Summer 2011

LifeTimesINSIGHTS FOR HEALTHY LIVING

SUMMER 2011

Healing WoundsTUOMEY’S NEW WOUND CARE TEAM OFFERSA HIGHER LEVEL OF HEALING.page 2

“As real as it gets”STUDENTS AT CCTCTRAIN FORTHE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE.page 8

Jay Cox, FACHEPresident & CEO

Tuomey Healthcare System

Letter from the President

ear Friends:As I hit certain milestones in my life, it amazes me how quickly time does fly by. My parents always said that when I was growing up in Charlotte. I really didn’t believe them back then. Summers were endless. Especially

those hot football practices in August. If you have ever done anything outside in August in the Carolinas, you know exactly what I mean.

So reaching a few milestones this year started me down the path of reminiscing. My wife and I celebrated our 30-year anniversary earlier this year. Has it really been that long? It certainly has passed quickly, and I know that it is one of the best decisions I ever made.

I also reached a work anniversary this year. I have been blessed to be at Tuomey for 25 years. It is amazing how much has changed in those years, and the decision to come to Sumter still ranks pretty high on my list of great decisions. I would change very little. I work with some of the best minds in the business. And they care about the quality of their work – and the kindness with which they do it.

One of those bright lights in the Tuomey organization left us earlier this year. Paul Johnson, our longtime Chief Financial Officer, retired after 25 years of service. He is an incredible man, and we will miss him.

As time does march on – and at a much quicker pace – I get excited about the future of Tuomey and where we are headed. In this issue, you’ll read about our new CFO. Mike Winiarski comes to us from Ohio with a great deal of knowledge and experience. I know he will lead us well.

New services are also taking shape at Tuomey. This summer we will open our new Wound Healing Center. Having a wound that won’t heal can be devastating to a person’s well-being, and the problem is complex and expensive. Chronic wound care costs in this country are at $20 billion and climbing, and more than 6 million patients in the U.S. are affected each year. Tuomey hopes to tackle this problem on a regional level and bring hope to our patients who suffer from these issues.

Our partnership with Central Carolina Technical College took a new turn this year with the opening of their new Health Sciences Center, located on Main Street. This incredible training facility was made in part by grants from the Duke Endowment. Tuomey helped secure those grants, and is unbelievably proud of this amazing new building.

As we bring you a new issue of LifeTimes, I hope you enjoy these summer days. Stay safe in the water, use sunscreen, wear your seat belt, and know that we are here if you need us.

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TRAINING FOR THE FUTUREBy Brenda P. Chase

Central Carolina Technical College’s new Health Sciences Center offers students instruction in a healthcare setting that’s “as real as it gets.”

also inside: The Foundation Report: page 14 Contributors to The Foundation: page 16

BMVs are here Best instructor Foundation News

Upcoming events at Tuomey: page 20Photo Gallery: page 20

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Having a wound that won’t heal can be devastating:

physically, emotionally, financially, even socially --

and it impacts more people in our community than you

might imagine. The problem is complex, expensive, deeply

tied to our worst Southern health habits and growing at the rate of 10

percent a year. Chronic wound care costs in this country areat $20 billion and climbing.Some 6.5 million patients inthe U.S. are affected each year. But Tuomey Healthcare System is bringing a new, restorative force into the battle: The Wound Healing Center at Tuomey will use leading edge treatments such as negative pressure wound therapy,bio-engineered tissues,biosynthetic dressings and hyperbaric oxygen to heal chronic wounds, reduce patient stays and bring costs down for everyone.

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SOME WOUNDSJUST WON’T HEAL

A wound really heals from the inside out. “You can clean it and put on an expensive bandage, but our patients need so much more than that,” says Shirley Fink, one of two wound care specialists who treat patients admitted to Tuomey. “You need good circulation, oxygenation to the wound, proper nutrition. If your immune system is compromised, your wound-healing capabilities are greatly diminished.”

Other factors that impact the process: Poor hygiene. Aging skin and tissues. A history of smoking. Pressure to areas of the skin. Infection. Radiation damage to bone and soft tissue from cancer treatment. Failure to follow medical advice.

It’s not a glamorous topic, but it’s an important one. With the rise in the rate of diabetes and vascular disease, an increasingly elderly population, the growing rate of obesity and our poor nutrition habits in the South, we’re at even greater risk of developing a wound that just won’t heal.

Of the 2,751 patients admitted to Tuomey in the first quarter of this year, nearly 400 had wound issues. Fink and fellow wound care specialist Patti Hendrix treat about 3,000 patients each year. They’ve done some amazing work to reduce wound issues, including the creation of a highly successful hip-knee protocol that dramatically reduced the number of ankle and heel wounds developed by patients who’d undergone knee and hip surgery.

They’re excited about the new hospital-based outpatient center because they believe it will provide much greater continuity of care – which will improve healing rates and decrease amputation rates — which, tragically, are on the rise across the nation.

“Right now,” says Fink, “when our patients go

home, they are being followed by a private physician in a busy office with less time and staff to devote to intensive wound care. Now we will have the capability of providing a service headed by physicians and podiatrists who have a special interest in wound care” — and who’ve received extra training. They’ll be supported by a dedicated wound care team and will be able to see patients more frequently.

“It will allow for a decreased length of hospital stay for patients, will ease the financial strain on them in transportation costs and time alone, and will give us confidence that they will have greater continuity of care when they leave,” Fink said.

“Plus,” added Hendrix, “we’re keeping business in town and helping the local economy.”

Currently, she explained, many patients who need advanced outpatient wound care have to travel to Columbia or Charleston. The Wound Healing Center at Tuomey will offer not only the most sophisticated treatments but a host of local physicians who have undergone specialized training.

