Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston to provide free skin cancer screening
Open to the public in the Lowcountry For the 14th year, dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for new patients on May 7 and 21. Organized by Dr. Todd Schlesinger, a Board Certified Dermatologist, Dermasurgeon and Cosmetic Dermatologist, the screenings will take place…
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UCI Medical Affiliates completes new executive leadership team
UCI Medical Affiliates, the nonmedical management company of Doctors Care urgent care and Progressive Physical Therapy, announced the completion of its new executive leadership team. The new team aims to usher in a new era of health care excellence. Jon Belsher, MD, has been selected to lead the organization as president and chief operating officer.…
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Traditional southern foods modified
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health It is a good time to include some options to decrease risk of heart disease and stroke. It is our southern style of cooking and eating that pushes our numbers high and increase our risks of developing heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Our traditional foods like…
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Take a Healthy Step to Walk@Lunch with BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is asking people to take a step toward better health by stepping out during its annual National Walk@Lunch Day on Thursday, April 25. As in past years, the event will be held at the State House in Columbia from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. “We know taking a walk is…
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East Cooper Medical Center awarded Chest Pain Program Certification from the Joint Commission
Pictured from left to right: Allison Green, Bethany Clawson, Theresa Lynn, Lena Corbin, Keith Holley, Jeanette Ochs, Tina King Gilbert, Lisa Ihnken, Patrick Beaver (Chief Nursing Officer) East Cooper Medical Center announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for its Chest Pain Program. The Gold Seal of Approval® is a…
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AnMed Health earns Blue Distinction Centers Designation for Cardiac Care
Blue Cross and Blue Shield recognized AnMed Health with a Blue Distinction Centers for Cardiac Care designation, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. Blue Distinction Centers are nationally designated providers that show expertise in delivering improved patient safety and better health outcomes, based on objective measures that were developed with input from…
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AnMed Health honored 2019 Extraordinary Women in Health
AnMed Health honored 20 extraordinary women who display passion, energy, and commitment to health care. The women were recently recognized as AnMed Health’s 2019 Extraordinary Women in Healthcare at a reception. The 2019 Extraordinary Women in Healthcare nominees included Marilyn Ashley, Sonya Bracone, Samantha Carter, Sharah Crocker, Donna Dodson, Jessica Draisen, Annette Drake-Harbin, Tara…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
Thirty-three interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of internship prior to graduation from the doctor of chiropractic program. Interns celebrated the entrance of this final phase of their chiropractic education recently during a…
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MUSC trustees receive positive reports on academics, philanthropy and integration of four regional hospitals
Board holds in-state tuition at current levels with no increases for next fiscal year The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to receive reports on academic programs, research and clinical operations. “As the academic health center for South Carolina, we are…
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Nephron’s Lou Kennedy earns national award for manufacturing leadership
Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy was honored on Thursday by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) with an award for outstanding leadership in manufacturing. NAM recognized Kennedy at its Manufacturing Institute’s STEP Ahead Women’s Initiative. One of NAM’s largest annual events, the STEP Ahead Award celebrates the achievements of women in manufacturing who…
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