SHL Medical establishing operations in Charleston County
July 18, 2022
$90 million investment to create an estimated 165 new jobs SHL Medical, a world-leading provider of drug delivery solutions, today announced plans to establish operations in Charleston County. The company’s initial $90…
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Ascend Cares Foundation Gift Will Light the Way for EMT Students
July 16, 2022
The Ascend Cares Foundation recently donated $4,000 to the Piedmont Technical College Foundation (PTC) to enable the purchase of three King Vision™ Video Laryngoscope Kits. The state-of-the-art kits will be…
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South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge launch
July 14, 2022Photo from left – Joey Current, Caitlin Townsend, Rick Gantt, Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, Michelle McCollum, Susan Johnson, Mike Harris and Jen Wright Local Charleston, SC program expands Statewide, launches…
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Zucker Institute for Applied Neuroscience and MUSC Foundation for Research Development announce consolidation
July 14, 2022
The newly formed Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization will enable the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to continue to support the endeavors of inventive employees and students in a…
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Fetter expands health care services to Bridgeview Village residents in partnership with Standard Communities
July 11, 2022
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced its partnership with Standard Communities (Standard) to serve Bridgeview Village residents as its latest expansion of health care services within the Charleston community. Fetter…
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South Carolina Officials Announce Infestation of Asian Longhorned Ticks, Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases
July 8, 2022
South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a cattle farm in York County. This invasive species of…
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DHEC announces first confirmed cases of monkeypox infection in South Carolina
July 8, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in a person in the Midlands region and another person in the Lowcountry…
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South Carolina officials announce infestation of Asian longhorned ticks
July 8, 2022
Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a…
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UofSC and Lexington Medical Center enter new partnership for clinical training of nurses and physicians
July 7, 2022
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) board of trustees announced a new phase in a growing public-private partnership between the university’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center (LMC). A 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art nursing simulation center and teaching space…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC names new president and CEO
July 5, 2022
David S. Pankau has been named chairman of the board effective April 21, 2022, and Michael J. Mizeur has been named president and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
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Welvista appoints William “Bo” McMillan as new Board Chairman
July 2, 2022
Welvista announces that William “Bo” McMillan has been appointed as Welvista’s new Chairman to lead its 15-person Board of Directors. McMillan succeeds Brian Blackwelder, who will continue to serve on…
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Medical Billing Specialist
June 30, 2022
Job Announcement: The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is seeking an experienced Medical Billing Specialist to join our team. The Unumb Center for Neurodevelopment is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing…
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Bon Secours, Compass Surgical Partners announce plans for Millennium Surgery Center
June 30, 2022
New Facility to Offer Outpatient Ortho, Spine & ENT Procedures Bon Secours and Compass Surgical Partners have announced plans for a new Millennium Surgery Center. It will offer orthopaedic, spine,…
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Carolina OB/GYN to distribute free baby formula
June 27, 2022
Carolina OB/GYN will distribute free baby formula on Thursday, June 30 from 9:00 am to 12 Noon at its offices in Murrells Inlet and Georgetown. “We understand the shortage of formula…
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms state’s Fetal Heartbeat Law now in effect
June 27, 2022South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson confirms that the state’s Fetal Heartbeat Act is now in effect after the U.S. District Court of South Carolina stayed the injunction that was…
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DHEC releases annual report on healthcare-associated infections in healthcare settings
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recently published the 2020 Hospital Infections Disclosure Act (HIDA) Annual Report, which shares data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) acquired in health-care…
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Palmetto GBA and partners earn Points of Light Recognition
June 22, 2022
Palmetto GBA, Cedar and Conway Medical Center receive KLAS Research Points of Light Recognition Award Palmetto GBA, a Medicare administrative contractor and one of the nation’s largest providers of high-volume…
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Laurens County Hospital In-Person Hiring Event June 22
June 20, 2022
Laurens County Hospital is hiring! On Wednesday, June 22 Laurens County Hospital will hold an in-person hiring event from 9 am – 3 pm. Come to the event and meet…
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DHEC observes World Sickle Cell Day by encouraging proper treatment, blood donations
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is observing World Sickle Cell Day by encouraging access to treatment and asking more residents to make life-saving blood donations.…
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Intramed Plus celebrates 31 years of innovative infusion services
June 16, 2022
Intramed Plus, Inc., a pioneer in home infusion therapy, is celebrating 31 years of providing outstanding infusion care to thousands of patients across South Carolina who benefit from intravenous medication…
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The Midlands American Heart Association addresses high blood pressure in the Hispanic community
June 15, 2022
The American Heart Association, through a grant funded by TD Bank, worked with The Good Samaritan Clinic and South Carolina PASOS to implement a self-monitoring blood pressure initiative with pregnant…
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Clemson University awarded $3.2 million to contribute to development of blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease
June 15, 2022
Clemson University is seeking healthy older adults to volunteer for the Preventing Alzheimer’s with Cognitive Training (PACT) study. This landmark study examines whether computerized brain training exercises can reduce the…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital achieves top rankings in annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
June 14, 2022
MUSC SJCH only children’s hospital in South Carolina to be ranked New rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2022-23 Best Children’s Hospitals survey place the MUSC Shawn Jenkins…
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DHEC urges vaccinations and masking amid COVID-19 community levels spike
June 11, 2022
As COVID-19 community levels increase across South Carolina and the rest of the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to track community…
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Bon Secours celebrates 2022 Project SEARCH Graduates
June 6, 2022
