Give the Gift of Life: Join Us on the Big Red Bus!
April 3, 2024
On Thursday, April 11, the Laurens Library invites you to be a hero by participating in our blood donation drive. The Big Red Bus will be stationed at the Laurens…
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Recovery Centers of America at Greenville opens additional tower
April 3, 2024
Expands Capacity to Serve 117 Patients in Residential Treatment Recovery Centers of America (RCA) at Greenville, a leading provider of comprehensive addiction treatment services, proudly announces the expansion of its…
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City of Columbia hosting first “Mom’s Market”: Health Fair for Moms, Families and Babies as part of Black Maternal Health Week
April 1, 2024
WHO: The City of Columbia has partnered with the Black Maternal Health Collective to host the first Columbia “Mom’s Market”. Speakers: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, DajaStar, Yadri Goodwin and Kim Smith Moderator: Rho…
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Bon Secours offers new treatment option for pancreatic cancer
April 1, 2024
Health System becomes first in Carolinas to offer unique technology Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has performed its first endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA), a new minimally invasive procedure…
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MBM Partner, Nick Riley, Jr., named to LMC Hospital Board
April 1, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to announce that Moore Bradley Myers Partner, Nick Riley, Jr., has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Riley is…
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LRADAC earns three-year accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
March 29, 2024
CARF International, an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services has announced that LRADAC, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, has once again been accredited for a period…
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Prisma Health Hemophilia Treatment Center expands to Orangeburg, enhancing accessibility for patients
March 28, 2024
Center helps patients get treatment closer to home Prisma Health expanded its comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) into Orangeburg, increasing access to specialized care for patients with hemophilia and other…
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City of Columbia hosting first “Mom’s Market”: Health Fair for Moms, Families and Babies as part of Black Maternal Health Week
March 28, 2024
Who: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells Speakers: DajaStar, Yadri Goodwin and Kim Smith Moderator: Rho Sims, Founder of the Black Mental Health Collective Panelists: Latoya Lindsey, JaMel Morant, Dequena Niles, Tanya Ambrose,…
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Midlands health and wellness professionals team up to conduct brain health seminar
March 28, 2024
Collaboration offers workshops for improving cognitive function. A series of workshops for improving brain health is being offered to Midlands residents by a collaborative team of health and wellness professionals. Hosted…
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Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers
March 27, 2024
Celebrating 20 Years of Stroke Camp Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, April 26 –…
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Columbia College hosts Congressman James Clyburn and Secretary Xavier Becerra for roundtable discussion
March 27, 2024
Columbia College was proud to host Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra for a roundtable discussion as part of their…
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Well Walkers dates announced for April
March 27, 2024
Program offers community temperature-controlled space for exercise Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Bon Secours Wellness Arena have announced April dates for their Well Walkers program. While walking…
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Lander Receives Funding for Nursing Technology Upgrades
March 26, 2024
Lander University has been awarded federal funding to help improve health care in the state. A total of $2.4 million has beenallocated to Lander’s School of Nursing to enhance facilities…
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Allergy Season is Upon Us: Battling the Pollen Invasion
March 20, 2024
As spring blooms and the weather warms, there’s a familiar sight that greets many of us: a fine yellow film covering cars, sidewalks, and seemingly everything in sight. This powdery…
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CDS promotes Brooke Schmidt to Director of Family Programs
March 11, 2024
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) is excited to announce the promotion of Brooke Schmidt as their new Director of Family Programs. In her new role, Schmidt will lead their…
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March Health Programs: Give Blood, Save Lives, and Stay Healthy at Your Library!
