ovarian cancer are most often found in the genes
named BRCA1and BRCA2 (breast cancer genes 1 and 2). The mutations can be passed
down to children from either parent. “In general, BRCA gene mutations are very rare,” says
Cindy Besson, MD, an obstetrician/gynecologist. “Most cases of breast and ovarian
cancers are not caused by hereditary factors.”
If you come from a family with a history of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or both, your chance
of getting these cancers may be increased, and you may want to consider getting tested for
BRCA gene mutations. It is important to note, however, that not all women with a BRCA mutation
will develop cancer. Likewise, if you do not have a detectable BRCA mutation,
it does not mean that you won’t get cancer.
Cindy Besson, MD
Specialty: Gynecology
Board certifications: Obstetrics
and Gynecology
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Help us turn the town teal!
Join us as
we kicks off Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
In partnership with Gail’s Anatomy,
invites you to help us “Turn the
Town Teal” to empower more women to fight ovarian cancer. Oletha Minto,
MD, OB/GYN, will talk about recognizing warning signs of serious illnesses
like ovarian cancer, and how to persist when you know something is not right.
Then, join your
sisters as we head downtown to dye the city fountains
teal, and spread the word among women in our community. Don’t forget to
wear your teal!
Speaker: Oletha Minto, MD, OB/GYN
Date: Thursday, August 28
Location: Newberry Hall
Time: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Registration required: Call the Class Registration
Line at 800-882-7445. A light breakfast will be served.
Proceeds from Oyster Roast
presented to Best Chance Network
Aiken Regional Medical Centers, on behalf of Women
Enlightened for Better Health ( ), presented a $4,545 check to
the Best Chance Network, an affiliate of the American Cancer
Society. The funds were raised at the Third Annual Oyster Roast,
held on March 1st at the Fermata Club, to help local women with
the costs of preventive screenings for breast cancer.
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As part of Aiken Regional’s
ongoing campaign to raise
awareness of breast cancer,
we’ll once again feature
courageous local women
who have survived the many
challenges of this deadly
disease. Look to meet them,
and read their stories in the
Fall issue of Quality of Life!
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A special thanks to our
Caring for Carolina
partners: Beasley
Broadcasting, WJBF
News Channel 6 and
Maxwell Law Firm.
Thanks to our other
sponsors: A.B. Beverage
Company, Inc.; Allegra
Marketing Print and Mail;
Cold Creek Nurseries;
J.C’s Seafood; and The
Fermata Club.
L to R: John Hyder, Owner of JC’s Seafood;
Helen Johnson, WJBF News Channel 6; Melissa
Summer, Marketing Director at Aiken Regional;
Caroline Keith, Best Chance Network Regional
Service Coordinator.
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AIKEN REGIONAL WELCOMES
OUR NEW COO AND CNO!
and notes
Justin Krueger
Chief Operating Officer
NEW Bike
Patrol Program a
‘Dandy’ Idea
Officer Wilson Dandy, a retired
City of Aiken Police Officer,
will soon be riding a different
kind of “cruiser” as part of
Aiken Regional’s new Bike
Patrol Program to deter crime.
Officer Dandy will patrol the
hospital’s parking lots and
manage properties on bicycle,
allowing him to monitor areas
that are difficult to access with
a golf cart. Aiken Regional
extends its thanks to the City
of Aiken for the loan of the
bicycle, and to Officer Dandy
for his participation!
Virginia Hawkins
Chief Nursing Officer
NEW NEUROSCIENCE CENTER
now open at Aiken Regional
The new Neuroscience Center at Aiken Regional Medical
Centers opened on June 2, 2014. The center provides local
residents with treatment for many chronic neurological and
spine disorders, including dementia, multiple sclerosis,
peripheral nerve and muscle disorders and Parkinson’s disease.
