4th Annual MUSC Center on Aging Senior Expo
January 16, 2020
Top MUSC physicians and researchers will be on-site to offer complimentary health screenings, including fall risk assessments, hearing bone density, blood pressure, glucose, and other screenings. There will be live,…
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Carrie Barnwell named Marketing Director at Palmetto Infusion
January 15, 2020
Palmetto Infusion announces that Carrie Barnwell has joined the team as Marketing Director. In this role, she will be responsible for conceiving and executing marketing strategies and tactics that drive…
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The Carolinas Center for Medical Excellence selected as a Subcontractor of QIN-QIO Task Order 1 Award under the 12th Statement of Work
January 13, 2020Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded a five-year contract to Health Quality Innovators (HQI) to serve as a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under the…
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Veravas and Tymora collaborate on early detection Alzheimer’s testing
January 13, 2020
CHARLESTON, SC. & OAKDALE, MN – Charleston-based Veravas, Inc. and Tymora Analytical Operations, LLC announced that they have entered into a strategic alliance to explore the integration of their respective…
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Shopping for CBD? Let Quality and Verifiability be Your Guide
December 18, 2019
By W. Louis Miles Founder, Clarity Nutraceuticals Like many native South Carolinians I applauded when state legislators allowed industrial hemp to be legally grown here. Putting family farms back in…
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AM Best recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina with A+ rating
December 16, 2019
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina achieved its 18th consecutive A+ rating from AM Best Company, a global organization that describes itself as the world’s most authoritative insurance rating and information source.…
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Smoking cessation treatment targets adolescents
December 12, 2019
Preventable deaths are those that can be stymied by public health intervention, and deaths related to tobacco use are at the top of that list in the United States as…
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Gov. Henry McMaster, CMS Administrator Verma announce launch of Healthy Connections Community Engagement Initiative
December 12, 2019
The public health initiative is composed of two waivers CMS approved Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, S.C. Department of…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare launches multi-hospital tele-ICU Initiative with Advanced ICU Care
December 11, 2019
Advanced ICU Care, the nation’s leading provider of high-acuity telemedicine services, announced that Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) has rolled out the company’s tele-ICU services in three of their full-service…
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Greenwood Genetic Center, MUSC affiliate to improve patient access to innovations in genetic services
December 5, 2019The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have signed an affiliation agreement with the goal of providing patients across South Carolina with accessible, high-quality,…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina adds MUSC College of Dental Medicine to its network
December 5, 2019Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina announced that it will be adding the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine to its dental…
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East Cooper Medical Center performs first endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty weight loss procedure
November 25, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center successfully completed its first endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) weight loss procedure Monday. “The endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is a newer type of weight-loss procedure that takes place…
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DHEC releases Annual Report outlining many communicable diseases that make South Carolinians ill
November 25, 2019
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released its 2018 Annual Morbidity Report on Reportable Conditions, which provides data and details about many of the diseases that…
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New device for fighting No. 1 cancer killer debuts at MUSC Health
November 25, 2019
New robotic bronchoscopy system only offered at MUSC Health – Hollings Cancer Center MUSC Health has a new weapon in the war against the No. 1 cancer killer in the…
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MUSC and Clemson introduce Healthy Me – Healthy SC to increase health care access
November 21, 2019Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have begun a statewide collaborative program called Healthy Me – Healthy SC, created to improve health care access and combat…
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MUSC spinoff tackles hospital pharmacy cost savings through new software platform
November 20, 2019
AscendRx identifies medication spend savings opportunities for hospitals Hospital pharmacies now have an innovative software platform to help them make better spending decisions thanks to a spinoff company from the…
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MUSC Foundation board elects new directors, officers
November 18, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation Board of Directors announced its newly elected members and officers. John Cahill was elected to serve as chairman of the MUSC Foundation Board…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes Case Manager of the Year Joanie Detyens
