SFHS-21283 Spring2015-Magazine

LIFE · FAITH · MEDICINE
ISSUE NO.6, SPRING 2015

It is my pleasure to introduce
this issue of the Bon Secours
St. Francis Health System
Magazine. We have titled this
issue “Joy” and its pages are
filled with stories that will warm
your heart and put a smile on
your face.
When Elizabeth Lockwood
delivered her twin girls Ansley
and Riley more than a month
before her due date, she was
rightfully concerned. But what
happened over the following
two weeks is a testament to the
emotional strength of two young
parents and the nurturing bond
that formed between them and
the staff of our Neonatal Care
Unit. A bond that remains
strong two years later.
The theme of emotional bonds
continue as we introduce you
to Sujata Gami who is heading
up the new Bon Secours St.
Francis Doula program. Sujata
discusses the comforting role
doulas play during labor and
delivery and the importance
of bonding with the mother
during this exciting, joyful, yet
anxious time. Sujata and the
other St. Francis doulas support
moms physically, mentally and
emotionally as they work side
by side with the clinical staff
toward a single goal: Healthy
Mom, Healthy Baby.
From labor and delivery we
take you to the Bon Secours
Wellness Arena where we
attempt to keep up with Steve
and Marie Schindler, a retired
couple married for over 30 years.
Steve and Marie are part of our
Well Walkers program and can
be found several times a week
walking the 1/4 mile loop
around the arena concourse.
Steve and Marie share the joy
of exercising together and tell
us how Well Walkers is helping
them stay in shape.
Our health system is about
people and it is our honor to
share their stories. We hope
this issue brings you joy and
makes you feel good, in body
and in spirit.
Warmest Regards,
Rose Leo
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System

Britney Spears
had one.
So did Christina
Aguilera and
Jennifer Lopez.
Gwen Stefani
had three!
We’re not talking
about number
one songs.
We’re talking
about c-sections.
Over the past 40 years, the rate of c-sections
has steadily increased to the point that now
almost one in every three births for first
time moms is a c-section. There are many
reasons for this increase both medical
and social, but one thing is clear, cesarean
births are more prone to complications
than natural births and pose serious risks
to moms and babies.
Over the past several years Dr. Edward
Heidtman, an OB/GYN with Carolina
Women’s Health, has been instrumental
in the Bon Secours St. Francis movement to
reduce c-sections and early induced labor.
“Clearly there are more risks associated
with c-sections,” Dr. Heidtman says. “It’s a
major operation and you potentially have
more complications such as bleeding and
transfusions. If you have multiple c-sections,
there comes some inherent risks to getting
pregnant like abnormal placentation where
the placenta implants at a c-section scar.
So there are risks in the procedure itself
and plus with multiple procedures you start
developing risks that you didn’t have already.”
PRIMARY CESAREAN RATE
ELECTIVE DELIVERY (less than 39 wks.)

According to Dr. Heidtman, c-sections can also lead to complications that moms and families may not
consider. “There are issues with breastfeeding,” he says. “If you lose more blood at a c-section you may
have more trouble breastfeeding. You may be more sore and it may be hard to hold the baby as well.
There are a lot of little things that can lead to problems.”
Inducing labor early, or early inductions as they are called, is one factor that has contributed to the rising
number of c-sections nationally. Sometimes an early induction is medically necessary as in the case of a
high risk pregnancy, but other times early inductions are done simply as a matter of convenience to fit
family schedules. But important things are happening during the last few weeks of pregnancy including
the development of the babies lungs and brain.
“Waiting the extra time is truly a benefit for the baby,” Dr. Heidtman says. “The baby’s brain is going to grow
a little bit more, the baby is going to be a little big bigger, it’s going to feed better and be able to fight
off infection better. Plus women who go into labor naturally have a much lower risk of having a c-section.”
The plan to lower the number of early inductions and c-sections required education and cooperation,
which started by establishing an OB Quality Team. “It was setting up that team of physicians and nurses
and evaluating data that was the first step in making a difference,” says Dr. Saria Saccocio, Chief Medical
Officer of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System. “Then, through that OB quality structure, putting a
process in place of empowerment and accountability. There are many checks and balances. For example,
the nurses who schedule the deliveries always check the dates and they will not schedule a patient less
than 39 weeks unless they get approval from the chair of OB.”
Dr. Heidtman agrees the process has been an evolution but the numbers are very encouraging. “It’s not
something you can change overnight.” he says. “But we’ve now reached the point we’ve being trying
to reach for the past five to six years.”
2010 23.6% 2011 23.1% 2012 25% 2013 20.9% 2014 15.2%
2010 3.75% 2011 3.09% 2012 1.5% 2013 1.03% 2014 0.4%

