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COMMUNITY OF GIVING
Bi-annual Report
to supporters of the
bMH Foundation
Fall 2013
Patients receive first-class treatment in new
Pratt Emergency Center
Thanks to gifts of all sizes from the community and BMH Employees,
emergencies are handled in state-of-the-art center.
D
oubled in size, equipped with the best technology, and designed
with a patient-centered focus, the Pratt Emergency Center has
treated more than 30,000 patients since opening in January.
There was no doubt this upgrade was needed for our community hospital,
which is why both the hospital and foundation made it a priority. Funds
pooled together from Valentine Balls, the Pratt Family, other generous
community members and BMH employees themselves account for over 20%
of the total cost - a remarkable portion of such a large-scale project!
“We are honored to have such an outstanding Emergency Center. Our staff
has always been great, but the new facility helps us to better meet the needs
of our community and continue to improve the patient experience,” said
Emergency Department Director Kevin Kremer. “Through a committed
team effort we have been able to manage the thousands of emergencies
that come through our doors, and we are extremely grateful that we have
such an amazing facility to help those in need.”
Community support allowed more space and better technology for
emergency care needs. Patients and staff have been very pleased
since the new Pratt Emergency Center’s opening in January 2013.
Challenges the staff has overcome with the new facility include patient wait
time, which has been dramatically reduced from 30 to 11 minutes. Visual
triage begins the moment a patient walks through the entrance, as an RN is
always at the front desk. Registration information can be directly entered
through the kiosk in the lobby, or shared conventionally with registration
staff, making check-in more efficient. Best of all are the increased number
of private rooms and specialty waiting areas to keep patients comfortably
in queue. And, yes, all of these process improvements have helped staff
through many occurances of full capacity already this year.
Perhaps you are one of the 30,000 who have experienced the new Emergency
Center... or perhaps not. What matters most is that it is always here for
you when you need it most. Thanks so much for making this dream of a
facility into a reality!
Staff members of the Emergency Department were very involved
in the planning of the new Emergency Center, wisely using every
dollar and opportunity to provide the best patient care.
Read More! The BMH Foundation wants to show you how your gifts make a difference in our
hospital, our community. Lives are transformed every day, but without your support so many things
would not have been possible! Please enjoy this edition of our Community of Giving Report.
Mark your calendars!
December 6, 2013
Professional Advisors
Fall Update
February 8, 2014
25th Valentine Ball
benefitting expansion of Intensive Care Unit
March 22, 2014
Duke Symphony
Orchestra Concert
April 2014
Celebration of Giving
Visit us online!
www.bmhfoundationsc.org
Foundation Trustees
E. Whilden Nettles III
Chair
William B. Harvey, III
Vice Chair
Elizabeth L. Malinowski
Treasurer
Marilyn Harcharik
Secretary
Bradford S. Collins, M.D.
Hugh Gouldthorpe
Sherry Hirsch
Gifts Lead to Life Saving Services
Warren and Hazel Rose continue their love story, thanks to Beaufort Memorial
facilities and services provided by community support.
A
n obvious truth is that lives are saved
everyday at Beaufort Memorial facilities
by Beaufort Memorial staff. For Warren
Rose, that day came on December 4, 2012, and
thanks to two facilities funded by community
gifts, his story has a happy ending.
Last December, following heart surgery, Warren
Rose began his cardiac rehab program at Beaufort
Memorial’s LifeFit Wellness Center. The rehab
program consists of approximately 36 sessions
with exercise physiologists, registered nurses,
respiratory therapists and registered dietitians.
Now hear Hazel’s recollection of that fateful day
her husband’s life was in jeopardy.
“Warren was six weeks into the cardiac rehab
Warren Rose received care at the Cochrane Heart Center and
program and was working with Kim Raines, RN
on rebuilding his strength. While he was on the then the LifeFit Wellness Center... as well as other BMH facilites the
day his life was saved. Along with having Warren as a patient in
treadmill, I heard him fall to the floor. Kim began
common, all of these facilites were also supported by your gifts.
chest compressions and the staff responded
promptly to every action. Warren was rushed
to the BMH emergency center and underwent a pacemaker implant. Within two weeks, he returned to the
cardiac rehab program and his overall experience was outstanding.”
Now a graduate of the BMH cardiac rehab program, Warren enjoys spending quality time with his beautiful
wife of 57 years and loving family. As a token of his appreciation, he now volunteers at LifeFit and shares his
story with others who are in the program, helping them allay their fears. Hazel adds, ”We are still on our life
journey together thanks to Kim Raines, Kim Yawn and the rest of the incredible staff at LifeFit.”
