Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

09/12/2025

Prisma Health is proud to be the first and only health care system in South Carolina to offer the groundbreaking focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor and tremor dominant Parkinson’s disease.

Focused ultrasound is a non-invasive, incision-free outpatient procedure that uses MRI-guided high-intensity sound waves to precisely target and ablate the small region of the brain responsible for tremors.

Want to learn more? Please join us for a live webinar on:
Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5 p.m. with Erwin Mangubat, MD: https://bit.ly/4noyD0u
Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 5 p.m. with Bertram Richter, MD: https://bit.ly/4n3FsoE

09/12/2025

This September, Prisma Health is offering mobile mammography services across the Upstate through our fully equipped Mobile Mammography Unit.

Our unit is staffed by certified mammography technologists and utilizes advanced digital imaging to provide convenient, high-quality breast cancer screenings — no physician order required for those age 40 and older.

📍 Scheduled stops include:
• Sept. 17 – Primary Care–Squires Point
• Sept. 18 – Keystone Family Medicine
• Sept. 19 – Easley Family Medicine

📅 Appointments are required.
🔗 Learn more about eligibility and book your screening here: https://bit.ly/3I89dpa

Thank you for helping us advance access to preventive care in our communities.

09/11/2025

As we continue to recognize Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month, we are excited to announce the expansion of Prisma Health Sickle Cell Lifespan Center with locations in Greenville and Columbia. The systemwide program is designed to provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for patients with sickle cell disease—from childhood diagnosis through adulthood.

The milestone was celebrated Wednesday, Sept. 10, with a ribbon cutting ceremony that included remarks by Jonathan Gleason, Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer for Prisma Health, sickle cell program leaders Alan Anderson, MD, and Carla Roberts, MD, as well as South Carolina Representative Chandra Dillard of District 23, who championed a $2 million investment from the State of South Carolina to help expand lifelong sickle cell services across the communities we serve.

The expansion marks a significant milestone in sickle cell care offered by Prisma Health in South Carolina, especially the expansion of the adult clinic in the Midlands which will offer more advanced services including access to disease-modifying medications, blood transfusions, transformative therapies, and clinical trials for emerging treatments. https://bit.ly/4pomjj0

09/10/2025

Please join Prisma Health's Cancer Support Community (CSC) for their Friends Network Tuesday Group kickoff at the Women’s Life Center at Laurens County Hospital on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. –3 p.m.

The Friends Network Tuesday Group is a program of The Cancer Support Community (CSC), a national organization that addresses the social and emotional needs of all
cancer survivors – patients, family members and friends. All programs are free of charge. Join us to learn about living your best life after a diagnosis and connecting with others in a safe place close to home.

The event will include refreshments and welcoming remarks by Justin Benfield, CEO. Register by calling 864-455-4399 or click here:

Join us for the ultimate kick-off event with the Friends Network Tuesday Group - it's going to be a blast!

09/10/2025

Polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS) is more common than it sounds, and many women don’t even know they have it until they start trying to become pregnant.

This month, we'll share resources to bring awareness about PCOS. OB/GYN specialist Kelly Brier San Miguel, MD, explained what to do if you show symptoms of PCOS and how this condition can affect your health and future fertility in this Flourish blog: https://bit.ly/41DMMPi

09/09/2025

In Greenville, two sisters, Jessica and Jordyn, gave birth at Prisma Health Patewood Hospital on the same day. Only 13 months apart themselves, the sisters gave birth to baby girls who are only 17 minutes apart. Both were delivered by the same doctor. These cousins will no doubt be as close as sisters themselves, sharing their birthday and a bond sure to last for life.

Click here to view the WYFF interview: https://bit.ly/4m9DHoH

09/09/2025

Learning your child has cancer is something no parent wants to face. Pediatric oncologist Aniket Saha, MD, offers advice on how parents can help during and after their child’s treatment, as well as how treatment for childhood cancer is changing. https://bit.ly/3K40xR6

09/08/2025

National Sickle Cell Awareness Month is observed every September. Sickle cell disease is estimated to affect about 100,000 people within the United States of America, with nearly 90% of those affected being African American.

Despite the need for ongoing care for the condition, people living with sickle cell disease often struggle to access treatment.

At Prisma Health, we stand with our sickle cell patients and their loved ones. We are dedicated to providing treatment for chronic and acute pain and lessening the risks of complications like stroke or kidney disease. We are here for children and adults with sickle cell and their families at birth and beyond.

Together, we can raise awareness, support ongoing and expanded research and help those living with sickle cell disease look ahead to the future with hope. You can find resources on this topic at our Flourish website: https://bit.ly/4m9ExSv

09/08/2025

September is , a time to honor neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) patients, their families and the health care professionals caring for them. We are proud to celebrate Tammie Jones today on March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program Coordinator Appreciation Day and the impact she has on NICU families and staff.

We are incredibly grateful for the compassionate care and unwavering support that Tammie Jones brings to our NICU families and staff every single day. As our March of Dimes NICU Family Support Program Coordinator, Tammie’s dedication, empathy and advocacy make a lasting impact on the lives of our tiniest patients and their loved ones. Her presence brings comfort, her guidance brings clarity and her heart brings hope. Thank you, Tammie, for all that you do to uplift our NICU community — you are truly appreciated!