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1. ST. FRANCIS downtown 864-255-1000
1. St. Francis Primary Care downtown 864-255-1901
2. Bon Secours Express Care 864-241-5199
3. Barksdale Medical Center 864-269-6949
4. Bon Secours Family Medical Center 864-365-0225
4. Bon Secours Geriatric Care 864-365-0260
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GREENVILLE EASTSIDE
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10. Highlands Center for Women 864-675-1190
10. Reedy Family Medicine 864-263-4444
10. Melissa Richardson, MD 864-675-4830
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12. Elle OB/GYN 864-343-3553
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13. James C. Mensone, MD Family Practice 864-297-4093
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Mack lives on in the
hearts of everyone
she touched and her
memory brings joy
to all who knew her.
The statement that’s
often repeated when
speaking of Mack is
that she was a giver.
As a mom of two boys and three girls, she was always there
to chauffeur the family station wagon to ball games and PTA
meetings, and always had breakfast waiting at the table, no
matter how early her kids needed to get going. And as a
grandmother of 15, she was a master gingerbread house maker
and self-appointed shoe purchaser. “She loved taking her
grandkids to buy shoes,” recalls John Pazdan, Mack’s son and
current board chair of the St. Francis Foundation. “Kids outgrow
shoes and it was her way of starting a tradition. It was a simple
thing but it kept her connected to all of her grandkids.” In fact
according to John, Mack was about family above all else.
“Every sporting event, every piano recital, every graduation,
she was there. Family was what mom was all about.”

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It was this love of family that attracted Mack’s support to what is now the Mack Pazdan
Neonatal Care Center at St. Francis Eastside. The Center treats late preterm babies born
between 32 and 35 weeks and full-term infants who have unexpected needs. The Center has
recently undergone a complete reconstruction and now rivals the finest and most advanced
Neonatal Care Unit designs in the country. Opened in December of last year after 18 months of
construction, the Mack Pazdan Neonatal Care Center is now an all-private room, level II facility.
“It’s the only one like it in the Upstate,” says Bridget Carmichael, Supervisor of Neonatal and
Pediatric Services. “We love it.”
The private rooms give babies a better opportunity to rest, which is essential for their care
and recovery. The privacy is also important to the babies’ parents who are encouraged to visit
as much as possible to bond with their baby and also with the staff. “All of us have a lot of
combined experience,” says Lisa Riddle, R.N. “We take pride in taking care of these babies and
building relationships with the parents so they are comfortable. We let them know that we are
here to help them get their baby home.” Lisa’s friend and colleague Cindy McCarty, R.N. agrees.
“I tell parents ‘I’m going to care for your baby like it’s my own,’” she says.

Premature babies are at greater risk for infection and temperature
and respiratory problems. They are also very sensitive to touch
so the Center’s staff practices what is called “Cluster Care.”
“We do all the hands-on care at one time,” says Cindy referring
to feedings, diaper changes and repositioning. “Babies need
rest so we don’t touch them between those times.” But skinto-skin
contact between the babies’ and parents is encouraged
to promote bonding between parent and child and also to help
regulate the baby’s breathing and heart rate.
The redesigned Neonatal Care Unit is not only providing state-ofthe-art
compassionate care to babies and their families; it is also
continuing the legacy of Mack Pazdan. “Mom was always positive
and always there to support people,” says John. “She loved to
connect with people and she was always there to bring them up.
That was her gift.”
In addition to outstanding
obstetrical services and
unparalleled amenities,
Bon Secours St. Francis offers
24/7 care in our Level II Neonatal
Care Unit (NCU). Very few babies
will ever need the NCU, but you
can find comfort knowing that
St. Francis is fully equipped to
provide the best care for your baby.

