Bon Secours participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 22, 2026
Bon Secours is participating in the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative on Saturday, October 24th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A collection event will be held at…
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Building nurses at home: Prisma Health center opens doors for Laurens County students
October 21, 2026
Laurens County now has its own hub for training the next generation of nurses. The Prisma Health Center for Nursing at Piedmont Technical College is open and in use on…
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Grand Strand Health to host 8th Annual “CRUSH THE CRISIS” Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24
October 21, 2026
Grand Strand Health is hosting its 8th “Crush the Crisis” prescription drug take back day on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, to help make safe medication disposal more accessible and raise…
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New VA medical facility breaks ground in Port Royal
October 14, 2026
Bringing expanded healthcare services and jobs to Beaufort County The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is developing the new community-based outpatient clinic at 1844 Ribaut Road in Port Royal.…
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Breast cancer awareness month: how Golden Strip residents can access early screenings close to home
October 14, 2026
October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and across Mauldin, Simpsonville, and Fountain Inn, healthcare providers and community leaders are reminding residents that the most powerful weapon against the disease…
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Tidelands Health welcomes two family medicine physicians
October 14, 2026
Two new physicians have joined Tidelands Health Family Medicine, bringing additional primary care options to growing communities along the Grand Strand. Dr. Amber Bartelle, M.D., has joined Tidelands Health Family…
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Lexington Health expanding emergency care in White Knoll, northeast Columbia
October 14, 2026
Two 24/7 emergency departments and two urgent care locations coming to growing Midlands communities Lexington Health is adding two freestanding emergency departments and two urgent care locations in White Knoll…
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Grand Strand Health to hold ribbon-cutting for new Rivertown Emergency Room Oct. 14
October 12, 2026
Community members are invited to celebrate the official Rivertown ER ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. This family-friendly event will allow residents to tour…
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Proactive MD expands executive leadership team to support continued growth
October 12, 2026Proactive MD®, a national leader in value-based care, has expanded its executive leadership team to support the organization’s continued growth and strengthen leadership across key areas of the business. The…
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Carolina Health Centers Awarded More Than $700,000 Through South Carolina Rural Health Transformation Program
October 11, 2026
Carolina Health Centers, Inc. (CHC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a total of $703,660 through the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) Rural…
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Tidelands Health to host pregnancy and infant loss remembrance ceremony
October 9, 2026
Tidelands Health will host a remembrance ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 15, to honor babies lost through miscarriage, stillbirth, and other forms of infant loss, while offering support to families who continue to…
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Medical University of South Carolina honored by AMA for commitment to well-being of physicians
October 7, 2026
The American Medical Association (AMA) has recognized the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a Bronze-level Joy in Medicine® organization for 2026. The prestigious recognition from the country’s leading physician…
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New gift shop highlights renewed energy at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital
October 7, 2026
A ribbon-cutting Wednesday morning marked more than the opening of a new gift shop at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital. With employee partners and guests looking on, hospital leaders celebrated another…
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Tidelands Health to support patients, visitors, team members through new therapy dog program
October 7, 2026
For a patient recovering from surgery, a family member waiting anxiously for news, or a healthcare worker coming off a shift, comfort sometimes arrives on four legs. Tidelands Health has partnered with…
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SC Pediatric Alliance adds experienced licensed counselor
October 5, 2026
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) announces the addition of Katie Brave, LPC, to its team. A Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina, Ms. Brave brings extensive experience supporting children,…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare launches Mobile Care for You to expand access across the Lowcountry
October 5, 2026
New mobile unit will bring clinical and supportive services directly to communities across seven counties Roper St. Francis Healthcare leaders, community partners and local officials gathered Thursday, Oct. 1, to…
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Physician Katherine Houle joins growing Tidelands Health Urology
October 5, 2026
Tidelands Health has welcomed Katherine Houle, M.D., to its growing urology team, bringing additional expertise and care options to patients in Georgetown, Murrells Inlet, and The Market Common. Dr. Houle…
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Tidelands Health and Georgetown Family YMCA team up to host “Breast Health 101” workshop for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 2, 2026
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, Tidelands Health and the Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA are partnering to host Breast Health 101, a free 30-minute educational session…
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Arbor Landing at Pawleys to host community Healthy Living Fair Oct. 23
October 1, 2026
Arbor Landing at Pawleys is inviting community members and local families to its upcoming Healthy Living Fair, scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Hosted…
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Two Tidelands Health nurses receive prestigious DAISY Awards for outstanding care
October 1, 2026
Two Tidelands Health nurses have earned prestigious DAISY Awards, a national recognition honoring nurses who deliver extraordinary clinical care and compassion to patients and families. Mike Lotito, a registered nurse…
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Statewide OCD awareness week activities feature community walk at BridgeWay Station
