- In 2016, 2020 and 2021, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina recognized Spartanburg Medical Center with a Blue Distinction Center designation. The designation recognized the bariatric surgery program as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
- In 2022, Optum Health recognized Spartanburg Medical Center as one of the Bariatric Centers of Excellence in its network.
- Spartanburg Medical Center is accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program. The program was first designated in 2006.
Six hospital campuses. One mission: Advance Health Together
Six hospital campuses. One mission: Advance Health Together
About Our System
Nearby, convenient locations
The six hospital campuses and over 150 offices in our healthcare system are here for you. If you are not near our locations, virtual care is always just a click away.
Working together for you
With over 700 physicians and more than 10,000 associates, SRHS is one of the largest employers in Upstate SC.
Proven, quality care
Each year, Spartanburg Regional sees over 200k Emergency Center visits, performs more than 25k surgical procedures and welcomes over 4k babies.
Award-winning programs
SRHS has received awards for our locations, our specific healthcare programs and even received workplace and employment recognition.
Nationally Recognized Care
- In 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, Spartanburg Medical Center was designated as a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence.
- Pelham Medical Center was chosen by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 companies and organizations named The Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award.
- In 2023, Pelham Medical Center was the first hospital in the Carolinas to become an Orthopedic Center of Excellence – a DNV designation that recognizes an organization as a demonstrated leader in the safe delivery of orthopedic services.
- Pelham Medical Center achieved the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for three years in a row (2021-2023) and was named among the top 5% in the nation for outstanding patient experience in 2022 and 2023.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for nine years in a row (2015-2023).
- In 2023, Healthgrades named Spartanburg Medical Center a Five-Star Recipient for Peripheral Vascular Bypass.
- Spartanburg Medical Center is a two-time recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award (2022-2023).
- In 2022, Pelham Medical Center was recognized as high performing in hip fracture by U.S. News and World Report.
- In 2022, U.S. News & World Report recognized Spartanburg Medical Center as high performing in 11 adult procedures and conditions, including colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, heart attack, aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, stroke and COPD.
- Spartanburg Medical Center has been named a Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures by Healthgrades every year since 2016.
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System has received a CDC Full Plus Recognition for its National Diabetes Prevention lifestyle change program since 2022.
- In 2022, Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus became accredited by DNV as a Hip and Knee Replacement Center.
- Spartanburg Medical Center was the top-ranked hospital in Upstate South Carolina in 2022, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice Health Plan of South Carolina recognizes Spartanburg Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care designations under the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.
- Spartanburg Medical Center became certified as a Primary Stroke Center by DNV in 2016.
- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care’s Skilled Nursing Facility was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in short-term rehabilitation, receiving an overall rating of 5 out of 5 in 2022.
- Pelham Medical Center was accredited for spine surgery and hip and knee replacement by DNV in 2021.
- Spartanburg Medical Center campuses have fully accredited sleep centers through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- The Medical Group of the Carolinas has 17 practices considered Patient-Centered Medical Homes through the National Committee for Quality Assurance as of 2023.
- In 2023, Pelham Medical Center was recognized as high performing in back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, hip replacement and kidney failure by U.S. News and World Report.
- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center was named Best Regional Hospital in Upstate South Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2023, U. S. News & World Report recognized Spartanburg Medical Center as high performing in COPD; colon cancer surgery; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery and stroke.
- Since 2017, Spartanburg Medical Center has maintained the Baby-Friendly designation through the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
By Service Line
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- In 2022, Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute received two distinctions from the National Cancer Institute. The NCI awarded the Upstate Carolina Consortium Community Oncology Program NCORP the Platinum Certificate of Excellence for patient enrollments, including the Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial for breast cancer screenings. Gibbs also received a Certificate of Excellence for participating in the Cancer Moonshot Biobank, which collects tissue and blood samples throughout a patient’s cancer journey to learn more about how cancer changes over time and the course of medical treatments.
- In 2017, Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute’s medical oncology and infusion center achieved Quality Oncology Practice Initiative recertification from the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
- In September 2015, Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute at Pelham was the first in the United States to use the CyberKnife Radiosurgery System® M6, with the next generation InCise Multileaf Collimation System. This reduces the time it takes to use radiation to treat tumors.
- In 2015, Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute at Pelham was the first cancer center in the United States to use the SpaceOAR® System, the first FDA-approved method for placing a ‘spacer’ to protect the rectum of men undergoing prostate cancer radiotherapy.
- For its high-quality care and treatment of lung cancer patients, the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer recognized Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute with the Community Hospital Center of Excellence Award in 2015.