Dr. Mark Crabbe believes patients are going to benefit greatly from this program. He was part of a wound care team when he was a surgeon in the Air Force, and he knows that a multidisciplinary approach offers the most positive results.

“Each member of the Wound Team — physicians, nurses and ancillary services — brings a different and needed perspective in order to formulate a unique care plan for each individual patient,” he said.

“In general, physician office practices do not have the time, supplies, resources or equipment to adequately care for patients with chronic wound problems. (These) patients need a treatment plan with goals, with the same people evaluating them on an ongoing basis in order to assess progress —otherwise patients become frustrated with their care.”

Optimal wound management, Crabbe says, includes surgical evaluation and treatment (debridement, wound coverage, vascular assessment), medical management (diabetes control, cardiac evaluation, nutrition support), and social services (family education, smoking cessation, etc.).

Hendrix and Fink say they’re confident that the center is going to make a difference, “that these patients — who will benefit from a shorter hospital stay — will have greater consistency in their ongoing care.”

HYPERBARICOXYGEN THERAPY

One of the most talked-about treatments to be available at the center is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Patients are given 100 percent oxygen in a pressurized chamber, which allows a higher rate of oxygen to pass more easily through the plasma into wounds to heal them. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy also increases blood vessel growth and helps control infection. This can be especially useful to cancer survivors who’ve undergone radiation treatments and are experiencing related wound issues and to diabetics with lower extremity slow-healing wounds and ulcers, because many infections thrive in the absence of oxygen.

Only about 10-15 percent of the patients at The Wound Healing Center at Tuomey will actually end up in the chamber.

“It’s not a miracle cure, and it’s not appropriate for everyone,” Hendrix said.

“It’s intense,” Fink agreed, “but it will be nice to be able to ease the financial strains on our patients who do need it, in transportation time and costs alone.”

If you’re healthy and you get a sore or a wound, chances are it’s going to heal normally: Blood vessels narrow to decrease bleeding at the site and form a clot. New capillaries form to provide nutrients and oxygen. Blood flows to the wound and makes it turn red (and maybe feel warm). White blood cells rush to the site to fight off infection. Collagen supports new tissue growth. A barrier forms to keep bacteria out. The skin grows back; the wound disappears.

But if your health is otherwise compromised, those steps may be interrupted and you could be left with a wound that just won’t heal.

Many things can interfere with the healing process: infection, skin cancer, chronic medical issues, poor nutrition, varicose veins, hardening of the arteries.

Chronic wounds affect some populations more than others: You’re at greater risk if you:

• have diabetes or vascular disease

• are immobile much of the time

• are elderly• have a compromised skin

graft or surgery flap• have undergone radiation

therapy• are obese• have high blood pressure• have a poor diet

Diabetics in particular must be careful if they get broken or swollen skin on their feet or legs. Some diabetics have nerve damage that may keep them from being able to feel a wound or injury. Poor circulation and nerve damage can result in cellulitis — blistered, infected skin — and a loss of feeling in the feet and ankles. If a wound goes unnoticed, it could become a serious problem, because diabetic ulcers can become so severe that they lead to amputation.

The new Wound Healing Center at Tuomey offers highly specialized wound care methodologies and treatments of chronic wounds and non-responsive conditions.

Tuomey has partnered with National Healing Corp., which has a nationwide network of researchers and specialists. Local physicians, podiatrists, nurses and technicians have been specially trained in a multidisciplinary approach to wound care.

If you have questions about a wound that won’t heal, an infection or a pressure sore, or if you or a family member are at risk for chronic wounds, talk to your doctor or call the Wound Healing Center at Tuomey at 774-8715.

— Traci Quinn

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR A CHRONIC WOUND?


The treatments in the chamber take from one to two hours each. The experience has been described as like being in an airplane and dealing with cabin pressurization; some people report a “fullness” in the ears. Patients will be able to watch TV, listen to music or nap. They won’t, however, be allowed to wear any cosmetics, hair spray, nail polish, perfume or lotions with an oil, alcohol or petroleum base into the chamber. They will be given 100 percent cotton gowns to wear; nylon and polyester are not allowed. Neither are watches, jewelry, dentures, contact lenses and other prosthetic devices.

“WE’RE GOING TOIMPROVE HEALING RATES”

About 15 percent of all patients admitted to Tuomey have a wound care issue: Diabetic ulcers. Osteomyelitis. Venous statis. Arterial wounds. Skin tears. Radiation damage to bone and soft

tissue from cancer treatment. Non-healing surgical flaps. Pressure sores. Ostomy care.

The elderly are more susceptible to developing a wound in the first place; their skin is drier and thinner and breaks down more easily.

“These patients ... will benefit from a shorter hospital stay (and) will have a greater continuity of care.”


The new Wound Healing Center at Tuomey will specialize in the treatment of chronic wounds and non-responsive skin conditions, offering hospital-based outpatient wound care, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, disease management and diabetes care.

Leading-edge treatments not offered elsewhere in the tri-county area will include negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. The center will also offer hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100 percent oxygen at higher than normal atmospheric pressure. This advanced therapy increases the amount of oxygen in the patient’s blood and allows red blood cells to pass more easily through the plasma into the wound to help heal it from the inside.

In addition to tissue oxygenation, the center will also employ the use of vascular studies, tissue culturing and pathology, revascularization, skin grafting and chemical or surgical debridement.

The center will treat patients with chronic and advanced conditions that have not responded to previous therapies. Conditions include diabetic wounds, pressure ulcers, soft tissue radiation injuries, necrotizing infections and compromised skin grafts and flaps.

