HGTC Foundation dedicates Pamela Lord Moyers Dental Assisting Lab
September 10, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation officially dedicated the Pamela Lord Moyers Dental Assisting Lab during a special ceremony, honoring Moyers’ contributions to dental assisting education and her lasting impact…
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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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Fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon joins Tidelands Health
September 4, 2026
Patients across the region now have greater access to advanced surgical treatment for neck and back conditions with the addition of fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon David Edelman, MD, to Tidelands Health Neurosciences. Dr. Edelman…
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Proactive MD launches Proactive MD Connect to create a more connected healthcare experience
September 1, 2026
Proactive MD®, a national leader in value-based care, announced the launch of Proactive MD Connect, a new healthcare technology brand designed to be the digital key to each patient’s healthcare…
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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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Tidelands Health residency graduate joins family medicine practice in Murrells Inlet
August 27, 2026
People across the region now have expanded access to comprehensive primary care with the addition of Mitchell Thomas, DO, to Tidelands Health Family Medicine. A board-certified family medicine physician, Dr. Thomas provides comprehensive…
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A Back-to-School Time Conversation with Olivia Kilton of Grand Strand Health
August 26, 2026
Helping our children cope and thrive as they return to school By Karen Owens Publisher Most schools throughout the Lowcountry have been back in session for a couple of weeks…
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High school students invited to apply for hands-on nursing event at Tidelands Health
August 24, 2026
Tidelands Health is encouraging high school juniors and seniors in Georgetown, Horry and Williamsburg counties who are interested in pursuing a career in nursing to apply for the health system’s annual Nurses are Extraordinary event. The day-long event will…
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VIA Health Partners hiring registered nurses at Clinton hospice house
August 24, 2026
VIA Health Partners is recruiting registered nurses for its hospice house in Clinton, adding staff at the inpatient facility as the nonprofit continues to grow across the Upstate. The organization…
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VIA Health Partners seeking Upstate nurses for hospice house openings
August 23, 2026
VIA Health Partners is recruiting registered nurses for its hospice house in Clinton, adding staff at the inpatient facility as the nonprofit continues to grow across the Upstate. The organization…
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Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice House
August 21, 2026
Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice House Clinton, SC Full-Time | Day Shift or Night Shift Available Three (3) 12-Hour Shifts Per Week Join the VIA Health Partners Team VIA Health Partners…
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Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice House
August 21, 2026
Registered Nurse (RN) Hospice House Clinton, SC Full-Time | Day Shift or Night Shift Available Three (3) 12-Hour Shifts Per Week Join the VIA Health Partners Team VIA Health Partners…
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St. James Health & Wellness and SC Cancer Alliance to host Prostate Cancer Awareness event in Andrews
August 21, 2026
In recognition of September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, St. James Health and Wellness and the South Carolina Cancer Alliance are partnering to host an educational community luncheon focused on…
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Tidelands Health hospitals earn national recognitions for transparency
August 20, 2026
Both Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital have earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge. The designation recognizes hospitals that voluntarily share comprehensive data on patient safety, quality and operational…
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ReGenesis Health Care celebrates grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 18, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care celebrated the grand opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center on August 7 with local leaders, patients, staff, board members, and community partners. The celebration…
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St. James Health and Wellness partners with Town of Awendaw for 5K Fun Run & Walk
August 17, 2026
AWENDAW, SC — St. James Health and Wellness Center has partnered with the Town of Awendaw to host a community 5K Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, September 12, 2026,…
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West Nile virus outbreak reported in region: What you should know
August 17, 2026
On Aug. 13, Georgetown County Mosquito Control and the South Carolina Department of Public Health identified a West Nile-positive mosquito sample during routine surveillance. The confirmation follows reports earlier this month of two human cases…
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Board-certified, fellowship-trained provider joins Tidelands Health Gastroenterology
August 14, 2026
Patients now have expanded access to high-quality digestive health care with the addition of Dr. Meghan Malone to Tidelands Health Gastroenterology. Board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist Dr. Malone provides comprehensive care for a…
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Hear Again America opens new Greenville location at Verdae Village
August 13, 2026New hearing care center expands offerings at Verdae shopping center Aston announced that Hear Again America opened a new location at Verdae Village on Laurens Road, expanding the shopping center’s…
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Food pharmacy partnership helps Georgetown County patients access nutritious food
August 12, 2026
Dana Mitchel, RD, LD, director of community health and nutrition for Lowcountry Food Bank, used her keynote remarks at the recent Compassion Brunch hosted by St. James Health and Wellness…
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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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Bon Secours using new procedure to diagnose & treat lung conditions
August 11, 2026New approach lets Bon Secours doctors diagnose & treat lung conditions in one visit Physicians at Bon Secours are offering new hope for patients with suspected lung cancer and other cancers…
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Flight of the Dove marks 21st year with 204 riders and more than $50,000 raised
August 10, 2026
VIA Health Partners – Laurens County’s 21st annual Flight of the Dove drew 204 registered riders to Clinton on Aug. 1 and raised more than $50,000 in support of hospice…
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Senior Resource Specialists launches eight-week “Support Local” campaign to spotlight Lowcountry small businesses
August 10, 2026
