1,291 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina

  June 25, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,291 new confirmed cases and 12 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional confirmed deaths. There are currently 832 hospital…

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Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center names new chair

  June 24, 2020

The Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center (KPIC) announced that James Lindsay Cobbs has been named chair for the center. In his role, Cobbs will focus on creating a regulatory affairs program…

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DHEC increases testing goals each month through end of the year

  June 23, 2020

As positive cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are on the rise in South Carolina, the state is increasing its goal of testing approximately 110,000 residents per month to 165,000…

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South Carolina announces latest COVID-19 update (June 15, 2020)

  June 15, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 582 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 2 additional deaths. This brings the total number of…

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MUSC Health biweekly COVID-19 report

  June 9, 2020

At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…

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DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May

  June 2, 2020

The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that 110,316 tests for COVID-19 have been performed in South Carolina since May 1. Earlier this month, DHEC and its…

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Stephen Colbert encourages South Carolinians to #StaySCStrong

  June 1, 2020

Stephen Colbert joined the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today to encourage South Carolinians to continue to do their part to help slow the spread of…

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Providence Health eases visitor restrictions

  May 27, 2020

Limited visitation now available for most patients as elective and non-urgent procedures gradually resume Providence Health announced today that it is transitioning from a zero-visitor protocol to limited visitor restrictions…

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Nephron, One Medical partner to offer COVID-19 testing services

  May 21, 2020

Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in the country, announced a new partnership with One Medical, a leading national digital health and primary care organization that…

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City of West Columbia hosts mask pickup at City Hall

  May 20, 2020

The City of West Columbia hosted a mask pickup for local law enforcement agencies and chambers of commerce for the region, on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at the West Columbia…

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Local Blood Center now operating from Florence

  May 20, 2020

FLORENCE, SC – The Blood Connection (TBC), a local non-profit, community blood center is now staging mobile blood drives out of its new operations hub in Florence, SC. This milestone…

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Several free COVID-19 mobile testing clinics begin

  May 15, 2020

As a reminder, several free COVID-19 mobile testing clinics will begin in Columbia and North Charleston.These mobile clinics allow residents to get tested for free in order for them to…

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May is Mental Health Month

  May 14, 2020

May is Mental Health Month. This year, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health wants to remind our state of the services available to all, particularly in light of Covid-19.…

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Yield Scientific establishing operations in Hampton County

  May 13, 2020

More Than $30 Million Investment to Create 107 New Jobs Yield Scientific, a subsidiary of GEM Opportunity Zone Fund, announced plans to establish operations in Hampton County. The company’s more…

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Choose Well offers virtual clinic visits for birth control

  May 13, 2020

Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in South Carolina’s history, will now offer virtual clinic visits for birth control. Choose Well launched in 2017 with the goal to reduce…

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ZVerse unveils innovative face shield for service industry workers

  May 12, 2020

COLUMBIA, SC – After producing millions of shields for the healthcare industry, ZVerse is introducing a new generation of protective face shields for workers in service industries, including restaurants, retailers,…

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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation join forces with Senior Resources to combat food insecurity for vulnerable elders

  April 29, 2020

BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation have joined together with Senior Resources to provide emergency food assistance beginning now into early summer in…

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Local CBD company becomes hand sanitizer supplier

  April 22, 2020

Founders of Redeem Therapeutics observed the shortage of hand sanitizer and quickly turned a portion of their CBD business into a hand sanitizer manufacturer.  Redeem Therapeutics, a retail and wholesale CBD company…

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McMaster names Kennedy to COVID-19 recovery team

  April 21, 2020

Nephron CEO Ready to Get South Carolina Moving Again Governor Henry McMaster announced Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO and owner Lou Kennedy as a member of the state’s coordinated COVID-19 advisory…

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Doctors Care urgent care offers COVID-19 testing

  April 17, 2020

Doctors Care urgent care, based in Columbia, S.C., has completed its third week of successfully screening patients for COVID-19, and has expanded its program to begin testing first responders and…

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DHEC welcomes Joan Duwve as new Director of Public Health

  April 17, 2020

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) welcomed Joan Duwve, M.D., MPH, as the agency’s new Director of Public Health. “Joan brings a wealth of knowledge and…

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How Will COVID-19 Policy Changes Impact Carolinians?

  April 9, 2020

South and North Carolina Institutes of Medicine Release Joint Brief on COVID-19 The rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic has brought much of the world to a halt as increasing infection rates…

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