March 3, 2024
This March, the community has a chance to make a positive impact on both their own health and the well-being of others. The Clinton Public Library (107 Jacobs Highway) is…
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The Free Medical Clinic welcomes new Board Members to strengthen its commitment to community health
February 27, 2024
The Free Medical Clinic (TFMC), a leading nonprofit organization in the Midlands dedicated to providing quality healthcare to uninsured residents, proudly announces the appointment of six distinguished individuals to its…
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John Bradley named Managing Partner at Moore Bradley Myers
February 27, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced that John C. Bradley, Jr. has recently been named as the firm’s new Managing Partner. Bradley is a South Carolina native that represents hospitals, physicians,…
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Ritedose buys 105 acres of land for major expansion
February 22, 2024
50-percent growth in pharmaceutical manufacturing and sales spurs expansion, job creation The Ritedose Corporation (Ritedose) today announced a major expansion of its rapidly-growing pharmaceutical company with the recent purchase of 105…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins the Guardian Research Network
February 21, 2024
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. (GRN) announced that the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joined its nationwide consortium of healthcare organizations as the first academic medical center…
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South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center celebrates milestone surgery
February 21, 2024
The South Carolina Obesity Surgery Center performed the 9,000th bariatric surgery since opening 25 years ago. This milestone comes from a team of the most experience bariatric surgeons in South…
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Bon Secours now offering PSMA imaging for prostate cancer
February 16, 2024
New Technology Helps with Treatment Decisions Bon Secours St. Francis is now offering Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) imaging to help treat prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer…
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Novant Health’s Jason Bernd to lead efforts to advance care in South Carolina
February 13, 2024
Jason Bernd is accustomed to engaging physicians and team members to promote patient satisfaction and advance quality care. But the experienced leader also keeps an eye on the future, delivering…
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CBSHS receives $1.15 million to implement and evaluate substance use disorder programs in South Carolina
February 12, 2024
The Clemson University College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences (CBSHS) has received $1.15 million in funding from the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS)…
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TerraBella Summit
February 12, 2024
TerraBella Summit is a retirement community in Greenville, SC that focuses on the well-being of our residents. Our team offers high-quality assisted living services, memory care, and amenities that support…
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Self Regional Healthcare Welcomes Dr. Neal Goodbar and Expands Services in Clinton
February 10, 2024
Self Regional Healthcare recently announced a significant addition to its medical team, as Dr. Neal Goodbar is set to join the healthcare system on May 1, 2024. Dr. Goodbar will…
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Bon Secours adds new providers to gastroenterology team
February 8, 2024
February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Bon Secours St. Francis has a whole new team of gastroenterologists whose expertise is helping provide patients with new and unique options for…
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Sobriety strategies for Super Bowl success: Navigating alcohol challenges with tips and support
February 7, 2024
GREENVILLE, SC – As football enthusiasts from coast to coast prepare for the year’s most anticipated event – the Chiefs vs. the 49ers matchup – the planning spectrum ranges from…
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Lexington Medical Center hosting Second Annual Technical College Career Fair
February 7, 2024
Lexington Medical Center will be hosting the 2nd Annual Technical College Career Fair on Friday, February 23, 2024. The career fair will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.…
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McMillan Pazdan Smith welcomes Samer Hamde as Healthcare Practice Leader
February 7, 2024
McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS), a leading architecture, planning, and design firm in the Southeast, announced that Samer Hamde has joined the firm as Healthcare Practice Leader. Samer brings 25 years…
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ProHealth Center Presents Free Lunch and Learn Event to Kickstart Your Health Journey in 2024
February 7, 2024
As the new year unfolds, health and wellness take center stage in the minds of many individuals striving for positive changes. ProHealth Center, a local Traditional and Holistic health care…
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USC partners with HBCUs to ensure student talent enters rural health care
February 5, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the University of South Carolina’s SC Center for Rural and Primary Healthcare (CRPH) has joined forces with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to address healthcare…
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Lexington Medical Center celebrates National Wear Red Day for American Heart Month
February 4, 2024
Today, Lexington Medical Center staff wore red to help raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in honor of National Wear Red Day. National Wear Red Day is recognized annually on the…