Doctors who refer patients to a wound healing center include primary care physicians; internal medicine physicians; general, orthopedic and vascular surgeons; cardiologists; endocrinologists; neurologists; podiatrists; physiatrists; dentists; oral maxillofacial surgeons; plastic

surgeons; gynecologists; urologists; gastrointestinal specialists; nephrologists; radiation oncologists; gerontologists; home health agencies; nursing home physicians; and emergency medicine specialists.

Physicians, nurses and technicians at the Wound Healing Center at Tuomey are trained in the latest therapeutic methods in wound management and will receive 40+ hours of advanced training at the National Healing Institute at Ohio State University.

The center’s program director is Richard Edwards, who was most recently a patient access specialist at Tuomey. Edwards brings to the position 20 years of business management experience and will be responsible for all aspects of the center’s operations including quality of care, recruiting and hiring, compliance with federal and

state guidelines, budgeting and marketing.Dr. Scot Dilts, co-founder of Midlands Emergency

Physicians and director of Tuomey’s ER, will be the medical director of the facility. In addition to Dilts, local doctors who will treat patients at the outpatient center include podiatrists Emanuel Willis and James Cahill and physicians Mark Crabbe, Ellen Meshel and Gene Dickerson.

They expect about 2,400 patient visits in the first year. — Traci Quinn

They also may have stenosis, a narrowing of the arteries that can limit the flow of blood to the extremities and lead to skin ulcerations or peripheral vascular disease, a condition in which oxygenated blood isn’t getting to the legs and feet, resulting in tissue death.

Wound issues can affect anyone. Medications, high blood pressure, obesity and kidney dialysis can compromise the body’s ability to heal, so a small

skin tear can turn into a much deeper wound. But perhaps at highest risk for serious complications are diabetics.

In South Carolina, about 8 out of every 100 people have diabetes — one person will die from it every eight hours. And even though the rate of amputation for cancer patients and trauma victims is decreasing, it’s on the rise for patients with diabetes: They have a 15-fold increase in the risk of



amputation because they’re at greater risk of serious foot complications like ulcerations or infections, neuropathy or peripheral vascular disease – any of which can lead to gangrene and, ultimately, amputation.

And that’s something Tuomey wants to change. “We are going to improve healing rates and

reduce amputation rates for our patients with wound issues,” says Dr. Gene Dickerson, a surgeon and vice

president of medical affairs for Tuomey Healthcare System. “We partnered with National Healing because they have 160 wound healing centers around the country. Their healing rates are 88-90 percent, and the amputation rate is less than 2 percent.”

And, Dickerson said, the outpatient center will allow patients to shorten their average hospital stay by several days, which will bring their costs down.

And “that’s good for everybody,” he said. n

Training for the Futureof Healthcare

by Brenda P. Chase


“I was allowed to dream ... and I dreamed big.”

There is a patient experiencing difficulty

breathing in room 4. Another patient is in

full labor just down the hall. The patient

in the next room over is only 11, and

his blood pressure is dropping fast. Nurses

are working with all of them. They’re

starting IVs, checking oxygen levels and

administering meds.Just an average day

at Tuomey? Not at all. Each of these

scenarios is taking place down the street

from the hospital, less than a mile away.

They are happening in a classroom, with

instructors watching behind two-way

mirrors, monitoring the students at each turn and recording their work for self-

assessments. And it is all taking place at the beautiful new Health

Sciences Center at Central Carolina

Technical College, where students just

finished their first year in the building.

“T his building is a dream come true for me,” said Miriam Laney, Dean of Health Sciences. “When it came to creating this building,

I was allowed to dream ... and I dreamed big.” The word “big” doesn’t begin to do it justice. The 70,000-square-

foot building is something you just have to see to believe. It is filled with the best equipment in the education world, backed up by the best instructors.

The life-size patients lying in the beds are as real as they get. They breathe, talk, have vital signs, and one “female” can even deliver a baby. Yes, that’s right: It actually simulates the birthing process so the nursing students will know exactly what to expect — sights, sounds and situations — from the mom and the baby.

“We have equipment that the big universities would love to have, and we have other colleges coming to visit us to see how they can build what we have here in Sumter,” said Laney, beaming with pride. “Our students are training in a facility that looks exactly like the hospitals they will one day be working in. It is so realistic. And this training will cr eate some of the best nurses, because they will be extremely confident in their surroundings.”

And the students love it.Erika Wilcox, a recent graduate of the Central Carolina nursing program, is

now an ICU nurse working at Tuomey.“Central Carolina made sure that I was ready to work the minute that I

finished that program,” Wilcox said. “The building that I learned in was as real as it gets. Working with those simulators gave me the confidence to be a great nurse.”


But producing top-notch nurses is nothing new to CCTC. Their scores are among the best in the state. More than 96 percent of their graduates pass their state boards — the NCLEX — on the first attempt.

“Their nurses come ready to work,” said T.K. Smith, Tuomey’s Allied Health recruiter. “I work with a lot of new grads, and the nurses who come from Central Carolina are always prepared and ready to start their careers.”

THE DREAMCOMES TRUE

The Health Sciences Center was partly funded by a $1.7 million grant from the Duke Endowment. Tuomey Healthcare System was one of the hospitals that helped secure that vital grant, and it also provides clinical space for the nurses during their training in the hospital setting.

“Finances are always part of the equation, and we would not have been able to do as much as we did without the support of Tuomey and the other hospitals in our area,” said Dr. Tim Hardee, president of Central Carolina. “It’s not just the bricks and mortar. It’s also state-of-the-art equipment and the additional faculty that we needed, and Tuomey played a big role in that.”

