Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day to benefit local Columbia children’s hospitals on May 25
May 17, 2022$1 from every Iced Coffee sold at participating Dunkin’® restaurants nationwide will support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s mission to bring joy to kids battling illness Dunkin’® is giving…
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SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee
May 17, 2022Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Brian Blank, Ember Modern Medicine
May 17, 2022The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health introduces Accrete Health Partners
May 12, 2022Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country, has announced the launch of…
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South Carolina teen birth rate declines, but disparities remain
May 11, 2022Although South Carolina’s national teen birth ranking hasn’t changed, the state saw an 11 percent decrease in the teen (ages 15-19; all references to teens are for the 15-19 age…
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Lander Nursing Recognizes 2022 Graduates
May 11, 2022Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing held its annual academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 3. Two members of the graduating class received hoods, signifying their completion of…
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PTC and UofSC Join Forces to Boost Cardiovascular Technology Workforce
May 11, 2022A new partnership between Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) aims to strengthen heart healthcare and the workforce that supports it. Officials from PTC and…
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Lander, Self Regional Healthcare Honor Inaugural Self Scholars
May 11, 2022Coming from a manufacturing background, Self Regional Healthcare’s Vice President of Human Resources Brent Parris said he used to think of his job in terms of making widgets. His perspective…
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MUSC Health, Palmetto Infusion affiliate to increase access for home infusion patients across South Carolina
May 10, 2022The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) today announced that S.C.-based infusion service provider Palmetto Infusion will be included in its preferred provider network to increase access to quality care…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bruce Johnson, Stomagienics
May 10, 2022The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College debut new biopharma certificate program to develop talent for life sciences
May 9, 2022In recognition of the importance of adding talented workers for the booming life sciences industry in South Carolina, Midlands Technical College is the first in the state to launch the…
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Bon Secours recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 9, 2022Encourages FAST action following onset of symptoms About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. So, Bon Secours is observing…
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MUSC to commemorate 40 years of HIV/AIDS in South Carolina
May 9, 2022The MUSC Waring Historical Library will host a multiday symposium commemorating the 40th anniversary of the diagnosis of South Carolina’s first AIDS patient. May 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the…
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For National Women’s Health Week, DHEC reminds women to prioritize their health and wellbeing
May 9, 2022Staying up to date on routine appointments and starting healthy habits can make lasting improvements to overall health During National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14), the South Carolina Department of…
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DHEC celebrates South Carolina’s hospitals and dedicated healthcare workers during National Hospital Week
May 9, 2022As National Hospital Week (May 8-14) is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) praises South Carolina’s hospitals and healthcare workers for their courageous…
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Amanda Hawkins, Director of The Surgery Center of Charleston elected president of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)
May 9, 2022Amanda Hawkins, BSN, RN, CASC, CAIP, director of The Surgery Center of Charleston, has been elected president of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is…
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Clemson University and Prisma Health expand collaboration in aging research, education and community outreach programs
May 5, 2022Clemson University and Prisma Health celebrate the expansion of their research and clinical collaborations with the opening of new space to accommodate the expanding community research and clinical programs of…
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Harness Health Partners announces opening of Greenville Executive Health Center
May 2, 2022Executive Health Center provides custom health solutions for Greenville, SC businesses Harness Health Partners, a wholly-owned and award-winning subsidiary of leading United States health system Bon Secours Mercy Health, announces…
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Medical Freedom Bill Signed into Law in South Carolina
May 2, 2022Last week Governor Henry McMaster signed South Carolina House bill 3126 into law the legislation dealing with COVID-19 vaccine mandates in South Carolina. The lead sponsor, Rep. Stewart Jones (Laurens…
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Bon Secours debuts new primary care clinic on Pelham Road
April 27, 2022New Location to Put Special Emphasis on Women’s Health Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is excited to announce the opening of its newest point of care, Bon Secours Primary…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns spot in Newsweek’s six best orthopaedic ambulatory surgery centers in the United States
April 19, 2022The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has again been recognized as one of the best ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in the nation by Newsweek. Working with data research…
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MUSC first academic medical center to perform ‘game-changing’ new heart procedure
April 18, 2022Minimally invasive ‘Barostim’ device could improve quality of life for heart failure patients Two doctors at MUSC Health are the first at an academic medical center and only the second…
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Residential program for SC human trafficking survivors opens second safe home in partnership with Upstate Faith Community
April 14, 2022Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Jasmine Road announced today the opening of a second safe house, an expansion of the first long-term residential restoration program for human trafficking…
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The Blood Connection, Columbia Fireflies partner to increase blood donation in the Midlands
April 13, 2022Hosting three blood drives during ‘Lifesaver League’ Season The Blood Connection and the Columbia Fireflies are proud to announce a new partnership in 2022 that will encourage blood donation in…
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DHEC partners with Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center on Diabetes Intervention Program
April 13, 2022The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with the Brookland-Lakeview Empowerment Center (BLEC) to raise awareness about diabetes and inform the public on ways to prevent the serious, chronic…
