Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(e)(1) 01 the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung

benefit trust or private foundation)

Form, '9 9 0 ~~0 1 Deormen olmeTrersury

I " The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy stale imemc Revenue Service A For the 201

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and l ere not applicable to section 527 orgen,zetions

e) Is this a group return la afGiWas9 El Yes r-Xj No

b) If 'Yes,' enter number d affilkatw 1

e) Are all aHBiatav mduded9 Yr~ ~No (It 'NO,' attar e list See InsmiLlctions

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Check here 1 U d the organization's gross receipts are normally not more Iran $25,000 me

organizalian need not file a return win the IFS, but d the organisation received a Form 990 Package

it the mail, it should file a return x+lhwn financial data home states require a complets return 1 East a-di rt OEN

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to attach Sch B

11 the organization is not recimed

L Gross receipts Add lines 6b, Bb 96 end 10b to line 12 1

Revenue E: enses and Changes In Net Assets or Fund Balances See Specific Ins'

1 Contributions . gifts, grants, and simile amounts received 9TMP 1

e Direct public support I f, 54

b indirect public support 1 b 1 . 06

c Government contributions (grants) 1 1c l .90

d Total (adalines tethrwpntc) (wnf 2.520 .398 . nonusnS

2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (Iron Perk VII, line 93)

8 Membership dues and assessments

4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments

5 Dividends and interest from securities . , , : , ,

5 Z Bs Qrossrents so 6 , 33

b Less rental expenses Bb " " " " " "7 88

e Net rental income or (loss) .(subtract line 6b Iran line 6a) , , , , , , ,

as ~ 7 Other investment income (describe c j 8 0 Gross amount from sales 0/ 355015 other (A) Securities (B) Other

than Inventory 43 984 984. Be 5

b Less cost or other basis and sales expanses 47 148 881 . 8b -1.35

e Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) , , , , -3 - 29

's d Net gain or (loss) (comhne line 8c, columns (A) and ( ) , R -~" , 1,]

9 Special events and activities (attach schedule) ,u

e Gross revenue (not includng S of pUG 18 6

Be contributions reported on line 1a)

b Less direct expenses other than NndIrm sing expenses ~

c Net Income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9 IromVui

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances , , , oa

b Less cost of goods sold , , , , , , , , . . . , ob

e Dross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (attach schedule) (subtract line 10b from line 10a)

11 Other revenue (from Part VII, line 703) , , , , . . . .

13 Program services (from line 44, column (B)) , , , , , , , , . . . . `~ 14 Management end general (from line 44, column (C)) , , a 15 Fundraising (horn line 44, column (D)) , , ,

w 18 Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) 17 Total expenses add lines 16 and 44 column A

:°. 18 Excess or (deficit) for we year (subtract line 17 iron line 12) m 19 Net assets or fund balances et beginning of year (from line 73, column (A)) , , , , , , , ,

a m 20 Other changes m net assets or fund balances (attach e~lanahon) , , , , , , , , 8'1'14l' a .

21 Net assets or fund balances at end of ear (combine lines 18 19 and 20

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, sea the separate Instructions. JSA I E1010 2.000

Form 990 (2'001

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CENTER alma I C iJame of organizaUOn t2CLEOD .^EGIOAiAL MEDICAL '°`~'~S OF THE P~E DEE INC . ma or 'rint .' Number and street (or P O box i ; mail Is not delivered to street address) RoaMsuile

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"°° I FLORENCE. BC 29501

a Section 501(c)(3) organizations end 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ}

What is the organization's primary exempt purpos3ElIP- ATTACHED BTATII4EN1' Program Sepe nsene,rvice

All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in e clear and concise manner State the number (Required for5oi(c)(3)ena

of clients served, publications Issued, etc Discuss achievements that are not measurable (Section 501(c)(3) and 4 (Q)orgs,andnsa7(a)(i)

P ( ( ~ gusts, but optimal for organizahans and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others ) omen )

e SEE -STATEMENT -18

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Grants and allocations $ 279 232 828 . b

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Grants and allocations $ c

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Grants and allocations $ d

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Grants and allocaLOns S e Other program services attach schedule (Grants and allocations $ f Total of Program Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column (B), Program services) . " 279 232, 828 .

JSA Form 990 (2001) ~Etoxo2o00 .ACOen awe nvieoionn~ ~n .ia .io vn~ .n 11eno 4

Form 990 (2001) 57-0370242 Pace 2

ent Of All organizations must complete column (4) Cdumru (B), (C) anc (D) ere required la seam 501(c)(3) and (a) orgen¢aliS=ans

nal Expenses and section 4947(a)(1) non9%CTPt charitable trusts but, optuOnal is ahE4 (See 57ecAiC Instructions M page 27 J

Do not include amounts reported m line (g) Program (C) Management G 6b, Hb, 9b, too, or 16 of Part 1 (N

Total sernces and general (D) unireisin5

22 Grants and allocations (attach schedule)

(urns ~onc.++,s ~ 22 '

23 Spealic ass.siance to individuals (aflach schedule) 23 24 Benefits paid to a for members (attach schedule) 24

25 Compensation of officers, directors, etc 25 838 192 . 838 192.

26 Other salaries and wages 28 128 982 946. 102,887.485 . 26 095 461 .

27 Pension plan contributions 27 4 , 856, 503 . 3, 844 , 112 . 1 , 012, 391 .

28 Other employee benefits 2B 12 , 551, 922. 9, 927, 274. 2 , 624, 648 .

29 Payroll taxes 29 11 072 635. 8, 762, 926. 2 ,309, 709 . 90 Processional tundrausing fees 30

31 Accounting lees , , 91 142 979 . 142 979.

92 Legal fees , , 32 2 , 871, 684. 4 , 358 . 2 , 867 , 326 .

33 Supplies , , , , 93 66 266 785. 59 455 662 . 6 , 811 . 123 .

34 Telephone 34 1 , 273,451 . 127 812 . 1 , 145 , 639 .

35 Postage and shipping , 35 629 635. 4-4 , 273, 585 362 .

98 Occupancy 38 7, 073 , 596. 2 , 786, 057 . 4 , 287 , 539 .

37 Equipment rental and maintenance, 37 4, 230, 368 . 2 , 597,736 . 1 , 632 , 632 .

98 Printing and publications 38

39 Travel , , 39 299 589. 203 939 . 95 , 650 .

40 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 40 609,053 . 304 712 . 304 . 341 .

41 Interest, 41 6 , 443 , 647 . 6 , 443, 647 .

42 Depreciation, depleiim,etc(attamsthedule) 42 26 891 066 . 20 332 613 . 6 , 558, 453 .

49 Other opennnotmwreamow(Itemlu)6TMP 3 49a 86 176 101 . 67 953 869 . 18 222 232 .

b 3b

c 49e

d 3d

e 3e qq Total functional expenses, pea unn a mroupn am

memr~roniau~l~nea~ta~s~~~~~A~ 44 361.210,152 . 279,232,828 . 81,977 .324 .1

Joint Costs Check " d you are following SOP 98-2

Are any point costs from e combined educational campaign and fundraising sdicitahon reported In (B) Program serincesli Yes No

If 'Yes,' enter Q) the aggregate amount of these Joint costs $ , (II) the amount allocated to Program services $

3

Balance Sheets (See Specific Instructions on page 24 ) (s)

End of year

4 , 230 , 866 .

119 246 619 .

6 , 634 , 151 . . 3 , 602 , 849

104 016 349 .

-37 742 , 284a

z~z,ae9,461 . 21,348,819 .

i 493,626,830 . 70 973 991 .

15861

229 590 031 .

264 036 799 .

(A) Beginning of year

48e Pledges receivable 1 4118 b Less allowance for doubtful accounts , , , 4 Bb

49 Grants receivable 50 Recervables from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

(attach schedule) St e Other notes and loans receivable (attach

schedule) 'm b Less allowance for doubtful accounts 51 b q . . . .

