DHEC partners with veterinarians to offer low-cost rabies vaccinations
March 25, 2019
Several South Carolina veterinarians are partnering with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) this spring to help pet owners protect themselves, their families, communities and pets from…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston sponsors Shade Structure for Oakland Elementary School
March 21, 2019The Oakland Elementary School in West Ashley will soon have a built-in sun protection for students and teachers, thanks to a new permanent shade structure. The structure, funded by a…
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Bright Start marks 20 years of serving South Carolinians with special needs
March 14, 2019Bright Start, the first private early intervention company in South Carolina providing comprehensive services to individuals with special needs and developmental delays, celebrates its twentieth anniversary in March. Beth Bunge…
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Free Cataract Seminar presented by Dr. Kerry Solomon
March 8, 2019Join us for a FREE CATARACT SEMINAR presented by internationally-renowned cataract surgeon Dr. Kerry Solomon. Learn all about cataract symptoms and treatment options on Wednesday, March 27th at 6pm…
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Free Cataract Seminar presented by Dr. Kerry Solomon
March 8, 2019Join us for a FREE CATARACT SEMINAR presented by internationally-renowned cataract surgeon Dr. Kerry Solomon. Learn all about cataract symptoms and treatment options on Wednesday, March 27th at 6pm…
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MUSC Health now offers clinic location on Daniel Island
March 4, 2019
MUSC Health Daniel Island, located at 864 Island Drive on Daniel Island, opens for patients, Wednesday, March 6. The new location will feature a broad selection of patient services including…
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MUSC Health welcomes four community hospitals to system
March 3, 2019
Acquisition accelerates transformation and growth for health care delivery, research, education The Medical University of South Carolina Hospital Authority (MUSC Health) has completed the purchase of four South Carolina hospitals…
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MUSC to construct, own and operate $50M replacement hospital in Lake City/Williamsburg
March 1, 2019
MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has signed a letter of intent with Lake City Community Hospital and Williamsburg Regional Hospital that authorizes…
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East Cooper Medical Center first in Mount Pleasant to perform endoscopic ultrasounds
February 27, 2019East Cooper Medical Center is the first hospital in Mount Pleasant to perform endoscopic ultrasounds (EUS). Physicians at East Cooper Medical Center are using newly acquired technology to help them…
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Medtronic, MUSC partner to improve patient outcomes
February 14, 2019
Value-based health care partnership will target acute conditions, chronic diseases in South Carolina CHARLESTON, S.C., AND DUBLIN – Medtronic plc (NYSE:MDT) and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) today announced…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 11, 2019Tom McKenna – Chief Operating Officer, Thorne is pictured Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less…
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Update on major projects at MUSC and vote to approve speaker for 190th commencement
February 11, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to review initiatives that support their tripartite mission of education,…
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SCBIO adds 10 life sciences industry leaders from across Palmetto state to Board of Directors
February 11, 2019
Tom McKenna – Chief Operating Officer, Thorne is pictured Organization’s Boards spans state, industry segments to provide unique blend of expertise for advancing South Carolina’s life sciences industry Less…
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Gene Reed Jr. donates $5 million to MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital
February 4, 2019
Pediatric heart treatment program, inpatient floor named in Reed’s honor Local businessman Gene Reed, Jr., joined Medical University of South Carolina Health CEO Patrick J. Cawley, M.D. and other MUSC…
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SCBIO hosts Life Sciences Primer on Industry Essentials – February 20
February 4, 2019SCBIO will host a full day program February 20, 2019 – Life Sciences Boot Camp: Insights on SC’s Fastest-Growing Industry – to inform and update businesses and professionals from across…
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SCBIO hosts Life Sciences Primer on Industry Essentials – February 20
February 4, 2019
SCBIO will host a full day program February 20, 2019 – Life Sciences Boot Camp: Insights on SC’s Fastest-Growing Industry – to inform and update businesses and professionals from across…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes nurse excellence
January 28, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Ann Robinson, RN as the newest Daisy RN Award Winner. Robinson began her nursing career at East Cooper Medical Center in August…
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ov. Henry McMaster statement on U.S. Department and Health and Human Services granting religious freedom waiver request
January 23, 2019Waiver Protects S.C. Child Placing Agencies’ Religious Freedom COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster today released the following statement in response to the United States Department of Health and Human Services’…
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MUSC offering virtual health care visits at no charge for duration of federal government shutdown
January 22, 2019
As the federal government shutdown continues past the 30 day mark, health care providers at MUSC are offering online medical visits at no charge to all South Carolina-based federal government…
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MUSC ranks No. 13 on Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
January 21, 2019
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 13 out of 500 organizations on the Forbes 2019 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, MUSC…
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CCSD has State’s Top School Nurse for second year in a row
January 21, 2019
Charleston County School District (CCSD) announced that Jill Burgin, the school nurse at Stiles Point Elementary School, was named the 2019 South Carolina School Nurse of the Year by the…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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SCBIO announces 2019 Executive Committee for state’s life sciences organization board of directors
January 21, 2019
Leadership team provides strategic blend of economic development, industry, higher education expertise SCBIO has announced its 2019 Executive Committee following formal confirmation at the life science organization’s December 2018 meeting…
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Graduate Nursing Program ranks among nation’s best
January 16, 2019The MUSC College of Nursing continues to rank among the nation’s best. According to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Graduate Nursing Program rankings released today, the College of…
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Cooper River Bridge Run partners with City of Charleston and HealthLinks Charleston to host the Charleston Health & Wellness Expo
January 14, 2019
The Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) has once again teamed up with the City of Charleston and HealthLinks Charleston to host the Charleston Health & Wellness Expo on Tuesday, January 15th and…
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Louie’s Kids begins family training program for Cooper River Bridge Run
January 4, 2019Louie’s Kids kicks off its next family-centric fitness training program in preparation for the Cooper River Bridge Run. Training will begin Monday, Jan. 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and continue Mondays…
