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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What Blood Pressure is Hypertension: Plus recipe for Cucumber and Peach Salad with Pepitas Pesto
August 19, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health In May 2018, a task force of the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released the guidelines for the…
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Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth
August 19, 2019
Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence Health and KershawHealth, effective immediately. Both facilities are part of LifePoint Health and are…
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Sue Shugart appointed CEO of KershawHealth
August 13, 2019
Seasoned healthcare executive assumes hospital’s top leadership role KershawHealth announced that Sue Shugart has been named chief executive officer (CEO) of the hospital, effective immediately. Shugart has been serving as…
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Terry Gunn named market CEO of Providence Health and KershawHealth
August 13, 2019
Veteran healthcare executive assumes regional leadership role with oversight of two LifePoint Health facilities Providence Health announced that Terry Gunn has been named market chief executive officer (CEO) of Providence…
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Why Fiber is Important and How to Get More in Your Diet: Plus Pasta Primavera Recipe
August 11, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Fiber is found in a wide variety of foods we eat, and is important to our digestive and cardiovascular systems. It helps…
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Lexington Medical Center’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications honored in Hall of Fame
August 8, 2019
The Hospital Marketing National Hall of Fame inducted Mark Shelley, vice president of Marketing and Communications at Lexington Medical Center, at its annual ceremony in June. This honor recognizes individuals…
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Rhythmlink ranks 21st for Best Places to Work SC
August 7, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year Rhythmlink has been awarded a spot on the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” list in the Small/Medium Employer category. This year Rhythmlink placed…
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Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld to play live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery Benefit Concert
August 7, 2019
Hootie & the Blowfish drummer, Jim ‘Soni’ Sonefeld, is scheduled to play a live acoustic set at Rock 4 Recovery 2019, a concert benefitting the LRADAC Foundation. During his intimate…
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National Institutes of Health awards UofSC grant totaling more than $11.2 million to further therapeutics research
August 7, 2019
The five-year Phase II COBRE grant will result in more funding to support research conducted at the COBRE Center for Targeted Therapeutics. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded the…
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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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Cardiopulmonary Rehab earns certification for excellence in care
July 29, 2019
Providence Health announced the certification of its cardiopulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Providence Health’s commitment to improving…
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Fight Inflammation with Probiotics in your Food: Plus Frozen Yogurt Bark with Berries Recipe
July 29, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Did you know that probiotics and foods with anti-inflammatory properties can help with digestive distress? Yogurt is one of those foods that…
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Chris Pricenor returns to chair the 30th Festival of Trees, benefiting Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands
July 19, 2019
Chris Pricenor has returned for a fourth year as chair of Festival of Trees, the signature fundraising event for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The 30th Festival of Trees, led by…
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Tips to Reduce Your Sodium Intake: Plus a Grilled Shrimp Recipe
July 18, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health “News Flash: Poor Diet Responsible for More Deaths Than Smoking” — Now that is scary! Okay guys, it is time to think…
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