New P H Y S I C I A N
GREGORY J. SENGSTOCK, MD, PhD
100 Aurora Place, Suite 300, Aiken, SC 29801
Specialty: Neurology
Medical School: University of South Florida
Internship: Naval Medical School
Residency: Wilford Hall Medical Center
Board Certification: Neurology and Vascular Neurology
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H E A LT H
Choices
Community Education
Community Health
For Kids and Teens
Senior Driving Program
AARP’s driving program helps
you improve skills and brush up on
driving-related knowledge. South
Carolina seniors who complete the
course are eligible for discounted
auto insurance rates.
Weight-loss Surgery: Is it For You?
Severe obesity is difficult to treat
through diet and exercise alone.
If you’ve tried to lose weight with
no success, weight-loss surgery may
be an option for you. Attend one of
these free seminars to learn more.
American Red Cross
Babysitter’s Training
Students ages 11 – 15 learn
about leadership, safety, basic
care and first aid in order to
provide safe, responsible care.
Beverages provided.
Facilitator: Vinnie Jones,
Certified AARP Instructor (Director)
Dates: July 18, Sept. 26
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: ARMC, 6th floor,
Classrooms A & B
Registration: Required
Fee: $20, payable to AARP,
$15.00 with proof
of membership.
Presenters: Sean Lee, MD and
Brian Lane, MD
Dates: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept.15
Classrooms A & B
Registration: Required.
Call 800-882-7445.
Instructor: Helen Thompson,
OBST, Certified American
Red Cross Babysitting
Instructor
Date: July 17
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Classrooms A & B
Fee: $30, includes babysitting
textbook and certificate
Family Life Education
Breastfeeding for
Expectant Parents
This class helps make
breastfeeding a positive and
successful experience for mother
and child. Both parents and
support persons may attend.
Date: July 8
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: ARMC,
6th floor, Classroom A
Fee: $5 (single or couple)
Childbirth Preparation
Just for ARMC patients, this
course helps prepare you for
the birth of your child.
Dates: July 15 – Aug. 5
Time: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Dates: Sept. 6 & 7
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Classrooms A & B
Fee: $25
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First Aid and CPR
Family and Friends CPR
Learn basic CPR and relief of
foreign body airway obstruction
for adults, infants and children.
Course DOES NOT result in
certification.
Certified Instructor, American
Heart Association BLS
Date: Sept. 4
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: ARMC, 6th Floor,
Classrooms A & B
Fee: $10
Standard First Aid, CPR & AED
Covers breathing and cardiac
emergencies in adults, infants
and children; caring for bleeding;
illness; injury; preventing disease
transmission and automatic
external defribrillators.
National Safety Council,
First Aid/CPR Instructor
Date: Sept. 13
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: ARMC, 6th Floor,
Classrooms A & B
Fee: $45
Home Alone
Children ages 8 – 11 learn
information and skills to take care
of themselves. Topics include
emergencies, boredom, fear,
loneliness and establishing a
support system.
Date: Aug. 2
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Classrooms A & B
Fee: $10
Support Groups
AA Meeting
Designed for open discussion.
Dates: Every Sunday and
Wednesday evening
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Aurora Pavilion
Aiken Cares Alzheimer’s
Support Group
For family members
and caregivers.
Facilitators: Robert Schwartz
and Liz Neal
Dates: July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9
Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
Location: Cumberland Village
Library, 2nd Floor
Registration: Not required
Al-Anon
Support for those dealing
with another’s drinking.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 7 – 8 p.m.
Location: St. Paul's
Lutheran Church in Aiken.
Call 803-270-0853.
Bereavement –
Grief Support for Adults
The Lunch Bunch meets to
support those who have lost a
loved one.
Facilitator: Chaplain Cathy Cole
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: ARMC, 4th
floor classrooms
Call 803-641-5389.
Cancer Support Group
Emotional, educational and
spiritual support for families
living with cancer.
Facilitator: Chaplain Cathy Cole,
available to answer questions
at 803-641-5389.
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church
Registration: Not required
CSRA Dream Catchers –
Traumatic Brain Injury and
Disability Support Group
This group offers peer and skilled
support to those seeking assistance
for and information/education
about head and spinal cord injuries
and other disabilities.
