South Carolina public health officials provide COVID-19 vaccine update
December 14, 2020
High Risk Hospital Workers and Long-Term Care Facility Residents and Staff Prioritized The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that South Carolina received its first…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns number one spot in Newsweek’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers
December 9, 2020
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has been recognized as the number one ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in South Carolina by Newsweek. The 2021 Newsweek survey identified the…
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Prisma Health Richland Hospital selected as recipient of Project 4 donation
December 8, 2020
Local Community Nominates NICU to Receive 4moms mamaRoo® infant seat Donation Prisma Health Richland Hospital is one of 10 national hospitals to receive a NICU donation as part of Project…
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A Health Insurance Program for Medical Professionals – SCMA’s Members’ Insurance Trust
December 8, 2020
By William Render Executive Director for the SCMA Members’ Insurance Trust For nearly 40 years, the South Carolina Medical Association Members’ Insurance Trust (SCMA MIT) has been committed to…
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COVID-19 Rapid Testing for South Carolina Public Schools
November 26, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) have been working collaboratively to implement a COVID-19 rapid testing option for South…
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Gov. Henry McMaster gives SCDHEC authority to move forward with school testing program
November 26, 2020Governor Henry McMaster today signed Executive Order 2020-73, which gives the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) the authority to implement its school testing program. Governor McMaster and SCDHEC…
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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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Canceled: 11/20 Richland Library Flu Shot Clinic
November 19, 2020
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Richland Library is canceling the flu shot clinic on Friday, November 20 at our St. Andrews location, which is in partnership with Walgreens. Customers can still…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign brings comfort, joy, hope and love this holiday season
November 19, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation’s GivingTuesday campaign will bring comfort, joy, hope and love to Prisma Health—Midlands patients and families this holiday season. GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity, will take…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation campaign underway to fund new $425,000 critical care ambulance for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands
November 11, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation has recently launched a campaign to raise $425,000 to fund a new, specialized ambulance to transport critically ill children. More than $263,000 has been raised to…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announces Price Transparency Policy
November 10, 2020
Even while Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Hospital Price Transparency Rule is being challenged in federal court, Columbia’s own Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery (MidOrthoNeuro) is embracing price transparency without…
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Richland Library partners with Walgreens for free flu shot clinics
November 9, 2020
With the 2020-2021 flu season underway, Richland Library is once again partnering with Walgreens to host free flu shot clinics at several of our locations. They’re taking place from 10…
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Face mask distribution set for Richland Library North Main
October 27, 2020
Richland Library is partnering with Richland County Councilwoman Yvonne McBride to get face masks into the hands of local residents within her district. Starting Wednesday, October 28, customers can pick…
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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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New free and painless COVID-19 testing site opens Wednesday at Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter
October 27, 2020
Testing opens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Book an appointment at www.tourhealth.com. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, residents and visitors can receive free and painless COVID-19 testing at a drive-through…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Spine Surgery
October 27, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has selected The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty…
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Hear from award-winning writer about finding joy amid mental health struggles
October 23, 2020
Join Richland Library and hear from an award-winning writer during Meet the Author: Jenny Lawson from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, November 6. Please register at richlandlibrary.com or call 803-799-9084…
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RCSD chosen for rapid COVID-testing pilot program
October 22, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was selected by the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to be the pilot agency for a…
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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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Midlands Region COVID-19 Testing Opportunities October 19-October 25
October 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is providing regular updates for COVID-19 testing opportunities in your region. COVID-19 testing opportunities in the Midlands (Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield,…
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Regal Lounge shows support for First Responders in honor of National First Responders Day
October 19, 2020Regal Lounge is honoring first responders the entire month of October by awarding free “Regal Gold Packages” each week and with a special gift card for all First Responders who…
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Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, assumes role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians
October 15, 2020Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Columbia, South Carolina, assumes the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP represents 136,700 physicians and…
