National Cybersecurity Legal Institute focuses on ransomware
February 18, 2020
On March 5, the University of South Carolina School of Law will host the 2nd annual National Cybersecurity Legal Institute in Columbia, SC. In partnership with the FBI, the School…
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Donate blood on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and become a “Columbia Lifesaver” for patients in need.
February 17, 2020
Saving lives isn’t just for superheroes. Everyday citizens in our community are capable of sharing the gift of life. The community is invited to answer the call of patients in…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health
February 17, 2020
Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH). The…
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Camp Burnt Gin accepting camper and staff applications for 2020 season
February 8, 2020
Camp Burnt Gin, South Carolina’s residential camp for young people with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses, is accepting applications for the camp’s 2020 season, the S.C. Department of Health and…
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SCHA announces 2020 Capstone Award winners
February 6, 2020
Tidelands Health and MUSC Health are the inaugural winners of the South Carolina Hospital Association’s (SCHA) Capstone Award, a recognition of hospitals and health systems in South Carolina who are leaders in…
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Prisma Health Midlands Foundation announces new board members
January 21, 2020
Prisma Health Midlands Foundation welcomes the following new board members. Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Board: Samer Abraham, Operating Partner, Lugoff Toyota John Griggs, Regional Executive, Synovus Lentz Ivey, President,…
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Prisma Health plans further restructuring to streamline operations, position for future growth
January 16, 2020
Prisma Health officials announced that they are taking additional measures to improve operating efficiencies and streamline the organization. Prisma Health is eliminating 327 staff from a workforce of 32,000. Since…
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Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates partners with InteliChart to engage patients
January 14, 2020
FORT MILL, SC & CHARLOTTE, NC – Carolina Neurosurgery and Spine Associates (CNSA) recently implemented solutions from InteliChart’s Healthy Outcomes® patient-engagement platform to connect with their patients outside the visit…
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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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Diversey announces CEO transition
January 7, 2020
FORT MILL, SC – Diversey, a global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry, announced that Mark S. Burgess is resigning as Chief Executive Officer effective January 9, 2020 to…
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New Dean named at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
December 18, 2019
Dr. Kurt Wargo has been named the new dean of the Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, President Bob Staton ’68 announced. Wargo will assume the role on Feb. 1, 2020.…
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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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Local blood provider now serving Florence-based hospital system
December 13, 2019FLORENCE, SC – BUSINESS WIRE – The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for another hospital system on October 1, 2019.…
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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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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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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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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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Columbia Speech-Language Pathologist tops list of 25 Podcasts to Follow
November 18, 2019
Columbia Speech-Language Pathologist Michelle L.W. Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC has earned the #3 spot on the “Top 25 Speech Pathology Podcasts to Follow in 2019” list published by Feedspot. Dawson’s…
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Richland Library to hold final flu shot clinic of season
November 15, 2019
It’s the last opportunity to get access to free, preventive care at Richland Library for the 2019-2020 flu season. The final flu shot clinic, held in partnership with Walgreens, is…
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Specific Chiropractic celebrates 10 years serving the Midlands
November 13, 2019
Dr. Scott Allen’s clinic, Specific Chiropractic, is celebrating 10 years of practice in the Midlands, and he remains eager to share the distinction of how he helps improve his patients’…
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Don’t Be Overwhelmed by Diabetes Dietary Guidelines
November 10, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health I recently met a woman who was overwhelmed with all the lifestyle changes she was told to make following her diabetes diagnosis.…
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PC School of Pharmacy grads’ licensure exam scores higher than the national average
November 6, 2019
Sixty-six of 68 PC School of Pharmacy students passed the pharmacists’ licensure exam on their first attempt when they took it this past spring. This first-time pass rate of 97.06%…
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Lexington Medical Center will become in-network provider for South Carolina Health Insurance Marketplace plans in 2020
November 4, 2019
Lexington Medical Center announced that the hospital and its physician practices will be in-network with two South Carolina Health Insurance Marketplace plans, beginning January 1, 2020. The plans are sponsored…
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Why Eating Healthy Doesn’t Have to be Hard – Plus a salmon recipe
November 4, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health A healthy lifestyle includes several parts: eating healthy, being physically active, getting good sleep, being mindful and managing stress. November kicks off…
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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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Providence Health joins American Heart Association’s Healthy For Good™ initiative
October 29, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Heart disease and stroke affect everyone in this country—you, your neighbors and your loved ones. Often people will try to fight these…
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Let Your Cookware Multi-Task For You With This One-Skillet Lemon Chicken Dinner
October 27, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health WOW! It feels like we went full speed ahead right into busy season. That’s when homemade healthy food feels too challenging to…
