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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Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health to become Prisma Health in early 2019
September 25, 2018
Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health will unite under a new brand, Prisma Health, in early 2019. Since November 2017, GHS and Palmetto Health have been operating as the…
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McLeod Health is offering free, virtual doctor visits for those impacted by Hurricane Florence and continued flooding
September 24, 2018
The Only Hospital-Affiliated Telehealth Service In The Region Enables Patients To Speak Directly With A Doctor Online Anytime From Anywhere In The Carolinas McLeod Health is waiving the fees for…
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UnitedHealth Group announces $500,000 donation to One SC Fund
September 23, 2018L to R: JoAnn M. Turnquist of Central Carolina Community Foundation, UHG executive Garland Scott, Gov. Henry McMaster, UHG executive Tommy O’Conner and Jack Shields of UHG Photo credit: T.C.…
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Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health to unite under a new brand identity early 2019
September 21, 2018Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health will come together under a single brand, sharing a new name and logo, in early 2019. As part of the new identity,…
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Palmetto Community Care rolls out PrEP Program to further combat area’s rising HIV rates
September 19, 2018
Palmetto Community Care is launching a PrEP program to help combat rising rates of HIV in the greater Charleston community. PrEP is a once daily pill (brand name Truvada) that…
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MUSC Health earns South Carolina Quality Forum gold award
September 5, 2018
After numerous site visits throughout the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) health care system, examiner interviews, and hard work, MUSC Health has received South Carolina Quality Forum’s Gold Achiever…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Michael S. Comer, MD
September 4, 2018
Lexington Medical Center welcomes Michael S. Comer, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. Comer will practice at Lexington Family Practice West Columbia, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice.…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Donald M. Millus, MD
September 4, 2018
Lexington Medical Center welcomes Donald M. Millus, MD, to its network of care. Dr. Millus will practice at Sandhills Family Medicine, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice located in Lexington.…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes nurse excellence
September 3, 2018East Cooper Medical Center recognized Olga Dileno, RN as the newest Daisy RN Award Winner. Dileno began her nursing career at East Cooper Medical Center in May 2014. She currently…
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DHEC and the Health Care Community promote South Carolina Immunization Week
August 15, 2018The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) along with the South Carolina Immunization Coalition and its partners, participated in an event hosted by Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Wednesday, Aug.…
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MUSC trustees receive update on state’s only three-year medical degree program and elect new officers
August 13, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled meeting to review the institution’s progress in fiscal year 2018, which…
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Kirt Caton, M.D., named Chief Medical Officer by Select Health of South Carolina
August 13, 2018
Select Health of South Carolina, the state’s oldest and largest Medicaid managed care organization and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, announced that Kirt Caton, M.D., has been named…
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Germain Dermatology Summerville office welcomes new dermatologist
August 8, 2018
Germain Dermatology’s Summerville Location at 602 N. Main Street is happy to announce the addition of new dermatologist, Sarah Derrington, MD, and dermatology physician assistant, Lainey O’Donnell PA-C, to their office. They…
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Introducing new weight loss and wellness center: Healing at Sweetgrass
August 7, 2018
Healing at Sweetgrass, led by medical director Michael Bauerschmidt, MD, is a weight loss and wellness center committed to helping residents of Charleston and nearby areas find balance in their…
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Research leads to potential treatment for rare disease
August 5, 2018
By Alyssa Yancey Research from University of South Carolina School of Medicine investigators Mitzi Nagarkatti and Prakash Nagarkatti has led to Food and Drug Administration approval of cannabidiol (CBD), a…
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LowCountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Dr. Hunter Smith
August 1, 2018
LowCountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Charleston-native, Dr. Hunter A. Smith to their OB/GYN practice. Dr. Smith provides comprehensive OB/GYN services, including routine wellness visits and high-risk pregnancy management, in both the…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC, SC Hospital Association and SC Medical Association sign agreement for an Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership
July 30, 2018BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, South Carolina Hospital Association and South Carolina Medical Association have joined to form the Opioid Risk Prevention Partnership (ORPP), which is designed to advance the…
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MUSC receives DHEC approval for Certificate of Need to build 128-bed hospital in Berkeley County
July 24, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has received approval for its Certificate of Need (CON) to build a new hospital in Berkeley County. The South Carolina Department of Health…
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Dr. Rose Delores Gibbs joins forces with Fetter Health Care Network
July 23, 2018Dr. Rose Delores Gibbs, the lead provider of the Berkeley Medical Center in Moncks Corner, recently announced that she is joining forces with Fetter Health Care Network, a Federally Qualified…
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The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas welcomes Kathy Kavlick RN as Clinical Research Manager
July 18, 2018Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, FASMS, founder of The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas, an affiliate of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that Kathy Kavlick RN has joined…
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The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas welcomes Kathy Kavlick RN as Clinical Research Manager
July 18, 2018
Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, FASMS, founder of The Clinical Research Center of the Carolinas, an affiliate of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that Kathy Kavlick RN has joined…
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New device suggests better treatment for tissue transplants, cell therapies and drug delivery
July 17, 2018
A prototype medical device developed by Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) researchers and Clemson University bioengineering students could allow the repeated delivery of disease-fighting cells or other therapies to…
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MUSC granted $1.27 million for statewide palliative care telehealth program
July 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) palliative care program has received a $1,278,000 grant from The Duke Endowment to create a statewide, palliative care telehealth program. Providing end of…
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Carolina Orthopaedics launches 2018 Medical Mentoring Program
July 11, 2018
Carolina Orthopaedics, based in Murrells Inlet, S.C., and providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to the Grand Strand community, has launched its 2018 Medical Mentoring Program to provide high school students with…
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MUSC names Goodwin as chief innovation officer
July 3, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has named Jesse S. Goodwin, Ph.D., chief innovation officer, effective July 2. Goodwin is charged with building a culture of innovation and creating…
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BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid changes name to Healthy Blue℠
June 18, 2018New name strengthens the focus on members and a vision for the future Effective July 1, 2018, BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid — a South Carolina Medicaid managed care plan — is changing its…
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East Cooper Medical Center receives Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award
June 13, 2018American Heart Association Award recognizes East Cooper Medical Center’s commitment to quality stroke care East Cooper Medical Center receives the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver…
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MUSC ranked in top two percent of universities, worldwide
June 11, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked in the top two percent of universities worldwide, according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) 2018-19 report. Listed…
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Three things patients should know about cataracts
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology shares facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or…
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No fireworks are safe, even “innocent” sparklers can cause serious eye injuries
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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No fireworks are safe, even “innocent” sparklers can cause serious eye injuries
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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Three things patients should know about cataracts
June 6, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology shares facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it Approximately 25 million Americans have cataracts, which causes cloudy, blurry or…
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