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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MUSC ranked state’s No. 1 hospital fifth year in row
July 30, 2019
U.S. News & World Report releases annual national rankings MUSC Health was named by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth year in a row as the No. 1…
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DHEC encourages parents to get their students vaccinated now in preparation for school
July 30, 2019
In a few weeks, South Carolina students will begin returning to school, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is reminding parents to be sure that vaccines are…
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Fetter Health Care Network offering OBGYN services at Thaddeus J. Bell, MD Family Health Center in Summerville
July 25, 2019
Fetter Health Care Network’s OBGYN, Larry Wilson, MD, will be moving with his team to the organization’s Thaddeus J. Bell, MD Family Health Center location in Summerville this August. Dr.…
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Charleston Dermatology expands to North Mount Pleasant
July 15, 2019
Charleston Dermatology is expanding its presence within the tri-county area to better serve the rapidly growing Mount Pleasant community. As one of the fastest growing areas, Mount Pleasant is now…
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Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
July 9, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Summer offers plentiful opportunities to gather outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Labor Day, an afternoon on…
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MUSC trustees review proposed FY20 budgets for university, hospital authority
July 2, 2019
Board holds in-state tuition at current levels with no increases for next fiscal year The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees…
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East Cooper Medical Center celebrates expanded services on Daniel Island
June 26, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center celebrated expanded services on Daniel Island. The East Cooper Medical Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 880 Island Park Drive on Tuesday for its new…
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Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery Opens Operating Room on Daniel Island & announces plans for new state-of-the-art surgery center in West Ashley
June 24, 2019
The practice’s second operating room and future surgery center will enable award-winning surgeons to meet patient demand while conveniently serving patients throughout the Charleston Tri-County Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery has opened…
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IMPH releases policy recommendations for redefining health care delivery in South Carolina
June 20, 2019
Managing the health needs of a community can be a difficult balancing act that requires near-perfect optimization of personnel and resource deployment. Today, finding that balance presents a moving target…
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Beaufort Memorial Hospital to host open house & ribbon cutting for newly renovated birthing center
June 20, 2019
On Thursday, June 27, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will join Beaufort Memorial Hospital as they host a “Sip and See” from 5 to 7 p.m. The “Sip &…
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Palmetto Community Care hosts special events for National HIV Testing Day
June 18, 2019
So far this year, nearly 1,000 people have taken advantage of free HIV testing at Palmetto Community Care. If that trend continues, the nonprofit is on pace to have its…
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Five MUSC children’s hospital programs named as part of annual U.S. news & world report’s best children’s hospitals
June 18, 2019
MUSC Children’s Hospital is once again the only institution in South Carolina to be ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-20 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. The latest…
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Citadel’s new nursing program earns national accreditation
June 17, 2019Cadets can now apply for Nursing ROTC scholarships; Veteran students can use GI Bill for tuition The words contained in a letter addressed to The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing…
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With health catalyst partnership, Carolina eHealth Alliance can improve SC health outcomes
June 13, 2019
Facilitated by Health Sciences South Carolina, CeHA moves from internal infrastructure to commercial, cloud-based platform. The use of electronic health information exchanges (HIEs) – which enable doctors and other healthcare…
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MUSC Health ranks No. 5 on inaugural Forbes List of America’s Best Employers by state
June 11, 2019
MUSC Health ranks No. 5 on the inaugural Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in South Carolina. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to pinpoint the organizations liked best…
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New business turns techniques of boxing into therapeutic activity
June 2, 2019
When most people think of boxing, they envision heavyweight hitters battling it out in the boxing ring. But there’s much more to boxing than the “fight.” Learning the skill of…
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Create And Creme
May 28, 2019
Eminent Medical Supplies also known as EMS is a local startup business, aiming to make patients who are admitted to the hospital more comfortable with their product the Bed Caddy.…
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Eminent Medical Supplies
May 24, 2019
This company was created because I wanted to make my grandmother more comfortable in her hospital bed. While she was in there she was getting tangled by the remote control…
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MUSC Health signs agreement with Hampton Regional Medical Center to transform rural health care delivery, expand access
May 23, 2019
Plan to leverage advanced practitioners, telehealth and MUSC specialty oversight MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has signed a strategic alliance with Hampton…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes nurse Olivia Burgess
May 21, 2019East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Olivia Burgess, RN as the newest Daisy RN Award Winner. Burgess began her nursing career at East Cooper Medical Center in…
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MUSC named to Forbes 2019 list of America’s Best Large Employers
May 20, 2019
Ranks No. 267 of 500 – one of only 22 organizations in Healthcare & Social category The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 267 out of…
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Koniver Wellness welcomes premiere fitness expert Ben Greenfield to Charleston
May 18, 2019
One of the most influential health and fitness experts is coming to Charleston for a discussion on health and longevity. Ben Greenfield is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, obstacle course racer,…
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Hollings Cancer Center lands its highest score, receives NCI-designation renewal
May 13, 2019The only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joins local and state leaders to celebrate the renewal of its designation…
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Henry Frederick “Fritz” Butehorn, III, M.D. named to MUSC board of trustees
May 8, 2019
Newest board member assumes medical seat representing 4th Congressional District The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees announced their newest member is Henry…
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American Heart Association celebrates Charleston Go Red For Women Luncheon
May 8, 2019
The American Heart Association will welcome more than 200 women at the 7th Annual Charleston Go Red for Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 23rd at Hotel Bennett in downtown Charleston.…
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The Wheelchair Sustainability Project
April 29, 2019
Bringing wheelchairs to underserved communities in Uganda Patients are similar no matter where the location. For more than 8 years, students and faculty from the College of Health Professions have…
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Fetter Health Care Network opens clinic at Baptist Hill
April 26, 2019Fetter Health Care Network continues serving the community through its partnership with Charleston County School District, continually offering a variety of healthcare services, including primary health care and dental, to…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston to provide free skin cancer screening
April 24, 2019
Open to the public in the Lowcountry For the 14th year, dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for…
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East Cooper Medical Center awarded Chest Pain Program Certification from the Joint Commission
April 17, 2019Pictured from left to right: Allison Green, Bethany Clawson, Theresa Lynn, Lena Corbin, Keith Holley, Jeanette Ochs, Tina King Gilbert, Lisa Ihnken, Patrick Beaver (Chief Nursing Officer) East Cooper Medical…
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