Dr. Zebian, courtesy: Carolinas Hospital System
Brian Greig, courtesy: Carolinas Hospital System
Carolinas Hospital System is proud to announce that Dr. Rami Zebian, Director of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine and Brian Greig, RN, Director of Critical Care Services have received the 2016 Lewis Blackman Award.
Every year, South Carolina’s hospital community joins together at the Transforming Health Symposium to share best practices and learn about the ways individuals and organizations are working collaboratively to transform health and health care. One of the major highlights of the event is the presentation of the Lewis Blackman Awards to honor champions of patient safety who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure quality care.
The awards are named in honor of Lewis Wardlaw Blackman, a bright, gifted, 15-year-old who died following an elective surgical procedure in 2000 due to complications related to a medical error. Helen Haskell, Lewis’ mother, has provided inspiration for the awards through her tireless and meaningful work to promote patient safety and quality improvement not only in South Carolina but throughout the country.
Dr. Rami Zebian, Director of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at Carolinas Hospital, was recognized for overseeing a sepsis collaborative focused on implementing treatment guidelines that led to a dramatic decrease in sepsis mortality and established the facility as a mentor to other health systems. “I was very humbled to receive the Lewis Blackman Award. Our oath as physicians includes “Do No Harm” and the message that Lewis’ mother conveyed allows caregivers, such as myself, to be reminded of our oath. I am honored to be a part of creating a safer medical environment for patients and caregivers,” Zebian said.
Brian Greig, RN, Director of Critical Care Services implemented regular meetings and led efforts to improve care for sepsis patients and reduce other hospital-acquired infections. “It was an honor to receive the Lewis Blackman Award, not only for me, but for our entire staff in the Intensive Care Units. Our goal is to make patient care as safe as we possibly can. We are proud to be recognized for our change in processes that increase patient safety in the Intensive Care Units at Carolinas Hospital System,” Greig said.
“Dr. Zebian and Brian Greig are champion leaders whose guidance and support play a critical role in patient safety and quality improvement. Their dedication is instrumental in creating a culture of safety and quality care as they continue to initiate best safety practices,” said Costa Cockfield, Chief Nursing Officer at Carolinas Hospital System.
Carolinas Hospital System congratulates these champions of patient safety for receiving this prestigious award.
Florence Officials Break Ground on $7 Million Soccer Complex
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(image courtesy: scsoccer.com)
Officials broke ground Wednesday afternoon for a $7 million, 14 field soccer complex that will sit on property formerly owned by U.S. Congressman Ed Young near the intersection of I-95 and West Palmetto Street.
“This is yet another example of the collaboration between the city and the Drs. Bruce & Lee Foundation,” Florence Mayor Stephen Wukela said of the effort.
Construction on the complex is underway and officials expect for it to be complete in December.
Click below to read the full article from the Morning News:
SCnow.com web article- City of Florence Breaks Ground on $7 million Soccer Complex
Carolinas Hospital Medical Staff Receive Prestigious Lewis Blackman Award
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleDr. Zebian, courtesy: Carolinas Hospital System
Brian Greig, courtesy: Carolinas Hospital System
Carolinas Hospital System is proud to announce that Dr. Rami Zebian, Director of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine and Brian Greig, RN, Director of Critical Care Services have received the 2016 Lewis Blackman Award.
Every year, South Carolina’s hospital community joins together at the Transforming Health Symposium to share best practices and learn about the ways individuals and organizations are working collaboratively to transform health and health care. One of the major highlights of the event is the presentation of the Lewis Blackman Awards to honor champions of patient safety who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure quality care.
The awards are named in honor of Lewis Wardlaw Blackman, a bright, gifted, 15-year-old who died following an elective surgical procedure in 2000 due to complications related to a medical error. Helen Haskell, Lewis’ mother, has provided inspiration for the awards through her tireless and meaningful work to promote patient safety and quality improvement not only in South Carolina but throughout the country.
Dr. Rami Zebian, Director of Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine at Carolinas Hospital, was recognized for overseeing a sepsis collaborative focused on implementing treatment guidelines that led to a dramatic decrease in sepsis mortality and established the facility as a mentor to other health systems. “I was very humbled to receive the Lewis Blackman Award. Our oath as physicians includes “Do No Harm” and the message that Lewis’ mother conveyed allows caregivers, such as myself, to be reminded of our oath. I am honored to be a part of creating a safer medical environment for patients and caregivers,” Zebian said.
Brian Greig, RN, Director of Critical Care Services implemented regular meetings and led efforts to improve care for sepsis patients and reduce other hospital-acquired infections. “It was an honor to receive the Lewis Blackman Award, not only for me, but for our entire staff in the Intensive Care Units. Our goal is to make patient care as safe as we possibly can. We are proud to be recognized for our change in processes that increase patient safety in the Intensive Care Units at Carolinas Hospital System,” Greig said.