September 30, 2026
Communities across South Carolina are preparing to spotlight obsessive-compulsive disorder this October through educational film screenings, regional landmarks lit in teal, and a signature community walk right in the Golden…
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Dr. Dylan Oliver joins Tidelands Health Orthopedics
September 29, 2026
Patients in Georgetown County now have access to an additional orthopedic specialist: Dylan Oliver, M.D., who has joined Tidelands Health Orthopedics. Dr. Oliver specializes in treating hip and knee conditions, including arthritis,…
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Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower to provide resources and support for Upstate families
September 29, 2026
Community partners are coming together to support women, mothers, expectant parents and families during the upcoming Women’s & Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower. The free community event will…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare and Ashley Hall partner to provide comprehensive sports medicine support for student-athletes
September 28, 2026
Roper St. Francis Healthcare and Ashley Hall, Charleston’s only all-girls’ K–12 independent school, are partnering to provide comprehensive sports medicine services and expanded healthcare support for Ashley Hall student-athletes. Through…
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AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital reveals new patient unit, addresses growing need for rehabilitation
September 25, 2026
Residents in the Upstate now have greater access to rehabilitation care after experiencing a traumatic medical event. AnMed Health Rehabilitation Hospital unveiled a new unit of patient rooms Thursday, which…
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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate and Midlands earns national recognition for excellence in home health and hospice care
September 23, 2026
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate and Midlands has earned two national recognitions for quality and patient experience across both markets, with its Home Health and Hospice teams receiving awards from…
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Tidelands Health joins 8th Annual Andy Quattlebaum Tour de Plantersville as exclusive Health and Wellness sponsor
September 23, 2026
Registration Open for October 31st Cycling Event The Village Group is proud to announce Tidelands Health as the Exclusive Health and Wellness Sponsor of the 8th Annual Andy Quattlebaum…
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Diabetes prevention program at Tidelands Health earns highest recognition from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
September 23, 2026
Tidelands Health has once again been recognized for its work in diabetes prevention, earning the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Full Plus Recognition, the highest level of recognition awarded through the…
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Cohn Construction completes new headquarters for Carolinas Dermatology & Plastic Surgery
September 22, 2026
Cohn Construction has completed the renovation of the four-story, 41,300 SF building that now serves as the Headquarters for Carolinas Dermatology & Plastic Surgery. Located within the Middleburg Park Historic…
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Senior Matters workshop helps residents plan for aging
September 20, 2026
Local professionals shared guidance on care, housing, finances, insurance, estate planning, relocation and real estate. When Zane Meadors learned his father was battling Alzheimer’s, he had to make life-changing decisions…
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ReGenesis Health Care awarded more than $2.4 million in grants to expand access to care
September 20, 2026
ReGenesis Health Care has been awarded more than $2.4 million in grant funding to expand access to care, strengthen health care infrastructure, enhance community-based services and increase treatment opportunities for…
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Bocklet Orthodontics named Best Orthodontist in 2026 Charleston’s Choice awards
September 20, 2026Bocklet Orthodontics has been voted Best Orthodontist in The Post and Courier’s 2026 Charleston’s Choice awards. Dr. Michael Bocklet and his brother, Dr. Chris Bocklet, both grew up running around…
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Grand Strand Health to reopen its Emergency entrance off Hwy. 17 this Monday
September 18, 2026
Grand Strand Medical Center will reopen its emergency department entrance off Hwy. 17 Byp. N. on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 at 7 a.m., following the completion of enhancements designed to…
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Bon Secours offering free flu vaccines to the community
September 17, 2026
Health System to Host 3 Flu Clinics During October As flu season approaches, Bon Secours is helping community members protect themselves and their loved ones by offering free flu vaccines…
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The Free Medical Clinic expands behavioral health access through statewide collaborative care partnership
September 17, 2026
The Leon Levine Foundation, The Free Medical Clinic, South Carolina Free Clinic Association, and MUSC are working together to integrate behavioral health services into primary care The Free Medical Clinic…
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Laurens County providers land more than $5 million in state rural health awards
September 16, 2026
Health care providers serving Laurens County are in line for more than $5 million from South Carolina’s first round of Rural Health Transformation Program awards, part of a $167.3 million…
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Early Screenings Save Lives: Why mammograms matter and how you can join the fight
September 14, 2026
Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women, but early detection through regular screenings significantly improves treatment outcomes and survival rates. According to health guidelines, women at…
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SC Cancer Alliance: Advancing cancer care across South Carolina
September 11, 2026
By Karen Owens Publisher Cancer prevention, early detection, and comprehensive care require a unified approach. Earlier this year in April, healthcare providers, partners, and advocates gathered in Pawleys Island for…
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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes to host 25th Annual Grief Seminar
September 11, 2026
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes will host its 25th Annual Grief Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Kroc Center in Greenville. The event will feature two sessions providing professional caregivers…
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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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