NEWS Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Announces Nurse Support of the Year Sunday, August 03, 2008 Frances Jordan has been named Nurse Support of the Year by Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals. A Providence employee for 38 years, Jordan is an anesthesia technologist in general surgery. Known as “Granny” to coworkers, Jordan was nominated by a surgical technologist, who wrote, “Granny is always there when you need a hand or an encouraging word or even a kick in the pants to get you going. Granny comes by her nickname honestly. She shares one trait with all Grannys - a boundless supply of love and caring.” Jordan resides in Northeast Columbia with her husband Buck. They have two children and three grandchildren. Owned by the Sisters of Charity Health System, Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals is known statewide for its compassionate care. This non-profit organization is licensed for 304 beds and is comprised of four entities: Providence Hospital, Providence Heart Institute, Providence Hospital Northeast and Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute. A faith-based health care facility in the Midlands area of South Carolina, Providence employs more than 1,900 caring individuals. Providence Hospital, located in downtown Columbia, was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine in 1938. The facility is best known for the expertise in cardiac care it provides through Providence Heart Institute, which is recognized statewide as a referral center for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Providence Hospital Northeast was established in 1999 and offers a range of medical services in surgery, emergency care, women’s and children’s services and rehabilitation. Providence Northeast is home to Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute, which provides medical and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, joints and spine. ### Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Names Employee of the Year Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals recently named Corey Floyd of Lexington as its Employee of the Year. A Providence Hospitals employee for five years, Floyd currently serves as a data analyst for the Organizational Development department and as basic life support course director for Providence Heart Institute. Floyd graduated from West Florence High School. He attended Florence Darlington Technical College and has completed several courses through the University of Phoenix working toward a bachelor’s degree in information technology. Floyd was elated with the news of his award, saying, “I strongly believe in the mission, vision, and values of Providence. It’s wonderful being part of such a supportive department and organization.” Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Health System, Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals is known statewide for its compassionate care. This non-profit organization is licensed for 304 beds and is comprised of four entities: Providence Hospital, Providence Heart Institute, Providence Hospital Northeast and Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute. A faith-based health care facility in the Midlands area of South Carolina, Providence employs more than 1,900 caring individuals. Providence Hospital, located in downtown Columbia, was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine in 1938. The facility is best known for the expertise in cardiac care it provides through Providence Heart Institute, which is recognized statewide as a referral center for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Providence Hospital Northeast was established in 1999 and offers a range of medical services in surgery, emergency care, women’s and children’s services and rehabilitation. Providence Northeast is home to Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute, which provides medical and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, joints and spine. ### Providence Heart Institute Hosts Healthy Cooking Classes Friday, June 20, 2008 Providence Heart Institute’s Red Dress Campaign and the University of South Carolina’s cancer prevention and control program Columbia’s Cooking!, are hosting several healthy cooking classes this summer. On July 16, Providence Red Dress Ambassador Patricia Pastides will demonstrate easy Mediterranean recipes that are perfect for summer and great for heart health. The cooking demonstration will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the USC Public Health Research Center. The cost is $20 per person. Later this summer, Pastides will teach a hands-on Mediterranean cooking class on August 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Capital Senior Center. The cost is $30 per person. To register for one or both of these classes, contact Brooke Harmon at brookharmon@sc.edu or (803) 734-4432 to register. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity Health System, Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals is known statewide for its compassionate care. This non-profit organization is licensed for 304 beds and is comprised of four entities: Providence Hospital, Providence Heart Institute, Providence Hospital Northeast and Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute. A faith-based health care facility in the Midlands area of South Carolina, Providence employs more than 1,900 caring individuals. Providence Hospital, located in downtown Columbia, was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Augustine in 1938. The facility is best known for the expertise in cardiac care it provides through Providence Heart Institute, which is recognized statewide as a referral center for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Providence Hospital Northeast was established in 1999 and offers a range of medical services in surgery, emergency care, women’s and children’s services and rehabilitation. Providence Northeast is home to Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute, which provides medical and surgical treatment of diseases and injuries of the bones, joints and spine. ### Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Announces Nurse of the Year Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Announces 2008 Society of st. 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Named Providence All-Heart Player of the Week Mike Davis Named Providence All-Heart Player fo the Week Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Names Nurse Support Associate of the Year Ladi Ajiboye Named All-Heart Player of the Week Brandon Isaac Named Providence All-Heart Player of the Week Eric Norwood Named Providence All-Heart Player of the Week Cory Boyd Named Providence All-Heart Player of the Week Jasper Brinkley Named All-Heart Player of the Week Providence Hospitals Announces New Assistant Vice President of Medical Management Providence Hospitals Announce New Assistant Vice President of Nursing Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Announces 2007 Board of Trustees Providence Heart Institute Receives American Heart Association Achievement Award Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Launches Career Exploration Program for Middle School Students Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Receives Prestigious Silver Telly Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Appoints New Board of Trustees Member Sisters of Charity Providence Hospitals Announces 2007 Society of St. Luke Inductees Providence Heart Institute Recognizes West Columbia Girl Scout Troop for Completing Red Dress Patch Program Sister of Charity Providence Hospitals and Palmetto Health Richland Become Tobacco Free Campuses Local Air Medical Programs Combine Sisters of Charity Providence Hospital Nurses Receive Prestigious Statewide Award Providence Internal Medicine Opens Providence Heart & sole women's Five Miler Set for May 5 Providence Heart Institute Announces Winners of 2007 Red Dress Campaign Art Contest For Kids Providence Hospitals Announce Appointment of 2007 Medical Staff Officers Providence Orthopaedic & Neuro Spine Institute Opens Spine Center Providence Hospitals Encourages Employee Heart Health on Valentine's Day Providence Heart Institute Launches New Red Dress Patch Program for Girl Scouts Providence Heart Institute Presents Heart Healthy Program for Women Providence Invites Women to 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