Click here to learn more about the NICU Family Support program: https://bit.ly/4neJoTj

09/05/2025

Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease for children. As we raise awareness during , swipe to learn the facts and how to support the children and families impacted by this life-altering diagnosis. https://bit.ly/3UX0BVe

09/04/2025

Forbes magazine announced Prisma Health as one of South Carolina’s best employers in 2025. This recognition reflects the passion, dedication and teamwork of every individual across our organization. Thank you for making Prisma Health a place where excellence thrives and people come first!

Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/3x6u7MK

09/03/2025

School is back in session… and so are the sniffles, coughs, and colds.
When germs make their way home, Prisma Health Urgent Care is here for quick, convenient care—no appointment needed.
We treat colds, flu, strep, pink eye, and more so your kids can get back to learning (and you can get back to your day).
Open 7 days a week. Walk in or check in online today at https://bit.ly/45wEV6Y

07/14/2025

Mirza Mujadzic, MD, is a plastic surgeon and hand surgeon based at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, South Carolina. He offers a full spectrum of hand, wrist and forearm surgeries along with all plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries.

To book an appointment, click here: https://network.prismahealth.org/provider/muamer-mirza-mujadzic/2630860?provider_name=Muamer%20Mirza%20Mujadzic&sort=networks%2Crelevance&tt=bd76c4ae-b435-4c16-a2d9-0b58ea47efea&ut=8875eb2c-28e5-46f6-bc4a-7488068a7b25×tamp=2025-07-14T20%3A58%3A14.965Z&from=search-list -about

To make an appointmen with Dr. Mujadzic click here:https://network.prismahealth.org/provider/muamer-mirza-mujadzic/2630860Dr. Mujadzic is a plastic surgeon w...

11/17/2021

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital offers care when you need us the most. Our emergency services are available 24/7. As an affiliate of Prisma Health Children's Hospital, we also offer exceptional pediatric care 24/7. Learn more about emergency care close to home: https://www.prismahealth.org/locations/hospitals/tuomey-hospital

10/29/2021

3D mammography helps reduce the number of call-backs and false positive tests for those with dense breast tissue.
It allows for early detection of breast cancer when it is most treatable. Call 864-522-XRAY (9729) to schedule a mammogram or schedule online through your MyChart account.

10/26/2021

All women should begin regular screening mammography at age 40, or younger if there is a family history of breast cancer. Call 864-522-XRAY (9729) to schedule a mammogram or schedule online through your MyChart account.

10/21/2021

Prisma Health has named Joseph DiPaolo as CEO of Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. He joins our community with more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience.

Please help us welcome him! Learn more here: https://prismahealth.org/patients-and-guests/news/joseph-dipaolo-named-prisma-health-tuomey-hospital-ceo

10/14/2021

From annual mammograms and genetic testing to diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, your breast health journey can take many different paths. Our experts will guide you at every step, offering compassionate, individualized care right here at home. Schedule your mammogram at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital today.




https://www.prismahealth.org/locations/ambulatory-labs-other/breast-health-center/breast-health-center-sumter

12/23/2020

“We take an oath to help people,” said Abby Cooper, a patient support technician who was the first person on the Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital campus to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday. Abby works directly with COVID patients, and she has lost friends and family members to the virus. “Sure, I was a little nervous about the vaccine in the beginning, but I know it is the best thing for me and my patients.”

Tuomey team members were “thrilled” to see it arrive in Sumter. Will Clardy, an RN who works nights in the Emergency Room, had no hesitation. “I will do anything to help build immunity in this population,” he said. “The healthier I stay, the better I can serve our community.”

RN Maggie Haynes, a fellow ER nurse, agreed. “We have got to turn this thing around,” she said. “The quicker we can get ahead of the virus, the better.” When asked if she was worried about any side effects, she said “Absolutely not! My dad turns 90 tomorrow, so there’s no way I’m not going to get it!”

Ashley Whittington is a certified registered nurse anesthetist. “We work with people’s airways, so our exposure potential is very high,” she said. “I had no hesitation about getting the vaccine. I put my faith in science. I have two small children, and anything I’m exposed to, I could bring home to them.” She encourages others to get it when it becomes available. “You will not be protecting only yourself but those around you as well. If you are unknowingly carrying it, you could be hurting others.”

Nursing Director Susan Gaymon said most of her team are more worried about people contracting the virus than they are about potential side effects from the vaccine. “We are thrilled to have this vaccine and believe it is the best thing for the community.”

Prisma Health will continue vaccinating its 30,000 team members and will begin the vaccination of the community as soon as possible under the direction of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

11/24/2020

Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital welcomes seven new third-year medical students from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) in Spartanburg. Kayla Lynn Baker, Amy Kiatthanapaiboon, Nicola Litchfield, Neha Patil, Michael Pavy, Zil Shah and Dakota Turner will live and work in Sumter through their third and fourth years of medical school, doing clinical rotations at the hospital and at Tandem Health Center. They join fourth-year students Chandler Young, Whitney Brinkley, Quan Nguyen, Michelle Falcon-Orozco and Meena Noori.