Facilitator: Les Paul Morgan
Dates: Meets first Monday of
each month
Time: 6 – 7 p.m.
Location: Walton Options
for Independent Living,
325 Georgia Ave.
Please call 803-279-9611 or visit
www.csradreamcatchers.com.
Diabetes Support Group
On the second Tuesday of each
month, join others to discuss how
to better manage your diabetes.
Date: Sept. 9
(No meetings in July and August)
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location: O’Dell Weeks
Activity Center
Call 803-293-0023.
To register for any programs in Health Choices or for
more information, please call Direct Doctors Plus®
physician referral service and class registration line at
800-882-7445 and speak with a representative.
Look Good ... Feel Better
A free program for female cancer
patients actively undergoing or
about to start treatment. Learn
to cope with appearance-related
side effects of chemotherapy
and radiation.
Time: 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Location: Cancer Care Institute
of Carolina at ARMC
Registration: Not required.
Please call 803-641-6044 for
more information.
Mended Hearts
Meeting on the second Friday
of each month, this volunteer
organization consists of people
who have had heart disease and
their families, medical professionals
and other interested individuals.
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: USCA Business
Conference Center
Registration: Not required.
Please call 803-642-6897
for more information.
Pink Ribbonettes
This is the American
Cancer Society
Breast Cancer
Self-Help Group for
women diagnosed
with breast cancer.
Guest speakers cover
topics of interest to
survivors, patients
and caregivers.
SAVE
THE DATE!
Pink Ribbon Tea
Thursday, Oct. 9
Aiken Technical
College
Facilitators: Joan Jarcik and Carol Lyla
Dates: Aug. 5, Sept. 2
Time: 10:30 a.m. – Noon
Location: Millbrook Baptist Church
Registration: Please call Joan
at 803-641-0011 or Carol
at 803-648-7365 or visit
pinkribbonettes.org.
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Help for wounds
that won’t heal
If left untreated, nonhealing wounds can develop
into much more serious conditions, and can even
become life-threatening. If you have a wound or
sore that has not begun to heal within a month,
due to diabetes, pressure or poor circulation,
the Wound Healing Institute of Carolina at Aiken
Regional Medical Centers can help. The team of
doctors and nurses are specially trained in some of
the most advanced wound care therapies available
today, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Dr. James Hagan, Medical Director
of the Wound Healing Institute, is
board certified by the American Board
of Wound Medicine and Surgery – the
highest level of credentialing for a
physician in wound care.
Two Hyperbaric Oxygen Chambers
speed the healing process
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a procedure
in which a patient breathes 100 percent oxygen
while relaxing in a pressurized chamber. This delivers
high concentrations of oxygen to the bloodstream
and the wound bed, which rapidly accelerates the
healing process.
If a nonhealing wound is keeping you from the
things you like to do, the Wound Healing Institute
of Carolina can help you get your life back.
For an appointment or more information,
call 803.643.2090.
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5 ways to keep your cool in summer’s heat
All of us should be aware of the potential health risks
associated with the changing seasons. Older people
have particular health risks that need to be monitored,
especially during summer. Here are 5 safety tips to
keep you cool when the sun is blazing:
DRINK WATER. Drink eight or more 8-ounce
glasses of water, flavored water and/or fruit
juices every day to stay hydrated. Avoid caffeine
and alcohol.
LOOSEN UP. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting
clothes in natural fabrics like cotton.
BLOCK IT OUT. When outdoors, protect
your skin by wearing hats, sunglasses and a
sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
FIND AIR CONDITIONING. Your home
should not be warmer than 85 degrees.
If you don’t have air conditioning, go
somewhere that does. Try a movie
theater, the mall, a friend or relative’s
home, or a community center.
GET WET. A cool bath or shower will
lower your body temperature on
extremely hot days, and feels great!
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CLUB DISCOUNTS
As a Senior Wellness member, you can take advantage of special discounts offered by many merchants in our area.
Participating merchants and service providers are listed below. For more information, go to www.aikenregional.com.
