MUSC Health breaks ground on new primary care office in Forest Acres
February 4, 2026MUSC 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, 2026The 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, 2026Four 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, 2026LRADAC 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, 2026Enhancing 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, 2026New 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, 2026Prisma 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, 2025Crossroads 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, 2025Located 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, 2025Ballentine 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, 2025The 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, 2025The 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, 2025The 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, 2025Girl 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, 2025Wayne 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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Lexington Medical Center named among U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
December 9, 2025Fifth Annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Lexington Medical Center as a 2026…
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How the night before Thanksgiving became one of the heaviest drinking nights of the year
November 25, 2025The night before Thanksgiving has become known for heavy drinking, crowded gathering spots and increased risky behavior among young adults returning home for the holiday. National traffic safety data consistently…
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SC Launch Inc. invests in Leukogene Therapeutics
November 20, 2025SC Launch Inc., the investment affiliate of the South Carolina Research Authority, has invested in Leukogene Therapeutics. The Charleston-based biotechnology startup is developing a pipeline of targeted immunotherapies for patients…
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South Carolina BLUE is helping South Carolinians navigate ACA Open Enrollment
November 19, 2025South Carolina BLUE (SC BLUE), part of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, is offering free, in-person support to help individuals and families explore ACA Marketplace plan options and make informed…
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Genesis Healthcare donates $45,000 to Harvest Hope Food Bank
November 17, 2025Genesis Healthcare announced a $45,000 donation to Harvest Hope Food Bank to provide critical food assistance to individuals and families impacted by the recent pause in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
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New Vision Med Spa celebrates grand opening in Columbia
November 10, 2025New Vision Med Spa is celebrating the grand opening of the new wellness and aesthetics center that blends medical expertise with modern health services. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place…
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Jan’s Van bringing free mammogram screenings to Irmo this January
November 10, 2025Union United Methodist Church in Irmo will host Jan’s Van, a state-of-the-art Full Field Digital Mammography unit, on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The mobile service, provided by Lexington Medical…
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South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health hosts education session on opioid use disorder and overdose deaths in the Upstate
October 30, 2025The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform policy to improve health and health care, held its fourth and final…
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Prisma Health unveils $128 million Northeast Medical Park to transform access to outpatient care for rapidly growing Midlands region
October 23, 2025The 120,000-square-foot facility brings advanced specialty care, surgical services and two Centers of Excellence to Northeast Columbia Prisma Health hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the upcoming opening of its new $128…
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Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo names first CEO
October 23, 2025Nicole Woods has been appointed market chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo. The hospital, under construction at 108 Evergreen Drive in Irmo, South Carolina, is a 49-bed…
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Sumter Plant Manager leads life-saving Heart Walk campaign
October 23, 2025Brandon Boyd mobilizes Sumter’s corporate leaders to build community of lifesavers as chair of American Heart Association Heart Walk Brandon Boyd, plant manager at Carolina PEC, is stepping up in…
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USC Brain Health Clinic opens in Orangeburg
October 21, 2025The University of South Carolina celebrated the opening of its new Brain Health Clinic in Orangeburg with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event highlighted the…
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LS3P congratulates University of South Carolina on nursing program ranking
October 8, 2025LS3P congratulates the University of South Carolina on its impressive rise in the latest U.S. News rankings, with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program climbing 17 spots to reach…
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Solutions for Living at Home
October 8, 2025Solutions for Living at Home is an award-winning not for profit in-home care provider in The Midlands specializing in person centered in home care, private nursing services, transportation and care…
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The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement announces continued SCORF funding and National Substance Use Prevention Month
October 7, 2025WHO: City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement WHAT: The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) is excited to announce that the South Carolina Opioid Recovery…
