Community members can visit the clinic to receive free dental, vision and medical care. Insurance or identification is not required to receive care at the clinic. Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

As a nonprofit, Remote Area Medical hosts pop-up clinics across the county to offer health care services to those in need. The clinics are funded by donors and operated by volunteers.

The clinic will be held at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville at 607 Grove Road. The parking lot at the clinic site will open no later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. 

Clinic doors open at 6 a.m. Those wishing to receive services are encouraged to arrive as early as possible. The clinic closing time may vary based on daily capacity. 

For more information, visit ramusa.org.

Available services

Remote Area Medical will provide free medical care at its clinic in February. The services provided include:

Dental care

• Cleanings
• Fillings
• Extractions
• X-rays

Vision care

• Complete eye exams
• Eye health evaluations
• Prescription glasses made on site

Medical care

• Physical exams
• Prescription consultations
• Women’s health
• General exams

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Children under the age of 16 will be restricted at Bon Secours St. Francis’s Eastside and Downtown hospital locations to ensure the safety of patients, staff and visitors. This change will go into effect beginning Wednesday, Jan. 15. 

Prisma Health will also restrict visitors under the age of 16 from visiting its hospitalized patients starting Jan. 15. Jacie Volkman, executive director of Prisma’s infection prevention department, said exceptions may be made to the visitation restriction by the attending physician and local leadership. 

“By taking this proactive best-practice step, we can ensure our hospitals remain safe places for our patients to receive high-quality care,” Volkman said. 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shared that seasonal influenza activity is elevated across most of the county. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Health, respiratory illnesses have specifically been increasing across South Carolina.

Both health care systems recommend visitors wear masks when visiting patients. Community members are asked not to visit patients if they currently have symptoms or tested positive for a respiratory illness.

By the Numbers

So far this season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that across the country there has been

• 9.1 million flu illnesses
• 110,000 hospitalizations
• 4,700 deaths from the flu

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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The disease remains a threat to people nearly 140 years after French scientist Louis Pasteur and his team developed a vaccine in 1885, and in the developed world the threat these days comes primarily from wild animals.

Known scientifically as rabies lyssavirus, rabies is a zoonotic disease — meaning it passes to humans from animals — that has been affecting humans since before recorded history.

In the vast stretch of time before a vaccine became available, the disease was a looming terror for human beings because it so often came through a bite from the longest domesticated companion animal, the dog.

Although easily preventable through vaccinations or through speedy medical intervention after possible exposure, the disease is still nearly 100% fatal once symptoms manifest.

The range of these symptoms and singular suffering brought on by the disease have been part of the human experience for so long that mentions of rabies cases date back to the earliest days of recorded history.

Ancient scourge

The deep history and profound impact rabies has had on human society is explored in “Rabid: A Cultural History of the World’s Most Diabolical Virus,” written in 2012 by journalist Bill Wasik and veterinarian Monica Murphy.

To highlight why the disease grips the human imagination, even today, the authors open the book with descriptions of what rabies does to the people and animals it infects.

Instead of using the infected animal’s bloodstream to spread, the rabies virus travels through the nervous system to the brain. Once there its effects often produce aggression and excessive salivation — the proverbial foaming at the mouth.

Historically, one of the hallmarks of the disease in humans is a condition called hydrophobia, which is a fear of water. In fact, the condition describes such a distinctive aspect of rabies that it was used up until modern times to refer to the disease. Wasik and Murphy describe this as one of the disease’s most insidious characteristics as human sufferers throughout history reported being desperately thirsty and yet often deathly afraid of water.

Aside from the telltale fear of water, rabies throughout the centuries has been closely associated with humanity’s deepest fears about madness. Wasik and Patterson point to strong connections between the virus and the origin of tales about vampires, werewolves and even zombies.

Folklore and deep-seated human fears aside, rabies remains a worldwide threat, particularly as humans and animals often share many of the same spaces.

Modern menace

Rabies continues to persist on every continent but Antarctica and kills on average about 70,000 humans annually worldwide, predominantly in Africa and Asia, according to the World Health Organization.