VCOM partners with community-based hospitals such as Prisma Health Tuomey to provide clinical instruction and expose the students to medically underserved areas. They gain hands-on training and an understanding of the needs of people in rural communities, balanced by work with individual medical practices and rural clinics that serve a diverse patient base.

Program coordinator Shannon Mewborn said the students spend two years doing clinical rotations in a variety of specialties: surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, nephrology, psychiatry, primary care, pediatrics, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, pain management, orthopedics, radiology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology and others.

It's a great environment for the students — and for the hospital team as well.

“Any hospital that has teaching and learning brightens and rejuvenates the whole team – nurses, physicians, everyone,” said Bridget Peters, DO, a second-year family medicine resident at the hospital. “This is a vibrant setting for learning, and the students bring a vibrancy to the hospital as well. They have new, cutting-edge knowledge and skills and new ideas; it keeps everyone on their toes!”

11/10/2020

Our Prisma Health UofSC Graduate Medical Education page shares information about our residency and fellowship programs across the state, as well as the academic accomplishments of our faculty and team members. Follow the page to learn more about the academic reach of our organization!

Our residents are learning how to care for patients amidst all circumstances, even a global pandemic. The Family Medicine Residency Program (FMRP) at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital begins its second year during these unprecedented times,and clinical leaders reflected on the program’s purpose and progress.

“Having residents on our medical staff has raised our quality of care and made all of us better physicians,” said Gene Dickerson, MD, a surgeon and Tuomey Hospital’s physician executive. “As practicing physicians participate in grand rounds, lectures and educational meetings, we have become better providers of care. It is one way that we maintain our knowledge base and remain current with new developments.”

The goal of the program was to draw skilled primary care physicians to Sumter, Lee and Clarendon and improve the communities’ access to healthcare. Based on conversations with some of the residents who were part of the inaugural class, it’s right on target.

“This is an invaluable source of medical professionals,” Dickerson said. “This program should generate high-quality practicing physicians who will enter our community when they finish their training and provide much-needed medical care for our citizens.”

Welcome, 2020 residents!

11/10/2020

The Sumter High School Student Government Association Junior Class held a fundraiser earlier this year to purchase supplies for healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. Their community service project goal was to “think outside the box.”

Knowing how easy it is to become dehydrated while working on a patient floor with masks and other protective equipment, they chose to donate lip balm, lotion and water to the nurses, technicians and support staff who care for COVID-19 patients at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. The goodie bags also included hair ties and candy.

Pictured with Tuomey Chief Nursing Officer Terrie Carlton are Abbey-Grace Bryant and Mia Bagwell, juniors, and SGA Advisor Dana Mitchell.

Other photos are of grateful recipients from the Emergency Department, ICU and the COVID Unit.

10/05/2020

Prisma Health Pharmacy 11 is now open at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital. The pharmacy is located in Medical Office Building 1, Suite 220 (second floor). The hours are Monday–Friday: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturdays: 8 a.m.–1 p.m.; Sundays: 1–5 p.m.

“We are extremely pleased to be open and ready to serve not only the hospital team but the entire Sumter community,” said Lewis Overbay, supervisor of the Prisma Health pharmacy sites. “There are some very good pharmacies already in the community, but the need for more is evident,” he said. “Our goal is to provide excellent patient care and the highest service possible, especially for those folks who utilize the medical practices and other services on the Tuomey Hospital campus.”

Michelle Logan-Owens, the hospital’s chief executive officer, added, “The convenient location makes it easy for our patients to obtain their medications immediately following their appointments, and team members can pick up their medications while at work.”

The pharmacy will have on hand the top 400 medicines ordered by area physicians, making it easier for patients to pick up their prescriptions without having to leave the campus. It will also eventually offer adult immunizations such as influenza, influenza HD (for those over age 65), Tdap (which is important for parents, grandparents or others who have close contact with an infant), the pneumococcal vaccine (recommended for those age 65 or older to protect against pneumonia) and the zoster vaccine to protect against shingles.

Pharmacy 11 at Tuomey Hospital can bill most insurances for these immunizations. For those without insurance coverage, competitive cash pricing is offered, and no prescription is needed. For details, call 803-774-8772.

10/02/2020

Meet today's

A member of the Nursing Staff Development team at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Courtney Gainey brings our purpose to life every day through her passion to serve others.

“I am definitely very passionate about being here,” she said. “I serve an awesome group of 1,600 people who work really hard and care very deeply for our patients and our community.”

Driven by her dedication to her fellow team members and community, Courtney:

•Works diligently to support her team’s emotional health, including creating a meditation/relaxation room in the hospital and sending out resiliency tips to the team.
•Coordinates several nursing excellence recognition and award programs for the hospital.
•Created a “Joy Deliveries” program (complete with off-key singing!) to thank others for helping improve the health of the team or the Sumter community.

Thank you, Courtney, for demonstrating what serving others is all about.