To take advantage of these special savings, just show your Senior Wellness card to the merchant.
AUTOMOTIVE
GOLF COURSES/ACCESSORIES
PRINTING
Herlong Chevrolet-Pontiac-Buick, Inc.
Bob Richard Nissan of Aiken
Firestone Tire & Service The Aiken Golf Club
Allegra Print and Imaging
GROCERY
RECREATION
Bi-Lo
Kroger
Family Bowl, Inc.
HEARING AIDS
Acropolis Pizza
Bobby’s Bar-B-Q & Gifts
Dave’s Grill and Grocery
Fatz
Huddle House #381
IHOP
Midway Grill
Pizza Hut
Riley’s Whitby Bull
Subway - all locations
Sub Station II
Wife Saver
BEAUTY/BARBERSHOPS
Andrea’s Consignments
Imago Salon & Day Spa
Merle Norman Cosmetics
DRUG STORES
Aiken Compounding Pharmacy
Family Pharmacy
The Medicine Mart
River’s Pharmacy Inc.
The Hearing Center
HOTELS
Sleep Inn of Aiken
INSURANCE/FINANCIAL SERVICES
The Kelly Agency
Nationwide Insurance
ENTERTAINMENT
JEWELERS/JEWELRY REPAIR
Aiken Community Playhouse
The Aiken Center for the Arts
LAUNDRY/CLEANERS
FLOOR/WALL COVERINGS
Osbon’s Laundry and Cleaners
Sherwin-Williams Co.
Merit Flooring-Kitchen-Bath
NURSERY/GARDEN SUPPLY
Floyd & Green Fine Jewelry
GALLERIES
Cold Creek Nurseries
Palmetto Nursery and Florist
Southside Gallery
OPTOMETRY
GLASS
Dr. K.R. Braun
Family Eye Care Center
Spec’s Vision Center of Aiken
Wagner Vision Clinic
B & B Glass
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RESTAURANTS
SENIOR HOMECARE SERVICES
Res Care Homecare
STORAGE
American Mini Warehouse
B&H Self Storage
TAX/FINANCIAL SERVICES
Jackson Tax Service
R. Keith Sloan, EA, ATA, AP
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Hair of the Dog Pet Salon & Spa
Ben’s Therapeutic Bodyworks
PHARMACY
WEIGHT LOSS AND WELLNESS
Aiken Compounding Pharmacy
Family Pharmacy
P.H.C. Weight Loss Center
WELDING AND REPAIR
PEST CONTROL
C. Graham Co.
State Pest Control
WELLNESS/FITNESS CENTERS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Gold’s Gym
Hitchcock Health Solutions
Lista’s Studio of Photography
If you have any problems obtaining your discounts, please contact our office at 803-641-5974
so that we can notify the vendor and update the information on this list.
SENIOR WELLNESS
BREAKFAST CLUB
PLEASE NOTE: The Senior Wellness
Breakfast Club is held once each quarter.
Below is the Breakfast Club meeting
scheduled for next quarter:
Kidney Stone Disease in Seniors
Speaker: Michael Moran, MD
Date: Friday, August 8
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: USCA – Business
Conference Center
The Role of a Breast Health
Nurse Navigator
FITNESS & FUN
Travel Opportunities
Now you can access travel opportunities
online! Visit www.aikenregional.com and click
on Community Outreach to find Senior Wellness
and AAA Travel.
Seniors on the Go! Day Trips
To learn about upcoming day trips and events,
call the Weeks Center at 803-642-7631.
Fitness & Fun
Visit www.aikenregional.com and click on
Community Outreach to sign up for Fitness &
Fun games, offered through the City of Aiken’s
Parks and Recreation Tourism department. For
more information, call 803-642-7631.
Speaker: Carolyn Cook,
Breast Health Nurse Navigator
Date: Friday, October 10
Time: 9 a.m.
