Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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ITOR creates cancer research innovation zone at GHS
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Less than a year after being announced, GHS’ Institute for Translational Oncology Research (ITOR) has more than doubled in size with the launch of a 20,000-square-foot “innovation zone” that includes an advanced cancer research laboratory designed to put clinical, industry and academic partners in close proximity to speed the development and implementation of new discoveries.
The first private partner to move into the ITOR research space is KIYATEC Inc., whose novel 3D cell culture technology could be instrumental in quickening breakthroughs in diagnostic discovery and improved cancer care. At a press announcement on Wednesday, SC Launch unveiled that it was awarding an additional $200,000 to KIYATEC, bringing its total investment to $600,000.
A reception and panel discussion on the “Future of Cancer Care” will also be held Wednesday evening in downtown Greenville.
“We are excited to have KIYATEC as our first on-site private partner,” said Joe Stephenson, M.D., medical director of ITOR. “KIYATEC is the perfect example of game-changing innovation that we see as pivotal to helping ITOR succeed in its goal of developing and delivering personalized, innovative cancer therapies and leading-edge diagnostic tools.” ITOR is part of the Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center’s Cancer Center, a recognized regional multi-disciplinary center offering research, advanced patient trials and patient-focused care.
“We know that collaboration with leading-edge companies and universities is crucial and building those partnerships will remain a major focus of our institute,” said Stephenson.
For the emerging company, having the on-site resources of ITOR means accessibility to oncologists and real-world insights.
“ITOR is a great test bed for innovation,” said Matthew Gevaert, Ph.D., KIYATEC’s CEO. “We love having the ability to bounce our ideas off clinicians to solidify a better understanding of real-world medical applications of our technology. We look forward to the interaction, fostering dialogue and sparking innovation.”
The advantage of its three-dimensional approach is that it more closely mimics the natural processes of cell activity in the human body. The end result is improved patient specific outcomes and care, cost savings in treatment and drug discovery and a reduction in the use of animals for testing.
“Opportunities to aggressively expand ITOR’s innovation zone and infuse it with new technology infrastructure are being actively explored with public and private partners,” said Jeff Edenfield, M.D., ITOR’s associate medical director. “We expect additional announcements in the months ahead.”
Since 2004, ITOR’s clinical research unit has conducted 12 first in human studies and has collaborated with more than 30 pharmaceutical companies, including Amgen. Phase 1 testing within ITOR’s clinical research unit helped facilitate FDA approval of one of the newest therapies for melanoma.
In addition to providing laboratory and office space for strategic partners such as KIYATEC, the newly expanded facility within GHS’ Cancer Center provides the foundation for ITOR’s rapidly growing biorepository services platform and its Winn the Fight Tissue Bank. Winn the Fight was founded by family and friends of Karl Winn, who courageously battled cancer until his death in September 2007. In partnership with GHS and ITOR, the program is supporting the development of a state-of-the-art tissue bank that will benefit patients and fuel translational research efforts.
“When ITOR was announced eight months ago, we said it would become a magnet and catalyst for innovation that would strengthen the growing knowledge economy in our region. Today’s unveiling of the ITOR innovation zone and the welcoming of KIYATEC confirms the reality of that vision,” said Sam Konduros, ITOR’s business development director.
Also during today’s press conference, SC Launch honored GHS CEO and President Mike Riordan with its Knowledge Economist Award.
“Today’s events demonstrate some of the best of South Carolina’s growing Knowledge Economy,” said S.C. Research Authority CEO Bill Mahoney. “We congratulate KIYATEC on their continued success and this next chapter in their development and also recognize Mike Riordan for his leadership to bring wonderful ideas like ITOR to fruition. Our investment in KIYATEC has been exponentially rewarded. Not only have we kept this great company in South Carolina, but a new technology has been introduced into the marketplace. We look forward to additional products and innovative research from KIYATEC and the ITOR initiative.”
Since its inception by SCRA in 2006, and with initial funding of $12 million in SCRA earnings, SC Launch has supported and funded 188 companies in SC, helped draw 11 company-relocation “landing parties” to the state, provided business services to 230 early stage companies in S.C. through a Resource Network and helped position emerging S.C. companies to secure more than $130 million in follow-on funding from angel, venture and other private capital sources. SC Launch has been recognized regionally, nationally and internationally for leadership in entrepreneurial support and technology-based economic development.
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Breast health program receives national accreditation
Monday, May 20, 2013
The breast health program at Greenville Health System has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation from the National Accreditation for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons. This is the second time GHS has received this designation. GHS was the first program in the Upstate to receive it in 2009.