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Luke Sox joins Solutions for Living at Home as Assistant Director
October 2, 2025Solutions for Living at Home, a trusted provider of elder support services and in home care, welcomed Luke Sox as its new Assistant Director. He assumed his new position in…
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Blood Cancer United announces Heartsong Hospice as presenting sponsor for 2025 Light The Night Columbia event
October 2, 2025New Name, Same Mission: Light The Night is the first event to launch under The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s New Name – Blood Cancer United The Midlands Region of The…
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Richland Library to host Cancer Awareness and Survivorship Series
October 2, 2025Partnership with SC Cancer Alliance Brings Awareness Series to Blythewood and Eastover Locations Richland Library is partnering with the South Carolina Cancer Alliance to present Chapters for Change, a series of free, educational sessions designed…
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‘Stuff an Ambulance’ to help Richland County EMS, local children
October 2, 2025In Richland County, the spirit of giving is alive all year long. For the ninth consecutive holiday season, the County’s EMS employees are collecting toys, clothing and other items for…
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The City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
September 30, 2025The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…
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Colliers Report: South Carolina Healthcare Market Q2 2025
September 29, 2025Colliers | South Carolina Market Report Major hospital expansions portend growth phase Market Highlights A wave of hospital expansions is set to transform South Carolina’s healthcare market, drawing providers out…
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City of Columbia shares support resources in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month
September 29, 2025The City of Columbia wants to remind everyone that you are not alone and YOU MATTER! As we wind down the month of September, which is Suicide Prevention Month, the Office of…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital has received a $5 million pledge to benefit children’s cancer research
September 25, 2025Pledge from Curing Kids Cancer marks largest in Prisma Health Midlands history Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit organization devoted to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer therapies, has pledged a historic $5…
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Medical University of South Carolina professor to receive the 2025 Population Research Prize
September 23, 2025Dr. Daniel Lackland to be honored at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 Daniel T. Lackland, Dr.P.H., FAHA, professor of epidemiology and neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina,…
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Master’s Touch Massage Therapy celebrates ribbon cutting in Columbia – Sept 26
September 23, 2025The City of Columbia’s Office of Business Opportunities will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Master’s Touch Massage Therapy on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at their new…
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American Heart Association donates CPR training kits to YMCA of Sumter to help build a nation of lifesavers
September 16, 2025Empowering the Sumter community one lifesaver at a time The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, has donated Hands-Only CPR training kits to the YMCA…
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SCETV and the South Carolina Telehealth Alliance showcase telehealth stories during Telehealth Awareness Week
September 16, 2025South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) spotlights the powerful role of telehealth in improving healthcare access, outcomes and lives across South Carolina during Telehealth Awareness Week, observed Sept. 14–20.…
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Youth Justice Action Month
September 16, 2025The City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement invites the community for Youth Justice Action Month (YJAM 2025), a dynamic event uplifting young voices and promoting community-driven solutions.…
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Prisma Health launches Sickle Cell Lifespan Center to provide comprehensive, systemwide care across all ages
September 11, 2025Continuity of expert care from childhood through adulthood improves quality of life and prevents gaps in therapy Prisma Health has launched the Sickle Cell Lifespan Center, a newly expanded, systemwide…
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City of Columbia Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement commemorates International Overdose Awareness Day
September 9, 2025The City of Columbia’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement will commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday, August 31, 2025, joining global efforts to honor lives lost to overdose…
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City to host the annual Isabel Law Breakfast on Friday, October 3
September 9, 2025For over 20 years, the Mayor’s Campaign Against Breast Cancer has been proud to partner with this community to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer. This year, our…
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Interim HealthCare expands to serve Midlands with compassionate in-home personal care
September 2, 2025Interim HealthCare, a trusted name in home-based care since 1979, announced the expansion of its Personal Care services to Columbia and surrounding Midlands communities. This service helps older adults and…
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Lexington Health announces new President and CEO
August 29, 2025Lexington Health has unanimously named a new president and CEO. Kirk Jenkins, senior vice president of the Physician Network at Lexington Health, will succeed Tod Augsburger, current president and CEO,…
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