Inside Health With Greenville Health System

In response to a growing body of national research on cancer survivors’ ongoing needs, the Greenville Health System has launched a clinic dedicated to the ongoing care of cancer survivors. LeAnn Perkins, MSN, ARNP, is here to explain how The Lifetime Clinic can help survivors get the long-term expert care and screenings they need to help ensure that they thrive, not just survive.

The Greenville Health System Board of Trustees approved a resolution to explore changes to the organization’s current governance structure that would keep GHS as a public, not-for-profit organization but as part of a larger multi-regional health system that provides the flexibility needed to survive in today’s changing healthcare environment.Here to explain these changes is Michael C. Riordan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Greenville Health System.

Palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses that focuses on reducing symptoms, pain and stress–whatever the diagnosis. The goal is to improve quality of life for both patient and family. Such care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and other specialists who work with the patient’s doctors. Palliative care is an extra layer of support whereby the team can offer information and guidance for complex medical decisions. It is appropriate at any age or stage in a serious illness and can be provided with curative treatment.Parampal Singh Bhullar, MD., is here to explain how Greenville Health System's palliative care is here to help the whole family when one of your loved ones is suffering.

Each year nearly 800,000 people experience a new or recurrent stroke, and a stroke happens every 40 seconds.Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. It is caused by disease of the blood vessels leading to the brain or within the brain. If you or a loved one was suffering from a stroke, would you know what to look for? Would you know what to do?Up to 80 percent of strokes can be prevented.If you believe that you or someone else is suffering from stroke get medical attention immediately. Proper treatment within the first 90 minutes could mean the difference between, life, death, permanent disability or full recovery.Mahmoud Rayes, MD., a neurologist with Greenville Health System, is here to give you the "FAST" information on what Stroke signs to look for so that you can get help as quickly as possible. 

The experts at Fertility Center of the Carolinas don’t believe in unexplained infertility, and neither should you. There are many factors that can affect a woman’s ability to conceive including endometriosis (which is sometimes invisible), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and male factor infertility.  Some women have no problem getting pregnant but are unable to carry a baby full-term. Join Dr. Forstein to hear the latest in scientific research and treatment options for infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss.  Dr. Forstein is no longer with GHS having been appointed Dean at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in September 2017.Visit Fertility Center of the Carolinas to Find out How They Can Help Overcome Fertility Issues

IF you have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and obesity, here are reasons to consider bariatric surgery.According to the New England Journal of Medicine, bariatric surgery is superior to intense medical therapy in the remission of type 2 diabetes.Evidence suggests that surgical intervention soon after diagnosis of type 2 diabetes offers a better chance for remission than does surgery after an extended period following diabetes onset.Patients with type 2 diabetes who have bariatric surgery have about a 50% lower risk of having complications related to diabetes (blindness, need for dialysis and amputations).If you have had type 2 diabetes and have related health conditions, you might be a candidate for surgery. Recent evidence suggests that you may have a change for remission, to decrease diabetes medicines and to reduce your risk of having future medical problems related to diabetes.John D. Scott, MD is here to discuss Type 2 Diabetes: What’s right for you? Consider all of the options.

Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained heart rhythm abnormality. It affects nearly 5 million people in the United States.AF is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat that can cause poor blood flow to the body.During AF, the upper chambers of the heart (Atria) begin to quiver and beat chaotically-out of synch with the lower chambers of the heart (Ventricles).Some of the more common signs of AF include palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness and fatigue.With the help of your healthcare team, AF can be treated.Andrew Brenyo MD is here to discuss AF, its diagnoses and treatments.

Fluctuating vision, red tired eyes, burning, irritation, light sensitivity, excessive tearing, red swollen lids can all be indicative of dry eye syndrome.There are numerous options for treating dry eyes including drops and oral medications. For patients with evaporative dry eye or meibomian gland dysfunction, there is a new FDA approved procedure done in the office to help with dry eye disease.Alan Leahey, MC is here to discuss dry eye and how you can help those precious eyes of yours.

The paranasal sinuses are a collection of air cells that open into the nasal cavity. There are generally four pairs of sinuses including the frontal, ethmoid, maxillary, and sphenoid sinuses. Sinusitis occurs when there is inflammation and/or infection of the paranasal sinuses.Problems with the lining of the sinuses include environmental allergies, inability to adequately fight infection, production of abnormally thick mucus, and the tendency to form polyps.Drew V. Collins, MD is here to discuss sinusitis and how Greenville Health System is here to help you.