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Can You Eat for Healthy Breasts? Plus a Recipe for Roasted Butternut Squash
October 19, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Does a person’s eating habits impact his or her risk of breast cancer? Some studies that show eating fruits and veggies may…
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Dr. Scott Allen, Specific Chiropractic
October 14, 2019
No one questions that a safe building needs a strong, secure foundation. When a shift or damage happens, problems arise and the floors creak, doors stick and the walls crack.…
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Health Your Grains Up with Farro
October 14, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Farro is one of my favorite ancient grains. Evidence shows it has been cultivated since as early as 10,000 BC, and it…
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Specific Chiropractic celebrates 10 years serving the Midlands
October 11, 2019
No one questions that a safe building needs a strong, secure foundation. When a shift or damage happens, problems arise and the floors creak, doors stick and the walls crack.…
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How to Reduce Your Sugar Intake: Plus a Healthy Raspberry Clafoutis Dessert
October 7, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health While the dangers of sugar are becoming more talked about, many Americans still have a looooooooong way to go to avoid doing…
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Move Beyond Awareness and Into Peace-of-Mind with Annual Mammograms
October 4, 2019
By Nusrat Shafi, MD Primary care provider with Providence Family Medicine October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time set aside each year to review our knowledge of this…
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The Macro Counting Diet Strategy; Plus Cherry Tomato Salad Couscous recipe
October 2, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health As often happens in the diet world, what is old is new again, only instead of calling it macronutrients it is called…
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Prisma Health welcomes 15 cardiologists from Columbia Heart
October 1, 2019
Cardiology practice joins Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group Prisma Health and Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group welcome 15 cardiologists from Columbia Heart to its extensive network of cardiologists. As of Oct. 1,…
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Lexington Medical Center to host “Nurses Night Out” to recruit new nurses
October 1, 2019
Calling all nurses. Lexington Medical Center will host a recruiting event called “Nurses Night Out” on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 in downtown Columbia. The hospital is creating a fun, informal…
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Prisma Health provides tips on prostate cancer screening in recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
October 1, 2019
In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, Prisma Health wants to give men tips on what they need to know about prostate cancer screening. Timothy Averch, M.D., Palmetto…
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Prisma Health offers free flu shots
September 27, 2019
Free flu shots offered at various locations Prisma Health is helping protect you and your family from the flu by providing free flu shots beginning Sunday, Sept. 29, at various…
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Not All Pork Is Healthy… but THIS dish is!
September 23, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Looking for something for supper? Gotta love a one pan recipe – less things going on at once and less dishes to…
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How to Lower Your Cholesterol and Why It Matters
September 19, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Cholesterol is probably one of the most common words you hear when it comes to heart disease, what and what not to…
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Hepatitis A is on the Rise: Here’s What You Need to Know
September 16, 2019
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Following the broad introduction of the hepatitis A vaccine in 1995, the rate of US infections declined by…
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When You Just Need a Burger Try to Make it Healthy
September 16, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Everyone needs a good burger now and then. That won’t end with the summer. I do love this recipe and its spin…
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Visit Your Local Library & Get a Free Flu Shot
September 13, 2019
With the 2019-2020 flu season quickly approaching, Richland Library is preparing local residents and offering access to preventive care. Once again, we are partnering with Walgreens to host free flu…
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Would You Know if Someone Was Contemplating Suicide?
September 11, 2019
By Maria Calloway, RN, MBA, DNP, NE-BC, Market Chief Nursing Officer of Providence Health Everyone knows someone who is struggling with mental health concerns. But would you know if…
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Healthy Tailgate Tips from a Registered Dietitian
September 8, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health School is back in session, and football has kicked off. For many of us, that means tailgates! Personally, I am always looking…
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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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Adult Immunizations: Vaccines Are Not Just for Kids
August 26, 2019
Immunization Awareness Month and serves as a great reminder of the important role that regular immunizations play in making communities healthier. Vaccinations are often easier to remember when a school…
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Move Your Body and Eat Right for Long-Term Quality of Life: Brain Power Salad Recipe
August 26, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Recently, I went to Biltmore to see Kool and the Gang play some old favorites that I grew up listening to. After…
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CAE unveils new Mamava Pod in partnership with Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
August 23, 2019
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden today unveiled a new addition on the concourse – a Mamava lactation and breastfeeding pod. The private, secure suite provides…
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Healthy habits to ensure a successful school year for high school kids
August 21, 2019
Another school year has begun. Teenagers are more independent than younger children when it comes to health management, but they still need encouragement and direction to build healthy lifestyle habits,…
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