SC Optometric Physicians elect 2026-2027 board of directors
September 8, 2026The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) elected their new board of directors at the Association’s 119th Annual Meeting, held August 20–22, 2026, at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort…
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Robert Browning, M.D. performs first arthroscopic cartilage transplant in the Midlands of South Carolina
August 27, 2026
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced that Dr. Robert Browning performed the first arthroscopic cartilage transplant in the Midlands on August 17, 2026. Cartilage restoration or transplant procedures, including MACI (Matrix…
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USC expands faculty pipeline to strengthen South Carolina’s nursing workforce
August 12, 2026
A successful University of South Carolina program that prepares future nursing faculty is expanding statewide to help address one of South Carolina’s biggest healthcare workforce challenges. Expanding Nursing Faculty Pipeline…
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Dr. Alex Gaudin, named Best & Brightest 35 & Under
August 12, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced that Dr. Alexandra Gaudin, MD, FAAP, has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. This annual honor…
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Routine eye exam leads to life-saving cancer diagnosis for West Columbia Doctor of Optometry
August 12, 2026
What began as a routine eye examination for a Midlands man ultimately led to a life-saving cancer diagnosis after a South Carolina optometrist identified a small abnormality in the back…
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Lexington Medical Center emergency department earns Lantern Award
August 3, 2026
The Emergency Nurses Association announced their 2026 Lantern Award Winners this week Lexington Medical Center’s emergency department has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Lantern Award by the…
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Cohn Construction completes the expansion and renovation for Pediatric Associates of Kershaw County
July 29, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed an expansion and renovation for the Pediatric Associates of Kershaw County, located in Camden, South Carolina. The project included a carefully phased expansion of the existing…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six additional leaders to Board of Trustees
July 22, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation welcomes six new members to its Board of Trustees for Fiscal Year 2027. Representing education, business, healthcare, finance, and philanthropy, these respected community leaders will help…
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SC Pediatric Alliance announces addition of Dr. John Adent
July 9, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced that Dr. John Adent will join its team of pediatric healthcare providers on July 20, 2026. Dr. Adent brings a strong background in…
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SC Pediatric Alliance announces Shannon Godby as new Director of HR
July 3, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA), one of the Midlands’ largest pediatric healthcare networks, announced the appointment of Shannon Godby as Director of Human Resources. Godby will officially join the…
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South Carolina Pediatric Alliance named Best of South Carolina
July 2, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has been named Best Pediatric Practice in South Carolina by Guide to South Carolina, a distinction earned through statewide public voting and one that…
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Richland Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees announces grant recipients for 2026 and opens applications for 2027 on July 1
June 25, 2026
The Richland Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees is announcing the recipients of its 2026 Community Grants, awarding funding to seven programs dedicated to improving health outcomes and addressing health disparities…
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Interim HealthCare celebrates Midlands ribbon cutting and expanded continuum of care
June 22, 2026Interim HealthCare of the Midlands recently celebrated its ribbon cutting and open house, marking a milestone in the organization’s continued investment across South Carolina. Since expanding into the Midlands in…
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Two Prisma Health Hospitals named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “100 Great Community Hospitals” list
June 18, 2026
Prisma Health announced that Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 list of “100 Great Community Hospitals.” This…
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Lexington Health, Cigna reach multi-year agreement
May 28, 2026
Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1 After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a…
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SC Optometric Physicians Association offers scholarship to future doctors of optometry
May 19, 2026
The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) announced that applications are now open for the 2026 Student Scholarship Program, which supports South Carolina students pursuing careers as Doctors of Optometry.…
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Central Carolina Community Foundation launches resident survey to inform regional community assessment
May 18, 2026
Central Carolina Community Foundation has launched a region-wide survey to hear directly from Midlands residents about the issues, opportunities, and challenges shaping their communities. The survey is part of a…
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South Carolina Pediatric Alliance launches new website to better connect families, physicians, and communities
May 13, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website, SCPediatricAlliance.com, created to provide a more engaging, accessible, and informative online experience for families looking…
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Lexington Health to host drug take back day Saturday
April 23, 2026
The public is invited to drop off unused prescription drugs for free, safe disposal Lexington Health will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 25. The…
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New after-hours pediatric care for working Midlands families
April 8, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced a new initiative, The Turtle Twilight Pediatric Clinic, to make it easier and more convenient for families across the Midlands to have greater…
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Smart Heart Act passes to improve cardiac readiness in schools
April 7, 2026
Bill requires cardiac emergency plans and AED access in all South Carolina schools After two years of advocacy from educators, medical professionals, families, and community leaders across the state, Governor…
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Lexington Health recognizes nurses systemwide for outstanding work
April 7, 2026
12 Nurses Celebrated with Lexington Health Gold Recognition Lexington Health recognized 12 outstanding nurses as Lexington Health Gold recipients this year. For twenty years, Lexington Health Gold has honored nurses…
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Prisma Health launches organ donor registration in MyChart
April 7, 2026
April is National Donate Life Month Prisma Health patients can now register as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart, the digital patient portal they already use to manage appointments,…
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Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers
March 24, 2026
Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, May 22 – Sunday, May 24, at Camp Cole in Eastover,…
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USC, Prisma Health partner to improve neurological care in South Carolina
March 23, 2026
The University of South Carolina and Prisma Health are partnering to offer state-of-the-art care and diagnostics to patients with complex neurological conditions at the new Brain Health Center in Columbia.…