Her voice is soft and soothing and her smile is comforting and
reassuring. These are good qualities to have since Sujata spends
much of her time speaking to women about childbirth, labor
and delivery. As a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE),
Sujata has worked with expectant couples both in the U.S.
and internationally for close to twenty years. Last year she was
instrumental in developing the Bon Secours St. Francis Doula
program and is now a certified Doula through the Doulas of
North America (DONA). Studies have shown that when doulas
attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies
are healthier and they breastfeed more easily. We recently sat
down with Sujata in the lobby of St. Francis Eastside to find
out what the Doula program is all about.
Ok Sujata, first things first, what in the world is a Doula?
The word Doula is a Greek word and it basically means a labor
support person. She is a professional person who has the expertise
and certification to support the mom physically, mentally and
emotionally.
Why is this important?
There is a lot of evidence based on scientific studies that shows when
a woman feels safe and supported and feels her voice is heard in
the decisions that are being made, then she feels empowered.
Labor and delivery is healthy, normal and natural, just as pregnancy
is healthy, normal and natural. But much of the process of labor is
happening in the head and the feelings the woman is feeling at the
time. So supporting a woman mentally, physically and emotionally
during labor helps lead to a positive outcome.
What are some of the things a Doula does?
The doula devotes one-on-one time with the mom and stays all
through labor. We do things to help comfort and support the mom
like hand massages and breathing together. During the prenatal visit,
the expectant mom talks about her specific needs and concerns and
preferences. This is where the doula and the parents create a bond.
When did this program start?
It began last fall and we are hearing very positive things from parents.
Couples are really excited about it and we now have eight Doulas in
the program. What the Doula program comes down to is this – here
at St. Francis, we have amazing labor and delivery nurses and our
OB’s are awesome at using their experience to make decisions, but
what the doula brings is support and comfort to the mom. We are all
focused on the same goal, which is a healthy mom and healthy baby.
Bon Secours
St. Francis
Doula Program
Women have complex needs during
childbirth. In addition to medical care
and the love and companionship provided
by their partners, women need consistent,
continuous reassurance, comfort,
encouragement and respect. They need
individualized care based on their
circumstances and preferences.
Doulas are women who are educated and
experienced in childbirth. They are prepared
to provide physical (non-medical), emotional
and informational support to women and
their partners during labor and birth.
They offer a loving touch, positioning and
comfort measures that make childbearing
women and families feel nurtured and
cared for.
For more information on the Doula
program at Bon Secours St. Francis,
please visit stfrancisbaby.org

For Elizabeth Lockwood,
March 25th, 2013 was a rough
day. It was a Monday, it was
dreary and she had a cold.
She was also pregnant with
twins but more than a month
away from her due date.

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Despite feeling awful she was up and slowly getting ready for work. She had been queasy for most of
her pregnancy and while in the bathroom that morning a wave of nausea hit her. As she leaned over to
grab a wastebasket, she suddenly had a very strange feeling. “My water broke,” Elizabeth says. “I started
panicking.” Elizabeth was home alone, her husband Ryan was already at work and now she was frantically
searching for his business card with the number to his direct line. While looking for the card she received
a text, amazingly it was from her husband. Was he psychic? Did he sense something was happening?
“No,” Elizabeth says. “He was texting to let me know that I was doing great in my March Madness bracket.”
Elizabeth’s pregnancy had not been without its share of drama. Besides being nauseous almost constantly,
she began having contractions on December 31, when she was only five months along. Everything looked
fine and Elizabeth was given an injection to stop the contractions. But the contractions started again
the very next day. This time she was given two injections and the contractions stopped. In mid-February
Elizabeth found herself back at St. Francis with a potential water break, but it turned out to be extra
discharge. A month later she went in for a routine ultrasound and everything checked out normally.
Her OB/GYN Dr. Rebecca Keith with Carolina Women’s Health told Elizabeth she would see her again
in two weeks, then every week after until delivery.
“I think he drove 95 miles an hour to get me
to the hospital that day.”
Three days later on that dreary Monday morning when Elizabeth’s water broke, she was 35 weeks and
one day into her pregnancy. She texted her husband back and told him the news, then called her parents
who immediately came over to drive her to St. Francis Eastside. “My dad drives really slow,” Elizabeth says.
“But I think he drove 95 miles an hour to get me to the hospital that day.” Ryan was already at the hospital