The building, located on Main Street in downtown Sumter, is a beautiful addition to the

community. The city of Sumter, as well as state and federal funding, played important roles in making the building a reality, Hardee added. In fact, the City of Sumter just won an award for its contribution. They were honored with the 2011 Municipal Association of S.C. Achievement Award for Economic Development. By taking an eyesore — the building was constructed in the 1960s and had sat vacant for years — and securing the property for CCTC, the city made a beautiful impact on another section of downtown.

“This building is not only a beautiful addition … it serves a real need for this community and our hospital,” said Tuomey President & CEO Jay Cox. “They provide us with extremely qualified employees and they work hard to make sure they are providing the programs that help their students find jobs.”

The Health Sciences program also offers training for surgical technicians, massage therapists, medical assistants and phlebotomists. Many of their students have found jobs right here at Tuomey, including 115 of Tuomey’s 400+ nurses.

The partnership that Central Carolina has with Tuomey and the community is very important to Hardee.

“When we built this building, we didn’t want it to just be a training center,” he added. “We wanted it to be a community-friendly building. The entire community made this happen, so we want the community to have an opportunity to use it.”

With that in mind, the building has a large room open to the public. It can be used for a variety of things, such as conferences, Rotary Club meetings or chamber activities.

And with the new space, CCTC is now graduating more than 100 nurses per year, compared to the 60 per year they trained in their old space, which was about one-third the size.

“We’ve always trained good nurses — well, great nurses,” said Laney. “Now we’re training them in the most beautiful building anyone could work in. And they are working with the best equipment and best instructors. I just can’t say enough about the program we have here.” n


BMV: BECAUSE PATIENT SAFETY ISN’T OPTIONAL

Patient safety is paramount at Tuomey. It’s evident in the way we train our staff, in the procedures we implement for everything from

lifting a patient to calibrating and administering I.V. medicines. It’s clear in the culture of “See it, Say it, Fix it” — the way every employee is encouraged to speak up about any issue that impacts a patient. And now, Tuomey has added another layer to that already dense safety net.

Each nursing floor has the latest in portable patient safety: the Panasonic Toughbook Bedside Medication Verification device (BMV).

This device allows nurses to electronically verify the Five Patient “Rights” — Is it the right patient?

The right medicine? The right dose, time and route?

“Patient safety is so important,” said Allen Vining of Clinicial Informatics. “A lot of drugs look alike and sound alike, and there are so many new meds coming out all the time. The BMV is paired with new patient

wristbands that include a barcode that will relay information about

patient demographics, medicine and food allergies.”

A nurse will be able to log on, choose the patient list for that shift, and create an individual list. When medicine is administered, BMV will provide information about the meds, the dosage and the patient and will warn the nurse if any one of the “rights” is being overlooked.

“If you scan the wrong patient, scan a medication that is not currently ordered for that patient, scan a different dose than what is ordered, or try to administer a medication outside of the time frame for which it is ordered, the system alerts you,” explained Robbie Gainey, an RN and Clinical Manager of Medical 2 South.

“It still allows the nurse to be in charge,” Vining said, “but it helps alert the


BMV: BECAUSE PATIENT SAFETY ISN’T OPTIONAL BEST INSTRUCTOR

Roy Morning, a Physical Therapy Assistant at Tuomey, is one of the best clinical instructors in the state. Just ask his students!

Roy was named the 2010 Clinical Instructor of the Year for Midlands Technical College – and it’s the second time he’s won the coveted honor.

Bestowed by the Carolina Clinical Education Consortium, the award recognizes the instructor who received the highest marks from his students. Roy was competing against PTAs in other hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient rehab centers – anyone who offers clinical instruction to students in the Midlands Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Roy and other clinical instructors at Tuomey give PTA students real-world, hands-on experiences.

“We do it because we love teaching,” Roy said, “but it also helps keep us abreast of all the changes in our profession.”

Tuomey has six PTA instructors, including Jon Malone, Christy Watts, Elaine Hinton, Kim Pressley and Barney Keitt. All are volunteers. Each completes a credentialing course offered by the American

Physical Therapy Association. “I’m giving back to my profession,” Roy

said aboutwhy he works with thestudents six to eight weeksat a time. “It also helps withour recruitment. If they seehow good it is to be a student

here at Tuomey, maybewe can get them to

come back andwork here.”

— TRACI QUINN


nurse to potential problems.” Vining says it’s also the first step in moving 100

percent of patient care documentation into the electronic arena — and having a paperless hospital chart.

A lot of thought, planning and effort went into this transition. About 35 registered nurses representing all departments of the hospital began meeting a couple of years ago to discuss details and decide which options best suited Tuomey. Every area of the hospital touched by an inpatient was represented: ancillary units, operating rooms, dialysis, radiology, nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, etc. Then a core team of clinical representatives, RNs who work bedside, Pharmacy and Information Systems folks began to build those preferences into the system.

The Pharmacy had to make sure that all the medicines were bar-coded, that every scanner could read the barcodes appropriately and that they acknowledged all the varying symbologies used by drug manufacturers. “We also had to make sure that all medications were packaged in single-dose … packaging,” noted Emily O’Quinn, Pharmacy I.T. Coordinator. “We upgraded our robot to facilitate the increase in medication dispensing volume this created. Our new robot has greatly increased our dispensing capacity, is more efficient, and ensures the correct medication is sent … to the nurse. We also had to make sure our process was in sync with nursing practices and that this matched the intent of physicians when ordering medications.”

Renae Chadwick, Pharmacy Manager, says the barcode technology will greatly enhance safety.