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Louie’s Kids begins family training program for Cooper River Bridge Run
January 4, 2019Louie’s Kids kicks off its next family-centric fitness training program in preparation for the Cooper River Bridge Run. Training will begin Monday, Jan. 14th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and continue Mondays…
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A.M. Best recognizes BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina with A+ rating
January 3, 2019A sustained multi-year track record of extraordinary accomplishment is notable in any business, but now BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is in even more select company as it has been…
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Dr. Harris Pastides to Chair SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health Board of Directors
December 17, 2018The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) is pleased to announce new executive officers and members of the Board of Directors. Dr. Harris Pastides has been named…
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MUSC trustees receive mid-year updates on operations, philanthropy, diversity and inclusion
December 17, 2018
MUSC Children’s Health building named for North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their…
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Dr. Harris Pastides to Chair SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health Board of Directors
December 17, 2018
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) is pleased to announce new executive officers and members of the Board of Directors. Dr. Harris Pastides has been named…
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MTEC partners with the U.S. Army to design and develop medical data management technologies
December 13, 2018
In partnership with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) is pleased to announce that the Arizona State University (ASU) W.P. Carey…
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Addiction Policy Forum launches statewide resource to address the addiction crisis in South Carolina
December 5, 2018
Addiction Policy Forum, a leading addiction nonprofit, has expanded its Addiction Resource Center (ARC) to include a database of treatment resources, facilities, and healthcare providers specific to South Carolina residents. The ARC offers…
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Respite Care receives $25,000 grant to support Alzheimer’s and Dementia services
December 3, 2018The Roper Saint Francis Physicians Endowment has awarded a $25,000 grant to Respite Care Charleston (RCC) to support the non-profit organization’s non-medical services for those living with Alzheimer’s disease and…
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East Cooper Medical Center sponsors Wando High School Band
November 29, 2018East Cooper Medical Center is proud to continue supporting the students who are in the Wando High School Band.“Supporting great programs like the Wando High School Band allows East…
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DHEC encourages testing for World AIDS Day 2018
November 27, 2018
The 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day will be observed this Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is encouraging South Carolinians to get…
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MUSC named “most wired” hospital third year in a row
November 5, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health system is one of 254 hospitals and health systems out of 647 submissions nationwide to receive the Most Wired designation from the College…
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MUSC receives 2018 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
October 25, 2018
For second consecutive year, MUSC earns national diversity award INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine recently designated The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as one of the 2018 Health Professions Higher…
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Truesdale Medical Center opens in North Charleston, offering HIV care and primary medical care
October 25, 2018
Truesdale Medical Center, offering both primary medical care and treatment specific to those living with HIV, has opened in North Charleston. The center operates in partnership with Palmetto Community Care,…
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Charleston Dermatology opens satellite office in West Ashley
October 23, 2018
Charleston Dermatology, a North Charleston-based medical practice, has opened a satellite office in West Ashley. Dr. Adam Sperduto, one of the practice’s three founders, is seeing patients on Fridays between…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina engaging members with telehealth option
October 15, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina are urging people to consider telehealth for their next non-emergency room doctor visit. Members can use the service for behavioral health,…
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East Cooper Medical Center now offering upright birthing stool for laboring patients
October 9, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center is proud to offer Comfortable Upright Birth (C.U.B.) stools for laboring patients. The C.U.B. is a modern innovation of the traditional birth stool and the birth ball. Its…
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Adult memory care day center first of its kind in South Carolina
October 5, 2018Alice’s Clubhouse, a private, membership-based memory care day facility, will open on Bowman Road in late October. Open to adults with mild to moderate memory loss, the 3,100 square-foot facility…
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Adult memory care day center first of its kind in South Carolina
October 5, 2018
Alice’s Clubhouse, a private, membership-based memory care day facility, will open on Bowman Road in late October. Open to adults with mild to moderate memory loss, the 3,100 square-foot facility…
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South Carolina Ports Authority, MUSC launch health and wellness services partnership
October 1, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) have signed an agreement for MUSC Business Health to deliver health care and wellness services at its…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston honors breast cancer survivors with free facial
September 29, 2018Every October, Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston remembers and honors breast cancer survivors and those currently battling this disease by offering them a complimentary Refresher Facial treatment. Lori Wrightington,…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston honors breast cancer survivors with free facial
September 29, 2018
Every October, Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston remembers and honors breast cancer survivors and those currently battling this disease by offering them a complimentary Refresher Facial treatment. Lori Wrightington,…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina addresses urgent need with $500,000 to American Red Cross
September 28, 2018
Contribution goes to immediate relief needs in Hurricane Florence aftermath BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, the state’s only local health insurance company, is donating $500,000 to the American Red Cross…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference features BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood, over 50 national speakers
September 26, 2018BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join more than 50 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2018 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across…
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South Carolina Life Sciences conference features BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood, over 50 national speakers
September 26, 2018
BIO global CEO Jim Greenwood will join more than 50 additional national speakers at SCBIO 2018 – the annual conference bringing top leaders and executives from life sciences organizations across…
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