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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Palmetto Health announces 2018 medical staff officers
March 12, 2018
Palmetto Health announced its medical staff officers for 2018. Chief of Staff—Reid Tribble, M.D., Cardiovascular Surgery, Carolina Cardiac Surgery Associates Vice Chief of Staff—Frederick Dreyer, M.D., Vascular and Interventional Radiology,…
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Chris Daughtry named CEO of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia
March 12, 2018
Chris Daughtry, OTR/L, ATP, assumed the position of chief executive officer of HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia, a 96-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital on Jan. 30, 2018. Chris has worked in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Kristen Ziesmer, Elite Nutrition and Performance, LLC
March 12, 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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Go further with food – ways to find healthier options everyday!
March 9, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for spiced pork with citrus-apple slaw and rice March is NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH!!! There is an entire month dedicated to eating…
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Columbia home health agency now part of LifePoint Health and LHC Group joint venture partnership
March 9, 2018South Carolina HomeCare, a provider of home health and other post-acute care services for patients in Columbia and the surrounding area, is now operating as part of a joint venture…
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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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McDaniels Automotive Group Gala to benefit Lexington Medical Center’s 3-D Mammography Campaign
March 6, 2018
Join the Lexington Medical Center Foundation on Thursday, March 29 for the McDaniels Automotive Group Gala benefitting Lexington Medical Center’s Campaign for Clarity, a capital campaign to expand 3-D mammography throughout Lexington…
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New Providence Structural Heart Clinic provides minimally invasive alternatives to open heart surgery
March 6, 2018The Providence Structural Heart Clinic is now officially open in Columbia, SC, to specialize in minimally invasive alternatives to open heart surgery. Minimally-invasive procedures involve entering the patient’s heart through…
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Palmetto Health is first facility in South Carolina to implant the HeartMate 3™ LVAD outside of research trials
March 5, 2018
Palmetto Health is the first facility in South Carolina to implant the HeartMate 3™ Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) outside of research trials, and is proud to add this device…
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LRADAC Foundation Board of Directors elects Kaylee Swanson as Board Chair and introduces new members
March 2, 2018
LRADAC’s Foundation Board of Directors announced new Board Chair, Kaylee Swanson, Columbia Fireflies Director of Group sales. The board also welcomes three new members: Harry Ward, Brian McConchie and Anthony…
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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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Palmetto Health Richland expands treatment window for stroke patients
February 26, 2018
Palmetto Health Richland is one of 38 medical centers nationally and the only site in South Carolina that participated in the National Institutes of Health–funded DEFUSE 3 trial. The trial’s…
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Palmetto Health Richland Trauma Department sponsoring National Stop the Bleed Day training courses, Saturday, March 24
February 26, 2018
Palmetto Health Richland’s Trauma Department is sponsoring a National Stop the Bleed Day training courses Saturday, March 24 at Palmetto Health Richland Auditorium, 5 Medical Park. Two training sessions will be offered 9-11…
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The importance of moving your body every day. Plus a recipe for berry banana smoothie
February 23, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis I cannot believe we are almost through heart month! No worries because National Nutrition Month (my favorite) follows! But let’s keep the focused on…
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CONA introduces new neurosurgical specialist, Dr. Christie B. Mina
February 19, 2018
Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) announced the addition of neurosurgical specialist Dr. Christie B. Mina to their practice. “CONA is proud for Dr. Mina join our team, bringing expertise…
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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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Providence Health announces new General Surgeon
February 19, 2018
Providence Health is pleased to announce the addition of general surgeon, Dr. Arthur Cooler, to Providence Surgical Associates. The specialty of general surgery focuses on many different aspects including laparoscopic,…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Association study shows low uptake of HPV vaccine
February 16, 2018
While human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination rates have risen substantially, just 29 percent of adolescents received a first dose of the vaccine by their 13th birthday, according to a new seven-year…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Douglas R. Sinclair, DO
February 16, 2018
Doctor Will Practice at Southeastern Neurology and Memory Clinic Lexington Medical Center proudly welcomes Douglas R. Sinclair, DO, to Southeastern Neurology and Memory Clinic. The practice provides comprehensive care in…
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Providence Health breaks ground on emergency room in Fairfield County
February 16, 2018On February 15, Providence Health, part of LifePoint Health®, ceremoniously broke ground on a new emergency room in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Community leaders, elected officials, healthcare providers and hospital supporters…
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DSS Division of Early Care & Education and the USC Women’s Basketball Team partner for the 5th Annual Health & Fitness Game
February 14, 2018
The South Carolina Department of Social Services, Division of Early Care & Education recently hosted the Fifth Annual Health & Fitness Game Sunday with the University of South Carolina Women’s Basketball Team…
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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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Palmetto Health elects 2018 board officers
February 13, 2018
The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: Beverly D. Chrisman, retired from South Carolina state government and self-employed political consultant, chair; Paul V. Fant, Sr., president, Fant…
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February is not just for romantic hearts: How to lower your risk of heart disease
February 9, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a recipe for roasted red pepper hummus February is Heart Month! Since 1964, the month February has been dedicated to raising awareness to…
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The Value of Creating a Meal Plan
February 7, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Creating a meal plan for the week is one of those things that will save you time, money and the frustration of not…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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Preventing and Treating Migraine Headaches
February 7, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Migraine headaches are a painful nightmare that can negatively impact individuals’ lives, relationships, and work. Some experience migraines so severe or…
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Lexington Medical Center Hosting Therapy Dog Stress Break – February 14
February 5, 2018
Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health? Studies show a canine companion can help with everything from…
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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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S.C. Free Clinic Association holds annual conference
February 2, 2018Volunteer physicians, other medical professionals gather at Columbia’s Hilton Hotel By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) – representing 41 free…
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What is Kombucha?
February 2, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Kombucha is fermented tea. Now don’t worry you aren’t fermenting it into alcohol but it falls somewhere in between vinegar and alcohol when…
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S.C. Free Clinic Association holds annual conference
February 2, 2018
Volunteer physicians, other medical professionals gather at Columbia’s Hilton Hotel By W. Thomas Smith Jr. COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) – representing 41 free…
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