y the time they arrived and so
was Dr. Keith who happened to be
there delivering another patient’s
baby. Elizabeth couldn’t help but
be concerned. Her due date was
April 26th, more than a month away.
Not long after arriving at the hospital,
Elizabeth, Ryan, Dr. Keith and a team
of nurses welcomed twin girls Ansley
and Riley into the world. “They handed
Riley to me,” Elizabeth says. “But
Ansley’s lungs were underdeveloped
and she was wheezing so they took
her to the NCU (Neonatal Care Unit)”.
Elizabeth remembers the absolute joy
of holding Riley mixed with the anxiety
and fear of wondering what was
happening with Ansley.
Later that day, Elizabeth was put in
a wheelchair and taken to the NCU
to see Ansley. “All I remember is being
scared because here is this little baby
with cords everywhere,” Elizabeth says.
“She had a feeding tube, an oxygen
tube, a catheter tube and she had
a jaundice light on her. I was really
scared she wasn’t going to make it
and I that I had done something wrong.
I broke down right there.” To make
matters worse, Riley was beginning
to lose weight. Elizabeth and Ryan
were trying everything to get her to
eat but by Wednesday, just two days
after delivery, Riley had lost over 1/2
pound and now weighed just 4 pounds
11 ounces. Now both girls were in the
NCU. “That’s when Ryan broke down,”
Elizabeth says. “Because now both
babies aren’t with us. But we would
walk down to the NCU to spend a
lot of time with them. We were there
every three hours for feedings.”
On Friday, Elizabeth was discharged
but Ansley and Riley stayed in the
NCU. Ansley had improved to the point
of being out of an incubator and just
before Elizabeth and Ryan left the
hospital, Riley drank an entire syringe
of milk without any issues. “Believe
it or not, it was easy to leave them
there because things were improving,”
Elizabeth says. “We were moving in
the right direction.” Elizabeth had also
bonded with two NCU nurses, Cindy
McCarty, RN and Lisa Riddle, RN. Cindy
worked days and Lisa nights, both
nurses attending to Riley and Ansley.
“We would go back to feed them at six,
three and nine,” Elizabeth says. “And
then before I would go to bed I would
call Lisa and ask her how they were
doing.” This pattern continued every
day for two weeks.

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Finally the twins were strong enough to go home but there was one last wrinkle - the
discharge day was scheduled for the same Monday Ryan was to begin a work project in
Philadelphia. “Cindy and Lisa knew we wanted to bring the babies home before Ryan left,”
Elizabeth says, “They did everything in their power over the weekend to get the babies to eat
on their own to the point that the doctor was able to do the paperwork first thing Monday
morning so Ryan got to spend some time with the girls at home prior to him flying out.”
Now, two years later Ansley and Riley are big, healthy, happy two year olds. “It was a wild ride
from start to finish,” Elizabeth says of those two weeks the twins spent in the NCU. “Lisa and
Cindy were a godsend, I don’t know if I could have done it without them.” Elizabeth continues
to stay in touch with both Cindy and Lisa, through Facebook and texts and an occasional visit
back to NCU to show them how the girls are growing. “Our conversations just flow,” Elizabeth
says. “It was like we were meant to be friends.”