A 52 Inventories for sale or use 53 Prepaid expenses and deterred charges 54 Investments - securities (attach schedule) $= 4 . 0 Cost .~ FMV 55a Investments - land, buildings, and

equipment basis , , , , , , , 55e b Lee accumulated deprecation (attach

schedule) , , , , , , , , 55b 58 Investments - other (attach schedule) STMT 5 . . 57e Land, buildings, and equipment basis 57e 479 , 457 . 223

b Less accumulated depreciation ( ttach schedule) , , , , , STMT 1 . , . 576 207 , 167 , 762

SB Other assets (describe " STMT 6 )

88 Total liabilities add lines 60 through 65 Organizations that follow SFAS 717, check here " .E and complete lines

67 through 69 and lines 73 and 74 87 Unrestricted , , , , , , , 68 Temporarily restricted Be Permanently restricted . . . . . . . . . . . .

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here t F~ and complete lines 70 through 74

0 70 Capital stock, trust principal, or currant funds , , , m 71 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment fund ,

m° 72 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated Income, or other funds 79 Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 OR lines

70 through 72, column (A) must equal line 19, and column (B) must equal line 21)

Form 990 is available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information about a particular organization How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the Information presented on its return Therefore, please make sure the return is complete and accurate and fully describes, In Part III, the organizations programs and accomplishments

JSA ,E70~ 2000

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Note Where required, attached schedules and amounts within the description

45 Cash - non-interest-bearing 46 Sarongs and temporary cash investments

47e Accounts receivable b Less allowance for doubtful accounts

80 Accounts payable and accrued expenses , , e1 Grants payable 82 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . .

a^, 63 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach - schedule) , , , , , ,

64e Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule) . , . b Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) , STM

85 Other liabilities (describe

5

Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements with Expenses per Return

and average I (c)COPpensatim I (D)camnewwio I (E~F~ensa rweek NBOk (if not ald,enter Omploynoanafi0le~u6 n60un~dndahel

. r~ . ..<ni.., f~i a~ierteECVmosnsenm ellowanoes (/a Name and address

iu 1 E1o4o 2000

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Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements with Revenue per Return (See Specific Instructions page 26

e Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements " e 367 972 7

b Amounts included on line a but not on line 12, Form 990

(1 ) Net unrealized gams on investments , S

(2) Donated services

and use of facilities S (3) Recoveries of prior

year grants S (4) Other (specify)

STMT 7 5-15 .545,823 . Add amounts on lines (1) through (4)

e Line a minus line b d Amounts included on line 12,

Form 990 but not on line e (1) Investment expenses

not included on line 6b, Form 990 S

(2) Other (specity)

STMT 8 $ -7,888,585 . Add amounts on lines (1) and (2)

e Total revenue per line 12, Form 990

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees,

e Total expenses ana losses per audited financial statements

b Amounts included on tin= a but no? . on line 17, Form 990

(1) Donated services

and use of facilities S

(2) Prior year adjustments

reported on line 20,

Form 990 S

(3) Losses reported on

line 20, Form 990 $

(4) Other (specify)

S774P 9 S 7,888 .585 . Add amounts on lines (t) through (4)

c Line a minus line b d Amounts included on line 17,

Form 990 but not on line e (1) investment expenses

not included on line 6b, Form 990 S 359, 614 .

(2) Other (specify)

Add amounts on lines (1) and (2) " d a Total expenses per line 17, Forth 990

17 c VIUJ 1117 VI

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11 o I

(List each one even if not compensated, see Specific

75 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee receive aggregate compensation of more than $100,000 from your organization and all related organizations, of which more than 510,000 was provided by the related wganiza4ms9 " ElYes a No

If 'Yes,' attach schedule - see Specific Instructions on page 27

Form990 (2001)

JSN tEtO4t 2000

76 Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported [o we IRS If 'Yes,' attacn a detailed description of each activity 76 I 7C

77 Were any changes mete in the organizing or governing documents but not reported to the IRS? 77 X

If 'Yes ; attach a conformed copy of the changes

78a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of S 1,000 o" more during the year covered by this reNrn9 78s 7C

b If 'Yes,' has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this years 7Bb x

79 Was there a liquidation, dissolution, termination or substantial contraction during the year'+ If 'Yes,' attach a statement 79 7C

80a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization) through common

membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc , to any other exempt or nonexempt organization? S1R?P 10 BOa 7C

b If 'Yes ; enter the name of the organization ji~ and check whether it is exempt OR nonexempt

81 a Enter direct or indirect political expenditure See line 87 instructions , , 81 s

b Did the organization ale Form 1120-POL for this year? 87 b 7C

82a Did the organization receive donated services or the use of materials, equipment, a facilities at no charge or at substantially less than lair rental value? 82e 7C

b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these mains here Do not include this amount

as revenue in Part I or as an expense in Part II (See instructions in Part III ) B2b 83a Did the organization comply with the public inspection requirements for returns and exemption applicahon0 83e 7C

b Did the organization comply with the disclosure requirements relating to quid pro quo contributions? , , , Bib ]C

84a Did the organization solicit any contributions or gifts that were not tax deduchble7 , , , , , 84e 7C

b If 'Yes,* did the organization include with every solicitation an egress statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? 84b N

85 501(c)(4), (5), w (6) organizations a Were substantially all dues nondeductible by members , , 85a N

b Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less e5b N

II 'Yes' was answered to either BSa a BSb, do not complete 85c through BSh below unless the organization

received e waiver for proxy tax owed for the prig year c Dues, assessments, and similar amounts from members , , , , , , B5c NIA

d Section 162(e) lobbying and political expenditures , 85d N/A

e Aggregate nondeductible amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices BSe

NI

A

f Taxable amount of lobbying end political expenditures (line 85d less 85e) , , , art N A

g Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) lax on the amount in BSf9 , , B5 N

h II section 6033(e)(1 )(A) dues notices were sent, does the organization agree to add the amount in 85f to its reasonable

estimate of dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures for the following tax year? , , , 85h N 86 507(c)(7) ags Enter a Initiation lees and capital contributions included on line 12 86a NIA

b Gross receipts, included on line 12, for public use of club facilities B6b N/A

87 501(c)(iP) orgs Enter a Gross income from members a shareholders , , , 87a N/A

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due a paid to other

sources against amounts due or reserved from them ) , , , , , 87b N/A_ 88 At any lime during the year, did the organization own a 50 % or greater interest in a inxeble corporation or

partnership, or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-37 If 'Yes,' complete PM IX , , , , , , , , , , , , 88

89a 507(c)(3) organizations Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under

section 4911 " NONE , section 4912 " NONE , section 4955

b 501(c)(3) and 50f (c)(4) ergs Did we organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit trarisaction

during the year or did it become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior years If 'Yes,' attach

a statement explaining each transaction , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 89b E

c Enter Amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under

sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 , , , , , _ , NONE

d Enter Amount of lax on line 89c, above, reimbursed by the organization , , , , , , " NONE

90a List we states with which e copy of this return is filed 1~- NC -_ b Number of employees employed In the pay period that includes March 12, 2001 (See Instructions) , 1906 13306

91 The books are in care of " FUIIl'ON ERYIN Telephone no " 843-777-2256

Located at fi~ 555 EAST CFLVES STREET, FLORENCE, SC LP+4 fi~ 29501

92 Section 4907(a)(i) nonexempt charitable dusts riling Form 990 in lieu al Form 1041 " Check here , , , , , . , . . . . . .

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received w accrued during the tax year " ~ 92 ~ NONE

Fortn980 (2001)

Line No I Explain how each activity for which income is reported in column (E) of Part VI I contributed importantly to the accomplishment

v .ircemape a Nature of achviGes Total income address, and EIN of

JSA 1 E10.50 2000

Note Enter gross amounts unless otherwise Unrelated business income Excluded b section 512 513 or 514

indicated (A) (B) SC) (p) Relaledar

y,en~ Ezc usion exempt function 93 Program seance revenue eye Amount ~~e Amount income

a PATIENT SERVICE RE 367 994 124 .

b PARTNERSHIP INCOME 541900 -4 590 429 946 .

c

d

e

1 Madicare/MeCicaia payments

g Fees find contrails iron government agencies

94 Membership dues and assessments

95 imams an aindnvs and temporary msn In~menb

96 Dividends and interest from securities 14 3 559 192 .

97 Net rental income a (loss) from real estate

a debt-financed properly

b not debt-financed property 531120 -27,752 16 -1 , 526, 102 .