Outside the U.S., dogs are responsible for 99% of human exposures and deaths, according to the WHO, primarily due to extremely low vaccination rates in the developing world.

In the developed world, particularly in the U.S., human exposure to rabies comes primarily from wildlife. About 60,000 people in this country receive medical treatment for suspected rabies exposure each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Any mammal can carry and transmit rabies. In South Carolina, the most common animal carriers are raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.

In November, a rabid skunk was confirmed in Easley with three suspected pet exposures. The three dogs suspected of exposure were placed into quarantine as required by state law.

“To reduce the risk of getting rabies, always give wild and stray animals plenty of space,” said Terri McCollister, rabies program director for the DPH, in a statement about the Easley case. “If you see an animal in need, avoid touching it and contact someone trained in handling animals, such as your local animal control officer, wildlife control operator or wildlife rehabilitator.”

According to the DPH, it is important to keep pets up to date on their rabies vaccination, as this is one of the easiest and most effective ways to protect against the disease. The skunk was the fifth animal in Pickens County to test positive for rabies in 2024.

There have been 74 cases of rabid animals statewide this year. Since 2002, South Carolina has averaged approximately 148 positive cases a year, according to DPH.

Simple precautions

With South Carolina — and the Upstate in particular — experiencing rapid development, human-wildlife encounters will continue to increase.

With such encounters comes the potential for possible exposure to rabies, but there are a few simple steps people can take to mitigate that risk, according to advice from DPH and the state Department of Natural Resources.

First, avoid contact with wild animals. Just because an animal may appear cute and cuddly does not mean it is safe to handle.

Another thing to keep in mind is that simply seeing a wild animal in your neighborhood or near your home doesn’t mean it is necessarily rabid, according to Tammy Waldrop, a biologist with SCDNR.

To reduce chances of attracting wild animals, Waldrop said homeowners should not serve or store pet food outside and should secure things like grills and garbage containers away from areas where wild animals can get to them.

It is also important to keep pets up to date on vaccinations. South Carolina law requires pet dogs, cats and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies.

For more information visit dph.sc.gov/rabies or cdc.gov/rabies.

Rabies in South Carolina fast facts

• Since 2002, about 150 animals annually have tested positive for rabies in South Carolina.
• About 30% of those cases involve a suspected exposure to humans.
• The primary animal carriers in South Carolina are raccoons, skunks foxes and bats.
• State law requires rabies vaccinations for pet dogs, cats and ferrets.
• Any mammal can potentially carry and transmit rabies.

Source: S.C. Department of Public Health

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The new partnership – under the name AnMed Integrated Therapy – was launched on Jan. 2. Elite Integrated Therapy Centers will manage operations across all locations which provide physical, occupational and speech therapy services to patients. 

AnMed Integrated Therapy includes eight locations, six of which were formerly owned by Elite Integrated Therapy Centers in Anderson, Powdersville, Belton and Seneca. AnMed currently operates the other two locations in Anderson and Hartwell, Georgia. An additional location will be located at the AnMed Piedmont campus which opens in the spring of 2025. 

William Kenley, CEO of AnMed, said the collaboration with Elite Integrated Therapy Centers helps AnMed excel at addressing the health care needs in the community.  

“Strategic partnerships like this enable our independent, not-for-profit health system to expand and improve upon the services our patients need and deserve,” Kenley said. “In Elite Integrated Therapy Centers, we’ve found a partner who’s wonderfully aligned. We’re poised to build on our respective strengths and enhance the care that AnMed has provided to the community for more than a century.”

Through the new venture, Elite Integrated Therapy Centers will also provide expanded professional development and staff training opportunities along with residency and fellowship programs. Paul Hecker, owner and CEO of Elite Integrated Therapy Centers, said it was an honor and a privilege to be offered the opportunity to partner with AnMed on the new venture.

“We believe the strengths and tenured experience of our combined teams will make way for a comprehensive and attainable therapy experience for our patients,” Hecker said. 

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Bon Secours Wellness Arena plans extensive renovation

The Greenville Arena District announced an estimated $170 million renovation and expansion project for the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. LS3P, in partnership with Gensler and LMN Architects, are currently creating a 25-year master plan that provides a comprehensive roadmap for the revitalization project. Some of the plan’s recommendations will focus on improving the area’s client and guest experience and better connecting the site to downtown Greenville. The master planning effort is expected to take six to nine months to complete.