- Since 2019, Gibbs Cancer Center has been a part of the Upstate Carolina NCORP program for clinical trials.
- Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer in 2013.
- In 2012, the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health was awarded a full accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).
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- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Heart Failure GOLD PLUS with Target: Heart Failure Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award.
- Spartanburg Medical Center has been a recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award and named among the top 10% in the nation for Vascular Surgery since 2022.
- Spartanburg Medical Center has been named by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures since 2016.
- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center received the Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology.
- Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus was recognized with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Quality Achievement Award in 2020.
- Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized with the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Silver Plus with Honor Roll Elite Achievement Award in 2020.
- Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Valve Surgery for two years in a row (2019-2020).
- Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for three years in a row (2018-2020).
- Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures for five years in a row (2016-2020).
- In 2018, Spartanburg Medical Center was the first in the state to receive the Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI with Resuscitation Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology.
- Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus became accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology in 2016.
- Cherokee Medical Center is accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology.
- In 2017, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was recognized with the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Receiving STEMI Quality Achievement Award. The award was for meeting specific quality improvement measures, as outlined by the American Heart Association, to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
- Spartanburg Medical Center was one of 193 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2017.
- Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized as one of Healthgrades 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery in 2016.
- For three years in a row (2015-17), Spartanburg Medical Center received Healthgrades Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award.
- In 2016, the American Heart Association awarded Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award for its quick treatment of heart attack patients.
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Bronze Quality Achievement Award in 2016.
- In 2016, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina designated Spartanburg Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center in the Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care.
- In 2016, Spartanburg Medical Center received full Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI with Resuscitation Accreditation from the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. Spartanburg Medical Center was the first in both North and South Carolina to receive both the PCI (percutaneous catheter intervention) and resuscitation accreditation.
- In 2015, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System received the Healthgrades 2015 Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award and was in the top 10 percent in the nation for cardiac surgery.
- In 2015, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was recognized with the Mission: Lifeline® Gold Receiving Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. The hospital system earned the award by meeting high-performance standards for quickly and correctly treating STEMI patients. STEMI is a deadly type of heart attack that requires emergency procedures to re-establish blood flow to blocked arteries.
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System received an NCDR ACTION Registry - Get with the Guidelines Performance Achievement Award in 2014 and 2015 from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry.
- In 2013, Healthgrades ranked Spartanburg Medical Center as No. 1 in South Carolina for overall cardiac services.
- Spartanburg Medical Center was South Carolina’s first nationally accredited chest pain center in 2003.
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- In 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home earned the SHPBest HHCAHPS Superior Performer patient satisfaction award from Strategic Healthcare Programs. The award recognizes home health agencies that consistently provide high-quality service to their patients.
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- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center - Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center and Union Medical Center received platinum recognition by the Health Resources and Services Administration Hospital Campaign for organ, eye and tissue donation and registration efforts.
- In 2020, Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus, Cherokee Medical Center and Union Medical Center all received the Platinum Award for Workplace for Life Excellence in Donation.
- In 2021, Pelham Medical Center received the Platinum Award for Workplace for Life Excellence in Donation.
- In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was recognized with the We Are Sharing Hope Excellence in Donation Gold Level Public Outreach Award. Spartanburg Regional was the first healthcare system in South Carolina to win an award from the Health Resources and Services Administration for supporting the administration’s Workplace Partnership Hospital Campaign – Phase V.
- Since 2017, Spartanburg Medical Center achieved Platinum Level for Workplace for Life Excellence in Donation, reaching the highest level for organ donation awareness and education.
- In 2017, Sharing Hope SC honored Spartanburg Medical Center with the Excellence in Donation Community Outreach Award.
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- Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for two years in a row (2022-2023).
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for nine years in a row (2015-2023).
- In 2023, Pelham Medical Center was the first hospital in the Carolinas to become an Orthopedic Center of Excellence – a DNV designation that recognizes an organization as a demonstrated leader in the safe delivery of orthopedic services.
- In 2022, Pelham Medical Center was recognized as high performing in hip fracture by U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2021 and 2022, Pelham Medical Center was recognized as high performing in back surgery (spinal fusion) by U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2022, Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus became accredited by DNV as a Hip and Knee Replacement Center.
- In 2021, Pelham Medical Center was accredited by DNV with a Hip and Knee Replacement Certification.
- In 2021, Pelham Medical Center was accredited by DNV with a Spine Surgery Certification.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture treatment in 2020.
- Pelham Medical Center was a recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award for two years in a row (2018-19).
