South Carolina sees increased COVID-19 testing in advance of Thanksgiving; Masks and social distancing remain key in stopping disease spread
November 24, 2020
As South Carolina continues to ramp up testing opportunities and capacity at locations across the state to meet holiday testing demand, state public health officials urge South Carolinians to remain…
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Virginia Berry White named South Carolina’s Community Star as part of 10th annual National Rural Health Day celebration
November 18, 2020
Virginia Berry White, director of the Family Solutions program for the SC Office of Rural Health (SCORH), has been named South Carolina’s 2020 Community Star. The Community Star program is…
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ClaimLogiq announces new Vice President of Operations, Director of HR and Compliance
November 17, 2020
The company structural changes combine its 50% female-owned status with a 50% female-led organization. ClaimLogiq, a healthcare payment integrity software and technology company, today announced the addition of Jenn Voss…
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Floyd Lee Locums brings on media and client development champion
November 12, 2020
Today, Floyd Lee Locums announced the addition of Lauren Weatherbee to its growing team of staffing talent. Weatherbee joins the locums organization as Business Development Manager—and is focused on expanding their efforts…
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COVID-19 is a Wake-Up Call to the Need for Better Long-Term Planning
November 11, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on long-term care facilities. Thousands of residents have died from the virus. Families haven’t been able to visit loved ones for months. As…
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Grand Strand hospitals choose new blood provider
November 5, 2020
Non-profit, community blood center expands along South Carolina coast The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Grand Strand Regional Medical…
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Kids Teeth urges parents to keep up with children’s dental checkups, cleanings
October 29, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s tempting to put off routine medical care and checkups. But delaying those important exams could lead to additional problems down the road. The doctors and…
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South Carolina firefighters deliver 200 opioid antidotes in effort to prevent overdoses and save lives
October 27, 2020
Firefighters administering opioid overdose antidotes are having a significant impact in the battle against opioid overdose deaths in South Carolina, reaching a milestone number of 200 naloxone administrations for suspected…
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DHEC, UofSC, to lead year-long initiative to evaluate COVID-19 infection and immunity over time
October 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) are leading an extensive initiative to fortify the state’s response to COVID-19. This science-guided,…
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Four new TourHealth sites offer free COVID-19 testing in South Carolina
October 20, 2020
Testing in Florence begins Wednesday, Oct. 21 with other sites opening Oct. 28 and Nov. 11 TourHealth, a comprehensive COVID-19 testing solution, will begin testing individuals this month at four…
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PCT Ltd. received $400,000 in financing for expansion of Annihilyzer® Infection Control Systems and Other Products Amidst Increased COVID-19 Case Reports
October 20, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD announced that it has received $400,000 in funding from California based RB Capital Partners, Inc. RB Capital has provided funding to the Company in…
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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…
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MUSC board receives pandemic status report and economic impact data
October 14, 2020
At the outset of the second quarter of its fiscal year, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19
October 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…
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Lakota Medical donates 200,000 masks to South Carolina
October 9, 2020Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by representatives from Inman-based Lakota Medical to announce the company’s $500,000 donation of 200,000 masks to the state of South Carolina. The donated masks…
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Dr. Andrea Richmond-Mart Joins Carolina OB/GYN
October 2, 2020
Murrells Inlet, SC—Carolina OB/GYN has announced the addition of Dr. Andrea Richmond-Mart. Dr. Richmond-Mart graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2016 and completed her residency…
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Belimed Steam Sterilizers now announced compatible for crisis strategy decontamination of specific single-use N95 respirators by industry-leading manufacturer 3M
October 1, 2020
Can N95 respirators be decontaminated in a steam sterilization cycle for reuse in situations of severe personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage? That question has been explored through collaboration between a…
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College of Charleston Athletics and Medical University of South Carolina announce integrated, multi-year relationship
September 29, 2020
On the heels of introducing a relationship between College of Charleston (CofC) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide enhanced overall health care and psychiatric services to CofC…
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Blinktbi among 2020 InnoVision awards finalists
September 27, 2020
InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…
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Zile honored with state’s highest research award
September 23, 2020
Distinguished cardiologist, Michael Robert Zile, M.D., has received the 2020 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science, the state’s highest honor for research. Zile serves as the Charles Ezra Daniel Professor…
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Charleston Allergy & Asthma offering Saturday hours to help patients with busy weekday schedules
September 23, 2020
For the very first time, Charleston Allergy & Asthma is open on Saturdays to meet the ever-changing needs of its patients in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The allergy…
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Forbes recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina as one of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates
September 17, 2020
Forbes magazine has named BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina to its 2020 list of America’s Best Employers for New Graduates. BlueCross is one of two South Carolina-based companies to make…
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Vineyard Bluffton, Assisted Living & Memory Care Community announces opening
September 15, 2020
Vineyard Bluffton announced today they are opening their doors to serve the senior community of Bluffton. Located at 25 Cassidy Drive, the brand new personalized living community made up of…
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Delta Dental of South Carolina awards $272,400 in Oral Health grants to aid South Carolinians
September 15, 2020
Midlands Technical College Foundation (Columbia, S.C) received $22,400 to purchase equipment for the dental clinic providing care to those without insurance in the Midlands community. To help meet dental health…
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Tidelands Health, MUSC Health strengthen affiliation to advance regional health care
September 11, 2020
Tidelands Health and MUSC Health have expanded their longtime affiliation and collaboration to improve health and wellness in Georgetown and Horry counties. In a first-of-its-kind relationship for both organizations, Tidelands…
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South Carolina selected for new, first-of-its-kind national program to redesign child welfare program