Prisma Health expands operations

Large investments were made by Prisma Health to expand its services in the Upstate. The health care system unveiled plans to build a $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in Pickens County. The Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation launched a new campaign called OneDay to raise funding for the project. Prisma Health also opened a $32 million outpatient surgery center in Greenville and a $2.3 million adaptive sports and wellness center in Unity Park. The health care system also provided a $1.5 million gift for Greenville Technical College’s new Prisma Health Center for Health & Life Sciences.

Artisphere celebrates 20th year

Artisphere turned 20 years old in 2024. Over 100,000 people attended the annual arts festival held May 10-12 along Main Street in downtown Greenville. The festival featured 140 artists from 28 states, various culinary offerings, hands-on art exhibits and several live performances. Overall, this year’s event had an estimated $14.1 million economic impact. A new sculpture called “Tandem Lovers” was also unveiled to commemorate the festival’s 20th anniversary. The sculpture is located on the northeast corner of the Main Street bridge.

Salvation Army unveils revitalization project

The Salvation Army of Greenville, Pickens and Oconee Counties, SC plans to complete a $16 million renovation of its Social Services campus on Rutherford Street. The renovation will expand the capacity of the homeless shelter and enhance the security of the 45,000-square-foot campus. A capital campaign was launched in May for the revitalization project, which received a $500,000 state grant. With the grant, the nonprofit has raised about $10 million for the project.

Meyer Center marks 70 years of service

The Meyer Center for Special Children in Greenville celebrated its 70th year in 2024. The nonprofit provides speech, occupational and physical therapy in a preschool environment to children with disabilities. The Meyer Center launched an annual giving goal of $700,000 to prepare for the next 70 years. In December, the center held its 25th annual holiday luncheon, raising $473,023.

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Boota works as medical director of the Bon Secours Sleep Disorder Center. He specializes in pulmonary and critical care as well as sleep and palliative care medicine, treating conditions that range from sleep apnea and pneumonia to asthma. He is a graduate of Damascus University Faculty of Medicine.

Cooley founded Palmetto Consulting and Management LLC and has held roles such as interim executive director and president of the board at A Child’s Haven and served on various committees with United Way.

Rogers is founder and CEO of Blue Gate USA, a company dedicated to connecting talented individuals with career opportunities while simplifying the immigration process. She is also founder of Hispanos Comunidad, an advocate for increased healthcare access for the Latino community, and founder of multiple other ventures like Bonanza Loans and Zivo Insurance, all focused on supporting underserved communities.

Sobocinksi is founder and president of Table 301 Restaurant Group, a collection of 10 signature restaurants in Greenville. He has received numerous accolades, including South Carolina Restaurateur of the Year and recognition as one of Greenville’s Most Influential People.

“We are excited to welcome these outstanding individuals to the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System Board of Directors,” said Matt Caldwell, president of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. “Their diverse expertise will be invaluable as we continue our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and their families.”

Dr. Robert Siegel of Washington University’s Department of Internal Medicine, Dr. Thomas Mann Jr. of Carolina Surgical Associates and Matthew Cooney of Michelin were reappointed as board members.

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The OneDay campaign was officially launched during an event on Nov. 19 at Hugenot Mill in downtown Greenville. According to the OneDay website, it will “call for our community to drive change, take action, and reach goals — to connect people with life-changing health services and programs funded by generous philanthropic gifts.”

One initial focus is on raising funds for Prisma’s recently announced $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in Pickens County. The new hospital aims to address the rising need for behavioral health services in the Upstate.  

The 132,430-square-foot facility will be built on 46 acres at the corner of U.S. Highway 123 and S.C. Highway 153. Construction of the new hospital will begin in spring 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2027. 

Read more about Prisma Health’s new behavioral health hospital

The South Carolina General Assembly will allocate $100 million to the state Department of Health and Human Services to support the behavioral health hospital. 