“Before a patient receives a medication, there are numerous processes that must occur, involving the physician, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, nursing assistant, respiratory therapist and nurse,” she said. “Each successive layer in this complex process has the potential for acting as a safety net for the previous stages, where mistakes can be recognized and corrected before reaching the patient. (But) the nurse administering the medication to the patient had no such safety net. Until now.”

— TRACI QUINN

In March, The Women of Tuomey, chaired by Mrs. Norma Stone, hosted a Fashion and Jewelry Show at Sunset Country Club featuring clothing by Stanley Welch Clothiers and jewelry by Galloway & Moseley. We were honored to have Ms. Patricia Moore-Pastides, USC’s First Lady, as our guest speaker. She is the author of the book “Greek Revival: Cooking for Life,” and is an expert on the Greek way of living. With nearly 140 in attendance, it was a wonderful day of fellowship and insight into ways we can help our families live a healthier lifestyle. Door prizes were provided by Flowers and Baskets, Belk, Galloway & Moseley and Destinations Spa, and Estee Lauder cosmetics specialists were on hand to give advice and provide everyone in attendance with a free gift. The Women of Tuomey mission is to raise awareness and support of women’s health issues to empower all women in our community to take ownership of their healthcare choices and decisions.

The Tuomey Foundation started off a new year with the 14th Annual Sumter Arts Showcase (“Dancing through the Decades”) at Patriot Hall. This successful event is partnered with Miss Libby’s School of Dance and Gymnastics and is presented to the Sumter community each February by The Junior Welfare League of Sumter. Over the years, Miss Libby’s has contributed more than $175,000 to hospital-related projects through the Showcase and its very generous community sponsors. This year, all proceeds were designated to enhance infant and newborn care in the nurseries at Tuomey, and the event grossed nearly $21,000.

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THE TUOMEY FOUNDATION UPDATE

arts showcase

It was our honor to take the opportunity this spring to honor or memorialize the doctors in our community who so graciously and selflessly give or gave of themselves every day to save lives. Doctor’s Day 2011 was held on March 31; it was an opportunity for the community to make a special contribution to The Tuomey Foundation in honor or memory of those special doctors who are currently treating patients, are retired, or who have passed away. We all appreciate the excellent care received daily at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Every year, our employees give of their time, talents and resources to ensure that we all have a better Tuomey. The Employee Campaign Committee is working hard to plan this year’s project. The Foundation is excited and is looking forward to releasing more details in the near future. The 2010 Employee Campaign project is finally coming to fruition. We are pleased to announce a projected grand opening of The Boutique…From Tuomey with Love, a cancer resource center for patients and their families, in mid June 2011. We are very excited to share this special time with our employees who worked so hard and gave so generously to make this a reality. Stay tuned as we prepare to present this wonderful gift to the Sumter community.

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Brent King / Limelite Photography



The Tuomey Society Gala was another great event for 2010 Tuomey Society members to show their pride and come together and celebrate their community hospital. Dr. and Mrs. Gene Dickerson hosted the Tenth Annual Gala at their beautiful home on April 28, and it was a most memorable night. The almost 300 guests in attendance were treated to the very best in food and beverage by Jack Brantley and Aberdeen Catering. In addition to this, our guests enjoyed the background music provided by Mrs. Kipper Ackerman on the harp. Add perfect weather and wonderful fellowship and you can see why a good time was had by all. The Tuomey Society Gala is a night where the Foundation honors those who have given $1,000 or more annually. We are so honored by this support and through this event are able to show our gratitude in a small way.

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The 11th Class of Tuomey Fellows held its graduation ceremony at Never Dun Farms, the home of Sheri and Joe Singleton, on April 29. It was another perfect weather day as graduates, Fellows, board members, staff and volunteers gathered for a formal program and then burgers and brats. Dr. Tim Hardee, President of Central Carolina Technical College, was the keynote speaker to Class XI; he shared his experience in the Fellows program and the importance of supporting Tuomey Healthcare System. Afterwards, everyone was treated to a great time of food and fellowship. Many thanks to Sheri and Joe for hosting this event for the ninth straight year. It is always a highlight. This year’s Fellows

are Cheryl Baker, Susan Cox, Jeanie Crotts, David Durham, Richard (Coles) Dwight, David Felder, Fred Gordon Jr., James (Jim) Jones, Dibble Parker, Les Thompson, Joseph Tobiere Jr., Robin Watson, John Weiss and Stanley Welch.

Please join us for the 13th Annual Tuomey Foundation Golf Classic on Friday, Sept. 23, at Sunset Country Club. There are many ways you or your company can get involved in this event. Registration forms are available on our website at www.tuomeyfoundation.com, or you may contact (803) 774-9014 for details.

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Foundation Executive Director/ Chief Development Officer

qqqqqqqqqqPLANNED GIVING: Make sure to check out our Planned Giving webpage. Access it at www.tuomeyfoundation.com, by clicking on “Ways to Give” and then “Planned Giving.” This page gives detailed and up-to-date information on the latest tax laws concerning bequests and other planned gifts, as well as a how-to in planning for these gifts.

FRIEND US!: The Tuomey Foundation is now on Facebook! Become a fan to keep up with current happenings in the Foundation office. We frequently post pictures from our events as well. It’s a fun and quick way to see what’s happening in our office and at Tuomey. We welcome your comments and hope you’ll visit the page often.Thank you for your unwavering support. On

behalf of The Tuomey Foundation, have a blessed and safe summer.