98 Net rental income rc Qom) Ivn peesmel PndpQM

99 Other investment income . ,

100 Gain ar(I .)IrvnmladnaelsMerthan lnwMUy 18 -4, 455,501m

101 Net income or (loss) from special events

102 Gross profit or (loss) from salts d mwntay

103 Other revenue e

b OTHER INCOME 03 7,140,273 .1

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d r

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104 Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E)) -32. 342 4.717 ,862 . 368 42-4 070 .

105 Total (add line 104, columns (B), (D), and (E)) 373. 109, 590 .

Note Line 105 plus line 7d, Part l, should equal the amount on line 12, Part I

(e) Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or (b) Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directl

and oeuel, It 0 true, Con a=, an

Please Sign I Signature car Here '

Type or pant name end title

Prepwels

Paid signature

Preparer's Flrm"s n e (g. ai,s L.A

Use Only i~ seu~Woea~, ' S2 adQe~, end 9P + 4 ,.� ,

Total number of other employees paid war

enter "None

(c) Compensation

TEAM STAFF- R7C

Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services " 66 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Forth 990-EZ

J54 1 E1210 2000

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SCHEDULER Organization Exempt Under Section 501(c)(3) OMENO 1545-f

(Form 990 0," 99D-EZ) (Except Private ~ounEetion) end Section 507(e), 5010, 501ft 501(n), or Section 4947(e)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary Information-(See separate Instructions.) 2001 Deoanmem a the Treasury Internal Revenue San+x " MUST be completed b the above organizations end attached to their Form 990 w 990-EZ Name of the organization MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Employer identification numi

OF THE PEE DEE, INC. 57-0370242

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees (See page 1 of the instructions List each one If there are none, enter "None ")

(e) Name and address d mUi emnloyTe paid maa (b) Title and awmge (~ CminbWOftS to (e) 6~erLSe

hours per week (c) Compensatim employee Deneld plans & account end other than 550000 ,r.�. .r.eI-. . . ., n.f ...on--um .unwwnr>e

M. REYNOLDS ----------------------- ]STAFF PHYSICIAN

2535 PI . KE99VICR ROAD

J. TPlOMBLEY ____TTlJ! PHYSICIAN

P .O . BOX 1218

s_w:_roLLEN_iix-------------------- ]sTarr PHYSICIAN 101 PEE DEE DRIVE

J__9TEPHEN_JONE9------------------ TTIJF PHYSICIAN

2752 OA9TON AVENUE, APT. 13311

W)1Lf1`ER_E__COHIdOR------------------ ]STIJ! PHYSICIAN

3415 SUSSEX COURT

00 . 816 ' Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Profess (See page 2 of the instructions List each one (whether indnnduals or firms) If there are

(e) Name end address of each independent contractor paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of smote

AL9TON AND - BIRD

MEDICAL STAFFING

TRINITY tXaLmHCavc

Cp=qpsmarmu MEDICAL

Schedule A (Forth 990 or 990-EZ) 2007

Statements About Activities (See page 2 of the instructions ) No

7 During the year, has the organization attempted to influence national, state, or local legislation, including any

attempt to influence public opinion on legislative matter or referendums It 'Yes; enter the total expenses paid

or incurred in connection witn the lobbying activities " 5 (Must equal amount on line 38,

tart VI-w, or line i Q 'rut JI-o 1 Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part V4-A Other

organizations checking 'Yes,' mush complete Part VI-8 AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of

the lobbying activities

2 During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly, engaged in any of the following acts with any

substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or

with any taxable organization with which any such person is affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal beneficiary? (If the answer to any question is 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the lransactrans ) &-e- STMT 1 5

s Sale, exchange, or leasing M property . . .

b Lending of money or other extension of credit?

3 Does the organization make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc ? (See Note below ) , ,STMT . m0

4 Do you have a section 4o3(b) annuity plan for your employees . . Note Attach a statement to explain haw the organization determines that individuals or organizations receiving grants

The or anization is not a private foundation because it is (Please check only ONE applicable box )

5 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches Section 770(b)(1)(A)(i)

6 A school Section 170(b)(1)(A)(u) (Also complete Part V ) 7 7C A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organira6on Section 170(b)(7)(A)(ni)

B A Federal, state, or local government or governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v)

9 ~ A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital Section 170(b)(1)(A)(w) Enter the hospital's name, city,

and state " 10 a An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit Section 770(b)(1)(A)(rv)

(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A ) 17 s a An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit a tram the general public

Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A) 11 b F] community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)(h) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A I 12 e An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 7/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its charitable, etc , functions- subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more then 33 1/3% of

it support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired

by the organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A )

13

F_] An organization that is not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizations

described in (1) lines 5 through 12 above, or (2) section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6), if they meal the test al section 509(a)(2) (See

section 5091x1(3))

(b) Line number from above (e) Name(s) of supported organizanon(s)

14 I I An organization organized and operated to test for public safety Section 509(a)(4) (See pace 6 of the instructions 1

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2007 JSP 1 E7 22J 2000 '- 11

c Furnishing of goods, services, a facilihes9 , , . . . . . . . .

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expanses d more than 51,000) . , , . .

e Transfer of any part of its income w assets , . , , . . . . .

Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See pages 3 through s of the instructions )

Fcnedule A l-orT 99C n 990-EZI 2CW 57-0370242 °a7,, 3

Support Schedule (Complete only it you checked a box online 10, 11, or 72 ) Use cash method of accounting NOT AP?rICABLE

1 5 Gifts, grants and contributions received (Do

7 7 Gross receipts tram admissions, merchandise

sold or services performed, or furnishing of

facilities in any activity that is related to the

W in. oruanitauen Enc. aunnov, mid

. 19 Net income from unrelated business

20 Tax revenues levied for the organizations benefit and either paid to it or expended on its behalf

21 The value of services or facilities furnished to

the organization by a governmental unit

without charge Do not include the value of

services or facilities generally furnished to the

22 Other income Attach a schedule Do not include Qain or (loss) from sale of capital assets

26 Organizations described on lines 10 or 11 a Enter 2% of amount in column (e), line 24 AIqT. "$l+;C.j1aT,$ b Prepare a lisp for your records to show the name of and amount contributed by each person (other than a

governmental unit or publicly supported organization) whose total gills la 1997 through 2000 exceeded the

amount shown in line 26a Do not file this list with your return Enter the total of all these excess amounts

c Total support for section So9(a)(7) lest Enter line 24, column (e) . . , . ,

d Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 18 19 22 26b , ,

e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total)

(zooo) ----------------(1sss) ------------------- (1998) ---NOT APF_L_I_CAHL_E__ (1997) --------------b For any amount included in line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons, prepare a list for your records to

show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the yew or (2) $5,000 (Include in the list organizations described in lines 5 through 11, as well as individuals ) Do not file this list with your return After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences (the excess amounts) for each year (zooo) ----------------(isss) ------------------- (1998) -------------------(1ss7)---------------

c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines 15 16

17 20 21

d Add Line 27a total and line 27b total

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total)

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) lest Enter amount on line 23, column (e) . . . . . ,I 27f g Public support percentage (line 27a (numerator) divided by line 271 (denominator)) , , , , , , . .

J54 1 E1221 2000

18 Gross income from interest, dividends, amounts received from payments on securities loans (section 512(a)(5)), rents, royalties, and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired

27 Organizations described on line 12 a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person ; prepare a list for your records to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each "disqualified parson' Do not tile this list with your return Enter the sum of such amounts for each year

28 Unusual Grants For en organization described in line 10, 71, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 1997 through 2000, prepare a list for your records to show, 1w each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief

JSA 7 E7 230 2 000

s7-os7ozs2

Schedule 0.(FOrr99ow99aEZ)2oo1 NOT APPLICABLE Page 4

Private School Questionnaire (See page 7 of the instructions ) (To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 In Pert IV)

29 Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward ;indents by staiemert in it chaser, bylaws . other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body ,

30 Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all it

brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,

programs, and scholarships 31 Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during

the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration penod ii it has no solicitation program, in a way

that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community h serves It "Yes," please describe, if "No," please explain (It you need more space, attach a separate statement )

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32 Does the organization maintain the following a Records indicating the reset composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?

b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory

basis . . . . c Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing

with student admissions, programs, and scholarships , , d Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions?

I1 you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain (I1 you need more space, attach a separate statement )

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99 Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to

e Students' rights or pnhleges? , , . , , , , . , , , ,

b Admissions policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff?

d Scholarships or other financial assistance . , . . . , , . . ,

e Educational policies'? , , . , . . . . . , , , ,

t Use of facilities?

g Athletic programs , , , . , , , . , , , , , , ,

h Other extracurricular activities?

