House Committee passes $208M COVID vaccine relief bill
January 25, 2021Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a proposal to allocate $208 million for COVID vaccine relief. The proposal now heads to the full House of Representatives for…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference adds top executives from Microsoft, Alphabet, PhRMA
January 25, 2021
A newly announced group of national and state leaders will join Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath in headlining SCBIO’s “The Power of Us” virtual conference…
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Speaker Lucas, Chairman Newton announce Oversight Ad Hoc Committee to review COVID vaccine rollout
January 20, 2021
South Carolina House Speaker Jay Lucas and Chairman Weston Newton announced the formation of a Legislative Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, tasked with reviewing the Department of Health and Environmental Control’s…
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Speakers announced for WellSpent Southeast
January 20, 2021
A host of leading business and healthcare leaders will be speakers at next week’s WellSpent Southeast. The goal of WellSpent Southeast will be to develop public-private partnership in advancing state…
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NC-based behavioral healthcare company acquires operations in SC
January 19, 2021
North Carolina-based Broadstep Behavioral Health, Inc., part of the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund’s portfolio, announced today its acquisition of South Carolina-based provider, Excalibur Youth Services LLC. Broadstep is a leading…
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Agape Care Group appoints Krisdee Clark as Director of Corporate Affairs
January 15, 2021
SPARTANBURG, SC – Agape Care Group announced Krisdee Clark has been appointed as the company’s Director of Corporate Affairs. In her role, Clark will focus on positioning the Agape Care…
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Ob Hospitalist Group welcomes former CEO of UnitedHealthcare as newest board member
January 14, 2021
Yasmine Winkler Brings 35 Years of Industry Expertise and Leadership to Board of Directors Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest and only dedicated provider of customized OB/GYN hospitalist programs,…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health names Dick Wilkerson new board chair
January 13, 2021
New board chair and four board members join the IMPH board of directors The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) is proud to announce the naming of…
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Health and economic leaders from states to take park in WellSpent online conference this January
January 12, 2021
Healthcare and business thought leaders from across the Southeast will be taking part in the first WellSpent conference later this month. With its successful origins beginning in 2018 in Mississippi…
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South Carolinians aged 70 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Jan. 13
January 11, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that beginning Wednesday, Jan. 13, any South Carolina resident aged 70 or older, regardless of health…
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SC Life Sciences conference to feature BIO Global executive Feb. 16-17
January 11, 2021
With the biggest story of 2020 – the global COVID-19 pandemic – serving as the backdrop, the biggest life sciences conference in Palmetto State history will convene virtually February 16-17…
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DHEC encourages South Carolina hospitals to begin vaccinating admitted patients age 65 and older
January 8, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that South Carolina Hospitals should begin to vaccinate their admitted patients, who are aged 65 years and older,…
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All Phase 1a healthcare workers urged to quickly schedule vaccine appointments
January 6, 2021Nearly 70,000 Phase 1a Healthcare Workers Scheduled to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Click here to download this infographic COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC)…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside and St. Francis Downtown receive an ‘A’ for Patient Safety for the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
January 4, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside and Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown were both awarded with an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The designation recognizes…
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South Carolina is above national average of vaccine administrations per doses received
December 30, 2020
Dr. Bell Urges Ringing in the New Year at Home A day after providing an update on COVID-19 vaccines, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced the…
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Upstate hospital leaders plead with communities to take immediate steps as COVID-19 surges
December 22, 2020Leaders at all five Upstate healthcare systems are calling on the community to take immediate measures to assist them in combatting the COVID-19 surge underway. The officials expressed deep concern…
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Chrysalis Orofacial
December 21, 2020
Our mission is to transform lives by delivering collaborative clinical services and training related to orofacial function. Whether you are seeking information about our myofunctional therapy clinic or you are…
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Chrysalis Orofacial expanding to new location in Greenville
December 18, 2020
Starting in January 2021, Chrysalis Orofacial, a leading regional myofunctional therapy health clinic and professional training organization, is expanding to its new location at 302-A Ashby Park Lane in Greenville,…
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Vaccine arrives at AnMed Health
December 17, 2020AnMed Health received an allotment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this morning. It has been properly stored in preparation for distribution to begin possibly as early as Friday, December 18,…
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S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health releases COVID-19 Health Disparities Report