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Novant Health celebrates long-term investment in South Carolina, welcomes 3 new hospitals
February 1, 2024
Acquisition of hospitals in Charleston, Hardeeville and Hilton Head extends Novant Health’s presence into South Carolina Novant Health is building upon its commitment to patients in South Carolina through its completed acquisition of three coastal hospitals…
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Solutions For Living At Home
February 1, 2024
In 2007 Solutions for Living at Home was created as a new ministry of Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community. Solutions for Living at Home extends the Still Hopes commitment to…
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MD Care Group celebrating 10 years as Virtual First Care leader
February 1, 2024
The formation of MD Care Group started over lunch between Chris Cole and a friend who ran an ambulance service. The friend told a story of sending an ambulance 40…
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Bon Secours offers free diabetes prevention program
January 31, 2024
Registration open now for 6-week lifestyle change course Bon Secours has announced the next session of “Destination Health,” a six-week lifestyle change program aimed at helping people dealing with pre-diabetes…
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Bon Secours launches pain management program
January 31, 2024
Bon Secours St. Francis wants to put an end to your pain, so the health system is launching a pain management program to help patients who suffer from all types…
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Carolina Family Medicine: Welcoming New Patients and Providing Comprehensive Care for Over 25 Years
January 25, 2024
Carolina Family Medicine (CFM) is now accepting new patients! With over 25 years of dedicated service to Laurens County, Dr. Hagenbuch is here to provide exceptional care. “At Carolina Family…
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Six Laurens County Nursing Graduates Receive Pins
January 23, 2024
Six recent Piedmont Technical College (PTC) graduates from Laurens County were recognized in the Fall 2023 Nurse Pinning Ceremony at the Lex Walters Campus-Greenwood on Dec. 6, 2023. Joy Butler…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare to host medication take-back and free naloxone distribution – January 24
January 23, 2024
Roper St. Francis Healthcare will partner with Charleston County’s Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services to host a medication take-back and naloxone distribution event Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Greer…
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Free Health Screenings and Vaccinations at Clinton Library: Empowering Adult Wellnes
January 22, 2024
The Clinton Library will host a day of free health screenings on Friday, January 26, from 2-5 pm, in collaboration with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Carolinas. The…
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South Carolina residents invited to free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference on February 21 sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
January 22, 2024
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for South Carolina residents on Wednesday, February 21 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET…
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Colliers South Carolina Healthcare Report: Growth and expansion continue for a range of practice types
January 19, 2024
Commercial Real Estate Research & Forecast Report Q4 2023 South Carolina Healthcare Market Highlights Local hospital systems continued to expand in efforts to saturate the market before the Certificate of…
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Genesis Healthcare celebrates progress on its state-of-the-art health center in Walterboro
January 17, 2024
Excitement is building as construction progresses on Genesis Healthcare’s state-of-the-art health center in Walterboro. With the exterior walls now complete, the facility is set to receive its roof and distinctive…
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SHL Medical further strengthens vertical capabilities with the acquisition of US manufacturer Superior Tooling Inc
January 17, 2024
SHL Medical (SHL), a world-leading provider of advanced drug delivery solutions headquartered in Switzerland, proudly announces the acquisition of Superior Tooling Inc., a Wake Forest, North Carolina-based manufacturer of plastic…
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Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage, Calls for Donations During National Blood Donor Month
January 16, 2024
Number of U.S. blood donors hits all-time low for past 20 years; Red Cross and NFL offer those who come to give a chance to win a trip to Super…
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Bon Secours opens new medical center in Fountain Inn
January 16, 2024
New Facility Expands Health Care Access in Southern Greenville County Bon Secours St. Francis Health System held a ribbon cutting and blessing event to celebrate the opening of its newest…
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Lexington Medical Center Cayce now open
January 15, 2024
Lexington Medical Center Cayce is now open. Located at 1111 Knox Abbott Drive in Cayce, Lexington Medical Center Cayce currently offers urgent care and laboratory services. It is the newest…
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FoodShare Berkeley County increases online access to reduce food insecurity
January 13, 2024
Berkeley County, SC- FoodShare Berkeley County received approval from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to accept SNAP online for purchases of fruits and vegetables sold through its Fresh Food…
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