If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain (I1 you need more space, attach a separate statement )

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84e Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency . . , , , , ,

b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended If you answered "Yes" to either 34a or b, please explain using an attached statement

35 Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4 01 through 4 OS

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 5001

Check " a ~ if the organization belongs to an affiliated group Check " b if you checked "a" and "limited control" orovisio

aced group To be completed totals for ALL electing

organizations

Over $50U 000 but not over E1 000 000 , $10 000 plug 15% of the excess over 5500,000

Over E7 000 000 but not aver $1,500 000 - $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1 000 000 J

Over 31 500 000 but not over 577 000,000 $125 000 plus 5% of the excess over 57 500 000

over $17 000 000 s, 000 000 42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41) 43 Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 44 Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- if line 41 is more than line 38 . .

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

(a) (b)

Grassroots lobbying

Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities instructions

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990.F2 2001 57-037024 Pace 5 Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See page 9 of the instructions ) (To be completed ONLY by an eligible oraan¢ation that filed Form 57681 NOT aPPLicasIX

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred )

36 Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) 77 Total lobbying expenditures to influence z legislative body (direct lobbying) 38 Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37) 39 Other exempt purpose expenditures 40 Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39) 41 Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table-

If the amount on line 40 is - The lobbying nontaxable amount is

Not over 5500 000 . P0% 01 the amount on hne 40 , ,

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Same organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below

for lines 45 through 50 on oaoe 11 of the instructions

Calendar year (or fiscal

Lobbying nontaxable

Lobbying ceiling amount

Grassroots nontaxable

Grassroots ceding amount

lcl I (d) I (e)

During the year, did the organization attempt to influence national, state or local legislation, inducting any yes No Amount attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of S!e

C

~ , Aa Volunteers %

b Paid staff or management (Include compensation in expenses reported on lines c through h ) . X c Media advertisements X d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public X e Publications, or published or broadcast statements X t Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes X 12 , 359 g Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body . X h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means X i Total lobbying expenditures (add lines c through h ) , , , , , , , , , , , 12 .359

If "Yes" to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed description of the lo rvities Schedule A (Form 990 or 990EZ) 3007

JSA 1E1740 Z 000

Information Regarding Transfers To end Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations (See page 12 of the instructions )

51 Did the reporting organization airectly or indirectly engage in any of ine following with any other organization described in section

501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?

e Transfers from the reporting organization to a noncharitable exempt organization of Yes No

m Cash (II) Other assets , ,

Other transactions (I) Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization , , (II) Purchases of assets from a noncharrtable exempt organization (II) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets , (Iv) Reimbursement arrangements , , , (v) Loans or loan guarantees , , (vi) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees go If the answer to any of the above is 'Vas,' template the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of the

goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization II the organization received less than fart market value in any

transnetion or sharing arrangement. show m column (d) the value of the goads other assets, or services received

(a) I (b) I (c) I (d) Line no Amount involved Name d nonchenteble exempt organization Description of truuiers, Imnsauions, and snaring arrangements

52e Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations

described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 5277 " [-] Yes Ox No

h If "Yes ," complete the following schedule (e) (b)

Name of organization Type of organization Description of relationship

Schedule A (Forth 990 or 990-EZ) 2001 JSA 1 E1250 20W

STATEMENT 2

IdCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER `7-0370242

FORM 990, PART I - OTHER DECREASES IN FUND BALANCES

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 7,228,543 .

NET LOSS FROM CONTROLLED ENTITIES 7,957,666 . ------------

TOTAL 1S,186,209 .

21 RTATFMF.NT i 11748 bQt6297 2YY2 07/28/2003 1D :17 :19 VO1-7

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORM 990, PART 22 - OTHER EXPENSES veeeeooee~eveeoe~ee~eeoee~v~e-ev-e

DESCRIPTION

DATA PROCESSING OUTSIDE SERVICES/CONTRACT LA80 PHYSICIAN'S FEES INSURANCE LICENSES AND TAXES ADVERTISING CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT PROVISION FOR BAD DEBT OTHER DIRECT EXPENSES

TOTALS

TOTAL

2,801,695 . 17346381 .

9 .664,883 . 2,521,928 . 3 .937,574 . 1,408,877 . 2,726,398 . 39472582 .

6,295,783 .

86176101 .

57-0370242

PROGRAM SERVICES

476651 . 14352935 . 9,648,605 .

592,946 . 476,059 . 47,064 .

1,093,322 . 39472582 . 1,793,705 .

67953869 .

MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL

2,325,044 . 2,993,446 .

16,278 . 1,928,982 . 3,461,515 . 1,361,813 . 1,633,076 .

4,502,078 .

18222232 .

- .rinnr~,nnn , n ., " ., n^

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 57-0370242

FORM 990, PART IV - INVESTMENTS - SECURITIES

ENDING DESCRIPTION BOOR VALUE ----------- ----------

GOV T BONDS 17,041,450 . COMMERCIAL BONDS 14, 509, 026 . COMMON STOCK 47, 487, 615 . MONEY MARKET ACCOUNT 24,978,258 .

--------------- TOTALS 104,016,349 .

STATEI4ENT 4

TOTALS

STATE14ENT 5

MCLEOD REGIOTP.L MEDICAL CENTER

FORM 990, PART N - INVESTMENTS - OTHER

DESCRIPTION -----------

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES AND PARTNERSHIP

57-0370242

ENDING BOOR VALUE

-37,742,284 . ---------------

-37,742,284 .

TOTALS

3TATE24ENT 6

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORM 990, PART IV - OTHER ASSETS

DESCRIPTION

BOND ISSUE COST, NET CERTIFICATE OF NEED & GOODWILL OTHER ASSETS

57-0370242

ENDING BOOK VALUEE

2,451,121 . 16,729,877 . 2,167,821 .

---------------21,348,819 .

FORM 990, PART IV-A - OTHER REVENUE ON BOOKS BUT NOT ON RETURN

TOTAL

STATEMENT 7

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 57-0370242

DESCRIPTION

INVESTMENT MANAGEI4ENT FEES UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVEST . LOSSES ON CONTROLLED ENTITIES

AMOUNT

-359,614 . -7,228,543 . -7,957,666 .

----------------15,545,823 .

57-0370242

FORM 990, PART IV-A - OTHER REVENUE ON RETURN BUT NOT ON BOOKS

RENTAL EXPENSES

TOTAL

STATEt4EN'P 8

MCLF.~OD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

-7,888,585 . ------------------------------

-7,888,585 .

RENTAL EXPENSES 7,888,585 . ---------------

TOTAL 7,888,585 .

9

MCL$OD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 57-0370242

FORM 990, PART N-8 - OTHER EXPENSES ON BOOKS BUT NOT ON RETURN

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ----------- ------

MCLEOD MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION MCLEOD HEALTH SERVICES, INC . MCLEOD HOME HEALTH, INC . MCLEOD HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER, INC . PEE DEE AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER MCLEOD PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC .

STATEMENT 10

MCL$OD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORM 990, PART VI - NAMES OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS

57-0370242

EXEMPT NONEXEMPT

NONEXEMPT NONEXEMPT

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

FORM 990 PART IX - INFORMATION REGARD C OC

TAXABLE SUBSIDIARIES C

AGE NATURE OF IP BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS

EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ------------------------------

MCLEOD HEALTH SERVICES, INC . 555 E. CFII:NES ST . FLORENCE, SC 29501 57-0919361 MCLEOD HOME HEALTH, INC . 555 E. CHLVE3 ST . FLORENCE, SC 29501 57-0892188 MCLEOD PHYSICIAN SERVICES, INC 555 E. CFEVES 3T . FLORENCE, 3C 29501 58-2279897 PEE DEE AMBULATORY 3URGER CNTR 555 E. CFEVE3 3T . FLORENCE, SC 29501 57-0745535 MCLEOD HEALTH & FITNESS CNTR . 555 E. CHEVES ST . FLORENCE, SC 29501 57-0967011

INTEREST ACTIVITIES -------- ----------

100 .000000 HEALTH CARE

100 .000000

NIIC6297 2YY2 07/28/2003 10 :17 :19 VO1-7 11748 29 STATEMENT 11

100 .000000

100 .000000

100 .000000

TOTAL INCOME

HOME HEALTH

PHYSICIANS

ANA . SURGERY

FITNESS CNTR

57-0370242

TOTAL INCOME

-624,679 .