Prisma Health-Upstate Foundation’s OneDay campaign will include a year-long series of events and activities to raise funding for the new hospital. The first fundraising event is a benefit wine dinner on Nov. 20 at The Anchorage. Tax-deductible donations to the campaign can also be made at prismahealthupstatefoundation.org.

For more information on the OneDay campaign, visit onedaygvl.org.

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Yes, Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care’s facility is safe and secure.

Yes, Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care offers professionally trained employees.

But did you know Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care is committed to keeping your loved ones engaged and active?

Hilltop’s Life Engagement Director, Jenna Teague, said a carefully planned, collaborative, life-engagement program is at the core of Hilltop’s care routine.

“I like to collaborate with families before their loved one moves in,” Teague said. “Doing this gives me a chance to learn more about them, and tailor activities to meet their needs.”

Teague said “life engagement” is a holistic approach to memory care.

“When we say, ‘life engagement,’ potential families should be hearing that we are doing physical exercises, mental exercises and brain games, music and art therapy, spiritual activities, and occupational activities,” she said.

Teague said these things are key in a memory-care setting, because they bring residents a sense of purpose and joy.

“I have so many residents that love to help me, whether by sweeping the floors or passing out napkins for ice cream socials,” she said. “It gives them that sense of purpose, keeps them socially engaged, which is important for all of us.”

Even something as small as knowing the answer during a fun round of trivia can make a difference.

“They get excited,” Teague said. “We talk about the answer and laugh together, and many times, the residents will reminisce about a childhood memory, or perhaps when they were first married, and it brings them so much joy.”

Meanwhile, physical activities such as bowling, miniature golf or balloon volleyball keep residents on an active footing.

“I love to incorporate music and exercise at the same time, so we are all having fun singing along to the music, but also moving and working those muscles, keeping them strong,” she said. “Many of our residents grew up going to church on Sunday, so we make sure to plan activities that foster a sense of connection to their core beliefs.”

Families who entrust their loved ones to Hilltop of Greenville Memory care can expect these things — and more — on a regular basis, Teague said.

“We always make sure we have both physical and mental exercises every day,” she said. “We have a lot of women here, so we bake (and eat) cookies ever week, which of course brings back so many wonderful memories of their time baking cookies at home.”

It is why Teague advises families to look beyond just the quality of the facility, or the makeup of the staff.

“Are the residents and staff interacting with one another? Are they joking and laughing? Or are they simply tucked away in their rooms, only coming out for meals?”

“Here at Hilltop of Greenville Memory Care, we love our residents the way we would love our own families,” she said. “We feel lucky to be doing what we’re doing.”

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Headquartered in Columbia, UCI Medical Affiliates Inc. provides non-medical management administrative services for freestanding medical centers across South Carolina. Novant Health purchased the company from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina. 

With this purchase, Novant Health has acquired 10 Doctors Care and three Progressive Physical Therapy clinics located in the Upstate. 

Read more about Novant Health

Carl Armato, president and CEO of Novant Health, said expanding access to high-quality outpatient care is a key part of the company’s strategy to transform health care for South Carolinians. 

“The addition of our urgent care and physical therapy network enhances our ability to support patients across the state with their unexpected care needs and recovery from injuries,” Armato said. 

In total, Novant Health’s purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc. includes 52 Doctors Care and 20 Progressive Physical Therapy clinics across the state. Doctors Care is known to be the largest urgent care provider in South Carolina.

For more information, visit novanthealth.org/newsroom/releases-20241101. 

Location list

With the purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc., Novant Health has acquired 10 Doctors Care locations in the Upstate. This includes:

• Anderson
• Greenville (Berea)
• Greenville (Congaree)
• Easley
• Spartanburg (East Blackstock)
• Spartanburg (Hillcrest)
• Greenwood
• Greer
• Mauldin
• Simpsonville

Novant Health also acquired three Progressive Physical Therapy locations in the region, including:

• Simpsonville
• Greenville
• Spartanburg

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The three-story hospital will address the rising need for behavioral health services in the Upstate. According to Prisma Health, the number of patients admitted for psychiatrist treatment has steadily increased in the region over the past six years. 