- Pelham Medical Center was named by Healthgrades as among the top 10% in the nation for overall orthopaedic services for two years in a row (2018-19).
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for nine years in a row (2015-2023).
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for orthopaedic surgery in 2018.
- In 2016, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina named Spartanburg Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for knee and knee replacement surgery and for spine surgery.
- In 2016 and 2020, Pelham Medical Center was recognized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as a Blue Distinction Center in spine surgery.
- In 2020, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina named Pelham Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for hip and knee replacement.
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- In 2021, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was awarded accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for palliative care services.
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- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care’s Skilled Nursing Facility was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in short-term rehabilitation, receiving an overall rating of 5 out of 5 in 2022.
- For 2022-23, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care received the highest possible overall rating of five stars in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes. The facility also received this rating for 2017-18.
- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care received high performing status for overall rating and short stay care for 2018-19, and for 2022-2023 from U.S. News & World Report.
- Since 2010, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care’s Skilled Nursing Facility has received a five-star rating for overall quality from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care has received the Quality Achievement Award for Rapid Response Team Performance Improvement Initiative by the National Association of Long-Term Hospitals since 2019.
- In 2021, Spartanburg Medical Center – Center for Rehabilitative Medicine received the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation for Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs in the hospital for adults.
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- Spartanburg Medical Center and Pelham Medical Center received Quality Respiratory Care Recognition from the American Association for Respiratory Care in 2015.
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- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System had the first sleep center in the Upstate to be accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- In 2014, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s outpatient sleep lab received the HealthStream Excellence Through Insight Award.
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- In 2022, Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the Get with the Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
- In 2022, Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus was recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the Get with the Guidelines - Stroke SILVER PLUS with Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
- Union Medical Center received the Acute Stroke Ready certification from DNV in 2021.
- Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus received the Acute Stroke Ready certification from DNV in 2021.
- Pelham Medical Center received Primary Stroke Certification from DNV in 2021.
- Spartanburg Medical Center and Pelham Medical Center are certified as a Primary Stroke Centers by DNV.
- In 2021, Cherokee Medical Center was certified as Acute Stroke Ready by DNV.
- Cherokee Medical Center is accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology.
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- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was named "Most Wired" at Level 7 out of 10 by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was named “Most Wired” by the American Hospital Association’s Health Forum in 2016 and 2017.
- In 2015 and 2016, Pelham Medical Center also achieved the "Most Wired" designation. The honor is awarded to organizations that leverage information technology to improve performance for value-based health care. The improvements are in the areas of infrastructure, business and administration management, quality and safety, and clinical integration.
- In 2015, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was recognized for further advancing its use of electronic medical records by HIMSS Analytics. The system achieved stage 6 on the Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model.
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- Spartanburg Medical Center’s Emergency Center has been a Level I Trauma Center since the 1980s. This means the trauma center can care for the most critically ill and injured patients.
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- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System received America’s Essential Hospitals 2017 Award for Population Health. This award recognizes those who provide help to fight against socioeconomic factors for poor health, such as food insecurity, homelessness, language barriers and more.
- In 2017, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was recognized with the South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well Initiative Gold Apple award, for creating a culture of healthy yet affordable foods.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by LiveWell Greenville as a Healthy Workplace in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well initiative and Prevention Partners for achieving the highest standard of tobacco-free excellence in 2016. Its efforts included creating a tobacco-free workplace and providing high-quality tobacco cessation programs for employees.
- In 2016, Pelham Medical Center was recognized with the WorkHealthy America Gold Star award for tobacco-free associates and campuses.
- In 2016, Union Medical Center was recognized with the WorkHealthy America Gold Star award for tobacco-free associates and campuses.
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- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center achieved a "Birthing-Friendly" hospital designation from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
- Spartanburg Medical Center is a Family Connects International Certified Community Partner.
- Since 2017, Spartanburg Medical Center has held the Baby-Friendly designation. This is a global breastfeeding quality improvement project created by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The center is the only facility in Spartanburg County to have achieved this designation.
- In 2021, Spartanburg Medical Center was designated as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice Health Plan of South Carolina.
- In 2015, Spartanburg Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in the nation to be chosen as a part of the EmPower Breastfeeding Initiative, which supports the Baby-Friendly Designation.
- In 2015, Spartanburg Medical Center partnered with the Medical University of South Carolina to create the Mother’s Milk Bank of South Carolina to connect NICU babies with human breast milk.