602,670 .

-6,878,610 .

-47,416 .

-597,967 .

-7,546,002 .

ENDING ASSETS

2,687,827 .

1,809,195 .

24,427,565 .

3,069 554 .

1,229,439 .

------------33,223,580 .

Interest expense of approximately $78,000 was capitalized m 2002

Statement 12

McLeod Regional !Medical Center Of the Pee Dee. Inc. (Obligated Group) EIN # 57-0370242

Form 990, Part IV, Line 57 Tax fear 2001

Property and equipment at September 30, 2002 consists of the following

Land and land improvements Buildings Fused and moveable equipment Leasehold improvements Construction m progress

Less accumulated depreciation

2002

$ 54,910,738 272,433,262 139,546,004

2,000,985 10,566,234

479,457,223 (207,167,762)

$ 272,289,461

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE, INC.

El # 57-0370242 FOR114 990, Part IV, Line 64(b)

TAX YEAR 2001

1998 series A Term Bonds, less unamortized discount, due in annual installments of $2,585,000 to $4,575,000, (excluding interest), beginning November 1, 2015 Interest is paid semiannually at rates ranging from 4 75% to 5 0%

Statement 13

MORTGAGES AND OTHER NOTES PAYABLE

Florence County, South Carolina, Hospital Revenue Bonds

1985 series A bonds, due November 1, 2015 plus interest determined weekly by the remarketmg agent which would permit the resale of the bonds at par plus accrued interest, with monthly sinking fund requirements of $218,750 to $344,167 beginning November 20, 2009 Bonds mature annually m principal amounts ranging from $2,625,000 to $4,130,000 beginning November 20, 2010 Interest is paid semiannually

1993 series Refunding Serial Bonds due in annual installments of $1,185,000 to $1,615,000 (excluding interest) Interest is paid semiannually at rates ranging from 4 1 % to 4 9%

1993 series Refunding Term Bonds, less unamorhzed discount, due November 1, 2009 plus interest at 5 25%

1998 series A bonds, due m annual installments of $1,015,000 to $3,420,000 (excluding interest), beginning November 1, 1998 Interest is paid setruannually at rates ranging from 4 0% to 5 5%

BEGINNING END OF YEAR OF YEAR

$ 20,000,000 $ 20,000,000

6,030,000 4,625,000

9,246,068 9,263,692

29,988,992 28,939,668

45,280,000 45,280,000

Statement 13

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE, INC.

El # 57-0370242 FORM 990, Part IV. Line 64(b)

TAX YEAR 2001

MORTGAGES AND OTHER NOTES PAYABLE BEGIIVIVLNG END (CONTINUED) OF YEAR OF YEAR

1998 series B bonds, plus unamortized premium, due m annual installments of $1,000,000 to $1,360,000 (excluding interest), beginning November 1, 1999 Interest is paid serrvannually at rates ranging from 5 0% to 5 5% $ 9,460,015 $ 8,418,850

Lane of credit, due m monthly principal installments of $138,889, beginning in August, 1998, with the outstanding balance to be paid m February, 2013 Interest is paid monthly at LIBOR plus 5% Collateral zed by a portion of assets held for limited use 18,024,960 15,590,082

Note payable m monthly payments of $82,362 including interest at 7 3%, with payments beginmng November 17, 1997, unsecured 4,872,685 4,223,151

Note payable m monthly payments of interest only at a rate of 8%, through March 1, 2006, commencing on March 1, 2007, annual payments of principal and interest of $109,575, final payment of outstanding principal and interest due Mash 1, 2011, collatenzed by land 437,500 437,500

1990 series capital appreciation sepal bonds plus accrued interest, due in installments of principal and interest of $910,000 beginning November 1, 2000 through November 1, 2005 3,999,424 3,301,827

Lines of Credit with local financial institutions at variable interest rates 8,825,689 18,357,000

Capital lease obligations 304,640 179.270

$ 156.469.973 $ 158.616.040

Statement 14

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE, INC

El4 5-7-03770242 FORM 990, PART

LIST OF OFFICERS. DIRECTORS . TRUSTEES AND KEI EMPLOYEES

Contributions to Expense Account Title/ Emplova Brncfit and 0t6a

Nemc and Address Time devoted Compensauon Plans Allowances

AU D Laurrnce McIntosh Cheuman None None None Post Office Drawer 1831 Part Florence, SC 29503

Mr 3 Givens Young Vice Chauman `done None None Post ORcc Drawer 5779 Pan Florence, SC 29502

Mr James C Mcl,eod, Jr Secretary 574,003 5766 None Posy Ova Box 100551 Part Florence, SC 29501

Mr John D Off Treasury None None None Post Office Box 3929 Part Florence, SC 29502

Dr John C Pinnrd Chef of Staff 54,500 None None 255 South Werley Street Part Florence, SC 29501

Mr Peter C Coggeshall Pert None None None 547 Lakeshore Dnve Hertmlle, SC 29550

Mr Frank R Ellerbe, Jr Part None None None Post Office Box 578 Latta SC 29565

Dr Dewey N En~ Part None None None Post Office Drawer 1771 Florence, SC 29503

Mrs Audrey L Hunter PM None None None 509 Oliver Stmt Meson, SC 29571

Mr M L Koontz Part None None None 110 Lakeway Drive Chenw, SC 29520

Dr Jennings K Owrns Pen None None None 300 Tyson Avenue Brnnensville, SC 29512

Statement 14

MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF TAE PEE DEE, INC

Elq 51-0370242 FORM 990, PART V

LIST OF OFFICERS. DIRECTORS . TRUSTEES. AND AEI EA1PLOl EES (CONTINUED)

Coambuuons to Expense Account Title/ Emplo%a Benefit end Other

Name end Address Time devoted Comprnsauon Plans Allow antes

Dr Louis D Wnght, Jr Part None None None Post Office Box 100559 Florence, SC 29-501-0559

Mr I..eanda Crawford Part None None None Post Ofiicc Boa 6093 Florin«, SC 29502-6093

Mrs Kaye Floyd-Pains Part None None None 515 South Cuhua Dnve Florence, SC 29501

Mr Gerald T Rosmlund Part None None None 2482 Ascot Dnvc Florence, SC 2950]

Mr 1 Enwi Paxton Part None None None 600 Nosh Cent Street Florence, SC 29501

MY J Ronald Ward Part None None None Post Office Drawac 1028 Darlington, SC 29540

Mr Bruce Bartagan Res/CEO E310,286 59,202 None 1019 WmnvorHh Dnve Full Florcna, SC 29501

Mr Robert L Coloua Eaecvuvc 5243,428 510,657 None 2120 Hen Road Vice-Presidrnt Florence, SC 29501

1.17 H E McCutchcon Sauor $210,474 510,676 None 3468 Cleude Douglas Cacle Vice-Rajdeot Florence, SC 29501-8248

5842,692 131,301 1

Part 3 line 2a

3,936,019 The Medical Center [eased office span to its %anous subsudiana

Statement 15

MCLEOD REGION 4L MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE, INC.