Location: USCA – Business
Conference Center
To join Senior Wellness, please call 800-882-7445
for your FREE enrollment form, or register online
at www.aikenregional.com
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MEDICAL
Staff
Allergy
Matthew T. Clark, MD
803-279-7666
Gregory H. Esselman, MD
803-649-0003
Anthony E. Harris, MD
803-648-7897
Bariatric Surgery
Brian Lane, MD
803-641-5751
Sean Lee, MD
803-641-5751
Cardiac Surgery
803-641-4874
803-641-4874
Cardiology
Ansermo L. Arthur, MD
803-641-4874
David W. Cundey, MD
803-641-4874
Gregory L. Eaves, MD
803-641-4874
Weems R. Pennington III, MD
803-641-4874
Idris S. Sharaf, MD
803-641-4874
Colon and
Rectal Surgery
David H. Gibbs, MD
803-648-1171
Edward J. Jakubs Jr., MD
803-648-1171
Virginia B. Winburn, MD
803-648-1171
Dermatology
Richard S. Chesser, MD
803-641-0049
John R. Cook, MD
803-644-8900
Margaret H. Fitch, MD
803-649-3909
Endocrinology
R. Bauer Vaughters, MD
803-648-3130
Family Practice
James L. Bland, MD, JD
803-641-1404
Adam Bruckner, DO
803-649-7266
Mae Jean Englee, MD
803-663-9224
Dean T. Koukos, DO
803-259-5762
Ann M. Kulik, MD
803-648-8804
Leopoldo M. Muniz, MD
803-642-3505
Howard G. Royal Jr., MD
803-649-6941
Henry S. Tam, MD
803-648-4224
F. Michael Vasovski, DO
803-649-4446
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Ray B. Vaughters Jr., MD
803-649-2501
David Zimmerman, MD
803-649-6941
Gastroenterology
Ayaz Chaudhary, MD
803-226-0073
David S. Keisler Jr., MD
803-648-7888
Afsar M. Waraich, MD
803-649-4699
Hematology
Sitki M. Ergul, MD
803-641-7850
T. Mark Meyer, MD
803-648-7888
Infectious Diseases
Gerald Gordon, MD
803-649-5300
Internal Medicine
William T. Besson III, MD
803-648-7888
Marc H. Brickman, DO
803-648-7774
Alyssa Degnan, DO
803-649-5300
Gerald Gordon, MD
803-649-5300
Asif Hashmi, MD
803-644-1027
David S. Keisler Jr., MD
803-648-7888
Thomas McCullough, MD
803-648-7888
T. Mark Meyer, MD
803-648-7888
Frank J. Mondschein, MD
803-649-5300
Sidney Rhoades, MD
803-226-0739
Randy D. Watson, MD
803-648-7818
Danijela S. Zotovic, MD, Ph.D.
803-648-7888
Nephrology
Sindhu Garg, MD
803-648-0718
Douglas A. Stahura, DO
803-648-0718
Neurology
Richard A. Eisenberg, MD
803-642-6500
Melvyn L. Haas, MD
803-642-6500
Khaled F. Kamel, MD
803-642-6500
Michelle Lyon, MD
803-644-4264
Gregory J. Sengstock, MD
803-226-0130
Neurosurgery
James D. Dillon, MD
803-226-0130
Nurse Practitioner
Kristy Haddock, FNP
803-648-7774
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Pediatrics
Cindy G. Besson, MD
(Gynecology only)
803-648-0803
James F. Boehner, MD
803-649-7535
Robert D. Boone, MD
803-649-7535
Gasnel E. Bryan, MD
803-648-0874
Lloyd B. Daniels, MD
803-649-4117
Tiffany Goldsmith, MD
803-649-4117
Judith L.B. Hoover, MD
803-649-7746
Jessica Keller, DO
803-649-7535
Oletha R. Minto, MD
803-649-7535
Saira Alimohamed, MD
803-641-KIDS (5437)
Jonathan C. Collins, MD
