Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Dubno wins Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science
April 16, 2018
On April 11, Gov. Henry D. McMaster presented Judy R. Dubno, Ph.D., the state’s highest honor: the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science. Dubno is considered one of the premier…
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MUSC trustees updated on regional expansion; approve new Health Professions dean
April 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting to review the education, patient care and research missions…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018
Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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Chief pediatric resident receives patient safety award
April 12, 2018
Annual Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion awards recently announced MUSC Children’s Health is proud to honor Sarah Yale, M.D., pediatric chief resident, for receiving the Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion…
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings – May 1 and May 15
April 12, 2018
Dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for new patients on May 1st and 15th. Organized by Dr. Todd…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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Weglicki named new dean of MUSC College of Nursing
March 21, 2018Linda S. Weglicki, RN, Ph.D., MSN, has been appointed dean of the College of Nursing effective July 1, MUSC Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Lisa Saladin publicly announced…
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Paul T. Davis, DMD, named to MUSC Board of Trustees
March 15, 2018
Paul T. Davis, DMD, has been elected as the medical professions representative to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees for the 7th Congressional District. He attended Wofford College…
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MUSC Health recognized for integrating women and minority owned businesses in new children’s hospital project
March 12, 2018MUSC Health received the Best New Program (Supplier Diversity) Award for successfully integrating small, women and minority business enterprises (SWMBEs) into the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital project and MUSC Health’s…
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Mansfield named to Beryl Institute Nurse Executive Council
March 12, 2018
Jerry Mansfield, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, MUSC Health Executive Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Patient Experience Officer, has been named a member of the newly established Beryl Institute Nurse Executive Council…
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Ophthalmologists say 90 percent of work-related eye injuries can be avoided by wearing eye protection
March 9, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge making eye health part of a daily work wellness routine On-the-job safety goes well beyond avoiding slips,…
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Ophthalmologists say 90 percent of work-related eye injuries can be avoided by wearing eye protection
March 9, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urge making eye health part of a daily work wellness routine On-the-job safety goes well beyond avoiding slips,…
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Aeterna Zentaris appoints James Clavijo as Chief Financial Officer
March 7, 2018
Charleston-based Aeterna Zentaris Inc. announced the appointment of James Clavijo as Chief Financial Officer effective March 5, 2018. Mr. Clavijo joins Aeterna Zentaris from Tri-Source Pharma, where he most recently…
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Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston welcomes Erin Coakley, Certified Physician Assistant
February 28, 2018
Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, founder and medical director of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that that Erin Coakley, PA-C has joined the medical staff of the West Ashley-based…
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MUSC to deliver health care services for Volvo Car US Operations workforce
February 27, 2018Will serve 3,900 employees at new Berkeley County auto production facility The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Volvo Car US Operations Inc. (Volvo Cars) have signed an agreement…
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Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston welcomes Erin Coakley, Certified Physician Assistant
February 27, 2018Todd Schlesinger, MD FAAD, founder and medical director of Dermatology & Laser Center of Charleston, announced that that Erin Coakley, PA-C has joined the medical staff of the West Ashley-based…
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Charleston’s Germain Dermatology expands to new Location in Summerville, SC
February 27, 2018
Voted as the best dermatologist in Charleston, SC, for over a decade, Dr. Marguerite Germain is expanding her practice to provide greater access to medical dermatology care in the area. In…
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Severance joins MUSC Health as chief of Affiliations and Network Development
February 20, 2018
Matthew J. Severance, M.B.A., M.H.A., FACHE, joined the MUSC Health team as of Feb. 1, 2018 as the new chief of Affiliations and Network Development. The role is considered…
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MUSC recruits cancer researcher for dual appointment
February 19, 2018Denis C. Guttridge, Ph.D., will be joining the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as director of the Charles P. Darby Children’s Research Institute (DCRI) and associate director of translational…
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First Choice Member Scholarship applications due March 5
February 19, 2018First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is offering two scholarships to qualified applicants who are furthering their education or pursuing a second career in 2018. The 8th annual First…
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Most Americans unaware of one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors
February 14, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related…
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SCBIO announces Life Sciences Boot Camp on Industry Essentials in Columbia – March 14
February 14, 2018Industry subject matter experts to cover what businesses need to know about state’s fastest-growing industry segment SCBIO will host a half-day program March 14, 2018 – South Carolina Life Sciences…
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SCBIO announces Life Sciences Boot Camp on Industry Essentials in Columbia – March 14
February 14, 2018
