Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center celebrates 10th anniversary
October 22, 2024
This month, Bon Secours is celebrating a decade of providing exceptional cancer care to Upstate patients with the 10th anniversary of its St. Francis Cancer Center. Since opening its doors…
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Associate Degree Spurs PTC grad to Long and Successful Healthcare Career
October 22, 2024
As he settles into his new position at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Tracy Pedigo has a good feeling about the latest chapter in his life.…
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Over 237 wishes granted: Make-A-Wish® South Carolina reflects on a year of hope and milestones
October 22, 2024
Record-breaking fundraising efforts and heartwarming stories highlight another successful year of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. As we close the books on our fiscal year, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina…
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Lexington Medical Center awards $1,500,00 to community organizations
October 22, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has awarded $1,500,000 to 27 organizations in the Midlands. These organizations enhance the health and wellness of community members. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital first to achieve Magnet designation four times in a row for excellent nursing care
October 21, 2024
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital teammates received news that they are the first in the state to achieve Magnet designation four times in a row. They also earned Magnet with…
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Lexington Medical Center achieves Magnet with Distinction® recognition
October 16, 2024
Lexington Medical Center today achieved Magnet with Distinction recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. “Achieving Magnet with Distinction recognizes the exemplary care…
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Prisma Health Opens New $32 Million Outpatient Surgery Center in the Upstate
October 16, 2024
Prisma Health has opened a state-of-the-art $32 million ambulatory surgery center specializing in same-day-discharge outpatient procedures. The new Prisma Health Surgery Center—Centennial Way, which represents Prisma’s largest outpatient surgery expansion…
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Prisma Health partnership with Wholespire Richland Coalition awarded $750,000 grant for healthy eating and active living initiative
October 15, 2024
Projects to focus on 29203 ZIP code area as part of Duke Endowment’s “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas” grant program Prisma Health and Wholespire Richland Coalition announced new funding from The…
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Shifa Free Clinic receives $561,000 Federal Grant to fund the new INSPIRE-D Project, helping prevent Diabetes in underserved communities
October 14, 2024
Shifa Free Clinic announced that it has been awarded over $500,000 in grant funding from the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This…
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New EmPATH unit to serve mental health patients opens at Lexington Medical Center
October 11, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has opened a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of mental health patients. The unit, known as EmPATH, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing, will enhance…
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Board of Trustees approves 5-year OneMUSC strategic plan
October 11, 2024
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion leader provides four-year update. Sisters of the first African American man to graduate from the MUSC College of Medicine receive…
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Prisma Health sponsors “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk”
October 10, 2024
A community walk for anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of a baby Prisma Health is sponsoring the 34th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk,” Sunday, Oct.…
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Prisma Health to offer free flu shot clinics in October
October 10, 2024
Clinics are scheduled at Midlands and Upstate locations to help families prepare for flu season, predicted to be severe In October, Prisma Health launched its annual Midlands and Upstate community…
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Substance Use Awareness Discussion Scheduled at Clinton Library Discussion
October 9, 2024
The Clinton Public Library is hosting a vital Substance Use Awareness Discussion on Wednesday, October 16, from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. This event, aimed at promoting education and open dialogue…
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MUSC Health’s contract with Humana Medicare Advantage and Humana’s Healthy Horizons Medicaid Insurance expires Dec. 31, 2024
October 9, 2024
As of Dec. 31, 2024, MUSC Health’s contract with the Humana Medicare Advantage product and Humana’s Healthy Horizons Medicaid product will end. Patients will need to switch plans or find…
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Cross Hill Community Health and Service Fair to Offer Free Health Screenings and Support
October 8, 2024
The Cross Hill Community Health and Service Fair will take place on Thursday, October 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Cross Hill Town Center, next to the fire…
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MUSC Health collaborates with partners and affiliates statewide to ensure continuity of care amid IV fluid supply chain challenges
October 8, 2024
MUSC emergency departments, trauma and elective surgeries are all operating under normal conditions The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health system is dedicated to maintaining high-quality surgical and procedural…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare begins initial site development on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
October 8, 2024
“As our population advances, our healthcare needs to advance…” Roper St. Francis Healthcare has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to expand healthcare access in Mount Pleasant with the…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital’s heart program claims No. 2 spot in country
October 8, 2024
The already highly successful cardiology team at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has risen another two spots to become the No. 2 Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery program in the country in newly…
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AFC Urgent Care – Bon Secours receives UCA Accreditation
October 8, 2024
AFC Urgent Care Bon Secours has received the Urgent Care Association (UCA) Accreditation designation, the highest level of distinction for an urgent care center. UCA Accreditation illustrates an organization’s overriding…
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Clemson University, Prisma Health collaborate to bring advanced fMRI imaging technology to Oconee Memorial Hospital for diagnostics and research
October 8, 2024
On Monday, Oct. 7, Clemson University in collaboration with Prisma Health unveiled a new 3T functional magnetic imaging (fMRI) machine at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. The next-generation, non-invasive scanning…
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Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission
October 2, 2024
Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health recognized as a Top Company for Executive Women and Best Company for Multicultural Women
September 26, 2024
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) received two national recognitions for its commitment to empowering the careers of women leaders and supporting and developing multicultural women leaders throughout its health system.…
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Holliday Dental reaches top 1% of Invisalign® providers in the country
September 23, 2024
The Greenville practice has been named #1 General Dentist Invisalign® Provider in South Carolina and listed among the top 1% nationally. Holliday Dental announced that the practice has received Invisalign’s…