CONTRIBUTORS TO THE TUOMEY FOUNDATIONThe Tuomey Foundation was established in October 1995 as the fundraising arm of Tuomey Healthcare System. Contributions made by individuals, families, businesses and other foundations go directly to the funds and services for which they are designated and not to pay operating overhead. This ensures that 100% of donor contributions go to direct services for the community. When our contributors support The Tuomey Foundation, they invest in the future of our community. Contributors may select the specific program they wish to support, or they may choose to give an unrestricted gift. Unrestricted gifts are applied by the Foundation toward projects and programs where the needs are greatest. In either case, these donations make a vital difference in Sumter’s long-term health by helping to fund the many programs detailed within this magazine.

MARCH, APRIL, MAY 2011

DOCTOR’S DAY

Honorary Gifts:

All Tuomey Healthcare System Medical Staff Susan and Jay Cox

Dr. David B. Adams June and George Rikard

Dr. Pauline Anderson Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Guy R. Bibeau Jane J. Bibeau

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Blanchard Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Philip H. Brandt Clara and Robert Moses

Dr. Allan P. Bruner, III Maurine C. Ching

Dr. James B. Cahill Kathy and Steve Creech Jeanne and Jeff Faw Sara and Anne Roper

Dr. James R. Cain, III Sarah and Don Dixon

Dr. Jimmie Dale Cannon, Jr. Sarah and Don Dixon Jeanne and Jeff Faw DeAnna and Jack Galloway

Dr. Billy W. Clowney Edith D. Friday Kimberly J. Price

Dr. Arland H. Compton, Jr. Janis and Roger Williams

Dr. Linda S. Crabbe Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Mark M. Crabbe Powell Black Kathy and Steve Creech Jeanne and Jeff Faw June and George Rikard

Dr. Kent N. Cunningham Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. P. Douglas deHoll Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Gene F. Dickerson Jeanne and Jeff Faw Debbie Mixon Diane M. Ressler Jill C. Williamson

Dr. G. Scot Dilts Jeanne and Jeff Faw Diane M. Ressler

Dr. E. MacDonald DuBose, Jr. Jeanne and Jeff Faw Kimberly J. Price Mr. and Mrs. Drefus Williams

Dr. M. Mayes DuBose Sue and Chuck Fienning Susan Langlois Charles R. Pitts Kimberly J. Price Sara and Anne Roper

Dr. Edward W. Duffy, Jr. Jeanne and Jeff Faw YMCA Running Club

Dr. James M. DuRant, Jr. MeMe and Luci Anderson

Dr. Paul A. Evangelisti Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. John R. Fleming, Jr. Virginia and E. Y. Turner

Dr. Danny H. Ford Sue and Chuck Fienning Charles R. Pitts Sara E. Roper

Dr. Chris Gerard June and George Rikard

Dr. Lea B. Givens Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Britton Iris H. Edens Burnette Geddings Vernon Geddings Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ansley Hurst, Jr. Gloria and Phil Jones Barbara and David McInnis Jackie and Tom Olsen Jeannette and Bill Price Mr. and Mrs. M. Perry Randle Donna Aleada Weldon

Dr. Wilson Greene Becky and Dick Lee

Dr. Mitchell R. Grunsky Jeanne and Jeff Faw Amy M. Graves Webster J. Sessions Dr. James Hall June and George Rikard

Dr. Kevin R. Hanz Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Thomas E. Hawkey Dorothy A. (Tina) Weatherly

Dr. James R. Ingram Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Jerry E. Jackson Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Mitchell W. Jacocks Powell Black

Dr. Jennifer Jones Amy M. Graves

Dr. H. Alton Jordan, Jr. Tracy M. Boykin Jeanne and Jeff Faw Annie Laurie & Richard McLeod June and George Rikard

Dr. Carl Kinard June and George Rikard

Dr. Gregory A. King Betty and John Cole

Dr. William A. King Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Helen D. Latham Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Phillip L. Latham, Jr. Jeanne and Jeff Faw June and George Rikard Anne Roper

Dr. Steven C. Lauzon Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Robert E. Lee Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Jason Leonard Catherine C. Dargan

Dr. David B. Lovice Kathy and Steve Creech Jeanne and Jeff Faw Anne Roper

Dr. Clayton R. Lowder, III Jeanne and Jeff Faw Laura E. Haygood Hal Turner

Dr. Scott R. McDuffie Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Ansel R. McFaddin, III Kathy and Steve Creech Jeanne and Jeff Faw Debbie and Jimmy Mixon Clara and Robert Moses Diane M. Ressler June and George Rikard Shirley H. Thompson Jill C. Williamson

Dr. Michael R. Mease Bruce Andrews

Dr. Mark J. Mitchiner Jill C. Williamson

Dr. Henry P. Moses Corliss B. Barrett Kathy and Steve Creech Jeanne and Jeff Faw Clara and Robert Moses

Dr. Charles E. Moss Jeanne and Jeff Faw Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Timothy L. Pannell Bruce Andrews Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Gilbert E. Parker, Jr. Bruce Andrews Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Richard T. Patrick, Jr. Bruce Andrews Jeanne and Jeff Faw Brian Huskey

Dr. Michael Pavy June and George Rikard

Dr. Vijay Pinto Kathy and Steve Creech Nell and Edward Heins

Dr. Charles R. Propst Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Catherine E. Rabon Kimberly J. Price

Dr. Cynthia S. Reese Maurine C. Ching Gloria and William Glasscock

Dr. Andrew J. Reynolds Jeanne and Jeff Faw Harriet P. McIntosh

Dr. Samuel M. Riddle, III Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. M. Kenneth Rosefield, Jr. Bruce Andrews

Dr. Hugh T. Stoddard, Jr. Jodeil B. Altman Powell Black DeAnna and Jack Galloway Becky and Dick Lee Hattie M. Lewis Debbie Mixon Clara and Robert Moses