Industry subject matter experts to cover what businesses need to know about state’s fastest-growing industry segment SCBIO will host a half-day program March 14, 2018 – South Carolina Life Sciences…
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Most Americans unaware of one of the leading causes of blindness among seniors
February 14, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reminds the public that a simple eye exam is key to saving sight against Age-Related Macular Degeneration Age-Related…
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MUSC trustees hear of progress in diversity and inclusion, philanthropy and research
February 12, 2018The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting, focusing on progress reports for the academic, research and…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. expanding its Calhoun County operations
February 4, 2018
Polymer Extrusion Manufacturer Creating More Than 350 New Jobs Zeus Industrial Products, Inc. (Zeus), a leading polymer extrusion manufacturer and material science innovator, is expanding its existing operations in Calhoun…
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BHSA welcomes SC Legislators to Myrtle Beach for legislative panel at annual board seminar
February 1, 2018
Members of the SC House of Representatives and the SC Senate were present at the Behavioral Health Services Association of South Carolina (BHSA) Board Seminar held January 26-28, 2018 at…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services secures Elton John AIDS Foundation grant for mobile HIV testing and outreach van
January 31, 2018
Lowcountry AIDS Services is adding a mobile HIV testing van to its array of services that support people living with HIV and AIDS while also providing prevention, free testing and…
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Early detection critical to treating glaucoma
January 31, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…
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Early detection critical to treating glaucoma
January 30, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology remind the public of the importance of eye exams Glaucoma is a major cause of vision loss worldwide.…
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MUSC on Forbes first-ever list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity
January 29, 2018The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 53 out of 250 organizations on the Forbes 2018 list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. In addition, MUSC…
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New human simulation lab unveiled by Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing
January 29, 2018New program on accreditation track as nursing voted “most ethical profession” for 16th year When learning how to treat patients, nursing cadets and students at The Citadel now have the ability…
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MUSC Health and Beaufort Memorial to open micro hospital in Bluffton
January 29, 2018Joint venture to create first ‘micro hospital’ in the state Bluffton, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Beaufort Memorial Hospital (BMH) have announced plans to form…
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Healthcare staffing firm unveils new plan, new brand
January 26, 2018
A company created by South Carolina hospitals in 2002 to provide supplemental staffing is evolving into a national workforce solutions provider with a new strategic plan and a new name:…
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MUSC Health study demonstrates significant reduction in blood culture contamination rates with novel blood culture collection device, staff education
January 24, 2018A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC Health) research study found that use of a mechanical initial specimen diversion device (ISDD®) and staff education led to a nearly four-fold decrease…
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DAODAS launches statewide outreach to combat opioid epidemic
January 12, 2018The South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) has launched a statewide public education campaign to address the opioid epidemic in South Carolina. The Just…
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Gov. Henry McMaster directs SCDHHS to pursue work requirements for Medicaid recipients
January 12, 2018
Gov. Henry McMaster directed the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to immediately seek federal waivers to establish work requirements for South Carolina’s Medicaid recipients. The Centers for…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares public health emergency for opioid epidemic
December 19, 2017Governor Issues Executive Orders Creating “Opioid Emergency Response Team” & Five-Day Limit on Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Acute and Post Surgical Usage Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members…
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Gov. Henry McMaster declares public health emergency for opioid epidemic
December 18, 2017Governor Issues Executive Orders Creating “Opioid Emergency Response Team” & Five-Day Limit on Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Acute and Post Surgical Usage Governor Henry McMaster was joined today by members…
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Express Scripts closes acquisition of eviCore; companies unite to improve healthcare for 100 million americans
December 17, 2017
ST. LOUIS and BLUFFTON, S.C. – Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ: ESRX) announced that it has completed the acquisition of privately held eviCore healthcare, the industry leader in evidence-based medical benefit management services,…
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Brighten the Holidays for a Hospitalized Loved One
December 15, 2017Spending the holidays in the hospital is not ideal. But if you have a friend or family member in the hospital during the holidays, there are a number of…
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Doctors Care celebrates newest location in Upstate with ribbon cutting ceremony
December 14, 2017
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest urgent and family care center in Mauldin. This is…
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MTEC partners with the U.S. Army to design and develop extracorporeal life support devices
December 11, 2017
In partnership with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) announced that Human Biomed, Inc. of South Burlington, Vermont, has been awarded…
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Five tips to avoid toy-related eye injuries
December 11, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology urges the public to shop and celebrate with an eye on safety With the holiday shopping season now…
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