UnitedHealthcare donates nearly $1 Million to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 9, 2020
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities COLUMBIA,…
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Taiwan donates 92,000 surgical masks to the state of South Carolina
July 7, 2020
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO) has donated 92,000 surgical masks to support South Carolina frontline medical personnel in the fight against COVID-19. South Carolina state government agencies worked…
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AnMed Health reinstates no inpatient visitor policy due to surge in COVID-19 cases
July 7, 2020In light of the surge in COVID-19 cases, AnMed Health has reinstated no visitation for any inpatient areas with the exception of end-of-life and special circumstances for the safety of…
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DHEC recommends residents stay safer at home for Fourth of July
June 30, 2020
More and more individuals who test positive participated in group gatherings As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recommends residents make…
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South Carolina medical manufacturing firm shifts production to overcome COVID-19 testing supply shortage
June 29, 2020
CPT Medical now a top producer of COVID-19 nasopharyngeal specimen collection kits with CDC recommended viral transport medium GREENVILLE, SC – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large…
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AnMed Health
June 25, 2020AnMed Health is located in Anderson, South Carolina. Facilities include AnMed Health Medical Center, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Cancer Center, Rehab Hospital and AnMed Health Cannon.
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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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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences joins KIYATEC clinical study of test to predict pre-treatment response to ovarian cancer drugs
June 25, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has joined the growing roster of institutions participating…
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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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Unlikely partners come together to document, share how MUSC Health developed COVID-19 specimen collection site
June 23, 2020
In medicine and emergency operations alike, experienced practitioners pass down knowledge in a way that expands upon classroom learning. The established surgeon teaches the young resident who in turn teaches…
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KIYATEC advancing functional ex vivo 3D cell culture models
June 22, 2020
Key evidence to be presented at AACR 2020 GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that it will present data at the 2020 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting,…
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DHEC warns of increased cases of COVID-19 in youth and young adults, latest COVID-19 update
June 21, 2020
South Carolinians under the age of 30 are testing positive for COVID-19 in increasing numbers the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. As of today, 4,160 of…
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Bon Secours becomes first health system in Greenville to deploy LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots
June 17, 2020
As healthcare facilities look to curb the potential spread of COVID-19 and further protect patients and staff, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has taken a leap into the future…
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State, national leaders weigh in June 23rd on securing South Carolina’s future post-COVID in free public forum – June 23
June 16, 2020
Four leaders from the Palmetto State will be joined by a national expert on Infectious Disease June 23 at 10 a.m. for a free webinar discussion on leadership strategies to…
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AnMed Health allows support persons with patients
June 15, 2020
In light of the important role that support persons play in our patients’ care and overall wellbeing, AnMed Health will resume limited visitation for inpatients beginning Monday. Exceptions will continue…
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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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AnMed Health offers free COVID-19 community testing
June 11, 2020
AnMed Health has partnered with the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and others to make free community testing available to those…
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MAKO Medical’s new patient portal offers “real time” COVID-19 test results
June 10, 2020As employers in South Carolina and across the United States continue to reopen for business, they are looking for effective and time efficient ways to make sure their employees remain…
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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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Upstate Prosthodontics
June 9, 2020
We provide a caring, comfortable, and professional atmosphere. If you’re looking for a dentist who can help you achieve the smile of your dreams, we would like to invite you…
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Leading South Carolina laboratory, Premier Medical Laboratory Services, now providing COVID-19 antibody testing
June 9, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – Premier Medical Laboratory Services, a commercial diagnostic laboratory is now expanding their COVID-19 testing portfolio by adding antibody testing to their offerings. With a recent increase in…
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New toll-free number provides hope for South Carolinians: Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug agencies launch statewide support line
June 4, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS), has today launched a statewide support line…
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South Carolinians reminded to take actions to limit spread of COVID-19; Latest COVID-19 update
June 3, 2020
As restrictions are reduced by reopenings and South Carolinians return to their workplaces and participate in recreational activities that might involve crowds, DHEC continues to urge everyone to be vigilant…
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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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DHEC surpasses goal to test 110,000 South Carolinians in May; Latest COVID-19 Update
May 28, 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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KIYATEC adds clinical and reimbursement experience to Board as clinical testing validation progresses
May 26, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced on May 8 the appointment of Bruce Nash, MD, MBA, to its Board of Directors. Dr. Nash brings over 30 years of executive-level healthcare…
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Clemson’s Sullivan Center, South Carolina DHEC providing COVID-19 mobile testing clinics in May, June
May 26, 2020
Clemson University’s Joseph F. Sullivan Center will provide COVID-19 mobile testing clinics in Oconee, Pickens and Chester counties in May and June as part of a partnership with the South Carolina Department of…
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South Carolina distributes doses of Remdesivir drug for treating COVID-19 patients
May 21, 2020
South Carolina has been provided with a limited supply of Remdesivir, the drug that recently received an emergency use authorization by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health releases second COVID-19 Policy Brief
May 21, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) released a second joint brief examining the COVID-19 pandemic and state and federal policy…
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Jervey Eye Group welcomes Dr. Bridget Whaley, O.D.