November 13, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center to recognize Joanie Detyens, RN as its newest Case Manager of the Year Award Winner. Detyens resides in Goose Creek. She began her career at East Cooper…
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School-based telehealth program reduces ED visits by pediatric asthma patients
November 12, 2019
MUSC researchers report in JAMA Pediatrics an association between a school-based telehealth program and reduced emergency department visits for children with asthma living in a rural and underserved region of South Carolina.…
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East Cooper Medical Center acquires RADLink Surgeon’s Checklist™ Surgical Verification System for minimally invasive total hip procedures
November 5, 2019
RADLink Technology utilizes real-time intraoperative imaging and guidance tools for verification of component positioning in joint replacement procedures East Cooper Medical Center is the first hospital in South Carolina to offer the…
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SC BlueCross only health plan operating in all counties for ACA Open Enrollment only health plan with all hospitals in network
October 29, 2019
The 45-day open enrollment period for health insurance purchased through the federal marketplace begins on Friday, Nov. 1. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the only locally based health insurer in…
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Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) receives funds to assist blind and visually impaired community members experiencing poverty
October 28, 2019
This Fall, the Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired South Carolina (ABVI) was one of 77 nonprofit organizations to receive Fall Caritas Grant funding from the Sisters of Charity…
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MUSC College of Medicine dean elected to prestigious National Academy of Medicine
October 23, 2019
Dean Raymond DuBois earns one of the highest honors in health and medicine Raymond N. DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the College of Medicine at the Medical University of South…
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Access to quality care no matter where you are
October 23, 2019
South Carolina Telehealth Alliance marks annual Telehealth Awareness Week Everyone deserves access to quality health care, regardless of where they live. Telehealth Awareness Week (TAW) is an annual observance highlighting…
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East Cooper Medical Center completes infant nutrition training funded by CDC
October 23, 2019East Cooper Medical Center is among the first hospitals in the nation to successfully complete the EMPower Training initiative. EMPower is a skills-based competency training to advance knowledge and skills…
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TalkTools introduces Sensi to enhance Oral Placement Therapy
October 22, 2019
Easy-to-use tool provides array of choices for sensory stimulation TalkTools®, a leading Oral-Placement Therapy (OPT) company that helps families with special needs in feeding and speech, unveiled Sensi®, a new…
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MUSC earns 2019 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award; Named Diversity Champion for second consecutive year
October 16, 2019
Recently, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) was recognized with two prestigious national diversity honors. MUSC was one of only 43 institutions across the United States to be named…
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MUSC celebrates record-breaking research awards
October 11, 2019
In other business, the board received a report from Kevin Gray, M.D., assistant provost for Research Advancement, confirming that MUSC has once again surpassed itself. In fiscal year 2019, the…
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MUSC trustees vote to pursue five certificates of need
October 11, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting focusing, in part, on efforts that will expand access to…
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The Children’s Heart Foundation Brings the Congenital Heart Walk to Charleston
October 9, 2019
The Children’s Heart Foundation’s inaugural Charleston Congenital Heart Walk will take place on Saturday, October 12th at MUSC Health Stadium. The Congenital Heart Walk is the nation’s largest walk series solely dedicated to raising money to…
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MUSC files for certificate of need to construct freestanding emergency department on Sea Islands
October 9, 2019
Earlier this week, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) took additional steps to expand access to MUSC Health patient care services, filing for a certificate of need (CON) to construct…
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Jennifer Pedersen, PA-C joins Intervene MD as new provider
October 8, 2019
Todd Joye, MD, announces that Jennifer Pedersen, PA-C has joined the practice as a physician assistant. Dr. Joye said, “In selecting Jennifer to become a member of our team, we…
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MUSC discovery helps clean up toxic chemicals that can creep into food supply
October 3, 2019
To find the organisms that would lead to one of the most rewarding inventions he’s ever been involved with, Medical University of South Carolina microbiologist Hal May had to get down and…
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Palmetto Infusion partners with The South Carolina Free Clinic Association