September 10, 2020
First tier of participants also include Los Angeles County, Nebraska and Colorado The State of South Carolina is one of four jurisdictions nationwide chosen to participate in the first tier…
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Kids Teeth donates meals to ER Workers at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant
September 10, 2020Mount Pleasant pediatric dentist office Kids Teeth delivered lunch to front line workers at Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital on Aug. 21. Kids Teeth partnered with local organization FLAG…
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Medical University of South Carolina
September 3, 2020
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the oldest medical school in the South, as well as the state’s only integrated, academic health sciences center with a unique charge to…
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District finalizes public notification protocol for positive COVID-19 cases in schools
September 2, 2020With guidance from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina State Department of Education, Charleston County School District has established a notification process…
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Quality Business Solutions addresses South Carolina’s evolving healthcare needs with launch of Direct Care
September 2, 2020
Direct Care, a Subscription-Based Alternative to Traditional Healthcare Plans Innovative new model relies heavily on telemedicine and medical cost sharing to reduce costs and increase access to quality health care…
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SCBIO hosts statewide Life Sciences Boot Camp on Industry Essentials – September 23
September 2, 2020
SCBIO will host a half-day virtual program September 23 — Life Sciences Boot Camp: Building Your Brand & Business In a Pandemic – to inform and connect businesses, educators and…
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SC DHEC: SC Cases by County & ZIP Code (COVID-19)
September 1, 2020The latest confirmed and estimated COVID-19 cases by ZIP code are available here as an interactive display. The estimated cases represent possible cases based on evidence that for every known…
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First in nation treatment for MIS-C, COVID-19 complication, at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
August 31, 2020Story credit to Helen Adams, MUSC. When 4-year-old K.J. Griffin arrived at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, the normally bubbly boy who loves to ride his bike and…
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Holy City Orthodontics – John’s Island Premier Orthodontist – Ready to Serve the People of the Lowcountry
August 27, 2020“Can’t wait to meet you, Charleston!” says Dr. Rebekah Anderson of Holy City Orthodontics. Located on Maybank Highway in the Live Oak Square development on Johns Island, Holy City Orthodontics…
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Stacey Mosay joins Lowcountry Women’s Specialists as Practice Administrator
August 27, 2020
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists announced the addition of Stacey Mosay, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CMOM as its new Practice Administrator. Mosay has three decades of experience in healthcare, having served in both…
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Dr. Hunter A. Smith becomes partner at Lowcountry Women’s Specialists
August 27, 2020
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists announced that Dr. Hunter A. Smith has joined the practice as a full partner. “Dr Smith joined our practice in 2018, and is already well-known and highly-regarded…
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East Cooper Medical Center appoints new Governing Board members
August 25, 2020
East Cooper Medical Center is pleased to welcome three new Governing Board members: Dr. Sherry Eppelsheimer, Dr. Natalie Hammond, and Dr. Rex Morgan. “Our Governing Board is comprised of exceptional…
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Encompass Health and MUSC Health plan to own and operate Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston as a joint venture
August 25, 2020Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) and MUSC Health announced plans to own and operate Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Charleston, Encompass Health’s existing inpatient rehabilitation hospital in North Charleston, South…
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New partnership with MUSC to enhance College of Charleston Student Health Services
August 24, 2020
The College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are joining forces to provide enhanced student health care, including psychiatric services, to CofC students. The effort will…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new COVID-19 testing clinic schedule
August 23, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Berkeley and Charleston counties. In order to continue providing access to free COVID-19…
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South Carolina joins national online exchange to expand access to personal protective equipment
August 20, 2020
The spring 2020 collaboration between SCMEP, the SC Hospital Association, the SC Department of Commerce and SCBIO which launched the online South Carolina Emergency Supply Collaborative portal to provide critical…
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Special enrollment option for Marketplace health insurance during COVID-19
August 19, 2020
FEMA Special Enrollment Period Available to Enroll in Affordable Health Coverage North Charleston, SC – If you were eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) at some point this year…
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Agencies launch statewide, Spanish-language mental health & addiction support line
August 18, 2020
Expanding the SC-HOPES support line initiative, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services have added a dedicated, toll-free…
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Top SC business executives share secrets to successfully weathering COVID-19 in August 25 webinar
August 18, 2020
Top executives from five of the Palmetto State’s leading life sciences organizations will share how they have found opportunity by pivoting, product adjustment, service expansion and partnering to overcome the…
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DHEC data shows that wearing face masks works
August 13, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released new data today that indicates local mask ordinances are helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. “This new data…
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FDA approves Guardian Needle, a solution for reducing accidental needle sticks
August 11, 2020
Medical University of South Carolina clinician-innovators targeted the problem of needle-stick injuries during intraoperative monitoring; their invention, a safer needle, is now FDA approved and licensed to Rhythmlink for rollout…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new COVID-19 testing clinic dates for August
August 7, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Berkeley and Charleston counties. In recognizing the need for expanded testing throughout the…
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Fetter Health Care Network celebrates National Health Center Week
August 7, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving communities throughout the Lowcountry, will participate in National Health Center Week from Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14.…
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Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding celebrates milestone “skybreaking” on construction of second East Cooper location
August 7, 2020
When it opens in the spring of 2021, the second Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding location will be the region’s only retail sterile compounding facility, elevating the company’s ability to serve…
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