A statewide need for 211 additional inpatient behavioral health beds was also identified in the recent State Health Plan. Gov. Henry McMaster said the inpatient and outpatient services in South Carolina are “woefully insufficient” in supporting patients. 

“This project is an important step forward in addressing the statewide need for an expansion of behavioral health services whenever and wherever possible,” McMaster said.

The new 132,430-square-foot facility will be built on 46 acres at the corner of U.S. Highway 123 and S.C. Highway 153 in Pickens County. It will be licensed for 112 inpatient beds. Each patient care unit will include private and semiprivate rooms. 

The South Carolina General Assembly will appropriate $100 million to the state Department of Health and Human Services to support the new hospital. Mark O’Halla, president and CEO of Prisma Health, said the project is only possible due to the state’s investment.

“This project is a powerful example of what we can accomplish through public-private partnerships and is a significant and much-needed step forward for our communities and state,” O’Halla said. 

Expanding care

The new behavioral health hospital will replace Prisma Health’s 65-bed Marshall I. Pickens Psychiatric Hospital in Greenville.

Built in 1969, it is the only Upstate hospital that admits patients ages 12 and younger. It serves around 1,500 patients per year. Due to the hospital’s limited capacity, approximately 1,200 patients in need of inpatient psychiatric care must be transported to a facility outside the Upstate each year. 

The new hospital will double Prisma’s inpatient capacity with 40 beds for children and 72 beds for adults. Specialized care will be provided for children, adolescents, adults, older adults and those who require more intensive care. 

Karen Lommel, the Robert A. Jolley Jr. Endowed Chair of Psychiatry and Community Health for Prisma Health in the Upstate, said patients experiencing a mental health crisis deserve expert, compassionate care in a healing, nurturing environment.

“Our new hospital will significantly increase access to this vitally needed care but will also keep families closer to home and their family-friend networks which can itself help in recovery,” Lommel said. 

Prisma Health is currently completing architectural and construction documents for the new facility. The health care system has also applied for a Certificate of Need from the state, a requirement to commence construction. If approved, site work is expected to begin in the spring of 2025. Construction is estimated to take around two years to complete. 

In addition to the new hospital, Prisma plans to spend $7 million on facility projects for the Greenville Memorial Campus associated with behavioral health services. This includes expanding intensive outpatient programs offered at the site. 

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The clinic will be held Feb. 1-2 at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville at 607 Grove Road. The clinic typically opens at 6 a.m. 

The nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to help with the clinic. Health care professionals and students can volunteer to provide medical services to patients. People who work outside the medical field can also volunteer to help with the clinic’s operations.  

Community members  can stop by the clinic to receive free dental, vision and medical services. Patients are not required to bring identification to receive medical services. 

To register as a volunteer, visit ramusa.org/volunteer.

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Community members are invited to drop off their unused or expired medication between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bon Secours St. Francis Millennium campus. The campus is located at 2 Innovation Drive in Greenville. 

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day offers a safe and responsible way to dispose of medication. Matthew Timmons, clinical pharmacy specialist with Bon Secours St. Francis, said it is common for people to have a medicine cabinet full of unused prescriptions.

“Unfortunately, those medications are often found by family members or friends and end up being linked to accidental poisonings and overdoses,” Timmons said. “This weekend’s collection event is a convenient way for folks to safely dispose of those medications and prevent that misuse.”

Accepted medications during the collection event include vitamins, pills and pet medications. Needles, inhalers, liquids, lotions, aerosols, ointments and creams will not be accepted. 

For more information, visit facebook.com/bonsecoursGVL/photos/bon-secours-is-proud-to-participate-in-the-upcoming-national-prescription-drug-t/933448002149114/?_rdr. 

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Since opening its doors on Oct. 20, 2014, the center’s team of doctors, nurses and support staff have been guided by this mantra. According to Andrew Honeychuck, the center’s administrative director, its goal has always been to provide the highest quality of care while supporting patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. 

“We will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, all while keeping the needs of our patients at the forefront of everything we do,” Honeychuck said. 

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center, located at 104 Innovation Drive, celebrated its 10th anniversary on Oct. 21. The event highlighted the center’s past achievements while also looking toward its future.