September 30, 2019
Palmetto invests $60,000 per year in the SCFCA to provide free health care to South Carolina Palmetto Infusion Services, LLC (“Palmetto”), one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest growing privately…
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Schools receive $5M grant for mental health services
September 27, 2019Charleston County School District (CCSD) will receive almost $1 million a year for five years to expand mental health support for children through a Project Prevent grant from U.S. Department…
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MUSC receives a $833,190 grant from the NIH HEAL Initiative
September 26, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has received an $833,190 grant from the Helping to End Addiction Long-term, or the NIH HEAL Initiative. The MUSC award is one of 375 grant awards…
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Palmetto Infusion hires Jeremy Bunch as Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
September 23, 2019
Experienced leader in healthcare industry joins S.C.-based company Palmetto Infusion Services, LLC (“Palmetto”), one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing privately held companies, is announcing the addition of Jeremy Bunch…
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Palmetto Infusion hires Shannon Carr as Vice President of human resources
September 20, 2019
Palmetto Infusion Services, LLC (“Palmetto”), one of South Carolina’s largest and fastest-growing privately held companies, announced the addition of Shannon Carr to its executive team. With a robust background working…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes Associate of the Quarter Leasonia McAuley
September 15, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center recognized Leasonia McAuley as the newest Associate of the Quarter Award Winner. McAuley began her career at East Cooper Medical Center in 2018. She currently works…
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Doctors Care, MUSC Health announce regional affiliation to improve health care access
September 12, 2019
Doctors Care, P.A. (Doctors Care) and MUSC Health have agreed to an affiliation to provide patients with increased access to primary care, urgent care, specialty care and emergency care throughout…
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Wade Pfau, renowned retirement income expert, to speak at the FPA of South Carolina annual symposium
September 6, 2019
The Financial Planning Association of South Carolina announced today that Wade Pfau, Ph.D., CFP, will speak at their annual symposium and sponsor expo being held on Thursday, October 10 and…
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Select Health makes it easier for members to get medical help during hurricane Dorian
September 4, 2019
Policies Temporarily Lifted to Help Members in Affected Areas Access Needed Care and Services North Charleston, S.C. — Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care…
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MUSC Health clinics closed on Wednesday
September 3, 2019
All MUSC Health and after hours clinics and retail pharmacies (Rutledge Tower, University Hospital and Ashley River Tower) are open today, Tuesday, Sept. 3 with normal hours. MUSC Health clinics…
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Chelsea R. Johnson, O.D. joins Dr. Kerry Solomon’s Ophthalmology team
August 26, 2019
Dr. Kerry Solomon, world renowned ophthalmologist and South Carolina’s leading LASIK and laser cataract surgeon, welcomed Chelsea R. Johnson, O.D. to his award-winning ophthalmology team. “Dr. Johnson is extremely smart…
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Palmetto Digestive Health Specialists welcomes Dr. Lori A. Robbins
August 19, 2019
Dr. Lori A. Robbins has joined Palmetto Digestive Health Specialists and will begin seeing patients September 3, 2019. Dr. Robbins is a California native and graduated from UCLA with a…
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New athlete-based fitness center opens on Upper Peninsula
August 19, 2019Today GoGreenFitness, in partnership with FAST, announced its grand opening at 1836 Meeting St. The new fitness and athletic performance center is specifically designed to deliver athlete-based fitness routines while catering…
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East Cooper Medical Center honored with two achievement awards from American Heart Association
August 15, 2019From Left to Right: Meredith McKendrick, Gabrielle Amarante, Peggy Loftis, Dr. E. Beckner, Ronnie Evangelista, Lauren Talaga, and Toni Bunting East Cooper Medical Center is proud to announce two (2)…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion dedicated ahead of October grand opening
August 12, 2019
Governor McMaster, elected officials, MUSC leaders, patients, families and donors celebrate innovation, teamwork and community support The MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion will open to…
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MUSC trustees hear fiscal year 2019 year-end reports plus recent highlights in fiscal year 2020
August 12, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to receive reports on academic programs, research and clinical…
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U.S. News & World Report names East Cooper Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for Hip and Knee Replacement
August 7, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center is being recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual U.S. News & World Report Procedures & Conditions ratings,…
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