New Year outlook: another challenging year ahead
December 20, 2021
Cancer will Remain the Leading Disease Killer of Carolina Children in 2022 The new year will be different, but still very challenging for Carolina families with children battling cancer, according…
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DHEC supports CDC recommendation to use Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines over Janssen
December 20, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday it is advising citizens to receive the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine brands over the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) brand,…
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DHEC confirms first three cases of Omicron variant in South Carolina; Vaccines and masks continue to be best protection
December 15, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) confirmed the state’s first three reported cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. These cases were identified via whole genome…
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Laurens County Hospital among Six Prisma Health hospitals earn “A” grades in Leapfrog Safety Grades report, with five earning “Straight A” honor
December 15, 2021
Six Prisma Health hospitals have earned “A” grades in the Fall 2021 Hospital Safety Grades released by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national watchdog organization committed to healthcare quality and…
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KIYATEC, Inc. expanding operations in Greenville County
December 14, 2021
Company investing $5 million and creating 91 new jobs KIYATEC, Inc. today announced plans to expand operations in Greenville County. The $5 million investment will create 91 new jobs. Founded…
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Three Roper St. Francis Healthcare hospitals recognized as best in country
December 13, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital, Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital and Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital were among just 46 nationally to be honored in the general hospital category…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns number one spot in Newsweek’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for second consecutive year
December 7, 2021
The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery has again been recognized as the number one ambulatory surgery center (ASC) in South Carolina by Newsweek. The 2022 Newsweek survey identified…
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Genesis Health Care to host groundbreaking for the expansion of Pee Dee Health Care
December 3, 2021
Genesis Health Care to host groundbreaking for the expansion of Pee Dee Health Care DARLINGTON, SC – Genesis Health Care (Genesis), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Pee…
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Patrick Flume, M.D., named associate vice president for clinical research
December 2, 2021
Lori McMahon, Ph.D., vice president for Research at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Flume, M.D., as associate vice president for…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announces new CEO
November 30, 2021
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery welcomed Ron Chorzewski as Chief Executive Officer. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field, Ron started his career as a Physical Therapist upon…
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DHEC Issues Statement on COVID-19 Omicron Variant; Encourages South Carolinians to Complete Vaccinations and Get Boosters
November 30, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issues the following statement on the COVID-19 Omicron variant: DHEC is closely monitoring the emerging information on the…
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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration
November 22, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of 25-year employee Dennie Guidici to Vice President of Administration. In…
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$1.35M grant helps MUSC to train next generation of STEM leaders
November 18, 2021
Lowcountry teenagers in underrepresented groups eligible to apply for one of six internships Local teenagers who have a passion for science have an opportunity to apply for an internship to…
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Agape Care Group selects Spartanburg County as new home for corporate headquarters
November 17, 2021
$3 million investment will create 76 new jobs Agape Care Group, a leading hospice, palliative and pediatric comfort care provider, today announced plans to expand its presence and locate the…
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Bon Secours wins Zero Harm Award for commitment to patient safety amid COVID-19 pandemic
November 15, 2021
Bon Secours St. Francis Eastside is proud to be recognized as a 2021 Zero Harm Award recipient for eliminating medical errors and creating a culture of high reliability throughout our…
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Councilwoman Newton, Rep. Johnson host vaccine drive in Lower Richland
November 15, 2021
$100 gift cards for first-time shots, food giveaway will be part of event County Councilwoman Chakisse Newton and S.C. House Rep. Jermaine Johnson Sr. are joining Prisma Health for a…
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AG Alan Wilson’s statement on Court’s stay of private employer vaccine mandate
November 13, 2021
November 12, 2021 (COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Today, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked OSHA from enforcing a vaccine mandate for private employers with 100 or more employees until the Court…
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Dr. David J. Cole named 2021 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award winner
November 11, 2021
The Charleston Metro Chamber announced Dr. David J. Cole as the recipient of the 2021 Joseph P. Riley Leadership Award, which will be presented at the Chamber’s Member-Bration on December 3. Named after one…
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Prisma Health and City of Columbia collaborate to improve and connect three riverfront greenways
November 10, 2021
The City of Columbia and Prisma Health are working together to improve and connect three of Columbia’s greenways to encourage the public in healthy outdoor activities. Prisma Health is providing…
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The City of Columbia partners with SC DHEC to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations
November 10, 2021To prevent coronavirus cases from rising, the City of Columbia is urging citizens to get vaccinated and is offering several free vaccine clinics. The City of Columbia is partnering with…
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DHEC Board accepts SHaPE SC Task Force recommendations
November 10, 2021
The S.C. Board of Health and Environmental Control (Board) today received the final report and recommendations of the Task Force to Strengthen the Health and Promote the Environment of South Carolina (SHaPE SC).…
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AG Wilson, other states and several businesses, start court proceedings against OSHA vaccine mandate
November 10, 2021
November 5, 2021 (COLUMBIA, S.C) – South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, along with several other states and businesses, today filed the paperwork to begin court proceedings against OSHA’s…
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Encompass Health announces plans to build inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Irmo
November 9, 2021
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced it plans to build a freestanding, 27-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital near Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital will be located at the corner of Evergreen…
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month
November 8, 2021
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. AnMed Health encourages low-dose CT screenings for those who qualify to catch lung cancer early. Current smokers or those who have not smoked in…
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Interim HealthCare celebrates importance of home health services during National Homecare and Hospice Month
November 8, 2021
South Carolina is one of the top ten states in the U.S. for the highest percentage of people over the age of 65, with the state’s senior population expected to…
