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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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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MUSC trustees vote to pursue certificate of need for new 128-bed hospital, authorize health system to seek $54.4 million for three projects
December 10, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting, receiving a series of positive reports on the organization’s…
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BlueCross urges residents not to miss ACA deadline on December 15
December 5, 2017
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina offers convenient, local enrollment centers throughout the state to help people before Dec. 15. Open enrollment for individual health insurance under the Affordable Care Act ends Dec.…
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Lisa Burbage, health and wellness coach, attains national board certification
November 30, 2017
Lisa Burbage, founder and president of Wellness Beyond Fifty, LLC, a Charleston-based company that provides health coaching to individuals across North America, recently earned her National Board-Certified Health & Wellness…
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Sixty percent of Americans with diabetes skip annual sight-saving exams
November 28, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss Charleston, SC – People with diabetes are…
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Healthy Learners announces Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani, MD as Georgetown Program Manager
November 28, 2017
Healthy Learners announced Aixa Rodriguez-Mariani as program manager for Healthy Learners Georgetown. Rodriguez-Mariani is responsible for providing oversight and management of the Healthy Learners Georgetown program while insuring that the elements of the process are in…
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Sixty percent of Americans with diabetes skip annual sight-saving exams
November 28, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology reiterate the importance of dilated eye exams in preventing vision loss Charleston, SC – People with diabetes are…
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Charleston Healthy Business Challenge celebrates successes at awards event
November 27, 2017On Wednesday, Nov. 15, at 4 p.m. at the Riley Park Club in Charleston, South Carolina, area businesses were recognized for their participation and successes in the third annual Charleston Healthy…
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AMA launches multi-state effort to prevent type 2 diabetes
November 17, 2017
As National Diabetes Awareness Month gets underway, the American Medical Association (AMA) this week announced a multi-state effort aimed at reducing the incidence of type 2 diabetes nationwide. Building off…
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Wellness Beyond Fifty offers diabetes prevention program
November 14, 2017
Wellness Beyond Fifty, LLC, a Charleston-based company that provides health coaching to individuals across North America, will be offering Prevent T2, a diabetes prevention program, starting in January of 2018.…
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Survey: Adults worry about long-term care, yet few have planned ahead
November 2, 2017
A new consumer survey reveals adults fear not having enough money to pay for their long-term care, yet only one in five have taken any steps to finance their long-term…
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South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters prepares for Annual Symposium
November 1, 2017
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters (SCAHU) is a nonprofit professional association made up of benefits experts dedicated to professional development and industry advocacy. SCAHU is affiliated with the National Association Health Underwriters. SCAHU will…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 31, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 31, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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MUSC trustees learn of major gift to new children’s hospital, receive positive reports on institutional progress
October 18, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting, receiving reports that included a large donation to the…
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Letter to the Editor: Protecting programs that feed hungry kids: SNAP
October 10, 2017Dear Editor: Although food insecurity affects more than 17% of people in South Carolina, it is often hard to see. When a child can’t focus at school because they didn’t…
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Letter to the Editor: Protecting programs that feed hungry kids: SNAP
October 10, 2017
Dear Editor: Although food insecurity affects more than 17% of people in South Carolina, it is often hard to see. When a child can’t focus at school because they didn’t…
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Healthcare strategy and alignment expert Christopher Beckham joins Knowledge Capital Group as Director, Healthcare Consulting
October 5, 2017
Christopher Beckham, a healthcare strategy and alignment expert, has joined Knowledge Capital Group (KCG), a boutique strategy and management consulting firm based in Charleston, SC. “Successful healthcare organizations must continue…
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Lowcountry AIDS Services Receives Grant to Offer Free Hepatitis C Testing
October 5, 2017
Hundreds to receive testing thanks to funding from Employees Community Fund of Boeing South Carolina NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Lowcountry AIDS Services received a grant of $9,412 from the Employees…
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MTEC partners with the U.S. Army to aid service members through repair of traumatic injuries
October 3, 2017
Charleston, SC – In partnership with the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) announced that Humacyte, Inc. has been awarded funds to develop…
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LHWH Advertising wins Best Mobile Website in the nation for McLeod Health website
September 20, 2017Myrtle Beach Agency Also Awarded Outstanding Healthcare Website For McLeod Health In 2017 WebAward Competition LHWH Advertising and Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received the award for Best Mobile…
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LHWH Advertising wins Best Mobile Website in the nation for McLeod Health website
September 20, 2017Myrtle Beach Agency Also Awarded Outstanding Healthcare Website For McLeod Health In 2017 WebAward Competition LHWH Advertising and Public Relations in Myrtle Beach, S.C., received the award for Best Mobile…
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Barton Sachs wins MUSC FRD’s 2017 Innovation Award
August 28, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Barton Sachs, M.D., professor of orthopaedics, is the winner of the 2017 Admiral Albert J. Baccioco Innovator of the Year Award, the highest honor awarded by the…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards Sr. Reshma Khan its 2017 Leadership in Diversity Award
August 27, 2017
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awarded Dr. Reshma Khan, Founder and Executive Director of The Shifa Free Clinic, a program of the Islamic Circle of North America…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders that state agencies cease payments to medical practices affiliated with abortion clinics
August 25, 2017
By executive order, Governor McMaster has directed state agencies to cease providing state or local funds, whether via grant, contract, state-administered federal funds, or any other form, to any physician…
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Gov. Henry McMaster orders that state agencies cease payments to medical practices affiliated with abortion clinics
August 25, 2017
By executive order, Governor McMaster has directed state agencies to cease providing state or local funds, whether via grant, contract, state-administered federal funds, or any other form, to any physician…
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South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology urges solar eclipse enthusiasts to take precautions
August 19, 2017With the solar eclipse fast approaching, people across South Carolina are making plans to experience the remarkable occasion on Monday. But with that excitement comes the need to focus on…
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South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology urges solar eclipse enthusiasts to take precautions
August 19, 2017
With the solar eclipse fast approaching, people across South Carolina are making plans to experience the remarkable occasion on Monday. But with that excitement comes the need to focus on…
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MUSC Board of Trustees hears strong results in research, hospital operations and philanthropy
August 17, 2017The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regular scheduled meeting, receiving reports of strong financial performance in areas that…
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MUSC Health offering clinical care in the home
August 13, 2017MUSC Health will soon have the capability to provide clinical care to patients within their own homes throughout the Lowcountry and beyond. Teaming with BAYADA Home Care, MUSC Health currently…
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MUSC ranked state’s #1 hospital third year in a row
August 13, 2017MUSC Health was named by U.S. News & World Report for the third year in a row as the number one hospital in South Carolina, and one of the country’s…
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How to Safely Watch the Great American Eclipse of 2017
August 13, 2017On Aug. 21, 2017, the entire United States will see a partial eclipse of the sun. Parts of 11 states, including South Carolina, will experience a total solar eclipse. If…
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