Vitamin D for Sports Performance?
June 1, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD What if you could take a pill, in this case a vitamin, that would prevent a number of health conditions AND…
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Dr. Laura Basile of University of South Carolina/Palmetto Health Richland to serve as March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction chair
June 1, 2018
The March of the Dimes is pleased to announce that Laura Basile, M.D., M.S.P.H is serving as the chair for the 2018 Signature Chefs Auction in Columbia. As the event…
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Aeterna Zentaris appoints Olaf Althaus as General Manager and Managing Director of Aeterna Zentaris GmbH
May 31, 2018CHARLESTON, SC – Aeterna Zentaris Inc. announced that Olaf Althaus has been appointed to the position of General Manager and Managing Director of Aeterna Zentaris GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany, effective June…
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Wake Foot Sanctuary announces first franchise in Greenville
May 30, 2018
Wake Foot Sanctuary announced its first franchise opening in Greenville, SC later this year. Chris Fetter, along with her husband Tad Heineman, are excited to be the first candidates awarded a franchise after Wake…
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Women face higher risk of blindness than men
May 30, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority in May Studies show there is a gender gap in eye…
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Women face higher risk of blindness than men
May 30, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority in May Studies show there is a gender gap in eye…
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Local study participants contribute to the first Ebola vaccine distributed by WHO
May 24, 2018As of Monday, May 21, 2018 an experimental Ebola vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Merck, is being used to contain an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In…
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MUSC trustees approve conferring some 644 degrees, welcome new board member, rescind honorary degree to Dr. Bill Cosby
May 21, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting to hear reports on the university’s academic and research initiatives as well…
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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees
May 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Travis Mize, DMD, MHS, Sunset Periodontics
May 10, 2018
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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New Doctors Care offers convenient services for USC, Five Points, downtown residents
May 2, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest center in Columbia – the company’s 54th location in South…
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Palmetto Health offers free seminars and health screenings during National Stroke and Hypertension Awareness Month
April 30, 2018
Palmetto Health will offer free seminars and health screenings during May to help educate the community about the dangers of stroke and hypertension. According to the Heart Attack and Stroke…
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PruittHealth – Columbia identified as overall 5-star facility
April 30, 2018
Columbia has proven its commitment to a concentrated focus on patient-centered quality service delivery. This unrelenting dedication allowed for them to be recently deemed a 5-star overall skilled nursing center from…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018
Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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Providence Health launches search for new market leader
April 26, 2018Steve Selzer named interim leader following Scott Campbell’s resignation Providence Health announced that Scott Campbell has resigned as market chief executive officer (CEO) of the Providence Health system, effective May 22.…
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Palmetto Health recognizes 2018 Palmetto Gold nurses
April 25, 2018
Eleven nurses from across the Palmetto Health system were honored at the annual Palmetto Gold gala Saturday, April 21, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Ranging from areas including Cardiac Rehabilitation…
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Watercrest Senior Living Group and Titan Development celebrate the groundbreaking of Watercrest Columbia Assisted Living and Memory Care
April 25, 2018
The partnership team of Watercrest Senior Living Group, and Titan Development Real Estate Fund I gathered with city officials, development, construction, and design partners to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of Watercrest Columbia Assisted…
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Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 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, 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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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018
Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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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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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 12, 2018
In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital is offering tips to help recognize and prevent child abuse. Alexandria “Alex” Young, M.D., a child…
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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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EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT, plus a recipe for Bananas Foster a la Mode.
April 6, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis I recently read a statistic that really made me start to think about what we do to food and how food is grown. The…
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Lexington Medical Center to Host Physician Lecture on Cervical Cancer – May 7
April 4, 2018
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to present a FREE physician lecture on Monday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. inside Lexington Medical Park 1 at 2728 Sunset Boulevard on the hospital campus in West Columbia.…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $152,558 in Spring funding
April 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the spring 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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Avara Pharmaceutical Services finalizes acquisition of GSK Consumer Healthcare facility in South Carolina
April 2, 2018
Avara Pharmaceutical Services, a world-class contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced that the acquisition of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) consumer healthcare manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina (USA) is complete. Timothy C.…
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McDaniels Automotive Group Gala and Golf Classic raises $507,370 for 3-D mammography at Lexington Medical Center
April 2, 2018L to R: Former USC head football coach Steve Spurrier; Suzanne Pucci, Bill McDaniels, Barbara Willm, Amy Lanier of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation; and Tod Augsburger, president & CEO…
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Protein: Is too much of a good thing not a good thing?
March 30, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer Protein is a necessary macronutrient that is necessary for life but does that mean we can eat it in unlimited quantities? Is too much of a…
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Vegetables for breakfast? How to add an antioxidant powerhouse to your favorite morning treat, plus a recipe for Sweet Potato Pancakes.
March 30, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Easter is my favorite holiday! I cherish the time I get to spend with my family and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice our…
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Doctors Care opens newest location on Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital campus
March 28, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, opened its 54th urgent care location this week on the campus of Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge. Doctors Care Parkridge, located…
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47 Schools Win National School Lunch Awards, Cash Prizes
March 28, 2018
Richland One schools are winning top national awards and cash incentives for promoting healthy meals and exercise. Forty-six Richland One schools and a charter school will be recognized as among…
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Providence Health receives ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
March 23, 2018Providence Health has been awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology based on a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate,…
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Richland One school nurse to receive profession’s highest national award
March 22, 2018
A.C. Moore Elementary School nurse Carolyn Duff has been named a 2018 National Academy of School Nursing Fellow, the highest and most prestigious honor in the profession. Nurse Duff…
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John pate, M.D., joins Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine in Bishopville
March 21, 2018Bishopville, S.C.—Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group will open Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine of Bishopville this spring. The practice will be led by longtime community physician John Pate, M.D. Pate will provide…
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Piedmont Arthritis Clinic announces Long Huynh-Duc as partner
March 20, 2018
Piedmont Arthritis Clinic, PA, a recognized leader in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, has announced that Dr. Long Huynh-Duc, DO has been named a partner of the independently owned, Greenville-based…
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Still Hopes acquires 12.5 acres in West Columbia, builds partnership with Columbia Children’s Theatre
March 15, 2018
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, a ministry of the Episcopal Church since 1977, has announced that it is acquiring two pieces of property currently owned by Lexington School District Two…
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Steps to taking the high out of blood pressure – plus a recipe for cauliflower macaroni and cheese
March 15, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis What do you do when your doctor says your blood pressure is higher than it needs to be? You go home and think about…
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Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group opens the Palmetto Health-USC Spine Center
March 15, 2018
Center uses a multidisciplinary team approach to caring for patients Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group offers treatment for back pain, neck pain, sciatic nerve pain, herniated discs and other spine-related conditions at the…
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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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March 12, 2018
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) announces the grand opening of a permanent office in Lexington County on Thursday, March 8. STSM’s Lexington County office is located in The…
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