Dr. Kurt T. Stroebel Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Pusadee Suchinda Sarah and Don Dixon

Dr. Derek R. Thomas Catherine C. Dargan

Dr. Richard Wall Sarah and Don Dixon

Dr. Marshall L. Wallace Sue and Chuck Fienning



Dr. David G. Whaley, Jr. Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Dr. Charles H. White, Jr. Kathy and Steve Creech Anne Roper

Dr. Barney L. Williams, Jr. Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. Joseph C. Williams William P. Harrison

Dr. T. D. Williams, III Kathy and Steve Creech Sue and Chuck Fienning

Dr. William F. Young Sue and Chuck Fienning

Memorials:

Dr. Rafael W. Luebbert Maurine C. Ching Linda A. Stuckey

ENDOWMENT

Contributions:

Elaine D. Korn Charitable Trust

HOSPICE

Contributions:

Maria Carlos Clara Ellen Fowler

Memorials:

Elizabeth T. Bryan Deane and Roger Ackerman

Charlotte E. (Polly) Epting Esther W. Johnston Carey and Monty Player Dotsy Prescott Carolyn D. Putnam Amelia Ann and W. A. Tolson Mary Altman and Greg Triplett Dr. and Mrs. Charles H. White, Jr. J. D. Williams, Jr. Carole R. Wilson Wilson Hall School

Suzanne Littleton Tracy M. Boykin Debbie and Terry Meyers and Audrey McDonald Walter G. Newman

Geraldine P. Worrell Ken Beasley Sandra B. Goza Faye Mitchum J. D. Williams, Jr.

NURSERY

Contributions:

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TUOMEY PRIDE

Contributions:

Mr. and Mrs. J. Edward Bell, III Dr. Felicia L. Goins Dr. and Mrs. David B. Lovice Dr. and Mrs. Wilmot M. McCollough, III Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. McCreight Midlands Emergency Physicians, PA NBSC Mr. and Mrs. William J. Odom, Jr. Dr. and Mrs. Osmar A. Pinilla Dr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Reynolds Sheri and Joe Singleton Wesco Architectural, LLC

UNRESTRICTED

Contributions:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Dr. and Mrs. Danny H. Ford Jeanne and Jeff Faw Jane and Perry Randle Dr. and Mrs. Timothy M. Wilson

Honorary Gifts:

Dr. Lea B. Givens Nancy W. McCreight Dr. and Mrs. John M. Rhame

Memorials:

Karen Andrews Tuomey Healthcare System Administration

Patrick L. Bateman Jeanne and Jeff Faw Christine and Pete Flanagan Samuel L. Galloway Sandra B. Goza Ann and Paul Johnson Kathy and Doug McMaster Debbie and Jimmy Mixon Tuomey Healthcare System Administration Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Watts

Clara M. Bell Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Virginia W. Bland Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Elizabeth T. Bryan Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Linda Bryant Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Eddie M. Carrington Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Lise J. Costner Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Col. (Ret.) Gerald J. Dix Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt Jeanne and Jeff Faw

Pauline B. Elmore Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Charlotte E. (Polly) Epting Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Charles T. Fields Tuomey Healthcare System Administration

Merton R. Gainey, Jr. Kitty and Marc Manges

Theo Tuomey Hayes Murphy Tuomey Wilson

Darrell Herriott Tuomey Healthcare System Administration

Clara Hinnant Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Liston B. Holmes Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Scott H. Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Veda C. Jackson Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Blakley H. Jernigan Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

John L. Mack Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Wyatt B. McElveen Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Ellen C. PearsonCorliss B. Barrett

Tony M. Prescott Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Dixie Rikard Jeanne and Jeff Faw Ann and Erik Whaley and Family

Mary F. Shaw Dr. and Mrs. Thomas O. Bowen, Jr.

Pauline J. Shuler Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Joseph L. Strickland Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

T. Douglas Tuomey, Sr. Murphy Tuomey Wilson

Toni G. Varner Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Edna Williams Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

Geraldine P. Worrell Dr. and Mrs. Philip H. Brandt

JEANNE C. WATSON ONCOLOGY ENDOWMENT

Contributions:

Anne and Duane Clark Dr. M. Francisco Gonzalez

Memorials:

Linda B. Peeples Kate, Kathy and Joe McElveen

Tommie R. Shorter, Sr. Michael C. Watson

Shawn T. Stewart Michael C. Watson

Richard M. White, Sr. Michael C. Watson

CHARLES H. WHITE, SR. CARDIAC ENDOWMENT

Honorary Gifts:

Dr. Gene F. Dickerson Macaulay, Murrell and Bee Smith

Dr. James M. DuRant, Jr. Macaulay, Murrell and Bee Smith

Dr. G. Murrell Smith Macaulay, Murrell and Bee Smith

Dr. Triz V. Smith Macaulay, Murrell and Bee Smith

Dr. William S. Stavrou Macaulay, Murrell and Bee Smith

Dr. Charles H. White, Jr. Macaulay, Murrell and Bee Smith

Memorials:

Patrick L. Bateman Macaulay and Murrell Smith

Dr. Charles H. White, Sr. Macaulay, Murrell and Bee Smith

Richard M. White, Sr. Kate, Thomas, Kathy and Joe McElveen

WIG BOUTIQUE

Contributions:

Samantha Cales

Honorary Gifts:

Women of Tuomey Committee Susan Cox

Memorials:

Charles R. Ballentine Tuomey Healthcare System Plant Services WOMEN’S SERVICES

Contributions:

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Blanchard

WOUND CARE

Contributions:

Lisa and Richard Edwards

Why did you decide that Sumter, South Carolina and Tuomey were a good fit for you? You’re a long way from home!