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Registration Open for Moving on Main 5K
April 13, 2022Moving on Main 5K in Laurens is scheduled for May 7th. Registration for runners and walkers is open now and early bird registration ends on April 17th. To be guaranteed…
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The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is hosting Happy Glampers, a fundraiser benefiting Camp U at Camp Cole
April 7, 2022Come glamp with us! The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment invites the community to join them at Stone River on Tuesday, May 17th from 5-9pm for Happy Glampers, a night of…
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MUSC and The Citadel collaborate to advance medical care for Corps of Cadets
April 7, 2022The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are joining forces to provide enhanced health care services for members of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. The effort…
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Piedmont Tech Faculty Member Receives Awards from Two EMS Organizations
April 6, 2022Piedmont Technical College (PTC) Paramedic Program Director Steve McDade has been singled out twice in recent weeks for recognition of his contributions to the Emergency Medical Services profession. The South…
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Inc. names ClaimLogiq as South Carolina’s top growing company
April 5, 2022Leading medical payment integrity technology company racks up 328% growth rate – tops in SC and 41st in Southeast U.S. region MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Inc. Magazine has just named…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Kristen Quinn, Heartbeat Technologies
April 5, 2022The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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HabitNu selects Charleston for business expansion
March 31, 2022The Charleston Digital Corridor (CDC) is pleased to announce that HabitNu, a Chicago, IL based company, has selected Charleston, SC for their business expansion. The company, which expects to hire…
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Charleston Allergy and Asthma refreshes practice with new brand and website
March 30, 2022Charleston Allergy and Asthma, a Lowcountry leader in allergy relief, has announced several changes as part of its brand refresh initiative. The practice, which is locally owned and operated by…
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CIU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing receives state approval
March 28, 2022The South Carolina Board of Nursing has approved Columbia International University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program to open this August for the 2022-2023 academic year. The program comes…
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Bon Secours names Chief Clinical Officer in Greenville
March 28, 2022Bon Secours St. Francis Health System welcomed aboard its new Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Bruce Swords, today. He is new to the Greenville area and brings with him a wealth…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health to support people of Ukraine
March 28, 2022Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, is committed to bringing good help to those in need, both at home and abroad, and is in…
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Increased rates of colon cancer among younger patients highlights need for education on symptoms and screening
March 24, 2022March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Prisma Heath wants to alert its communities that according to National Cancer Institute rates of colorectal cancer in young people have steadily risen in…
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Arielya Binn, Adult and Geriatric Nurse Practitioner joins Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
March 23, 2022Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP), the largest independent multi-specialty group in South Carolina, is excited to announce that Arielya Binn, AGNP has joined Amber Moses, FNP at their West Columbia…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by the S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health
March 22, 2022Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The…
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DHEC observes World TB Day, continues efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in South Carolina
March 22, 2022To raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment methods, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining national and international partners in recognizing March 24…
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Blood Drive Scheduled for March 24 at Clinton Library
March 21, 2022Blood supply continues to be at critically low levels. The Clinton branch of the Laurens County Library System will hold a blood drive on Thursday, March 24 from 10 am…
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EPA must take swift, strong action against New Indy facility to mitigate odor issues
March 20, 2022The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) continues to work with state and federal leaders to address the negative impact the New Indy Containerboard facility in Catawba…
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DHEC partners with Goodwill for community COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Upstate and Midlands
March 20, 2022The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics in these two areas over the course…
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Fetter Health Care Network expands school-based health care services to R.B. Stall High School
March 15, 2022Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has expanded its school-based health care services to the students of R.B. Stall High School in North Charleston, SC. Fetter, a Lowcountry-based Federally Qualified Health…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Cephus Simmons, SealCath
March 15, 2022The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Ryan Thorne named South Carolina EMS Director of the Year
March 13, 2022The 43rd annual South Carolina EMS Symposium was held at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach from March 9th through 12th. The conference, attracting speakers from across the state, and…
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PTC Graduate Enjoying His Career at Self Regional Healthcare
March 9, 2022Twadarius Jones listened to his heart when he chose cardiovascular technology (CVT) as a major at Piedmont Technical College (PTC). But he listened to his head when he considered the…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Jerome Aya-ay, Palmetto Proactive Healthcare
March 3, 2022The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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LCSD 56 Announces Change in Covid-19 Protocols
March 2, 2022On Tuesday, March 1st, Laurens County School District 56 announced changes to the Covid-19 protocols. The changes include: Students and staff are no longer expected to wear masks on school…
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SC Life Sciences honors four leaders in Clemson’s Dr. Martine LaBerge, MUSC Health, DHEC’s Dr. Linda Bell, Nephron’s Ashley Daugherty at record gathering
March 2, 2022Photo caption: Dr. Linda Belle receives the South Carolina Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Individual Contribution To resounding applause from a record gathering from 6 countries, 26 states and virtually…
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