803-642-9204
Shalini Khurana, MD
803-641-KIDS (5437)
Jose A. Luis, MD
803-648-4744
Paula A. Luther, MD
803-642-9204
Edward Rigtrup, MD
803-641-KIDS (5437)
Ronald Rimmer, MD
803-641-KIDS (5437)
John B. Tiffany, MD
803-508-7651
Oncology
Dean A. Page, MD
803-642-0277
Sitki M. Ergul, MD
803-641-7850
Ahmad N. Gill, MD
803-641-7850
T. Mark Meyer, MD
803-648-7888
Stephen Shlaer, MD
803-226-0104
Donald Townsend, MD
803-226-0104
Ophthalmology
R. Lee Grantham, MD
803-642-1000
Nini S. Patheja, MD
803-642-6060
Daniel J. Smith, MD
803-642-6060
Enoch N. Tsai, MD
803-649-7991
Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgery
David S. Hudson, DMD
803-649-1177
Orthopedic Surgery
Ty W. Carter, MD
803-644-4264
Douglas E. Holford, MD
803-644-4264
R. Vaughan Massie, MD
803-644-4264
Clark Moore, MD
803-644-4264
Timothy J. Shannon, MD
803-644-4264
Otolaryngology
Gregory H. Esselman, MD
803-649-0003
Anthony E. Harris, MD
803-648-7897
Patrick G. McMenamin, MD
803-649-0003
Pain Management
Russell K. Daniel, MD
803-644-4264
William E. Durrett Jr., MD
803-642-6500
Plastic/
Reconstructive
Surgery
Podiatry
George Sich III, DPM
803-648-6988
Mackie J. Walker, DPM
803-644-4264
Psychiatry
John A. Allen, MD
803-642-3801
Merry A. DeLeon, MD
803-641-5906
John Dewitt, MD
803-642-3801
Jaya Merugu, MD
803-641-5906
David A. Steiner, MD
803-642-3801
Pulmonology/
Critical Care
Frank J. Mondschein, MD
803-649-5300
Nicholas J. Sanito, DO
803-643-1090
Miroslav B. Zotovic, MD
803-643-1090
Radiation Oncology
Byron Dasher, MD
803-641-7850
Mark P. Ezekiel, MD
803-641-7850
Jed Howington, MD
803-641-7850
Jerry Howington, MD
803-641-7850
John Stewart, MD
803-641-7850
Surgery
Frank Y. Chase, MD
803-648-1318
Wayne T. Frei, MD
803-648-1318
Robert C. Terry, MD
803-648-1318
Thoracic and
Vascular Surgery
803-641-4874
803-641-4874
Urology
Jonathan H. Anderson, MD
803-649-3903
Michael Moran, MD
803-649-3903
Richard P. von Buedingen, MD
803-648-7815
Wound Care/
HBO Therapy
James L. Hagan, MD
803-643-2090
Jack L. Ratliff, MD
803-643-2090
Hospital-Based
Physicians
Anesthesiology
Robert P. Cassingham, MD
Benjamin S. Ulmer Jr., MD
Emergency Medicine
Michelle Bens, MD
Anthony Bostick, MD
Thomas Brewer, MD
Charles Eaves, DO
Suzanne Echemendia, MD
Aaron Garrett, DO
Yenney Meza, MD
Nathan Miller, MD
Christina Millhouse, MD
James Mock, MD
Nicole Nadel, DO
Adam Nofziger, MD
Hospitalist
Lincoln McGinnis, MD
Chioma V. Udogu, MD
Robert Walker, MD
Industry Health
W. Gaines Entrekin, MD
Occupational Medicine
Don L. Pennington, MD
Pathology
Alan D. Pierce, MD
Trent D. Trzpuc, MD
Robert L. Williams, MD
Radiology
Alfonso Gay, MD
Ronald P. Robinson, MD
Robert F. Searles, DO
Anthony L. Toomer, MD
Teleneurology
Askiel Bruno, MD
David C. Hess, MD
Fenwick Nichols, MD
Jerry Pruitt, MD
Jeffrey A. Switzer, DO
Telestroke
Hartmut Gross, MD
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