Patient tracking system helps hospital save time, money
Monday, April 22, 2013
Giant dry-erase boards detailing operating room schedules are a thing of the past at Greenville Health System’s flagship hospital Greenville Memorial thanks to a novel patient tracking and surgery scheduling system called OR-Max™.
Innovative Peace House will provide home away from home for patients, families and veterans
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The Peace House, a hospitality home for patients and families in extended rehabilitation therapy at Greenville Health System (GHS), officially opens its doors on March 25.
GHS launches new name and logo
Monday, March 18, 2013
Accompanied by a drum roll, a lively people-powered 40-by-10-foot logo “flip” and a promise to pay it forward, Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center officially became known as Greenville Health System at 11 a.m. Monday.
MinuteClinic and Greenville Health System Form Clinical Affiliation in Upstate
Thursday, February 14, 2013
MinuteClinic, the retail health care division of CVS Caremark (NYSE: CVS), and Greenville Health System (GHS) – South Carolina’s largest health system, with five medical campuses, outpatient and specialty centers and a large network of physician practices – have entered into a clinical affiliation to enhance access to high quality, affordable healthcare services in the Upstate.
Baptist Easley Hospital Names New CEO
Thursday, January 31, 2013
The Baptist Easley Board of Directors announced today that Michael L. Batchelor has been named as CEO of Baptist Easley Hospital.
New brand to position Greenville Health System for the future
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Greenville Health System officials announced today that the organization is changing its brand to better reflect its current identity and to position the system for future growth. Beginning March 18, 2013, Greenville Health System will be known as Greenville Health System, and a new, streamlined logo will accompany the new name.
Greenville bike-sharing system set to debut next spring
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Today, plans were revealed for a bike-sharing system coming to downtown Greenville in Spring 2013. Created through a partnership between Upstate Forever and the Greenville Health System (GHS) with additional funding support from the Greenville Transit Authority and Greenville County Recreation District, Greenville B-Cycle will provide residents with an inexpensive alternative to driving cars when taking shorter trips around town. And with stations planned at the Greenlink Bus Transfer Station and Sterling Community Center, organizers are hoping the system will also provide improved accessibility to those without reliable personal vehicles.
Gift do’s – and don’ts – for the up to 1 in 10 children with ADHD
Monday, November 19, 2012
Some simple tips can guide parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD/ADD) through a jungle of toys beckoning holiday shoppers online and on store shelves, says a leading developmental child psychologist. Frederick List, PhD., child psychologist at Greenville Health System Children’s Hospital, has advice on what gifts to get – or NOT to get – and the answers could save parents, family members and friends some money, too.
Carolinas Credit Union Foundation pledges major gift to Children’s Hospital
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System and their families will soon have an interactive, child-friendly space in which to regroup and relax thanks to a $300,000 pledge from Carolinas Credit Union Foundation.
Laurens County Health Care System Enters Affiliation Negotiations with Greenville Health System
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Laurens County Health Care System (LCHCS) Board of Trustees has voted to enter into exclusive affiliation negotiations with Greenville Health System (GHS). If the negotiations result in an agreed-upon partnership, the affiliation will assist in establishing a long-term strategy for the LCHCS’s operational and financial success and in enhancing health care services in Laurens County.
GHS Board of Trustees approves $1.6 billion budget for FY 2013
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Greenville Health System (GHS) approved a $1.6 billion total operating revenue budget that expands and improves patient access to medical care through strengthened clinical integration, coordination of care and by adding nearly 400 full-time positions in primary practice growth areas such as internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology.
A Disaster Waiting To Happen: True-to-Life EMT Operations Exercise Will Put USC Greenville Med Students to the Test on August 31
Friday, August 31, 2012
On Friday, August 31, members of the charter class of the University of South Carolina (USC) School of Medicine Greenville won’t be sitting in lectures. Nor will they be huddled over textbooks. And they probably won’t be daydreaming about the long Labor Day weekend ahead.
USC's new medical school in Greenville welcomes charter class, sets sights on transforming health care delivery system
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Three years ago, when the University of South Carolina and the Greenville Health System were discussing plans for a new medical school in the Upstate, USC President Harris Pastides issued a challenge to "make this medical school different and special."
New sim center paves way for improved patient safety - GHS opens Health Sciences Education Building
Friday, July 20, 2012
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Home to one of the nation’s most advanced patient simulations labs, the new Health Sciences Education Building at Greenville Health System is expected to serve as a nexus of advanced healthcare education for the Upstate.
First-in-nation partnership paves the way for major leap forward in total cancer care
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Recognizing that social and emotional support are critical components of complete cancer care, Greenville Health System announced today the Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship and a pioneer partnership with Cancer Support Community (CSC) – one of the largest worldwide providers of social and emotional support for cancer patients and their caregivers.