El n 57-0370242 FORM 990, Schedule A TAX YE 4R 2001

S 59,913 me Medical Center purchased ~chicles from en automobile dealership owned

b) AU J Erwin Paztoo

Part 3, line 2b As of September 30, 2002, the (olloxwg amounts were owed to (from) we Medical Center from (to)

its controlled entities

(1,533,700) McLcod Home Health, Inc

4,226 764 McLeod Health Services, Inc

2,126,303 McLeod Health end Fitness, Inc

47,863,082 McLeod Physician Services, Inc

(1,275,300) Pee Dee Ambulatoq Surgery Center, Inc

Part 3, line 2C 775,365 The Medical Center purchased billing end collecting services from McLeod Health Services, Inc

7,125 The Medical Center purchased vehicle repay end maintenance services from

an automobile dwlership owned by Mr 1 Envm Paxton

6,622 The Medical Center purchased legal and collection semces from a law Firm that employs

Mr James C McLeod, Jr

680,602 The Medical Center puchated physician, laboratory, and courser services from venous organva4oos of which Dr Louts D Wngh4 Jr is an owner and/or manager

2,775,423 The Medical Center purchased construction and repair services from e construction company owned by e relative of Mr J Greens Young

Part 3, line 2d 4,500 See Statement 14

Part 3, line 2e 50,121 The Medical Center transferred equipment end furnishings to/6om its venous subsidiaries

I

PURPOSE:

Statement 16

McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee, Inc. EIN:57-0370242 Year Ended 09/30/2002 Schedule A, Part III, Question 3 Human Resources Policy & Procedure Manual

EDUCATION ASSISTANCE

McLeod is committed to enhancing an individual's contribution or potential contribution to McLeod To assist employees m this effort, McLeod offers an educational assistance program

The program consists of two types of assistance

1 Job Related Courses, 2 Career Related Courses

ELIGIBILITY:

Only regular, full-time employees (72 hours or more bi-weekly) who have completed six months of full time service are eligible to participate m the program Employees must also have maintained an expected performance record

COURSE PRE-APPROVAL :

In an effort to objectively meet the needs of McLeod Health, McLeod Health Scholarship Committee will review scholarship applications, tuition reimbursement requests, and make final approval for individuals to receive scholarships or tuition reimbursement Expense related to educational assistance are not charged to individual cost centers, Department Directors and respective Vice Presidents will be involved with the approval process through then recommendation of the individuals for the scholarship or tuition reimbursement based on the employee's current job performance

JOB RELATED COURSES:

Job related courses of instruction are courses that will directly improve an employee's effectiveness in their present fob All incidental expenses, including registration/enrollment fees and books will be paid m full prior to registration The decision as to whether or not a course qualifies as directly fob related is made by the Department Director and respective Vice Presidents and is forwarded to the McLeod Health Scholarship Committee for final approval

1 Career related courses are reimbursed (not prepaid), unless otherwise determined by the Scholarship Committee. The CRC program only covers tuition unless otherwise determined by the Scholarship committee Books, supplies, etc are paid by the employee See later guidelines for approval procedures

2 Prior to registration, the employee should subuvt a Request for Educational Assistance Form through the proper channels, as mentioned earlier along with a recommendation from the Director based on current job performance. (See 18322 700 05, Job Related Courses, Items 3 and 4) . Human Resources will pend the approved request until the employee successfully completes the course See Item 4 below

3 Once courses are approved m advance of registration, the employee may expect to be reimbursed for tuition cost after successfully passing the course (C or better) unless otherwise determined by the Scholarship Committee It is the employee's responsibility to provide proof of satisfactory completion, final grade, subaussion of the request, receipt of paid tuition (no cancelled checks), and passing documentation to Human Resources for payment.

4. Employees who receive other forms of educational aid (i.e. Veteran's benefits, scholarships) may not receive reimbursement for the same costs

Statement 16

I r

The procedure for approval/payment is listed below

1 The employee should complete a Request for Educational Assistance Form and attach a copy of the flyer/brochure/course description which shows the course cost

2 The Department Director will approve/disapprove the request based on the course/job relatedness and the employee's current job performance, and if approved, will forward the form to the respective Vice President

3 If approved, the Vice President will forward the original copy to the Human Resources Department for presentation to the McLeod Health Scholarship Committee for approval and payment Notification of approval or denial to the employee will be made following review of the Committee

4 The employee is expected to complete the course and receive a passing grade (C or better) If t}us requirement is not met, the employee would be responsible for repaying McLeod Health for all costs

CAREER RELATED COURSES:

Career related courses (CRC) are courses that will prepare an employee to pursue a planned career path that conforms to McLeod's current manpower planning needs and is approved by the McLeod Health Scholarship Committee It is important to realize that while McLeod is an advocate of an employee's personal development and educational achievement, it cannot financially support everyone's educational endeavors.

Listed below are the procedures and guidelines for CRC

Statement 16

. 1 ' r.

Due to the difficulty of recruiting certain positions, McLeod may elect to assist employees who pursue these positions/careers Examples of hard to recruit positions include therapists (OT, PT. RT. Rad Tech) technologists (ST, CVT. MT. NMT, EEG. ECHO) anesthetists, nursing, etc

These positions will vary from time to time depending on market demand Therefore, McLeod Health will review requests based on its current and perceived needs

TUITION REFUND:

If for any reason, by any party, the employment relationship terminates prior to 12 months after completion of each course, or if the employment status is changed to less that the eligibility requirements, the employee will refund McLeod the tuition reimbursement by McLeod on a pro rata bass based upon the number of months worked since completing the course

The employee will sign an agreement to this effect as part of the request The agreement will not affect the employment relationship, which is at will and is only intended to define the financial obligation of the employee Arrangements for repayment are coordinated by a Human Resources representative Failure to repay money owed could lead to movement of the account to an agency authorized to collect on McLeod's behalf

ADDENDUM :

Apples to all McLeod Health companies

Statement 17

A1cLeod Regional Medical Center Of the Pee Dee. Inc. (Obligated Group) EIN 4 57-0370242

Form 990, Schedule A, Part VI-B Tax Year 2001

The Medical Center engaged in various lobbying activities that were largely intended to encourage increases in the rates paid by the Medicare and Medical Assistance programs for hospital services provided to their respective beneficiaries and enrollees These activities, which included mailings to elected officials and attendance at formal gatherings, were primarily organized by the state and national hospital associations, of which the Medical Center is a member A portion of the annual dues paid to these associations has been specifically identified as relating to the associations lobbying efforts.

Statement 18

" ' MCLEOD REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER OF THE PEE DEE, INC EI IY : 57-0370242

FORM 990, PART 111 TAX YEAR 2001

McLeod Profile McLeod Health 555 E Cheves Street Florence, SC 29506 (843)777-2000 www mcleodhealth ora Robert L Colones - President & CEO

The Value of Caring McLeod Health, a regional presence and predominant healthcare organization, is

dedicated to patents and their families Founded in 1906, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit institution which features the strength of 350 physicians on the medical staff and 1516 nurses, in addition to modem facilities, premier technology, and a dedication to improving the health of the communities it serves

The 12-county area McLeod serves has a population nearing one million, more than one half of those patents coming from outside Florence county McLeod caregivers, composed of more than 4,700 employees and 40 medical practices, consider their commitment to service a calling Currently, McLeod Regional Medical Center, the main campus of McLeod Health, hosts 371 licensed beds The McLeod respected acute-care facilities, Wilson Medical Center housing 49 licensed beds in Darlington and Saint Eugene Medical Center with 92 Incensed beds m Dillon give McLeod greater flexibility m providing care to those outside of Florence As evidence of McLeod's devotion to distinguish itself on the basis of customer service, 2001- 2002 patent satisfaction surveys consistently reflected overall satisfaction rates higher than the benchmark

The diverse array of services offered allows McLeod to meet the unique healthcare needs of the Pee Dee region This includes one of the nation's largest and finest hospital-based health and fitness centers, three dedicated open heart surgery suites, and a spacious Outpatient Center All of these are added to the McLeod established Centers of Excellence m Heart, Cancer, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Trauma, Behavioral Health, Children's and Women's Services, Home Health and Hospice Services which rival those found anywhere else in the nation Subspecialty Services include acute care for infants and children in the McLeod Pediatric and Intensive Care Units as well as McLeod's medical provision to the region as one of four designated Pennatal centers and a Level II Trauma Center Services rendered at the Rehabilitation Center and the McLeod Diabetes Center broaden the range of care offered

The Value of Quality In 2002, McLeod announced the following honors and achievements

" McLeod was selected as one of only 7 exemplary hospitals and health care organizations in the country to lead improvements in health care quality

" Pursuing Perfection Raising the Bar for Health Care Performance is an initiative sponsored by the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) McLeod Regional Medical Center received $19 million of the $21 million designated for this national RWJ project

" McLeod was named as a winner of the Premier Award for Quality, a national award sponsored by Premier, Inc ,for its work m Clinical Effectiveness

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" McLeod was selected as the PRO PATRIA recipient by the South Carolina Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve The award is presented to an employer who demonstrates exceptional support for our national defense by adopting personnel policies that make it easier for employees to participate in the National Guard and Reserve Focusing on it mission to advance health education, patent and family support services, medical research, and infants' and children's health, the McLeod Medical Center Foundation awarded $12 million m grants in 2001-2002