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USC’s new Brain Health Center brings leading-edge brain imaging and cognitive care under one roof
March 19, 2026Ribbon cutting on March 18 celebrates new home uniting clinical care, research and 7-Tesla MRI scanner The University of South Carolina marked a major milestone in providing South Carolinians with…
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City of Columbia, Columbia Police Department, HRTHUDL, and Prisma Health unite to strengthen cardiac emergency response across Columbia
March 19, 2026The City of Columbia and the Columbia Police Department, in partnership with HRTHUDL and Prisma Health, announced a new life saving initiative during the City of Columbia Go Red Columbia…
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USC, Prisma Health partner to improve neurological care in South Carolina
March 12, 2026The University of South Carolina and Prisma Health are partnering to offer state-of-the-art care and diagnostics to patients with complex neurological conditions at the new Brain Health Center in Columbia.…
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Dr. Alicia McFarland featured in Faces of South Carolina for Leadership in Pediatric Medicine
March 4, 2026
Dr. Alicia McFarland, Chief Medical Officer of the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, has been selected for SCBIZ Faces of South Carolina in recognition of her leadership, dedication to children’s health,…
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo now open
March 4, 2026
Encompass Health announced the opening of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo, a 49-bed inpatient facility that is now accepting patients. The 53,000-square-foot hospital provides rehabilitation services for patients recovering…
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LRADAC hosts its annual Black Balloon Day on March 6 to honor 184 individuals lost to overdoses in Richland and Lexington Counties
March 3, 2026
To honor the 184 residents of Richland and Lexington Counties who lost their lives to substance overdoses in 2025, LRADAC will once again host Black Balloon Day on Wednesday, March…
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South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg appointed to advisory committee to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
March 2, 2026
South Carolina healthcare leader Kelly Willenberg has been appointed to the National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS), a prestigious federal advisory body that provides guidance to the U.S.…
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South Carolina Pediatric Alliance sponsors the 2026 Carolina Sunshine Wishing Well Gala to bring joy and hope to children facing life-threatening illnesses
February 23, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announced its role as a sponsor of the 2026 Wishing Well Gala, hosted by Carolina Sunshine for Children in an Evening of Hope, Heart,…
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MUSC Health breaks ground on new primary care office in Forest Acres
February 4, 2026
MUSC Health leaders, community partners and local officials gathered yesterday to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new primary care medical office building at 5213 Trenholm Road in the heart of…
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Lexington Medical Center receives meritorious distinction from the American College of Surgeons
February 2, 2026
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program recognized 76 of the 609 eligible hospitals for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care. These 76 hospitals achieved the…
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Latest U.S. News online rankings show strength, momentum at College of Nursing
January 29, 2026
Four nursing programs rank in Top 10; plus, jumps for education and engineering Four nursing programs at the University of South Carolina rank in the Top 10 nationally in the…
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New Horizons Residential Treatment Program celebrates first graduates
January 22, 2026
LRADAC announced the launch of its New Horizons Residential Treatment Program, a new 24/7 residential treatment option designed to provide adults with structured, compassionate care as they begin their recovery…
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inVio Health Network appoints Dr. Jason Leonard as chief medical officer to drive clinical transformation
January 20, 2026
Enhancing care quality for more than 600,000 covered lives inVio Health Network announced the appointment of Dr. Jason Leonard, as its new chief medical officer. Bringing more than 18 years…
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HUD’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) facilitates financing for new hospital in Indian Land, SC
January 20, 2026
$251.2 million FHA-insured supplemental mortgage delivers capital for Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to offer new access to quality acute care hospital services for residents in Northern Lancaster County,…
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For every $1 spent, South Carolina’s “No Drama” program returns up to $66 in economic benefits
January 13, 2026
New Economic Impact Report Confirms Contraceptive Access is a High-Value Workforce and Fiscal Strategy, Generating Hundreds of Millions in Annual Net Benefit A new economic impact report authored by lead…
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Prisma Health appoints Steve LeBlond as Chief Information Officer and Digital Officer
January 13, 2026
Prisma Health has appointed Steve LeBlond as Chief Information Officer and Digital Officer. In this role, LeBlond will lead the organization’s technology strategy, focusing on digital transformation, artificial intelligence adoption…
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Crossroads Treatment Center of Columbia
December 29, 2025
Crossroads is an opioid addiction treatment center dedicated to providing effective and compassionate care for individuals struggling with substance use disorder (SUD). Our comprehensive approach to recovery incorporates proven methods…
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Gilbane celebrates topping out of University of South Carolina’s new School of Medicine at Health Sciences campus
December 23, 2025Gilbane, a nationally recognized leader in integrated real estate development and construction, alongside the University of South Carolina (USC), has reached a major milestone with the “topping out” of USC’s…
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Lexington Health opens Blythewood Medical Park, expanding access to primary care
December 19, 2025
Located at 230 Red Hawk Way in Blythewood, the new 21,300-square-foot medical facility is now home to Blythewood Family Medicine, a Lexington Health physician practice. Additional services will be added…
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Prisma Health Urgent Care opens new Ballentine location
December 18, 2025
Ballentine center offering same-day care and one-swab cold and flu testing Prisma Health Urgent Care announced today the opening of a new location in Ballentine. Beginning December 15, 2025, residents…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for an Open Conversation About Drugs and Alcohol
December 16, 2025
The holiday season brings celebrations, gatherings and long-awaited reunions, but it can also be a time when alcohol and other substances are more present in social settings. The South Carolina…
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Girl Scouts partners with Girlology to host masterclass: “Unbothered and Alive” addresses body image and self-worth struggles in women
December 11, 2025
Girl Scouts of South Carolina—Mountains to Midlands is partnering with nationally trusted platform, Girlology, to host an essential masterclass designed for women titled: “Unbothered and Alive: Discover the Power of…
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia names CEO
December 11, 2025
Wayne Boutwell has been appointed chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia. The 96-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is located at 2935 Colonial Drive in Columbia, South Carolina. Boutwell…
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