May 19, 2020
Jervey Eye Group, PA, has recently hired Dr. Bridget Whaley, O.D., as a general care optometrist at its Halton Road location in Greenville. Dr. Whaley joins a talented lineup of…
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May is Mental Health Month
May 13, 2020
SCDMH Marks Mental Health Month Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic May is Mental Health Month. This year, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health wants to remind our state of the services…
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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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Webinar to feature state healthcare leaders on state’s progress, outlook against COVID-19
May 13, 2020
Four thought leaders from South Carolina healthcare’s executive ranks will address how SC health systems have responded to the impacts of COVID-19, compelling lessons learned, and what they see as…
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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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The Blood Connection provides free COVID-19 antibody testing to all blood donors
May 11, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – The Blood Connection (TBC), a local non-profit, community blood center, is offering COVID-19 antibody testing to all donors at no cost, beginning Monday, May 11. The test,…
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Governor McMaster proclaims May Better Speech and Hearing Month; SCSHA launches COVID-related support resources
May 6, 2020
Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed the month of May as South Carolina Better Speech and Hearing month. The South Carolina Speech-Language-Hearing Association (SCSHA) celebrates this announcement as each year BSHM…
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A Conversation with Bruce Farmer, Director of Mashburn’s Healthcare Division
May 5, 2020
WhosOnTheMove, the publisher of MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC and LowcountryBizSC, sent the following questions over to Bruce Farmer, Director of the Healthcare Division at Mashburn Construction. He discusses his experience in…
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USDA Outlines Telehealth Service Changes as a Result of the COVID-19 Pandemic
May 4, 2020
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Bette Brand today released a summary of key service changes to increase the use of telehealth in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures…
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AnMed Health’s Response to COVID-19: A Conversation with Michael Cunningham, Vice President for Advancement
April 30, 2020
By Michael Cunningham, Vice President for Advancement, AnMed Health, with Sharon Purvis, Director of Outreach and Special Projects, Ten At The Top AnMed Health, Anderson County’s largest employer, has been…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care offers walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at all locations
April 30, 2020
Doctors Care is pleased to begin offering walk-in COVID-19 antibody testing at all of its urgent care centers across the state. Any interested person who is healthy and has not…
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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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Bon Secours joins Convalescent Plasma Expanded Access Program for COVID-19
April 29, 2020
Bon Secours announced today they have joined the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) national Expanded Access Program (EAP) for Convalescent Plasma as a treatment protocol for COVID-19. Convalescent plasma is…
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Lander nurses, alumni ‘run toward the storm’ of COVID-19
April 27, 2020
As adults and children stay home to stop the spread of COVID-19, many others are working day and night to take care of those infected by the deadly virus or…
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Greenville Dermatology
April 22, 2020
Located in Greenville, South Carolina, Greenville Dermatology is a comprehensive cosmetic, medical and surgical dermatology practice led by Board Certified Dermatologist, Dr. Matthew Miller. At Greenville Dermatology, Dr. Miller and…
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Southern Eye Associates
April 22, 2020
Since our establishment in 1999, we have been committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive family eye care – from routine eye exams to surgery and disease treatment for complex eye…
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Austin and Pray Family Dentistry
April 22, 2020
Our practice focuses on restoring oral health which includes dental cleanings, fillings, teeth whitening, root canal therapy, oral surgery, crowns/bridges, dentures, partials, implants, and many other services. Voted Best Dentist…
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COVID-19 tests developed at Clemson University could be key in protecting healthcare providers and reigniting S.C. economy
April 22, 2020
Researchers respond to urgent call for COVID-19 testing Clemson University researchers are volunteering their time and resources as part of a statewide effort to develop serologic tests that could play…
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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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Intramed Plus helps limit patients exposure to COVID-19 by keeping them home and out of hospitals during pandemic
April 20, 2020
Keeping patients home right now, either by collaborating with healthcare systems and physicians to get patients discharged more quickly or preventing their admission in the first place, is allowing hospitals…
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