" McLeod Regional Medical Center and the divisions of McLeod Health received full accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

" McLeod also recently announced an exciting addition in Radiology with the purchase of a new MRI GE 1ST Scanner equipped with the latest in MR] technology, GE EXCITE, and an Echo Speed Magnet

Striving to provide lifesaving medical treatment and the highest level of health care available to residents of the Pee Dee region and northeastern South Carolina, McLeod Health endeavors to extend a gracious attitude of caring to make patents, their families and visitors feel as welcome and comfortable as possible

The Value of the Person Caring for the total person enables McLeod Health to remain the choice for

medical excellence m the Pee Dee Region The spectrum of services and procedures are offered by a collection of care providers including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, perfusionists, and technologists In 2002, McLeod Regional Medical Center consistently maintained occupancy rates exceeding 90%, particularly in medical/surgical areas and the trauma surgical care unit Emergency services rendered at McLeod have increased 13 6% since 1999

Emergency services are not alone m their increased utilization McLeod continues to cater to the growing population While experiencing improved quality, admissions to McLeod Regional Medical Center alone in 2002 totaled 24,762 The number of patent days rose from 110,005 in 1999 to 119,459 in 2002. Care for these patients included 9,765 inpatient surgeries 430 open-heart surgeries, and 4,368 cath lab procedures, and 2,103 newborn deliveries Caregivers also provide 17,873 outpatient surgeries in 2002

Volunteers continued to be the pulse of the McLeod lifeline in 2002 More than 300 volunteers donated their time and energy to help streamline McLeod's daily functions The 47,185 reported volunteer hours were spent reading books to frightened children staying in the Children's Hospital, staffing the play room, operating the gift shop, manning informational desks, and providing an additional set of hands to departments and employees

The Guest House located dust across the street from McLeod's main campus in Florence becomes a home away from home for patients' families The Guest House, funded entirely by donors to the McLeod Foundation, has seen over 6,000 guests, primarily families of patients receiving treatment in intensive care units at McLeod

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Regional Medical Center Annually, the Guest House provides more than $80,000 m accommodations to the families of McLeod patents

McLeod Health identifies the health care needs of the community while care providers comma to high quality medical care facilitated by education and research Throughout the McLeod Health system, including McLeod Regional Medical Center, Saint Eugene and Wilson and McLeod Physician Services, a total of $463,300 was directed toward staff education

The Pee Dee Area Health Education Center (AHEC), located on McLeod's Florence campus, also offers educational and mentonng opportunities and facilitates a medical library on McLeod's main campus where professional reference books and journals are contained In 2002, McLeod contributed $327,092 to sponsor the continuing education provided by AHEC Additionally, McLeod/AHEC financially supported the on campus medical library for staff and professionals AHEC provides an assortment of online services via MD Consult and the National Library of Medicine among others

Of the 197 continuing education programs offered by AHEC, 4,561 health professionals attended these sessions and 837 92 accredited teaching hours were provided m 2002 In the same year, through the supplemental work of AHEC alone, McLeod invested more than $29,000 in the medical education of physicians, nurses, technicians and other professionals above and beyond AHEC's educational services

Currently, there are 17 academic programs that partner with the Pee Dee Area AHEC for clinical rotations for health profession students, including the Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson University, the University of South Carolina, Florence Darlington Technical College and Francis Marion University Pee Dee AHEC offers 86 clinical rotation sites m the 12-County Pee Dee area In 2002, 152 health professions students were placed m clinical rotation sites in the Pee Dee m the areas of medicine, nursing, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nutrition science, social work, and pharmacy In that year, 297 5 hours of student housing was provided for the clinical rotation students In the area, there are 126 health professional preceptors that mentor these rising professionals

McLeod and other healthcare industries respond to the challenge of finding dedicated, compassionate individuals who have a sincere desire to serve others Located in 28 middle and high schools in Florence, Darlington, and DiIlon counties, informational posters and flyers reflect the various health career paths available McLeod is committed to providing a nurturing program to help students of all ages become acquainted with healthcare opportunities Educational programs, web pages, and interactive compact discs have enabled McLeod to attract a more youthful market The HeaIthCare Career Expo held on the McLeod Regional Medical Center campus is an opportunity for students interested m learning about careers in health care to network with experts m various health fields . Representatives from Francs Marion University and Florence-Darlington Technical College discuss educational opportunities in the Pee Dee. In 2002, 139 attended the Career Expo, an increase from the 94 that attended m 2001

McLeod Health supports rising health professionals by offering scholarships and tuition reimbursements to area students and schools in the areas of nursing, pharmacy, and other allied health careers In 2002, McLeod disbursed more than half a million dollars in scholarships and tuition reimbursements Eighty-one scholarships were granted

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m the past year, some worth more than $15,000 McLeod scholarships are designed to recognize and encourage excellence

McLeod is proactively affiliating with academic institutions McLeod facilitates a Family Practice Residency Program with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), located in Charleston Additionally, McLeod supports the Medical University's bachelor's degree nursing program in an effort to decrease the current nation wide nursing shortage Rotations m the physical therapy departments are offered to MUSC students in their thud year of the graduate level physical therapy program Currently, the Bowman Gray School of Medicine is cooperated with McLeod m the field of cancer treatment programs

McLeod also serves as an institute of learning for Administrative Residents Throughout the year, the complex world of healthcare unfolds for these professionals though projects, campaigns, and working relationships with top-level executives of McLeod Health

Hoping to offset any state nursing and radiological technician shortages, an academic affiliation is held with Florence Darlington Technical College in the areas of associate degree nursing and radiological technology programs McLeod is actively attacking the nation's nursing shortage on a local level as well Recruitment and retention of employees stresses loyalty and dedication m a healthcare environment In 2002, McLeod averaged retention rates of more than 96% for registered nurses and more than 93% for licensed practical nurses To date, McLeod retains the lowest nursing vacancy rate in its history, at 4 9 percent

Determined to provide lifesaving health treatment and a continuum of care to residents of the Pee Dee region and northeastern South Carolina, McLeod Health endeavors to retain employees that have proven dedication and loyalty to serving others m the community

In 1977, the School of Medical Technology at McLeod Regional Medical Center was introduced The Class of 2002 marked the 25 graduating class To date, 132 students have graduated, including three from the 2002 class Students interested in the program must graduate from an accredited program with a Bachelor's Degree m Medical Technology, which includes a 12-month clinical education program Once completed, the students are eligible to take their national board certification McLeod's Medical Technology School is one of 250 programs m the United States and one of only two m South Carolina Typically, graduates from the program continue at McLeod as they begin their career Through this program, McLeod is able to overcome the 12% national vacancy rate for medical technologists and ensure adequate staffing in the organization

McLeod further enhances education and induces interest in rising healthcare professionals By offering a Shadow Program to tugh school juniors and seniors, students from Florence, Marion, and Darlington schools are able to select areas of interest and follow a professional m that area In conjunction with the Pee Dee Area Council Boy Scouts of America, two Explorers programs enable students to observe health professionals at work, hear health care speakers, and learn bask health care skills The McLeod Summer Volunteer program enables those between the ages of 13 and 17 to assist staff m daily responsibilities in a variety of areas Additionally, McLeod supports and underwrites many programs associated with Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs and the Pee Dee Area Girl Scouts

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Wilson Medical Center in Darlington has partnered with the local high school to offer opportunities for students to come into the hospital on a weekly bass Students at Mayo High School are given the opportunity to gain medical field experience in their selected area, complete with evaluations and career counseling

Community education is an extension of the McLeod arm into the community, embracing it citizens in an effort to prevent or deter the onset of disease The Carver Community Health Center is a collaborative effort between McLeod Regional and the Department of Health and Environmental Control Carver provides health education and primary care services to the community Annually, Carver serves more than 1,000 children Additionally, Resource Centers at McLeod Regional, Saint Eugene, and Wilson provide free pamphlets and materials for patents, information on resources available m the community, speakers, seminars, and health screenings

