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, 2025
SC 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, 2025
South 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, 2025
Genesis 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, 2025
New 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, 2025
Union 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
Nicole 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, 2025
Brandon 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
LS3P 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, 2025
Solutions 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, 2025
WHO: 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, 2025
Solutions 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, 2025
New 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, 2025
Partnership 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, 2025
In 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
Colliers | 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
Pledge 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, 2025
Dr. 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
Empowering 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, 2025
South 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, 2025
Continuity 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, 2025
The 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, 2025
Interim 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, 2025
Lexington 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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Doctors Care locations now Novant Health Urgent Care, connecting S.C. patients to advanced care network
August 13, 2025
After more than 40 years serving South Carolina communities, Doctors Care is officially transitioning to Novant Health Urgent Care this summer, underscoring Novant Health’s commitment to giving patients greater access…
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Lexington Medical Center Network of Care is now known as Lexington Health
August 11, 2025
The Lexington Medical Center health care network will now be known as Lexington Health a transition that reflects the growth and advancement of the hospital that has been part of…
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Back-to-school safety alert: Cardiac Emergency Response Plans can save lives in schools
August 11, 2025
American Heart Association urges South Carolina lawmakers to support the Smart Heart Act before another young life is at risk As students across South Carolina return to school this fall,…
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State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaims August as ‘Palmetto ABLE Savings Month’
August 8, 2025
State Treasurer Curtis Loftis proclaimed August as Palmetto ABLE Savings Month to remind South Carolinians about the value and impact of the state’s Palmetto ABLE Savings Program. As part of…
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S.C. Certificate of Immunization for 5K-12th grade school entry now available online
August 4, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the addition of the S.C. Certificate of Immunization (DPH Form 4024) to the Statewide Immunization Online Network (SIMON). Starting Aug. 1,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Susan Johnson, Nature at Work
July 31, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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Forged Physical Therapy celebrates grand opening at new Columbia location
July 31, 2025
The City of Columbia welcomes the grand opening of Forged Physical Therapy’s newly expanded clinic at 1150 Bower Parkway, Suite F8. The ribbon-cutting celebration will take place on Tuesday, August…
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47 hospitals in South Carolina recognized for efforts to improve outcomes for Americans with heart disease and stroke
July 30, 2025
The American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative promotes up-to-date, research-based guidelines to ensure all patients have access to lifesaving care 47 hospitals in South Carolina are among the…
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MUSC ranked South Carolina’s No. 1 hospital for 11th consecutive year by U.S. News & World ReportÂ
July 29, 2025
MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the 11th year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina.…
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Lexington Medical Center as Best Hospital for fourth year in a row
July 29, 2025
U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the fourth consecutive year and has once again named it…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns Blue Distinction® Center+ designation for quality and cost-efficiency in spine surgery, knee and hip total joint replacement
July 23, 2025
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery is recognized by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, Knee and Hip Replacement as part…
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Prisma Health appoints Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief community officer
July 21, 2025
Prisma Health announced the appointment of Anthony Jackson as senior vice president of service lines and chief community officer. In this expanded role, Jackson will oversee the strategic direction, operational…
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MUSC Health celebrates grand opening of Camden Medical Pavilion
July 16, 2025
New women’s health and imaging services now open in Camden MUSC Health announced the grand opening of the Camden Medical Pavilion, a new facility designed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Jody Chastain, Ritedose Corporation
July 15, 2025
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group…
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MUSC Health to celebrate grand opening of Camden Medical PavilionÂ
July 14, 2025
New women’s health and imaging services now open in Camden  MUSC Health announced the grand opening of the Camden Medical Pavilion, a new facility designed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive care…
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Kay Yow Cancer Fund welcomes four new board members
July 8, 2025The Kay Yow Cancer Fund announces the appointment of four dynamic new members to its Board of Directors: Amber Cox, Heather Smith, Jasmine Thomas, and Coquese Washington. These trailblazing women…
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South Carolina DPH unveils online health compass for county-level data insights
July 7, 2025
The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina announced the launch of South Carolina Health Compass — an online collection of data dashboards…
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Genesis Healthcare receives national recognition for excellence in patient care
July 7, 2025
Genesis Healthcare, which operates multiple Federally Qualified Health Centers across South Carolina, has once again earned national recognition for its commitment to exceptional patient care. The Health Resources and Services…
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