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DHEC, Prisma Health offer free flu shots in Midlands throughout October
October 15, 2020
As the fight against COVID-19 continues nationally and worldwide, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) stresses how critical it is for everyone to receive their flu…
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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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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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The Stoplight Project aims to help people express social distance comfort levels
October 11, 2020
NDB Association & Event Management recently announced the creation of The Stoplight Project, a campaign to bring awareness to the varying degrees of social distancing comfort levels in local communities.…
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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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Healthy Blue℠ donates to MUSC Project ECHO to continue quality care for Opioid Use Patients
October 7, 2020
According to the American Medical Association*, states across the nation have reported increases in drug-related deaths during COVID-19. In South Carolina, the number of emergency responses to overdoses nearly doubled…
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CT scan covid testing available at Providence Health in Fairfield County
October 7, 2020The Fairfield Covid-19 Taskforce is offering a CT scan for initial diagnosis of covid with results provided to prescribing physicians within 24 hours. Protocols include any symptom of COVID and…
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Post Pandemic Litigation in Skilled Care and Assisted Living Facilities
October 1, 2020
By Kelli Sullivan Shareholder at Turner Padget Every industry in America has been affected, in some way, by the changes wrought by the COVID -19 pandemic, but perhaps no…
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James Lemon, DMD appointed Chair of MUSC Board of Trustees
October 1, 2020
Dr. James Lemon has been appointed Chair of the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Board of Trustees. A graduate of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at…
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Military Veterans groups using PTSD one-pager developed by Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
October 1, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. (RCSD) has produced and published an informational one-pager on PTSD that is being disseminated far beyond the near-1,000 employee agency it…
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Institute for Child Success Releases Report on COVID-19’s Impact on Pediatric Healthcare in South Carolina
September 30, 2020
Survey Reveals Flu Vaccinations Are Critical During Pandemic The Institute for Child Success (ICS) conducted a survey of 69 pediatricians across the state in May 2020 on behalf of the…
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Calhoun, Fairfield and Lee counties to participate in community paramedicine program
September 29, 2020
Residents in Calhoun, Fairfield and Lee counties will soon be able to receive health assessments and non-emergency medical care at home from specially trained paramedics, rather than traveling to a…
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Presbyterian College’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program granted Candidacy Status
September 24, 2020
The Accreditation Commission of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) recently granted the Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctorate program “Candidacy Status.” In reviewing the program’s plans for opening and resources available for…
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Columbia Suboxone Doctor
September 21, 2020
When you come to our office in Columbia, you realize that an important aspect of your past is how it can help you reclaim your future. We offer judgment-free treatment,…
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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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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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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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Free COVID-19 screening September 9 in West Columbia
September 8, 2020
At the request of Senators Nikki Setzler and Katrina Shealy, Lexington Medical Center and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control are working together to provide free COVID-19 testing at Brookland United…
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SC Dental Association selects MPA Strategies
September 4, 2020
The South Carolina Dental Association (SCDA) has selected the team at MPA Strategies to manage the Association’s public and media relations as well as to promote the oral health provided…
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MRB Public Health Consulting
September 3, 2020
We help navigate Public Health for businesse and organizations. We move policy and protocols to ACTION.
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery highlights potential benefits of Rosa® Knee System for total knee replacement
September 3, 2020
Total joint replacement is one of the most commonly performed, elective surgical procedures in the United States.1 It is also becoming an increasingly popular outpatient procedure at surgery centers across…
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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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Simonne C. Francis, MD and Jenna L. Walters, MD join Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 1, 2020
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Drs. Simonne Francis and Jenna Walters joined the practice as of September 2020. Dr. Francis completed her fellowship in pain medicine at Virginia…
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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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Presbyterian College Physician Assistant Studies program resumes on campus, online
August 31, 2020The first-ever cohort of Physician Assistant Studies students, a full class of 32 students, returned to class on August 17. The second-ever cohort, a full class of 34 students, will…
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