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Nursing – LPN
September 22, 2024
Nursing – LPN 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm Responsibilities: Educate staff via classroom trainings, on-site trainings, presentation trainings, and one on one trainings. Insulin and medication check…
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The BEE Collective and the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment host Childcare Worker Circle
September 19, 2024
Elevating Worker Voices, Building Solidarity, and Empowering Charleston’s Childcare Workforce On September 21, 2024, the BEE Collective and the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment are joining forces to host the inaugural Childcare Worker Circle,…
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MUSC Health to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at its Columbia Medical Center Downtown location
September 18, 2024
MUSC Health, the leading health care provider in South Carolina, has announced plans to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown…
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CodaPet-At Home Pet Euthanasia Charleston, SC
September 18, 2024
At Codapet, we understand the profound bond you share with your furry companions. Just as they bring joy and love into our lives, they deserve to leave this world with…
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Bon Secours offering free flu vaccines to the community
September 17, 2024
Health System to Host 4 Flu Clinics During October With the goal of making flu shots accessible throughout the community, Bon Secours is hosting a series of flu vaccine clinics…
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Community Medical Clinic gets lifesaving equipment donation
September 16, 2024
American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donate AED on September 16 In an effort to educate and inspire a Nation of Lifesavers, the American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South…
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Johns Island Acupuncture brings exclusive DAO Needling treatment to the Lowcountry
September 12, 2024
Johns Island Acupuncture brings innovative and holistic healing practices to the Charleston community. Led by Treayor Smith, L.AC, DIPL. OM, C.SMA, this new practice is the only clinic in the…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces inaugural cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
September 12, 2024
Seven emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Taiwan to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts including Charles River Labs, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Maynard Nexsen,…
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Veterans Bridge Home receives $50,000 grant from Carolina Center for Medical Excellence Foundation
September 11, 2024
Funding to be used to build a cohesive network of support services for veterans in South Carolina Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, leading and advocating…
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Paralympics helps shine a light on exoskeleton research at Clemson University
September 9, 2024
The work that Clemson University is doing to advance exoskeleton technology and make it available to a wide range of users is coming into sharp relief as Team USA goes…
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Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness teams up with Defenders for Children
September 4, 2024
The next month of workouts at the three Sportsclub Fitness & Wellness locations are taking on a unique goal. As part of its 30 Days for $30 in September, 100%…
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CDS hosts 2024 Eggs Benefit
September 4, 2024
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host their 13th annual Eggs Benefit on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at The Poinsett Club in Downtown Greenville. Breakfast will be served at…
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Recovery Centers of America celebrates National Recovery Month with expanded services and community initiatives: empowering recovery through support, education and family engagement
September 3, 2024
To celebrate National Recovery Month this September, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) is highlighting its expanded services and community initiatives aimed at supporting recovery and raising awareness about substance use…
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Robert Browning, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 3, 2024
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Robert Browning to our team as of September 1st, 2024. Dr. Browning joins us after completing his Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship…
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Denmark Technical College celebrates 2024 nursing graduates
August 29, 2024
Denmark Technical College proudly marked a significant milestone on August 21 with the annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an event that honored 13 graduating nursing students on the brink…
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Well Walkers dates announced for September
August 29, 2024
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced September dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve lives throughout South Carolina
August 27, 2024
In its centennial year, The Duke Endowment has made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to help the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) improve access to health care throughout…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia receives donated water stations from the American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation
August 27, 2024
In a significant step towards promoting heart health and sustainability, Rapid Shelter Columbia was excited to receive the generous donation of new water-filling stations from the American Heart Association and…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands seeks to bolster kid-friendly surgical caps program with help from volunteers
August 26, 2024
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands surgical cap program, called “Sew CAPtivating,” was launched about 14 years ago by the hospital’s Child Life specialists in the Midlands as part of their effort…
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Joel Perkins of The Mud Brothers, AutoCorrect and The Bi***in’ Syncs Team come out on top at inaugural Sync for Survivors Benefit
August 22, 2024
With a crowd of 400 guests cheering wildly with rainbow-lit glow sticks, this first-time event for the Cancer Survivors Park Alliance (“CSPA”) raised an impressive $200,000 to expand programming within…
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Charleston Dermatology opens fourth location, welcomes new dermatologist
August 20, 2024
Charleston Dermatology, a leading provider of medical, surgical and cosmetic skin care, announced the grand opening of its fourth location at the Berkeley Medical Complex. The new office opens on…
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Proactive MD Lexington Health Center wins Best of South Carolina Regional award
August 19, 2024The votes have been counted and the results are in! The Proactive MD Lexington Health Center is a 2024 Best of South Carolina Regional winner. Proactive MD® is excited to…
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Olive Branch of Hope: Katie Sherfield-Tarver Opens a Sanctuary for Mental Wellness in Laurens
August 19, 2024
Olive Branch Therapy Services, a newly established mental health counseling service, has opened its doors in Laurens, offering in-person and virtual psychotherapy services. Founded by Laurens native Katie Sherfield-Tarver, MA,…
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Dr. Andrew Steiner Joins Prisma Health in Laurens as New Orthopedic Surgeon, Bringing Passion for Medicine and Music
August 14, 2024
Prisma Health–Laurens County Hospital welcomes a new addition to its medical team, Dr. Andrew Steiner, who recently joined the hospital’s orthopedic practice. An experienced orthopedic surgeon, his interest in this…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 13, 2024
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 26 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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