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Gov. Henry McMaster Bans Vaccine Mandates at Cabinet Agencies, Requires State Agencies to Cooperate with Ongoing and Anticipated Litigation Related to Federal Vaccine Mandates
November 8, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Henry McMaster issued Executive Order 2021-38, which prohibits all state agencies in his cabinet from requiring employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The prohibition applies to the 19…
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CCSD to offer COVID-19 vaccine to students ages 5-11
November 5, 2021
Now that the Center for Disease Control has officially approved the COVID-19 vaccine for five to 11-year-olds, Charleston County School District (CCSD) will provide the vaccine through partnerships with local…
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New strategic plan at Roper St. Francis outlines bold path forward through 2030
November 3, 2021
Roper St. Francis Healthcare today is announcing an ambitious strategic plan centered on caring for more patients and modernizing technology to better serve future generations. A focal point of Roper…
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Prisma Health extends stroke care and services with new Primary Stroke Center certifications for Hillcrest and Laurens County hospitals
October 28, 2021
Prisma Health has extended its stroke care and services in the Upstate with two more of its community hospitals – Hillcrest Hospital and Laurens County Hospital – being recently designated…
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Bon Secours Respiratory Care Department honored
October 28, 2021
October 24-30 is Respiratory Care Week The Bon Secours St. Francis Respiratory Care Department was recently recognized as the South Carolina Society for Respiratory Care (SCSRC) Department of the Year…
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In the Huddle with “Broadway Joe”: The X’s and O’s of Medicare Coverage Options
October 28, 2021
By Brian Harmon, Director of Individual Medical at The Cason Group If you’ve watched television at all in the past 5 years, you have probably seen a commercial with Hall…
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TacMed Solutions™ announces new trauma simulator rental program
October 25, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ has announced the launch of its new and innovative trauma simulator rental program, designed to provide first responders, military personnel, and emergency response teams with the ability to…
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Electric Cooperatives host “Ride Across South Carolina” to raise awareness for heart disease
October 25, 2021
The Electric Cooperative Ride Across South Carolina is a seven-day, 648-mile ride with stops at 18 cooperatives. Starting on October 25th in the Upstate and ending in the Low Country…
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Obsidio, Inc. expands clinical advisory Board with two new Members
October 21, 2021
Obsidio, Inc., a medical device company pioneering groundbreaking therapies in endovascular embolization, announced the expansion of its clinical advisory board with the appointment of two new members – Jafar Golzarian,…
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Interim HealthCare hiring home health professionals to support increased need for services in the Midlands
October 20, 2021
Home health services are expecting to see continued growth in the coming years, based on a projection of 350 percent growth for the population aged 85 and older by 2050,…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 20, 2021
The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, October 23, 2021, for…
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Prisma Health celebrates groundbreaking of new primary care practice in Fountain Inn
October 20, 2021Prisma Health marked a next chapter in continuing to meet the needs of growing Upstate communities during a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 19, for a new primary care practice…
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COVID Vaccination Sites in Laurens County this Week
October 20, 2021
If you have not already been vaccinated and want to be, DHEC sponsored vaccination sites are scheduled for October 21st and 22nd in Laurens County. Hickory Tavern Middle School will…
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Palmetto Primary Care Physicians welcomes family physician, D. Zack White, MD
October 18, 2021
Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP), the largest independent multi-specialty physicians group in South Carolina, is pleased to announce that D. Zack White, MD, a family medicine physician, has joined their…
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PC Community Health and Wellness Fair
October 18, 2021
Presbyterian College is hosting a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, October 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on PC’s campus in front of Mabry-Smith-Yonce building and Templeton Gym…
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County offering $100 gift cards as vaccination incentive
October 18, 2021
Pair of events Oct. 30 will focus on community resources In an effort to make COVID-19 shots easier to access for Richland County residents, an upcoming vaccination drive will be…
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October brings opportunity to highlight the impact tissue donors have on breast cancer survivors
October 18, 2021
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC), the state’s nonprofit organ and tissue recovery service, is going pink this October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month and celebrate the life-changing impact…
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Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Medicine Center opens new office in Greer
October 14, 2021
Prisma Health Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has opened a new location in Greer to better serve patients across the Upstate region. The office is located on the Prisma Health…
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Bon Secours collaborates with Guild Education to expand associate education program
October 14, 2021
New program provides strategic career pathways and 115 academic program offerings Bon Secours today announced a collaboration with Guild Education, the nation’s leading education and upskilling platform, to offer an…
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MUSC Health ranks among ‘Most Wired’ hospitals in the nation for sixth consecutive year
October 13, 2021
For the sixth year in a row, the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has recognized MUSC Health as a leader in the digital domain with the annual “Most…
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New Specialty License Plate Supports Cancer Research in South Carolina
October 13, 2021
Gov. Henry McMaster Holds Ceremonial Bill Signing for S. 242, Drivers for a Cure Special License Plates Governor Henry McMaster and Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette were joined today by members of the…
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TacMed Solutions™ announces new Senior Vice President of Sales SSG, Mark R. Owens
October 12, 2021
TacMed Solutions™ welcomes Mark R. Owens to the team to lead the TacMed Simulation commercial organization as the Senior Vice President of Sales, Simulation Solutions Group. Serving in this role,…
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Fetter Health Care Network expands school-based health care services throughout Lowcountry
October 11, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), has expanded its partnership with Charleston County School District (CCSD) to provide school-based health care services to families in…
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DHEC Encourages Use of Monoclonal Antibody Treatments for COVID-19
October 8, 2021
Recent shortages of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) for use in the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in South Carolina have been resolved at this time, and South Carolina now has sufficient…
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Interim HealthCare announces promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations
October 8, 2021
Interim HealthCare, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice, and personal care services, recently announced the promotion of Kiersten Colovin to Vice President of Operations. In this expanded…
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