- Spartanburg Medical Center has a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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At Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, we work hard to meet and exceed the highest levels of quality-care and patient-safety standards. These standards are set by the trusted agencies that license and accredit healthcare systems like ours.
Facilities & Systemwide
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- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center was named Best Regional Hospital in Upstate South Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2023, U. S. News & World Report recognized Spartanburg Medical Center as high performing in COPD; colon cancer surgery; heart attack; heart bypass surgery; knee replacement; leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma; lung cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery and stroke.
- In 2022, Spartanburg Medical Center was named the top-ranked hospital in Upstate South Carolina, according to U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2022, U.S. News & World Report recognized Spartanburg Medical Center as high performing in 11 adult procedures and conditions, including colon cancer surgery, lung cancer surgery, prostate cancer surgery, heart attack, aortic valve surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, stroke and COPD.
- In 2022, Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the Get with the Guidelines - Stroke GOLD PLUS with Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
- In 2023, Spartanburg Medical Center’s Pharmacy Residency program received accreditation from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
- In 2022, Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus became accredited by DNV as a Hip and Knee Replacement Center.
- In 2021, Spartanburg Medical Center was ranked the No. 3 hospital in South Carolina and one of the Best Hospitals in the Upstate by U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2021, U.S. News & World Report ranked six of Spartanburg Medical Center’s health services as high performing specialties, including aortic valve surgery, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, heart attack, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, knee replacement, lung cancer surgery and stroke.
- In 2021, Spartanburg Medical Center – Center for Rehabilitative Medicine received the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation for Inpatient Rehabilitation Programs in the hospital for adults.
- In 2020, Spartanburg Medical Center was ranked the No. 2 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report, as well as Best Regional Hospital – Upstate.
- In 2020, U.S. News & World Report ranked Spartanburg Medical Center as high performing in eight adult procedures and conditions aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), colon cancer surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, hip replacement, knee replacement and lung cancer surgery.
- Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus was recognized with the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus award in 2019.
- In 2019, Spartanburg Medical Center – Mary Black Campus was recognized as one of the top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities in the United States by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).
- In 2018, Spartanburg Medical Center was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in six common adult procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, colon cancer surgery, COPD and lung cancer surgery.
- In 2017, U.S. News & World Report ranked seven of Spartanburg Medical Center’s health services as high performing specialties, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, colon cancer surgery, heart bypass surgery, heart failure and lung cancer surgery.
- In 2016, Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in three adult procedures: colon cancer surgery, heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- In 2016, Spartanburg Medical Center was recognized by the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO) Hospital Accreditation Program with the DNV quality recognition.
- In 2015, Spartanburg Medical Center was the only hospital in South Carolina to be named among the “100 Great Hospitals in America 2015” by Becker’s Hospital Review.
- Spartanburg Medical Center has the Upstate's only ISO 9001-certified lab. ISO 9001 is an international quality standard that was developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which is represented by some 130 countries.
- In 2015, Spartanburg Medical Center was one of 40 nationwide hospitals ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in the Best Hospitals for Common Care ratings. A total of 4,600 hospitals were evaluated nationwide. Spartanburg Medical Center earned high-performing status in five specialty areas: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart bypass surgery, heart failure, and hip and knee replacement.
- Spartanburg Medical Center was ranked as the No. 1 regional hospital in South Carolina for 2014 and 2015 by U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2014, U.S. News & World Report recognized Spartanburg Medical Center as high-performing status in nine specialty areas: cardiology and heart surgery; diabetes and endocrinology; gastroenterology and GI surgery; geriatrics; nephrology; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; pulmonology; and urology.
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- In 2024, Pelham Medical Center received the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Pathway to Excellence designation for nursing and patient care.
- In 2023, Pelham Medical Center was the first hospital in the Carolinas to become an Orthopedic Center of Excellence – a DNV designation that recognizes an organization as a demonstrated leader in the safe delivery of orthopedic services.
- In 2023, Pelham Medical Center was recognized as high performing in back surgery (spinal fusion), COPD, hip replacement and kidney failure by U.S. News and World Report.
- Pelham Medical Center was chosen by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 companies and organizations named The Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024
- Pelham Medical Center was accredited for spine surgery and hip and knee replacement by DNV in 2021.
- Pelham Medical Center achieved the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award for three years in a row (2021-2023) and was named among the top 5% in the nation for outstanding patient experience in 2022 and 2023.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for nine years in a row (2015-2023).
- In 2022, Pelham Medical Center was recognized as high performing in hip fracture by U.S. News & World Report.
