Where to Give : Greenville Hospital System Office of Philanthropy

Greenville artists Jessica Libor (second from left), Lily Stratton and Christina Sawicki present funds they raised for the Children's Hospital Pedatric Cardiology Unit through the Art for Hearts benefit in February 2010, which was presented by G Magazine, Zen and Table 301. They're joined by Director of GHS Pediatric Cardiology Dr. Ben Horne (far left) and G Magazine Marketing and Circulation Manager Casey Smith.

Cancer Center

The Cancer Center of Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) provides advanced medical, surgical and radioation treatments and the latest technology in the fight against cancer. In conjunction with the Cancer Centers of the Carolinas, the center offers patients access to a program unique to the Upstate: the Oncology Multidisciplinary Center (MDC). GHS Cancer Center is approved by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons and provides complete cancer care including sophisticated diagnostic capabilities, fellowship-trained surgical oncologists, the latest treatments, leading-edge research, patient education, home care, and support groups.

Here's an example of a Cancer Center program that needs your support:

Moving On | helps adults with cancer move on past the challenges of their disease by decreasing fatigue, increasing strength and improving quality of life.

Please click here and make a gift to help the patients, families and nurses in Cancer Services!

Children's Hospital

From primary care to specialty care, Children's Hospital at GHS is dedicated to providing outstanding medical care for every child. We care for the whole child, recognizing that a child's needs are not limited to the medical aspects of treatment. We are also committed to serving the emotional well-being of the patients, their parents and their siblings.

Children's Hospital serves as the region's source for pediatric care. Physicians, board-certified in multiple pediatric subspecialties and experienced in advanced medicine, treat more than 80,000 infants, children and adolescents each year. Pediatric radiologists and anesthesiologists are on-sire around the clock, providing expert care specifically tailored to the needs of children, including critically ill and premature newborns.

Here, physicians, nurses, therapists and other clinicians approach patient care through the eyes of a child. From pediatric-sized medical equipment to patient room decor, innovative care is delivered in a child-friendly environment.

Here's an example of a Children's Hospital program that needs your support:

Virtual Toy Drive | gives potential donors the opportunity to purchase items on www.virtualtoydrive.org that will go directly to children being treated in Children's Hospital.

Please click here and make a gift to help the patients, families and nurses in Children's Services!

Children's Miracle Network

Children's Miracle Network (CMN) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for hospitalized children in more than 170 chidlren's hospitals. CMN's partners conduct thousands of special events and grassroots fundraisers year-round. Corporate partners sell Miracle Balloons, radio and television stations broadcast stories of medical miracles, and college students hold Dance Marathons. Donations to CMN create miracles by funding medical care, research and education that save and improve the lives of 17 million children each year. Through continuous efforts to help kids, CMN has raised more than $3.4 billion since 1983, most of which was donated a few dollars at a time by caring individuals.

The local CMN-affiliated hospital is Children's Hospital at GHS, which serves upstate South Carolina, western North Carolina, and northeastern Georgia. This year alone, GHS Children's Hospital will provide charity care worth millions, and it depends on community support to help fund its vital services. In partnership with our top CMN sponsor, Wal-Mart and Sam's Club, Children's Hospital has raised $6.5 million since 1992.

Here's an example of how you can help support CMN:

Radiothon | shares patient and family stories through area radio stations during a three-day stretch in the fall, giving listeners a better understanding of both the veryday miracles at children's Hospital and how their gifts impact our youngest patients.

Please click here and make a gift to help patients at Children's Hospital through CMN!

Heart Services

The most innovative and comprehensive cardiac care in the Upstate can be found at the Heart Institute of GHS. Annually, more than 10,000 patients choose GHS for cardiac care. GHS has one of the largest groups of fellowship-trained cardiovascular surgeons in South Carolina. Our experienced cardiac surgical group performs state-of-the-art heart surgery, including endarterectomy, beating heart surgery, surgical ventricle restoration, mitral valve repair and MAZE procedures, with outstanding outcomes.

Here's an example of a Heart Services program that needs your support:

HeartLife | helps patients improve tehir overall cardiovascular health and avoid problems through medically directed exercise, nutrition counseling, and stress reduction techniques.

Please click here and make a gift to help the patients, families and nurses in Heart Services!

Safe Kids Upstate

Safe Kids® Upstate, led by Greenville Hospital System Children's Hospital, is an injury prevention coalition with more than 70 community partners who join together to prevent childhood injuries and deaths in upstate South Carolina. Safe Kids Upstate plans community events and educational programs focusing on many safety initiatives: Car Seat Safety, School Safety, Home Safety, Bicycle Safety, Pedestrian Safety, Fire Safety, Water Safety, and Sports Safety. Because of high public demand for our programs, we are now in three counties: Greenville, Pickens, and Oconee.

Please visit http://www.safekidsupstate.org/ to learn more about how you can help!

Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital

Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital (RCPRH), winner of the highly-regarded MLK Award, aims to promote improved function and health of individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairments. The 53-bed facility provides inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation for orthopedic, neurology, and neurosurgery patients. RCPRH operates South Carolina's only CARF-certified Traumatic Brain Injury inpatient and outpatient program, inpatient and outpatient Spinal Cord Program, Amputee and Pediatric Specialty Program. RCPRH was also the first rehabilitation hospital in South Carolina to become CARF-accredited in Stroke Rehabilitation. Additionally. the hospital operates the state's only Drivers Rehabilitation Program.

Please click here and make a gift to help the patients, families and nurses in Roger C. Peace Hospital!

Women's Health

GHS Women's Health addresses a wide array of medical needs and services for females in the Upstate, including gynecology, obstetrics, breast health, high risk pregnancy, fertility issues, and reconstructive surgery.

Here are just a few of the Women's Health programs that need your support:

Perinatal Awareness for Successful Outcomes (PASOs) | seeks to fight the high rate of birth defects and pregnancy complications among Latina women by providing education and training services free of charge.
Bereavement | provides support to families who suffer the death of a child in the hospital.
Every Woman | helps women of all ages, races, and economic backgrounds achieve and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle through prevention, early detection, and appropriate medical interventions available through GHS.

Please click here and make a gift to help the patients, families and nurses in Women's Health!