Charleston, SC (August 19, 2022) – Trident Health will be hosting the 8th annual Hearts for the Lowcountry charity golf tournament on Friday, September 23rd at the Golf Club at Wescott Plantation. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Heart Association to provide heart and stroke resources for communities across the Lowcountry.

 In the past seven years, the Hearts for the Lowcountry golf tournament has raised more than $300,000 in support of the American Heart Association’s mission to raise awareness about the risks of heart disease and help our community live longer, healthier lives. Heart disease is the #1 leading cause of death in the United States.

After a heart event, living an active life with regular exercise, healthy eating and quitting smoking are the top recommendations from Trident Health’s cardiology team.

Cardiologist Marabel Schneider, MD with Lowcountry Cardiology said, “One of the encouraging stories regarding patients who’ve recovered from a heart attack is that many are now enjoying active, productive lives.” Cardiovascular surgeon James Benner, MD with Palmetto Cardiovascular & Thoracic Associates commented, “Adding exercise to your heart healthy plan can be as simple as a regular brisk walk.”

Interventional cardiologist Patrick Looser, MD, with Lowcountry Cardiology Associates added,” "If you smoke, please stop. Your heart will thank you. In just minutes after your last cigarette your heart rate and blood pressure drop significantly.“

The Hearts for the Lowcountry golf tournament will begin with lunch at 11am followed by a shotgun start at 12pm. The event will include prizes for the top teams, closest to the pin contest, longest drive contest and more. The $125 per player or $500 foursome cost includes cart and greens fees, player gifts, lunch, and a post-tournament awards ceremony. The tournament is rain or shine.

Register today as an individual or team at sumdoc.co/TridentHealthGolfTournament. For more information call (843) 847-5100.

Thank you to the tournament’s title sponsor Titan Property Group and additional sponsors Charleston Radiologists, Coastal Vascular & Vein, HCA Healthcare’s Physician Services Group, Inari Solutions, IV02 Infusions, Healthgrades, JE Dunn, Life Net South Carolina, River Landing Dentistry, A.H. Schwacke & Associates, and Trident Anesthesia Group.

In 2021 Trident Medical Center earned the highest rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) procedures for 2020. The rating, which denotes the highest category of quality, places Trident Medical Center among the Top 10% of participating hospitals in the U.S. and Canada for CABG outcomes. Both Trident and Summerville Medical Centers are Joint Commission Certified for Advanced Heart Failure and Advanced Primary Stroke Centers. 

 For almost 50 years staff and physicians at Trident Health have provided acute healthcare services to families in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Services are provided through its two hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center; three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center, and Centre Pointe Emergency; and two urgent care centers, CareNow Urgent Care Goose Creek and CareNow Urgent Care North Charleston. Both hospitals have received top ranking as Joint Commission Top Hospitals for Quality Performance and are Joint Commission Certified for Advanced Heart Failure and Advanced Primary Stroke Centers. Trident Health is one of the South Carolina Lowcountry’s largest employers with more than 2,800 employees and has a medical staff of nearly 600 physicians. In 2021 it provided $50.6 million in uncompensated care and paid $41.8 million in local, state and federal taxes. To learn more about how Trident Health is growing to meet the needs of our growing region and how to join our team go to www.tridenthealthsystem.com.