The Pelham Podcast

SRHS Podcasts

Welcome to The Pelham Podcast, where you’ll get the inside scoop on Pelham Medical Center. Your host is Pelham Medical Center President Tony Kouskolekas, better known as “Tony K.” here at the hospital. In this podcast, we’ll cover a variety of issues, including innovative treatments, groundbreaking research and important topics such as mental health, stroke and community engagement. Whether you’re a medical professional, someone interested in a career in the medical field, or a listener wanting to know more about health issues, we hope that you learn more about our hospital and its role in the community. No matter your field of interest—from excellence in orthopaedic and spine surgery to clinical trials combatting cancer —there’s something for everyone in this podcast, and we hope you enjoy your time here with us.  Thanks for tuning in! 

Episodes

  1. From Hospital to Home: Navigating Post-Acute Care

    OCT 31

    From Hospital to Home: Navigating Post-Acute Care

    The hospital isn’t the finish line—recovery is. We unpack how post-acute care actually works, from intensive inpatient rehab and skilled nursing to home health, palliative care, and hospice, and we explain how case managers remove friction so families don’t feel lost at discharge. You’ll hear how different care levels fit together, why insurers require certain criteria like the Medicare three-midnight rule, and what “observation” really means for coverage. We also clear up one of the toughest myths: assisted living is typically private-pay. While insurance can cover services delivered there—like home health or hospice—it usually won’t cover room and board. Knowing this early helps families plan without panic. You’ll learn when acute rehab is the right call, why long-term acute care hospitals serve medically complex patients, and how home health nurses and therapists spot risks inside the home that hospitals can’t see. Our favorite part is the human side: case managers as steady guides, palliative care aligning treatments with what matters most, and hospice maximizing the time and comfort people have—never “giving up,” always focused on living better. Thanks to shared electronic records across our system, every provider sees the same medication list, therapy notes, and progress, which cuts duplication and speeds safer handoffs. And if you need help right now, one number—864-560-CARE—connects you with a nurse who can steer you to the right service. If this conversation helped you understand the journey from hospital to home, follow the show, share it with someone who needs clarity, and leave a review with the question you still want answered. Your feedback shapes future episodes. Additional Links For more info about the show, episodes, and other health resources, visit www.srhspodcasts.com. Feeling social? Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok

    45 min
  2. Gibbs Cancer Center, Clinical Trials and Oncology

    11/05/2024

    Gibbs Cancer Center, Clinical Trials and Oncology

    In this episode, Dr. Amy Curtis, medical director of Gibbs Cancer Center, and Michael Starnes, system director of oncology services, discuss how the Gibbs team cares for patients and the origins of oncology care at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System. They also talk about the importance of clinical research and innovation in cancer care. Additional Links For more info about the show, episodes, and other health resources, visit www.srhspodcasts.com. Feeling social? Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok

    39 min
  3. Cancer Survivorship & Looking Forward to the Future

    06/14/2024

    Cancer Survivorship & Looking Forward to the Future

    The Pelham Podcast | June 14, 2024 | Episode 2 Cancer Survivorship and Looking Forward to the Future with Dr. Steve Corso  Episode Summary:  In this episode, hematology oncologist Dr. Steve Corso talks about his experience treating cancer patients in the Upstate and how his perspective changed when he faced and survived his own battle with cancer.  We discuss how the oncology teams at Gibbs Cancer Center take a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosing and treating cancer. We address myths about cancer and treatments. We also learn about HPV, its effects on cancer and how parents can help their children get ahead of future concerns.    00:00 – Welcome & intro  00:41 – Dr. Corso’s career   04:35 – Breast cancer risks and screening  07:30 – Personalized, modern breast cancer care  10:36 – Why hematology oncology?  11:31 – Dr. Corso’s personal battle with cancer  16:23 – Life after cancer  21:33 – Oral cancer, tobacco & HPV  23:17 – Conclusion & thanks    Learn more:  Learn more about Gibbs Cancer Center. Read more about Dr. Corso’s journey through cancer. View the LinkedIn roadmap Dr. Corso mentions in the episode.  Additional Links For more info about the show, episodes, and other health resources, visit www.srhspodcasts.com. Feeling social? Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok

    24 min
  4. Stroke Awareness & Intervention with Dr. Pilch

    06/04/2024

    Stroke Awareness & Intervention with Dr. Pilch

    The Pelham Podcast | May 29, 2024 | Episode 1 Stroke Awareness, Intervention and B.E. F.A.S.T. with Dr. John Pilch and Kellie Geater, RN  Episode Summary:  In this inaugural episode, neurologist Dr. John Pilch and Stroke Accreditation Coordinator Kellie Geater talk about their experience treating stroke patients at Pelham Medical Center.   We’ll discuss how Pelham Medical Center became the first hospital of its size to earn DNV certification as a Primary Stroke Center in the Greenville-Spartanburg area back in 2016. Through collaborative efforts within the hospital, emergency services and in the Upstate community, Pelham Medical Center has been able to maintain this primary stroke certification each year since.   We’re also teaching you about B.E. F.A.S.T., an important acronym to help anyone spot early signs of a stroke. Early recognition and quick action can help shorten the time to stroke treatment and improve the outcome for stroke patients.  00:00 – Introductions 00:48 – Primary stroke certification 08:03 – Patient stories 11:12 – Collaboration & teamwork 13:41 – Measuring standards of stroke care 15:05 – The importance of time 17:04 – B.E. F.A.S.T.  20:07 – Neurology & Dr. Pilch’s career 26:21 – The future of stroke care 29:37 – Conclusion & thanks   Learn more:  Stroke care and neurology at Pelham Medical Center and throughout the healthcare system. Primary Stroke Center and other stroke-related certifications through Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Healthcare, one of the longest-lived and most robust hospital accreditation companies in the U.S.  Additional Links For more info about the show, episodes, and other health resources, visit www.srhspodcasts.com. Feeling social? Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok

    31 min
  • 4 Episodes

About

Welcome to The Pelham Podcast, where you’ll get the inside scoop on Pelham Medical Center. Your host is Pelham Medical Center President Tony Kouskolekas, better known as “Tony K.” here at the hospital. In this podcast, we’ll cover a variety of issues, including innovative treatments, groundbreaking research and important topics such as mental health, stroke and community engagement. Whether you’re a medical professional, someone interested in a career in the medical field, or a listener wanting to know more about health issues, we hope that you learn more about our hospital and its role in the community. No matter your field of interest—from excellence in orthopaedic and spine surgery to clinical trials combatting cancer —there’s something for everyone in this podcast, and we hope you enjoy your time here with us.  Thanks for tuning in! 

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  • Creator
    SRHS Podcasts
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The Pelham Podcast
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