Our classes answer important questions such as, “What will caring for a newborn be like,” and
“What will breastfeeding be like,” and the big one, “What will labor be like?”. “It is very important,
especially for new parents, to get this type of information,” says Amy Finch, BSN, RN. Amy is a
Bon Secours St. Francis Prenatal Educator who teaches several of our classes including Breastfeeding,
Caring for Baby, and Childbirth Preparation. “For new parents there is a lot of excitement but also
anxiety and apprehension,” Amy says. “We get parents ready and give them a good foundation.
It’s important for parents to have clear expectations of what it will be like to have their baby and
take care of their baby afterwards.”
Amy is also a Bon Secours St. Francis lactation consultant who helps new moms become comfortable
and successful at breastfeeding. “We have a whole team of lactation consultants,” she says. “Our
inpatient lactation consultants work with new moms and new babies from the time of birth until
they are discharged from the hospital and our outpatient lactation office is there to answer phone
calls and see patients for one-on-one appointments if they have any problems or questions once
they have gone home.”
The Bon Secours St. Francis Parent Education curriculum focuses on a variety of prenatal and postpartum care topics, including
Breastfeeding, Childbirth Preparation, Hospital Tours, and more. For more information including a full calendar of classes and
registration information, please visit stfrancisbaby.org

Bon Secours St. Francis
Parenting Education Curriculum
Birth to Ten Days
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Support Group
Caring for Your Baby
Childbirth Low Intervention Series
Childbirth Preparation
Comfort Measures for Managing Labor
Introducing Your Newborn
to Your Pet
Meet the Doula
Natural Family Planning
New Family Celebration
Prenatal Yoga
Sibling Preparation Class
Great Expectations Walking Tour
Heartsaver CPR
Infant Massage

On any given day Courtney and Sasha can be found at the 60-acre,
16 field MESA soccer complex in Greer. The complex is home to CESA
(Carolina Elite Soccer Academy) and is swarming seven days a week
with kids from five to 19 years old, their families, coaches and volunteers.
As part of the Bon Secours St. Francis Sports Medicine team, Courtney
and Sasha are Certified Athletic Trainers ready to provide free and
immediate emergency care, rehabilitation, and injury prevention education.
How many players do you treat on a given day? COURTNEY: On a
typical Saturday we’ll see 20 to 30 kids. But on a tournament day we can
see as many as 200. SASHA: Most of the injuries are ankle sprains but we
see a lot of wrist fractures, clavicle fractures and plenty of head injuries.
What drew you both to this field of work? COURTNEY: I played
basketball in high school and spent a lot of time in the training room.
I was fascinated at how athletic trainers treated injuries and when
I went to college, I received my bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training/
Clinical Management. SASHA: My story is very similar to Courtney’s.
I ran track at Winthrop and saw how the athletic trainers treated injuries
and got athletes back out on the track. I then decided to pursue a
bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
What’s the best part of this job? COURTNEY: Helping an athlete
overcome injury and getting them back on the field. SASHA: Working
with athletes through rehab and teaching them about injury prevention.
What advice do you give someone who experiences a sports
injury at home? COURTNEY: That’s easy, call 675-HURT!