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Cancer Centers of the Carolinas (CCC) and Greenville Health System (GHS) announced today (Jan. 31) that CCC will integrate with GHS to strengthen cancer care and ultimately create a regional cancer center “unlike anything else that exists between Atlanta and Durham.”
NASCAR Nationwide Series Driver, Jeremy Clements, to host local fundraiser for rare diseases
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Spartanburg resident and NASCAR Nationwide Series driver Jeremy Clements will host the Upstate’s first-ever Valentines and Vegas fundraiser on Saturday, February 11 to raise funds for and awareness of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs), a group of uncommon chronic illnesses that are rapidly emerging as a healthcare problem worldwide.
Greenville Health System and S.C. BlueCross program takes new approach to back pain
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Greenville Health System (GHS) is piloting a program to provide faster, more effective relief for employees’ aching backs. The Back and Neck Pain Program is part of collaboration between GHS and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina — and it could become the gold standard for BlueCross members who suffer from back and neck pain.
GHS and community celebrate GHS’ first 100 years
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Greenville Health System (GHS) kicked off a year-long celebration of its centennial today (Jan. 10), with hundreds of supporters and employees crowding the festooned commons of its flagship hospital Greenville Memorial.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Faculty and student applications are outpacing available slots by a more than 10-to-1 margin at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville, officials said on Friday (Dec. 16). Leaders of the University of South Carolina (USC) and the Greenville Health System (GHS) toured the school’s innovative education building Friday and got an update on its progress. The school is scheduled to open its doors in July 2012.
Greenville Memorial receives Chest Pain Center accreditation
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Greenville Health System’s flagship hospital, Greenville Memorial, has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPC) for a third time. Greenville Memorial first received this three-year accreditation in 2005.
Co-sleeping death rates for babies almost doubles in Greenville County
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Greenville County authorities are sounding the alarm after the rate of co-sleeping and unsafe-sleeping deaths for babies almost doubled in the county since last year.
USC School of Medicine-Greenville gets green light to move forward
Wednesday, October 05, 2011
The University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville has been awarded preliminary accreditation, getting the green light to recruit students and open its doors in fall 2012.
Dr. Eric Bour named president of Simpsonville Medical Campus
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Greenville Health System (GHS) announced today (Aug. 18) that Dr. Eric Bour has been named president of the Simpsonville Medical Campus, effective October 1. This is the first time a physician has held this type of leadership position within GHS.
S.C. College of Pharmacy welcomes first students of its new Upstate campus
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The S.C. College of Pharmacy (SCCP) officially welcomed the inaugural class of its new Upstate campus with a ceremony today (Aug. 17). Seventeen third-year pharmacy students recently transferred to the new campus at Greenville Health System (GHS) – the third campus of the statewide public pharmacy college – and are set to begin classes on August 18.
Becker’s Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review names local surgeon to its “65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists” list
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Dr. Richard J. Hawkins, a renowned shoulder surgeon with Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas – an affiliate of Greenville Health System was recently named to Becker's Orthopedic, Spine & Pain Management Review’s list of “65 Outstanding Shoulder Surgeons and Specialists.”
U.S. News Ranks Greenville Memorial as #1 in metro area and in national top 40 for diabetes care
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
For the third straight year, Greenville Memorial Hospital has been ranked as having one of the nation’s top 40 diabetes/endocrinology programs. Under a new metro ranking, GMH has also been ranked as #1 in the Greenville, Mauldin, Easley metro area, according to U.S. News Media & World Report’s 2011-12 Best Hospitals rankings released today.
South Carolina Advocates for Epilepsy is coming to Greenville
Thursday, July 14, 2011
The newly formed South Carolina Advocates for Epilepsy will host an organizational meeting in Greenville on Saturday, July 23.
ITOR creates cancer research innovation zone at GHS
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Less than a year after being announced, GHS’ Institute for Translational Oncology Research (ITOR) has more than doubled in size with the launch of a 20,000-square-foot “innovation zone” that includes an advanced cancer research laboratory designed to put clinical, industry and academic partners in close proximity to speed the development and implementation of new discoveries.
RCP helps gives voice to aphasia with free movie on Saturday
Thursday, May 19, 2011
The short film Aphasia, an engaging look at a N.C. man as he battles back from a stroke, will be screened at Greenville Memorial Hospital’s Medical Staff Auditorium at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 21. The screening will be followed by a short talk and then a question-and-answer period with its protagonist Carl McIntyre and GHS clinicians and therapists
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