“Local Families Supporting Local Families” initiative has already directed campaign spending toward 180 locally purchased products in its first three weeks Senior Resource Specialists (SRS), a Charleston-area family-owned senior resource…
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Registration opens for 2026 In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk
August 10, 2026
Registration is now open for the popular Tidelands Health In the Pink breast cancer awareness walk, returning Saturday, Oct. 10, at Brookgreen Gardens. Now in its 21st year, In the Pink brings the community together to…
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More than a Meal: St. James connects compassion, food, and health
August 10, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher The Third Annual Compassion Brunch hosted by St. James Health & Wellness offered more than a meal for supporters and donors. It connected the fight against…
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Healthcare on Wheels: St. James Health and Wellness introduces new mobile clinic
August 8, 2026
St. James Health and Wellness is expanding its community reach with the launch of a new mobile care unit designed to bring essential healthcare services directly to local residents throughout…
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New physician brings decades of OB/GYN experience to growing region
August 6, 2026
Women across the region now have expanded access to experienced obstetric and gynecologic care with the addition of Dr. Brent Baroody, M.D., to Tidelands Health OB/GYN. A board-certified OB/GYN with…
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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
August 5, 2026
Are you an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant who no longer wants a full-time workload but still wants your clinical skills to make a meaningful difference? Smith Medical Clinic…
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ReGenesis Health Care invites community to grand opening of new Business, Administration & Training Center
August 5, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care invites the community to celebrate the Grand Opening of its new Business, Administration & Training Center, a space designed to strengthen collaboration, support employee development, and create…
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Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital earns top U.S. News & World Report recognition for spinal fusion and hip fracture treatment
August 5, 2026
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. — Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital has earned the highest distinction available in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Hospitals 2026-2027 procedures and conditions ratings. The hospital…
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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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Nourishing Community Health: St. James Health and Wellness hosts 3rd Annual Taste of Compassion Brunch
July 29, 2026
Food is medicine, and on Saturday, Aug. 8, the community has a chance to pull up a chair for a vital cause. St. James Health and Wellness will host its…
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HGTC Nursing graduates achieve 100% NCLEX pass rate in second quarter
July 29, 2026
Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) is proud to announce that 100% of first-time test-takers from both of its nursing programs passed their respective National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) during the second…
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Five graduate from TGHA and First Steps homebased childcare program
July 28, 2026
The first cohort of a new program aimed to increase the homebased childcare providers graduated this week. The Greenville Housing Authority (TGHA), Greenville First Steps, SC Childcare Resource and Referral…
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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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Hundreds of doctors of optometry and eye care industry professionals from across the country expected to bring economic boost to Hilton Head during SCOPA 119th annual meeting
July 22, 2026
The South Carolina Optometric Physicians Association (SCOPA) is excited to host their 119th Annual Meeting, bringing together optometric physicians, industry representatives, community partners and exhibitors, to The Westin Hilton Head…
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Hadwin-White Subaru delivers blankets, care kits to patients undergoing cancer treatment at Tidelands Health
July 22, 2026
Patients receiving cancer treatment at Tidelands Health this month will receive an extra measure of comfort and encouragement, thanks to a donation from Hadwin-White Subaru Hadwin-White Subaru, in partnership with…
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Tidelands Health’s monthly ‘Walk with a Doc’ series returns in July focusing on Teen Health
July 16, 2026
Tidelands Health, in partnership with Brookgreen Gardens, invites community members to the July installment of its popular, recurring “Walk with a Doc” program on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 10:00…
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Grand Strand Health celebrates grand opening of Murrells Inlet ER
July 16, 2026
The local community gathered on Wednesday evening, July 15 to celebrate a major milestone in regional healthcare as Grand Strand Health hosted the official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house for…
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Two Tidelands Health hospitals nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in cardiovascular care
July 16, 2026
Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital and Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital have received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines quality achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines…
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McLeod Health presents $75,000 Gift to HGTC Foundation in continued support of Nursing and Health Sciences Institute
July 16, 2026
The Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) Foundation received a $75,000 gift from McLeod Health as part of the organization’s $375,000 pledge made in 2024 to support the Nursing and Health Sciences…
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Supporting Youth and Families: Just Say Something Set for Ribbon Cutting and Business After Hours
July 13, 2026
Local business leaders and community advocates will gather next month to celebrate the ongoing impact of a prominent Upstate non-profit. The Greater Mauldin Chamber of Commerce announced it will host…
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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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Bon Secours expands access to care with new class of residents
July 6, 2026As demand for healthcare continues to grow across the Upstate, Bon Secours St. Francis is expanding access for patients with the arrival of 12 new internal medicine resident physicians, now…
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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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Beat the Heat: Essential summer safety tips for local seniors
July 3, 2026
As summer temperatures continue to climb across the Grand Strand, local families and caregivers are being reminded to take extra precautions to keep older adults safe, comfortable, and healthy. While…
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