Program Helps Students with Disabilities Prepare for Employment After School Bon Secours St. Francis Health System celebrated the Class of 2022 today, with its 11 Project SEARCH interns marking their…
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Bon Secours debuts Neuroscience Institute
June 6, 2022
Center Provides One-Stop-Shop for Comprehensive Neurological Care Bon Secours St. Francis Health System celebrated the debut of the Diane Collins Neuroscience Institute over the weekend, a new center that allows…
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Fetter extends care to Adams Run, SC with the James E. Clyburn Wiltown Community Center partnership
June 6, 2022
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced its partnership with the James E. Clyburn Wiltown Community Center to extend health care services to the Adams Run, SC community. Fetter will begin…
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MUSC junior researcher earns state recognition for excellence in scientific research
June 2, 2022
Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., awarded 2022 SC Governor’s Young Scientist Award for Excellence in Scientific Research Gov. Henry McMaster recognized Julianne Flanagan, Ph.D., for her extraordinary scientific contributions to psychiatry and…
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BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation awards grant to support nursing pilot program
June 2, 2022
The BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina Foundation continues to invest in nursing education at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) College of Nursing. A grant from the Foundation will enable…
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IMPH releases recommendations for S.C.’s Direct Care Workforce in long-term care settings
June 1, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) has released a new report that surveys the challenges associated with direct care worker recruitment and retention throughout South Carolina.…
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Daniel Island Eye Care
May 31, 2022
Daniel Island Eye Care got its start in 2005, and we haven’t slowed down since. When you stop by, you’ll always be treated with kindness and timely service. We encourage…
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Medical University of South Carolina joins forces with Butterfly Network to transform patient care, health education, and medical research
May 24, 2022
Butterfly Blueprint to enable MUSC clinicians, students, and researchers to redefine how AI-powered, handheld ultrasound can be used in innovative ways to benefit patients at the point-of-care Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE:…
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Dunkin’s Iced Coffee Day to benefit local Columbia children’s hospitals on May 25
May 17, 2022
$1 from every Iced Coffee sold at participating Dunkin’® restaurants nationwide will support the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation’s mission to bring joy to kids battling illness Dunkin’® is giving…
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SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee
May 17, 2022
Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Brian Blank, Ember Modern Medicine
May 17, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health introduces Accrete Health Partners
May 12, 2022
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country, has announced the launch of…
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South Carolina teen birth rate declines, but disparities remain
May 11, 2022
Although South Carolina’s national teen birth ranking hasn’t changed, the state saw an 11 percent decrease in the teen (ages 15-19; all references to teens are for the 15-19 age…
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Lander Nursing Recognizes 2022 Graduates
May 11, 2022
Lander University’s William Preston Turner School of Nursing held its annual academic awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 3. Two members of the graduating class received hoods, signifying their completion of…
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PTC and UofSC Join Forces to Boost Cardiovascular Technology Workforce
May 11, 2022
A new partnership between Piedmont Technical College (PTC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) aims to strengthen heart healthcare and the workforce that supports it. Officials from PTC and…
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Lander, Self Regional Healthcare Honor Inaugural Self Scholars
May 11, 2022
Coming from a manufacturing background, Self Regional Healthcare’s Vice President of Human Resources Brent Parris said he used to think of his job in terms of making widgets. His perspective…
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MUSC Health, Palmetto Infusion affiliate to increase access for home infusion patients across South Carolina
May 10, 2022
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) today announced that S.C.-based infusion service provider Palmetto Infusion will be included in its preferred provider network to increase access to quality care…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bruce Johnson, Stomagienics
May 10, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College debut new biopharma certificate program to develop talent for life sciences
May 9, 2022
In recognition of the importance of adding talented workers for the booming life sciences industry in South Carolina, Midlands Technical College is the first in the state to launch the…
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Bon Secours recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 9, 2022
Encourages FAST action following onset of symptoms About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. So, Bon Secours is observing…
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MUSC to commemorate 40 years of HIV/AIDS in South Carolina
May 9, 2022
The MUSC Waring Historical Library will host a multiday symposium commemorating the 40th anniversary of the diagnosis of South Carolina’s first AIDS patient. May 25 marks the 40th anniversary of the…
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For National Women’s Health Week, DHEC reminds women to prioritize their health and wellbeing
May 9, 2022
Staying up to date on routine appointments and starting healthy habits can make lasting improvements to overall health During National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14), the South Carolina Department of…
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DHEC celebrates South Carolina’s hospitals and dedicated healthcare workers during National Hospital Week
May 9, 2022
As National Hospital Week (May 8-14) is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) praises South Carolina’s hospitals and healthcare workers for their courageous…
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Amanda Hawkins, Director of The Surgery Center of Charleston elected president of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA)
May 9, 2022
Amanda Hawkins, BSN, RN, CASC, CAIP, director of The Surgery Center of Charleston, has been elected president of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA). The Ambulatory Surgery Center Association is…
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Clemson University and Prisma Health expand collaboration in aging research, education and community outreach programs
May 5, 2022
Clemson University and Prisma Health celebrate the expansion of their research and clinical collaborations with the opening of new space to accommodate the expanding community research and clinical programs of…
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Harness Health Partners announces opening of Greenville Executive Health Center
May 2, 2022
Executive Health Center provides custom health solutions for Greenville, SC businesses Harness Health Partners, a wholly-owned and award-winning subsidiary of leading United States health system Bon Secours Mercy Health, announces…
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