December 16, 2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Black and Latino people have been disproportionately affected. Now, the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), a nonpartisan nonprofit working to collectively inform…
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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) announced that South Carolina received its first COVID-19…
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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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Sherman College recognizes employee anniversary milestones
December 9, 2020
Each year, Sherman College recognizes employees who have reached milestone anniversary dates. The college is fortunate to have very loyal employees, including many who have dedicated large portions of their…
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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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Clemson students learn about their ‘superpower’ from a Silicon Valley cancer survivor
December 3, 2020
Bill Paseman figures he has about two years. That’s two years to find therapies for the rare, untreatable kidney cancer that first showed up in his body as a kidney…
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Thorne Ambulance announces Grand Strand expansion
December 2, 2020
Thorne Ambulance Service, LLC. (TAS), a South Carolina-based mobile healthcare provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its Myrtle Beach, South Carolina location. This announcement comes as the Grand…
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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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March of Dimes and local partners come together for NICU Thanksgiving Project
November 24, 2020
Local Partners Supporting Moms and Babies During Thanksgiving MARCH OF DIMES AND LOCAL PARTNERS COME TOGETHER TO SHINE A LIGHT ON A LEADING ISSUE LEADING TO INFANT LOSS WHAT: As…
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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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St. Baldrick’s Foundation awards grants to bring life-saving clinical trials closer to home
November 23, 2020
The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has announced its 2020 grant recipients, and Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center is the only South Carolina health organization to make the list. Despite a…
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COVID Conquerors: The Blood Connection and Hubbell Lighting to host community-wide convalescent plasma and blood donation drive – Friday December 4
November 22, 2020
Hubbell Lighting and The Blood Connection are stepping up to unite the Greenville community in the fight against COVID-19. On December 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Hubbell will…
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SC Office of Rural Health celebrates 10th annual National Rural Health Day
November 18, 2020
The South Carolina Office of Rural Health (SCORH) today celebrates National Rural Health Day. In order to maintain COVID-19 precautions, this year’s event is a virtual celebration, highlighting the winners…
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Raising Awareness for what is Threatening Moms and Babies: PAM
November 16, 2020
Prematurity Awareness Month in Greenville, SC March of Dimes and Local Partners Come Together to Shine a Light on a Leading Issue Leading to Infant Loss WHAT: As part of…
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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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Guardian Research Network® appoints Shirley Trainor-Thomas as Vice President, Network Partners
November 4, 2020
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. announced Shirley Trainor-Thomas, a clinical research and healthcare industry executive, joined as Vice President, Network Partners, effective immediately. Trainor-Thomas, a cancer survivor herself,…
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S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, area hospital leaders join The Blood Connection in event to increase convalescent plasma donations to treat COVID-19 patients
October 29, 2020
Evette donated plasma on-site to demonstrate the ease of process As part of its recently launched “Turn Positive into a Positive” campaign to secure badly needed convalescent plasma donations, The…
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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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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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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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Agape Care Hospice selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for its outcomes & patient evaluation assessment alpha testing program
October 4, 2020
Agape Care has been selected as one of 20 Medicare-certified hospice providers nationwide to participate in the alpha testing phase of development of the Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE)…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
October 1, 2020Twenty-three interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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Bon Secours announces additional flu clinics
September 29, 2020
Bon Secours St. Francis is hosting additional flu vaccination clinics this season, as we can’t stress enough just how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated. Dates, times and…
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Bon Secours hosting drive-thru flu clinics
September 24, 2020
Fall is here, and that means flu season is upon us. So NOW is the time to get vaccinated. Bon Secours is taking out the hassle to help keep the…
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The AnMed Health system receives Zero Harm Awards for patient safety
September 18, 2020
The AnMed Health System is the recipient again this year of Zero Harm Awards in multiple categories. The award is given out every year by the South Carolina Hospital Association.…
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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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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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