Trio of emergency nurses at Carolina Pines receive certification
The Emergency Department at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that three registered nurses have passed the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam: Pat Spencer, RN, CEN; Tracy Jacobs, RN, CEN; and Sam Joyner, RN, CEN. The nurses join four others in their department in recent months who have received the additional training required for this certification. “All three of these ladies are extremely valuable to...
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Recognized by MUSC Health
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recognized Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC) as a member of the 2016 Under 60 Minute tPA Club. This distinction honors the dedication and commitment of the hospital’s team (particularly in the Emergency Department) for the exceptional care of stroke patients. CPRMC is a Telestroke partner site with MUSC Health. Dr. Christine Holmstedt, D.O., who serves as MUSC’s Medical...
Carolina Pines welcomes new surgeon
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Dr. Suresh Cheppalli and Dr. Siddharth Badve have joined The Medical Group and are associated with Hartsville Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, located at 700 Medical Park Drive in Hartsville, SC. Dr. Cheppalli completed his orthopedic residency in India and further studied in the United Kingdom and Australia as a part of advanced residency training. He is a member of...
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Director of Infection Control achieves certification
Tanya Baker, RN, CIC, who serves as Director of Infection Control/Employee Health for Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, has completed the rigorous processes to be certified in Infection Control. Issued by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, successful certification represents the commitment of an infection preventionist and an institution to the continued improvement of infection prevention and control...
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Auxiliary awards scholarships to outstanding local students
The Auxiliary of Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center offers annual scholarships to area students from Darlington and surrounding counties who are enrolled in a college program seeking a degree in the medical profession. Applicants are required to complete a simple two-page application form, provide three references, show acceptance into a program of higher learning and write an essay on why they should be considered for the...
