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Detecting prostate cancer with Fusion Guided Biopsies

Detecting prostate cancer with Fusion Guided Biopsies

Published 06/08/2018

The daVinci system isn’t the only advanced technology tool used to treat cancer at South County Hospital. Fusion guided biopsies are providing more accurate results with fewer invasive procedures when prostate cancer is suspected. “Through a blood sample, if a patient’s PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) level comes back elevated, an indicator that cancer may be present, the...

“Bittersweet” decision signals beginning of end to 18 year legacy

“Bittersweet” decision signals beginning of end to 18 year legacy

Published 06/06/2018

President & CEO, Lou Giancola tells Board he intends to retire At the May 29 meeting of South County Health’s Board of Trustees, president & CEO, Lou Giancola submitted a letter of intent for his retirement, bringing to close his 18 year tenure of leadership. Lou, 73, did not give a specific date to leave his...

Jaymi McAlpine, BSN: Dedicated nurse, Daisy Award recipient

Jaymi McAlpine, BSN: Dedicated nurse, Daisy Award recipient

Published 06/06/2018

On Wednesday, May 2, 2018, Jaymi McAlpine, BSN, was honored with the Daisy Award, a recognition given to nurses who display extraordinary care for their patients. Jaymi was nominated by two sisters whose mother received care from South County Home Health: “Jaymi has been compassionate, understanding, caring, willing to call my sister and me to answer...

SCH earns quality recognitions from consumer protection groups

SCH earns quality recognitions from consumer protection groups

Published 05/24/2018

South County Hospital, a part of South County Health, received the Women’s Choice Award - named one of “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” - and earned Straight A’s from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing it as a high quality healthcare provider for consumers. Healthcare recognitions with Women’s Choice Award are evaluated using a combination of the Hospital Consumer...

SCH increases CT scan capabilities with Champlin Foundation grant

SCH increases CT scan capabilities with Champlin Foundation grant

Published 05/14/2018

The $300,000 award is the largest gift ever awarded to SCH by the Foundation The diagnostic imaging capabilities at South County Health increased significantly in recent months with the addition of a 64-slice CT scanner. The purchase of the machine, priced at over $600,000 was made possible by the Champlin Foundation that awarded a $300,000 grant...