Self Regional affiliates with MUSC Health cardiothoracic network.

• Position: Self Regional HealthCare, Medical University of South Carolina

Self Regional HealthCare and the MUSC Health Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, based in Charleston, have signed an affiliation agreement with a goal of expanding the Greenwood program's surgical capabilities.

Through this affiliation, Self Regional will work with MUSC Health to advance the expertise of clinical staff via mentoring related to the latest technologies and procedures in cardiovascular surgical care, according to a news release.In addition, the affiliation with MUSC Health will allow Self Regional's patients access to clinical trials, providing patients in the Upstate with some of the most promising cardiovascular treatments currently available in the nation.

"Self Regional is thrilled about this partnership," Dr. Matt Logan, president and CEO of Self Regional Healthcare, said in the news release."Working with such a respected organization as MUSC will not only allow our patients enhanced access to treatments but will also improve the cardiothoracic care we're able to provide here in the community."

Self Regional's Heart and Vascular Center provides a range of advanced heart care, from prevention and emergency cardiac care to open heart...