Sixteenth McLeod Foundation Fellows Class Begins

The 16th Class of McLeod Foundation Fellows recently began at McLeod Regional Medical Center. Each year, McLeod Fellows receive a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into medicine and complex issues driving healthcare while demonstrating the continuing need for philanthropy.

During the first session of the McLeod Fellows on September 13, 2022, Donna Isgett, President and CEO of McLeod Health, addressed the group about the history of McLeod Health and the growth of the organization. They also observed a surgical procedure being performed by McLeod General Surgeon Dr. John Sonfield in OR1.

The 2022-2023 McLeod Fellows Class includes: Charlie Abbott, Carolina Bank; Boone Aiken, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd; Terence Anderson, Harbor Freight; Kimberly Barr, Sabb Law Firm; Gunter Bullock, PDI Pharmacy Services; Chris Cawthon, Exelixis; Shannon Chandler, Chandler Investments; Julie Cord, New York Life; Sandra Eckert, Assurant; Lance Evans, Carolina Door and Hardware; Megan Ferguson, Webster Rogers; Beth Jones, Coldwell Banker Real Estate; Beth Ann Owen, Community Volunteer; Robert Thomas, Greystone Properties; Caroline Toniolo, Edward Jones; John Rabun, Community Volunteer; and Greg Robinson, Florence County Economic Development Partnership.

The McLeod Fellows program is designed to give an inside look into the healthcare industry. This innovative program was introduced in 2006, and is composed of community leaders, elected officials and volunteers.

During eight monthly sessions, the McLeod Fellows class receives an intimate glimpse of the many facets of healthcare. The curriculum explores the mission of McLeod Health, healthcare finances, quality and safety, and McLeod Health service lines. Participants obtain a working knowledge of the healthcare needs in the region and how McLeod Health is meeting those needs.

McLeod Fellows also gain insight into medical and technological advances through access to areas of McLeod Regional Medical Center not commonly available to the public. In addition, the program gives business leaders and community members the opportunity to network with medical specialists.

To learn more about the McLeod Fellows program, please call the McLeod Foundation at (843) 777-2694 or visit www.McLeodFoundation.org.

About McLeod Health Foundation

The McLeod Foundation was established in 1986 as an independent not-for-profit, tax-exempt charitable organization whose mission is to generate philanthropic and community support to perpetuate medical excellence at McLeod Health. Thanks to the generosity of this region, the Foundation has since raised more than $100 million and has provided support for hundreds of programs at McLeod Health. These programs include support for McLeod Children's Hospital, The Guest House at McLeod, McLeod Hospice Services, the McLeod Center for Cancer Treatment and Research, McLeod Heart and Vascular Institute and McLeod Diabetes Services, just to name a few. Simply put the Foundation funds better health for thousands of families throughout Northeastern South Carolina and Southeastern North Carolina.