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Steve & Marie Schindler walk at
a pace that only can be described
as brisk. It wasn’t easy for a
writer in motorcycle boots and
a photographer with two cameras
dangling from his neck to keep up
with the couple recently as they
walked around the 1/4 mile concourse
of Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
“We try to do three miles,” Steve said.
“It takes us about 45 to 50 minutes.”
That’s a 16-minute mile and a pretty
quick walking pace.
Steve and Marie have been walking for
years. It’s an activity they enjoy together
and one that keeps them active and fit.
When they first moved to Greenville,
they would take walks downtown or on
the Swamp Rabbit Trail or at Haywood
Mall when the weather was bad. But
when the couple learned about the
Well Walkers program, they moved their
walking dates to the Arena. “Walking
here is safe and convenient,” Marie said.
“It’s much better than the mall and it’s
not isolated.” “Plus there are facilities
here,” Steve added. “And if you want
to do more of a cardio workout you
can go up and down the stairs.”
Well Walkers is a free program that
turns the Bon Secours Wellness Arena
concourse into a 1/4 mile walking track most Tuesdays
and Thursdays between 9:00 and 1:00. “The only time
we’re not here on a Tuesday or Thursday is if there is
a multi-day event at the arena one of those days,” said
Rebecca Billott. (After chasing Steve and Marie for
five laps, the writer and photographer decided to talk
to someone who was standing still). Rebecca is the
Community Engagement Specialist for Bon Secours
St. Francis Health System and can be found by the
Arena entrance checking in walkers and punching their
loyalty cards, which earn t-shirts and water bottles.
“We’ve heard nothing but positive comments about
the program,” she said. “Everyone just loves it.”
Steve and Marie usually show up right at 9:00 on both
Tuesdays and Thursdays. “We’re just morning people,”
Marie said. “And starting my day off with exercise
makes me feel better both emotionally and physically.”
According to Marie, walking helps them maintain their
weight, which had been a problem in the past. “I met
my goal weight in 2011 and Steve met his in 2012.
Walking really helps keep our weight down.” “It’s not
easy,” Steve added. “There are too many good places
to eat in this town.”

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COMMUNITY EVENT CALENDAR
Disney on
Ice: Frozen
JUNE 10-14
BON SECOURS
WELLNESS ARENA
TICKETS: $32 - $102
The heartwarming Academy Award ® -winning tale you love is now LIVE
and skating into the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. You’ll be magically
whisked away into the wintry world of Arendelle, where you will be dazzled
by amazing special effects and astonishing skating. Sing and dance along
to inspiring songs, including “Let It Go.” Join royal sisters Anna and Elsa,
the hilarious snowman Olaf, Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven and the mystical
trolls as they journey to discover that true love is ultimately the most
magical power of all!
Gallabrae:
Greenville
Scottish Games
MAY 23-24
DOWNTOWN G’VILLE &
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
TICKETS: $5 - $15
Come and enjoy the 10th
anniversary! The Upstate
of South Carolina has,
arguably, one of the highest
concentrations of Scots-
Irish descendants in the
country. This two-day
festival was created in
2006 as a tribute to the
region’s Celtic forebears,
and includes a parade,
music, athletic competition
and dancing.
Beth Moore:
Living Proof Live
JULY 10-11
BON SECOURS
WELLNESS ARENA
TICKETS: $69
Join best-selling author
Beth Moore at Living Proof
Live and see how one
weekend can change your
life. If you need a break from
your hectic life, if you need
a few hours that will offer
days upon days of renewal
in your spiritual life, if you
need a place to join together
with other women who are
doing their best to walk with
the Lord in this challenging
world or if you just need to
be spurred on—if that’s you,
then you belong at this event!
History of
The Eagles:
Live in Concert
JULY 12
BON SECOURS
WELLNESS ARENA
TICKETS: $65 - $175
The Eagles have added
a Greenville concert on
July 12 at the Bon Secours
Wellness Arena to the band’s
summer 2015 “History of
the Eagles” tour. The tour,
which kicked off July 6, 2013
following the release of the
band’s acclaimed, topselling
documentary of the
same name, features classic
Eagles’ songs spanning
their entire career, including
some that have never been
performed live.
Shania Twain:
Rock This
Country Tour
JULY 18
BON SECOURS
WELLNESS ARENA
TICKETS: $44 - $134
One of the world’s bestselling
female artists in
history, Shania Twain,
has announced her first
North American tour in
more than 11 years entitled
ROCK THIS COUNTRY.
The 48-date run comes
hot on the heels of her
two-year residency in
Las Vegas. Be ready
for Shania to perform
iconic hits in a brand new
production for fans coast
to coast.

One St. Francis Drive
Greenville, South Carolina 29601
Well Walkers meet most Tuesdays &
Thursdays throughout the month to walk the quarter-mile concourse
at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. There is no charge to participate.
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook (@BeWellFans) or visit
stfrancishealth.org/bewellfans for more info.
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