“Dr. Zebian and Brian Greig are champion leaders whose guidance and support play a critical role in patient safety and quality improvement. Their dedication is instrumental in creating a culture of safety and quality care as they continue to initiate best safety practices,” said Costa Cockfield, Chief Nursing Officer at Carolinas Hospital System.
Carolinas Hospital System congratulates these champions of patient safety for receiving this prestigious award.
3 Types of Grants For Your Small Business to Consider
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleFrom Forbes.com:
“A grant must sound too good to be true for small business owners—it’s free money, plain and simple. No repayments or interest rates, no credit scores, no haggle, no hassle… Right?
Unfortunately, funding your small business with grants isn’t that easy. Otherwise, every small business owner on the block would cash out on them—and nobody would need to look for a loan, search out crowdfunding or investing, or ask their relatives for favors. There are two main obstacles to landing those grants:
Click the link below to see some of the most popular grants and programs (the folks over at Forbes.com) have found—hopefully your business will qualify for one, and you can be on your way to financing your business.”
Forbes.com web article: 3 Types of Grants for your Small Business to Consider
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/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleFrancis Marion University Names McNair Scholarship Recipients
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(image courtesy: WBTW.com)
From WBTW News13:
Francis Marion University has named three students as recipients of the prestigious McNair Scholarship for the 2016-2017 school year.
The McNair Scholarship is FMU’s highest academic scholarship award. It’s based not only on scholarship, but on community involvement. It seeks students who desire to serve their community, and who have already exhibited a willingness and ability to do so.
McNair scholars are selected by a special committee made up of FMU faculty and administrators.
To read the full story on the winners, click on the link below:
WBTW web article: FMU Names McNair Scholarship Recipients
School Foundation to Award More than $114 Thousand in Grants to Florence Schools
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleFrom the Morning News:
“The School Foundation will distribute $114,006.36 in grant awards to schools in Florence School District One for the 2016-2017 school year.
The grant writers were able to share their new programs and ideas with each other Monday afternoon at a reception held at the Floyd Conference Center.
The TSF Grants committee reviewed 10 applications that requested a total of $181,354.38. Five requests for mini-grants – projects up to $500 – were funded for the upcoming year and will benefit classes at North Vista Elementary School, Royall Elementary School, Lucy T. Davis Elementary School and Delmae Elementary School.
Four of the five applications received in the major grants category – projects of $10,000 or more – were funded.”
To read the entire story, click on the link below:
SCnow.com web article- School Foundation Grants
Marketing Group to Discuss Florence Branding During Leadership Alumni Lunch & Learn
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy HowleSmall Business Owners: Apply Now for Your Chance at $25,000 FedEx Business Grant
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(image courtesy: FedEx.com)
Small Business Owners, check this out: FedEx is currently accepting applications in its Small Business Grant Contest, where you could win the grand prize of $25,000 for your business!
In addition, the company will give away several other grants to the runners-up. In total, the awards amount to $100,000.
During the Judging Period, the Top 600 entries will be judged by the sponsor of the contest or its designated representatives and narrowed down to 100 finalists. The sponsor will consider the following in determining the Top 100:
Extra credit will be given for those Entrants exhibiting any of the following elements:
Sponsor will announce the Top 100 on or about June 20, 2016.
Click on the link below to find out more on how you can apply.
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
Florence-Darlington Technical College Graduates Largest Class to Date
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(images courtesy: FDTC Facebook)
Florence-Darlington Technical College graduated its biggest class yet on Thursday evening, with more than 500 students attending the ceremony.
FDTC President Ben Dillard said the majority of students included those who were either the first person in their family to graduate, an employee or a parent who pursued a degree.
According to the college’s website, 79% of full-time, first-time students at FDTC were awarded some sort of financial assistance to help them pay for college.
In addition, there are 22 FDTC programs that have at least a 75 percent student job placement rate upon graduation in a field related to their major.
The Chamber would like to congratulate all of those who worked so hard to earn their degrees and wish them continued success as they make our community an even better place to work and live.
You can read the full Morning News coverage of the graduation ceremony by clicking the link below:
SCnow.com web article- FDTC Graduates Biggest Class
Morning News Media Gallery: Chamber’s 2016 Business Expo
/in Frontpage Article, Images, News, Uncategorized /by Mandy Howle(images courtesy: Joe Perry/ Morning News)
Thank you so much to everyone who attended the Florence Chamber’s 2016 Business & Networking Expo!
The event took place on Thursday, May 12th at the downtown studios of Reflection Images- Photography by Tracy Rowell.
If you’d like to view the full Morning News gallery from the event, click on the link below and make sure to follow and “like” the Florence Chamber on Facebook (Florence Chamber Facebook) to stay up-to-date on upcoming expos and events.
SCnow.com Media Gallery- 2016 Business Expo