My wife and I have always loved South Carolina, whether it was the beaches or the middle of the state. We have been here to vacation or visit many times, and we both agreed it was one of the prettiest states in the country. Based upon certain things happening in our lives recently, like all of our children leaving home, we decided now would be a great time to actually move here. When we had the opportunity to first visit Tuomey, we both had a very distinct feeling of “coming home.” So while it is a long way from where we used to live, we now want to make Sumter our home. The friendliness and Southern hospitality shown to us has been wonderful.

What are some of your goals for Tuomey?

I have a strong belief that under the coming changes of health reform,

community hospitals like Tuomey are the ones that will succeed. There is nothing that can replace or override the strong relationship between a good hospital and the community we serve. I also believe that further partnering with the doctors and other healthcare providers in the community will allow us to always be the provider of choice. Thus, one of my goals is to become active in the community and become known as one of the hospital administrators ... to further build upon the relationships that already exist. I will also remain active in the federal, state and local discussions about the role and importance of community hospitals in the new world of healthcare delivery.

It is also one of my goals to follow in the footsteps of Paul Johnson as a strong CFO for the hospital. Paul and I (spent) a couple of weeks working together before he retired, and he taught me a lot. I have been really impressed with the core values of all of the employees at the hospital and the

way they interact with their coworkers, doctors and patients, and I plan to do my part to promote those same values to everyone I interact with.

What have you found to be most interesting or challenging about moving into the role of CFO here?

The most challenging thing was leaving my wife back in Pennsylvania to sell our house and leaving some of my family behind. I have learned a great deal about the culture of the hospital, its challenges and history and the dynamics between the staff, management, the doctors, the Board and the community. There will be new challenges every day as we strive to keep the hospital viable and financially healthy, especially with everything going on with the financial difficulties of both the federal and state governments. I believe this can be done, but only with the help and efforts from everyone associated with the hospital. Sometimes people expect the

A+QTuomey Healthcare System began a new era in April with

Michael H. Winiarski, who will serve as the system’s chief financial officer. He took over the reins from Paul Johnson, who

retired after more than 25 years with Tuomey. Winiarski, a CPA, has more than 30 years of successful experience providing

fiscal, strategic and operations leadership. He comes to us from Ohio after serving most recently as the CFO at East

Liverpool City Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and also a past president of the East

Liverpool Rotary Club. “We are extremely proud of Paul’s work at Tuomey, and we look forward to the service of Mike,” said Tuomey President and CEO Jay Cox. “He has already jumped

into his new role, and we know he will do an excellent job.”After only a few weeks on the job, Winiarski sat down

with us for an interview:with



“new guy” to come in and shake things up. Based upon what I have seen and learned thus far, this is a well-run hospital and therefore no big shake-ups are needed. I do promise, though, that I will bring new ideas and ways of looking at things forward, as I do have my own style.

Tell me a little about your family.I was born and raised in Pittsburgh,

and my parents and three younger sisters still live in or around the Pittsburgh area. This is a second marriage for my wife, Sherry, and me. We just celebrated our 13th anniversary in April. Sherry is a CPA and she also has worked in healthcare for many years. She is currently looking for a job in the area. I have two sons. The oldest is Ryan, who is 24, and the youngest is Andrew, who will be 23 in July. Ryan is a Notre Dame grad and he lives in Chicago and works for one of the Big 4 accounting firms, PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He lives a short

distance from Wrigley Field. Andrew attended my alma mater, Washington & Jefferson College, and he belonged to the same fraternity I did, Phi Delta Theta. I think I relived my college years during his time at the school. Andrew lives in Washington, Penn., is pursuing his master’s degree in psychology and is newly engaged. Sherry has one son, Rick, who is 28 and a newlywed. He is working on his degree in Recording Arts and living in Cleveland, Ohio, near the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

What are some things that youlike to do outside of work?

Sherry and I love to vacation and spend time with our kids and family. We are very much looking forward to having grandkids. We like to attend the theater for plays, and we love a good, clean comedian. I am a big Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins fan, and I love to watch young kids play most sports.

What are some accomplishments that you are most proud of?

I am most proud of my family, especially my boys. They have all grown to be honorable, intelligent young men, and I believe I can take at least a little credit for how they turned out. I am also proud of the hole-in-one that I made in 1999 and, if asked nicely, would love to tell the story of how it happened – over and over again! I am proud of my designations which include a CPA, a Fellow in the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives, and I have my Nursing Home Administrators licenses in Ohio and Pennsylvania. I am proud that I have made a difference to the organizations I have been associated with and the people I have worked with and helped develop in their careers. I hope to do the same at Tuomey. n — BRENDA CHASE

UPCOMINGEVENTS

TUOMEY GOLF CLASSICSeptember 23rd, 2011 a This year is the Tuomey Foundation’s 13th Annual Golf Classic. We’re teeing up for a great cause, so mark your calendar now for an exciting day of golfand fellowship. If you have any questions or wouldlike to register for the event, please contactThe Tuomey Foundation at 774-9014.

SAIL INTO HOPE September 22nd, 2011 a Each September, Tuomey Hospice offers a retreat for those who have recently lost a loved one. Sail Into Hope is a day of relaxation and special classes designed to help you find meaning and hope after a loss. For more information, please contact B.J. Drayton at 773-4663.

MORE EVENTS & CALENDARMonthlya For more events, a full calendar and a complete listing of the educational classes offered by Tuomey — from baby basics to joint camp, from Safe Sitters to support groups — please visit our website:www.tuomey.com.



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