Hundreds of community members have supported BMH’s Cardiovascular Health and Wellness services through
gifts to the BMH Foundation. Your philanthropy has paid for every piece of equipment used in the Cochrane
Heart Center, LifeFit Wellness Center and the cardiac rehab program since its inception. Just as our community
made possible excellent programs and services for him, Warren is providing yet another example of the way
donors, leaders, and volunteers can help our hospital transform lives and strengthen our community.
Arthur Levin
Paul Mannheim
Richard Pingree
Ty Reichel
Ronald Rossetti
Jerry Schulze
Tei Tober
DID YOU KNOW?
GIFTS to the Foundation have helped BMH
GROW substantially and offer you better care.
Your
Allan Winneker
Indicators of growth for Beaufort Memorial Hospital from 1998 to 2013 (15 years):
Trustees Emeritus
• Employees increased from 875 to 1300
• Medical Staff increased from 91 to 150 physicians
• Annual ER visits increased from 16,170 to 40,700
• Annual outpatient procedures increased from 39, 700 to 147, 200
• Number of contributors to BMH Foundation increased from 880 to 2,030
• Endowment has grown from $3 million to $12 million
Audrey McBratney Bittner
Sumner Pingree
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Thank you
Higher Education, Better Care
Thirty-two BMH nurses are taking their expertise and skillset to the next level
with support from the Foundation and your gifts!
for your gifts
to the BMH
Foundation!
Nurses are vital to our hospital, and Advanced Practice Nurses will continue filling the void of
primary care needs. The BMH Foundation is proud to promote nursing leadership through an
endowed scholarship fund made possible
through your generous gifts. Last year the
Foundation awarded $1,000 scholarships
to fifteen BMH registered nurses who are
on a path to earn their BSN degrees. The
to providing nurses like
fund will assist another 17 BMH nurses
me a better education
in the coming year. “These scholarships
and skillset so that I may
will help foster our nurses’ skills and
better meet your needs as
understanding of both patient needs
a patient in the hospital.
and workplace issues,” says Susan Roos,
Senior Director of Nursing Quality.
-Marchae Howard, RN
Your support is crucial
Actually, the varying level of nursing
educational preparation has become a
significant issue within the nursing field.
The national nursing agenda suggests
that 80% of the nursing workforce
should possess a Bachelor of Science in
Nursing (BSN) by 2020.
So many people have
benefitted from your
generous support of the
BMH Foundation.
Your gifts are helping
people access the care
they need and equipping
our caregivers with the
latest technology and
resources for excellent
patient care. We are
always pleased to answer
your questions, help you
learn more about the
hospital and Foundation,
and show you firsthand
how your dollars are
making a difference in
local healthcare.
I am so thankful
for the scholarship to
help pay my tuition for
my BSN degree. I really
appreciate it!
What drives this goal? Today’s nurse
must function in a complex environment
-Marga Gilliland, RN
using high technology and sound
judgment at every conceivable juncture.
Sicker patients must be cared for in shorter
timeframes. The skills taught in BSN preparation include not only essential clinical skills but also
leadership, health policy, system improvement, research and evidence-based practice.
You have made an
impact, and we are
grateful.
We have always been very proud of the nurses at BMH who care for hundreds of patients day after
day - and are honored, along with you, to support their continued education!
Marchae Howard
Margo Wehrenberg Emily Geiger
Candace Woodward LeeAnne Smith Genevieve Moran
Alice Moss
Your gifts provide opportunity for
Marcellene Trask
those striving for excellence!
Executive Director,
BMH Foundation
(843)-522-5722 Gladys Williams Jennifer Schwartz
[email protected]
Erica Owens
Becki Robinson
Sequita Hennessey
Chimene Gordon
Marga Gilliland
Kendal Williams
FALL 2013
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Technology Enhances Tumor Board Activity
BMH physicians have long worked with Duke Universtity to discuss cases and give our patients a fighting
chance against cancerous tumors. A new video conference system funded by your gifts makes this
collaboration more effective.
Every two weeks at Beaufort Memorial Hospital physicians and allied health
professionals meet to discuss newly diagnosed cancer cases, the latest research
and national cancer treatment guidelines. This multi-disciplinary approach to
patient care is very valuable for treatment planning.
Through this forum, cancer specialists such as medical oncologists, radiation
oncologists, surgeons, pathologists and radiologists, meet to discuss the patient’s
diagnosis, staging and treatment options. The new Polycom video conferencing
equipment purchased through Foundation funds for Cancer Research allows
real-time consultations with Duke Specialists. This dialog between Duke
physicians and our cancer specialists is another important step in comprehensive,
personalized care.
P.O. Box 2233
Beaufort, SC 29901
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Dr. Majd Chahin (right), medical director of BMH’s oncology program,
at Tumor Board discussing breast cancer treatment protocols with Dr.
Kelly Marcom, Duke Medicine breast cancer research specialist, and
Dr. Phillip Blalock, Chief of Radiology for BMH.

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