- In 2021 and 2022, Pelham Medical Center was recognized as high performing in back surgery (spinal fusion) by U.S. News & World Report.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as a Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture treatment in 2020.
- Pelham Medical Center was a recipient of the Healthgrades Orthopaedic Surgery Excellence Award for two years in a row (2018-19).
- Pelham Medical Center was named by Healthgrades as among the top 10% in the nation for overall orthopaedic services for two years in a row (2018-19).
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades as one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for orthopaedic surgery in 2018.
- In 2016 and 2020, Pelham Medical Center was recognized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as a Blue Distinction Center in spine surgery.
- In 2020, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina named Pelham Medical Center as a Blue Distinction Center for hip and knee replacement.
- In 2019, Pelham Medical Center earned the Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by LiveWell Greenville as a Healthy Workplace in 2015, 2016 and 2017.
- Pelham Medical Center was recognized by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well initiative and Prevention Partners for achieving the highest standard of tobacco-free excellence in 2016. Its efforts included creating a tobacco-free workplace and providing high-quality tobacco cessation programs for employees.
- In 2016, Pelham Medical Center was recognized with the WorkHealthy America Gold Star award for tobacco-free associates and campuses.
- In 2016, Pelham Medical Center was recognized by the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO) Hospital Accreditation Program with the DNV quality recognition.
- In 2015, Pelham Medical Center was recognized with the Excellence in Patient Care award by the outcomes firm, Studer Group, a Huron Healthcare solution.
- In 2015, Pelham Medical Center was recognized for promoting health and wellness in the workplace with the LiveWell at Work Award from LiveWell Greenville.
- In 2014, Pelham Medical Center and Senior Action of Greenville collaborated to create the Impact Diabetes partnership, which educates adults about diabetes awareness and education.
- Pelham Medical Center was voted “Best of the Upstate” by readers of The Greenville News in 2014.
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- In 2020, Cherokee Medical Center received the S.C. Hospital Association Zero Harm Award for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI), hospital-onset MRSA infections, SSI-abdominal hysterectomy, SSI-knee replacement and SSI-hip replacement.
- In 2021 and 2022, Cherokee Medical Center received the Golden Peach Award by Gaffney Ledger readers for Best/Most Trusted Hospital.
- Cherokee Medical Center was recognized as the 2023 Business of the Year by the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce for contributions to local economy, quality of life, support to Cherokee Chamber of Commerce and the accomplishments over the past year.
- In 2021, Cherokee Medical Center was certified as Acute Stroke Ready by DNV.
- Cherokee Medical Center is accredited as a Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology.
- In 2020, Cherokee Medical Center received the Platinum Award for Workplace for Life Excellence in Donation.
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- Union Medical Center received the Acute Stroke Ready certification from DNV in 2021.
- In 2020, Union Medical Center received the Platinum Award for Workplace for Life Excellence in Donation.
- In 2020, Union Medical Center received the S.C. Hospital Association Zero Harm Award for central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and hospital-onset MRSA infections.
- In 2016, Union Medical Center was recognized with the WorkHealthy America Gold Star award for tobacco-free associates and campuses.
- In 2015, Union Medical Center was recognized by the National Integrated Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations (NIAHO) Hospital Accreditation Program with the DNV quality recognition.
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- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care’s Skilled Nursing Facility was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in short-term rehabilitation, receiving an overall rating of 5 out of 5 in 2022.
- For 2022-23, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care received the highest possible overall rating of five stars in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes. The facility also received this rating for 2017-18.
- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care received high performing status for overall rating and short stay care for 2018-19, and for 2022-2023 from U.S. News & World Report.
- Since 2010, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care’s Skilled Nursing Facility has received a five-star rating for overall quality from CMS Nursing Home Compare.
- Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care has received the Quality Achievement Award for Rapid Response Team Performance Improvement Initiative by the National Association of Long-Term Hospitals since 2019.
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- In 2022, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System received a CDC Full Plus Recognition for its National Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle change program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- In November 2018, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was recognized by Studer Group as Healthcare Organization of the Month.
- In 2017 and 2016, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System received several recognitions. These included “Best Hospital,” after readers of the Herald-Journal voted in the Readers’ Choice Awards. This poll identifies the region’s best people, places and service providers as decided by popular vote.
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was one of the Global Healthcare Exchange “Best 50” Healthcare Providers for Supply Chain Excellence in 2017.
- Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System was recognized by the Advisory Board as the Workplace of the Year of 2018.
- In 2014, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System partnered with local organizations to create the first Project SEARCH program in South Carolina. The program helps provide employment opportunities for students with developmental disabilities.