In keeping with it mission, McLeod reaches out to the community to improve the overall health status of the citizens of the Pee Dee region Both Saint Eugene and Wilson Medical Centers routinely offer free health screenings in the community to check for problems in blood pressure, breast cancer, and prostate cancer McLeod Health additionally sponsors nearly 100 support groups, classes, health fags, seminars, screenings, and programs free or at a reduced cost to attendees seeking to learn about and deal with many medical issues In 2002, The McLeod Diabetes Center alone held 522 such activities Free public screenings for breast, skin, and prostate cancer, as well as osteoporosis, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke were offered Childbirth preparation classes and Infant/Child CPR and SafeSitters sessions are held More than $71,000 was provided by McLeod m 2002 in community education and outreach, counseling, support, and self-help

The Darlington Free Clink is another extension of McLeod into the Pee Dee region Staffed by retired physicians, the clink offers free care to low-income families The clinic receives substantial support from McLeod In 2002, McLeod provided more than $250,000 in charitable care to the clinic

The Value of Integrity As a not-for-profit healthcare facility, McLeod Health endeavors to improve the

region's economic health as it well as to improve the physical health of individuals and families As one of the region's largest employers, McLeod paid more than $129 million m direct salaries, m addition to more than $28 million m benefits such as retirement fund contributions and health coverage m 2002 These employees helped fund the vital functions of their community and county governments through their tax dollars McLeod Health itself pays nearly $1 million in county property taxes annually

In addition to direct employment at McLeod, employees for companies that provide services or products to McLeod earn money for their families In 2002, McLeod paid millions of dollars for services and products to vendors located in South Carolina McLeod paid more than $4.8 million last year in sales taxes for the purchase of goods and equipment

McLeod Health employees are encouraged to become involved m the communities m which they live McLeod is represented in many civic and professional organizations, including the Red Cross, Rotary Club, Sierra Club, Junior League, Florence Area Literacy Council, American Diabetes Association, American Heart

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Association, and Chamber of Commerce Saying that McLeod employees are involved m the YMCA, Social Work Examiners . Girls and Boy Scouts of America. Special Olympics, March of Dines, Keep Florence Beautiful, Clinical Laboratory Management Association, and the South Carolina Society for Healthcare Environmental Service would scarcely skim the surface of the extensive list Beyond the local community, employees have participated m mission taps m South Carolina and remote locations such as Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Cuba

Focusing on it mission of improving the health of the region, care is often provided without McLeod receiving pay More than $72 million was provided to the region in uncompensated care

Within McLeod Regional, transport services using the McLeod Children's Ambulance for high-risk or critical babes from surrounding community hospitals to the McLeod Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are offered Beyond McLeod Health, support services, consultative, and outreach assistance is provided to obstetrical and newborn units at other regional hospitals Bringing a helping hand and providing information to new mothers is made possible through the Mom's Van, funded by the McLeod Foundation

Exemplary of its compassion, McLeod Home Health and Hospice services are extended into the community Home Health cares for accident victims, recovering surgical patients, and those suffering from serious illnesses This ongoing medical treatment is a more personalized approach to health care for patents in Florence, Darlington, Marion, Dillon, and Lee counties McLeod Home Health was the first home health agency m South Carolina to offer Tele-home care, allowing caregivers to monitor patents while in the comfort of their homes McLeod Hospice of the Pee Dee specializes m emotional and spiritual support while caring for terminally ill patients and their families at their homes The professionals and volunteers provide grief counseling, compassionate care, and comfort while increasing the quality of life of terminally ill patients Hospice offers Grief Camp for ctuldren, Grief Recovery Groups, and free individual counseling sessions As proof of the service's impact on young lives, 105 children participated in Grief Camp in 2002 In that year, 177 non-hospice grief-counseling services were rendered to both individuals and families, in addition to the delivery of bereavement services provided to Hospice families

McLeod Sports Medicine works closely with recreational leagues and professional sports organizations, such as the Pee Dee Pride Hockey team By providing sideline assistance, Sports Medicine seeks to provide a safe sports environment at games and practices Currently, McLeod Sports Medicine provides medical services to 9 area public and private high schools, as well as Francis Marion University In addition, weekend sports medicine clinics are provided to area high schools

The McLeod HeartReach Ambulance, a virtual Coronary Care Unit on wheels, delivers lifesaving care The ambulance is staffed by cardiac emergency nurses, paramedics, and a supervising physician and is equipped with sophisticated mobile cardiology equipment

The Pee Dee region ranks among the highest in the country for heart disease McLeod responds to this statistic by educating residents on the importance of disease prevention In conjunction with the American Heart Association, McLeod sponsors the annual Heart Walk For the 2002 Heart Walk, McLeod raised $21,176 through its team

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of 2,000 walkers In addition, McLeod Health hosts the bi-annual Heart Associates dinner meeting In 2002, more than 110 individuals attended the educational meeting Heart Associates was organized in 1987 and encourages the development of a healthier lifestyle of individuals who have experienced a heart attack, bypass surgery, or cardiovascular disease in one of its many forms

As the nation's second leading cause of disease-related deaths, cancer treatment and prevention has continued to be a focal point at McLeod In all of its cancer activities, McLeod communicates knowledge and provides support services to individuals suffering from the disease as well their family members The Cancer Data Center provides the data collection and reporting for the McLeod Cancer Program Available data assists in the treatment and prevention of cancer Celebrating the life of cancer survivors, the McLeod Cancer Center for Treatment and Research hosts an Annual Cancer Survivor's Day In it twelfth year, cancer survivors and their guests were able to fellowship with other teachers, psychologists, business professionals, mothers, fathers, and children who had conquered the disease Aside from grant awards, the Third Annual Champion Challenge Cancer Dinner benefited the McLeod Cancer Center for Treatment and Research The McLeod Foundation is committed to funding cancer services right here m our community By teaming up with the Roche Carolina, Inc and the Country Club of South Carolina for the 2002 event, McLeod helped fund services for the community, patents, and families coping with the disease

The 1999 opening of the nearly 100,000-square-foot facility, McLeod Health and Fitness Center helps cater more intensively to the health care needs of the community Coned as one of the country's largest and finest hospital-based health and fitness centers, the center includes indoor and outdoor walking/jogging tracks, a six-lane Olympic lap pool, a warm-water exercise pool, racquetball and basketball courts, a youth aerobics/fitness center, and cardio and aerobic theaters .

Striving to cater to the well bung of the mind, body, and spent, McLeod sponsored the 2001 and 2002 Lose A Ton "heart wise" exercise campaign m conjunction with the McLeod Health and Fitness Center In addition to sessions that centered on healthy and safe exercise and nutrition education, the fitness center was made available to project participants The 2002 program also offered participants the opportunity to attend the McLeod Heart Affair, a four-hour health fair that promoted education and provided a variety of health screenings The more than 700 community participants from businesses, schools, churches, civic organizations, and government offices lost in excess of 2,000 pounds, for a grand total of more than 5,500 pounds since the programs 2001 inception

Healthy lifestyle promotion is the fundamental component of McLeod's working environment McLeod has partnered with the Florence SAFE KIDS Campaign, the first and only recognized national organization dedicated solely to the prevention of childhood injury Led by McLeod Health, the campaign is composed of many agencies and organizations, individuals, and school systems in the Pee Dee The campaign works to prevent death and harm caused to children m motor vehicle accidents, bike crashes, drowmngs, bums, poisonings, chokmgs, shootings, and falls Since 2000, more than 1,000 child safety seats have been distributed, 2,500 children have been fitted with bicycle helmets, 825 photo identification cards for kids were made, and more than 4,500 people have attended the annual Family A-Fair-a Health and Safe Kids Day

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Caring for the physical well being of an individual is merely one of the components of the McLeod approach Aside from healthcare education, McLeod supports Florence School District One by supporting The School Foundation, created in 2000 by area businessmen, educators and civic leaders McLeod's involvement further ensures the fundamental education of Florence's children

www McLeodHealth org offers access and understanding of the system to the user The site includes a map and directory of McLeod Regional Medical Center, a physician's database with biographies of every McLeod doctor, and a medical database of medical terms and diseases Monthly programs and events, fob listings and announcements can be found on the website Generic, but important patent information is available, directly and confidentially through this free community service

Values McLeod Health has had an undeniable presence in the Pee Dee region for nearly

one hundred years In accordance to its mission, McLeod has committed to the well being of the whole person by providing services within and beyond the walls of the health care facilities The values of McLeod Health, The Value of Caring, The Value of Quality, The Value of the Person, The Value of /nlegriry, will continue to reflect as it serves the Pee Dee for the next one hundred years