Comprehensive care

Patients with solid tumors, blood cancers or blood disorders can be treated at the outpatient center. The center’s team uses a multidisciplinary approach to cancer care, offering a range of services from diagnosis to patient-centered treatment.

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center is equipped to provide chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapies all under one roof. 

Honeychuck said the center has also made tremendous strides in cancer care by participating in groundbreaking clinical trials. Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center has approximately $2 million in annual research funding and around 90 active clinical trials.

“Our involvement in clinical research has allowed us to offer patients access to the latest treatment options. These innovations are at the core of what we do – giving our patients the best possible chance at a successful outcome,” Honeychuck said.

Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center also offers nutritional counseling, psychological support, pastoral care, support programs and educational workshops for patients and their families. 

To further expand cancer care in the Upstate, Bon Secours St. Francis plans to build a new surgical suite in its two-story cancer center. The $1.5 million project will redesign 2,400 square feet of the center’s office space into a specialized surgical suite.

Surgical oncologists will be able to perform consultations, office visits and minor in-office procedures for patients in the new suite. The suite is targeted to open in the summer of 2025.

“We are proud of what we’ve accomplished over the past decade, and we remain committed to advancing cancer care for years to come,” Honeychuck said. 

For more information on the new procedure suite, visit givebsmh.org/campaign/st-francis-cancer-center-procedure-suite.

Funding fact

The Bon Secours St. Francis Foundation raised $6.25 million to build the two-story, 65,000-square-foot cancer center.

Cancer treatment

The Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center treats solid tumors, blood cancers and blood disorders.

Solid Tumors

• Breast cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Endometrial cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Vulvar and vaginal cancers
• Prostate cancer
• Lung cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Gastric cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Liver cancer
• Colorectal cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Melanoma
• Sarcoma
• Head and neck cancers

Blood cancers and disorders

• Hodgkin’s Disease
• Lymphomas
• Leukemias
• Myeloma
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome

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She will be Clemson’s first-ever member of NAM, an honor that recognizes her major contributions to the advancement of medical sciences, health care and public health. 

Mackay’s research on the genetic architecture of complex traits using fruit flies and the discovery of fundamental principles of quantitative genetics with broad medical applications earned her recognition as one of the world’s leading geneticists. 

“I am very honored that the National Academy of Medicine recognizes the value of my model organism work with fruit flies, which has so much potential to impact human health,” Mackay said.

Clemson President Jim Clements said Mackay is a world-renowned researcher in the field of genetics and her election to NAM is a historic and exciting day for Clemson.

“I am thrilled that Trudy has received such an incredible honor, and I am excited to see how her research further transforms and positively impacts the lives of others for generations to come,” Clements said. 

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine comprises three individual academics. In addition to being elected to NAM, Mackay was also chosen to be a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 2010. 

For more information, visit clemson.edu/clemson-professor-trudy-mackay-elected-to-the-national-academy-of-medicine. 

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The new center represents the healthcare system’s largest outpatient expansion in the last decade. The 5,351-square-foot facility is located at 64 Centennial Way near the Greenville Memorial Hospital Campus.

The Prisma Health Surgery Center – Centennial Way specializes in same-day-discharge outpatient procedures and will offer minimally invasive surgeries for specialities such as:

• Ear, nose and throat
• Gynecology
• Colorectal
• General surgery

Six advanced surgical suites are located in the new two-story facility. Tim Brookshire, CEO of Prisma’s Greenville Memorial and North Greenville campuses, said the new surgery center is a testament to modern healthcare design and technology.

“From urology and ENT to colorectal and general surgery, we’re equipped to handle a wide range of outpatient procedures,” Brookshire said. “This project is more than just a building – it’s a reflection of our organization’s commitment to growth, innovation and health care that brings the brightest future.

Patrick Springhart, a surgeon and urologist with Prisma, said the new center will offer outstanding care in a convenient setting that better meets patients’ needs. Prisma’s physicians will select patients to undergo surgery at the center based on their specific safety and needs. 

For more information, visit prismahealth.org/locations/ambulatory-labs-other/surgery-center-centennial.

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