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 10, 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 10, 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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Karol Edwards named Chief Nursing Officer and Assistant VP of Operations for MedStar Ambulatory Services
December 6, 2017
Karol Edwards, 1989 Bob Jones University nursing graduate, was recently promoted by MedStar Health to serve as the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for its MedStar Ambulatory Services (MAS) division and…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation expanding Lexington County facility
December 6, 2017
Company adding 125 new employees by June 2018 Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron), a manufacturer of sterile inhalation and 503B outsourcing medications, today announced a $12.5 million expansion to add 36,000…
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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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Palmetto Health Heart Hospital Cardiac Rehabilitation Program receives national accreditation
December 1, 2017
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital has received a national certification for its cardiovascular rehabilitation program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Palmetto Health Heart Hospital was recognized…
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: The MIND Diet Prevents Dementia and Loss of Brain Function
November 30, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a Grilled Grouper Recipe What is the MIND diet? The MIND diet is a eating pattern that combines the Mediterranean and DASH eating pattern…
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Free “medical” clinics are vital to South Carolina’s well-being
November 29, 2017FREE CLINICS provide quality healthcare to those who would otherwise go without By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – It is an unsung, little-known fact that the 40-plus and…
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Free “medical” clinics are vital to South Carolina’s well-being
November 29, 2017
FREE CLINICS provide quality healthcare to those who would otherwise go without By W. Thomas Smith Jr. CAMDEN, S.C. – It is an unsung, little-known fact that the 40-plus and…
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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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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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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital shares U.S. Public Interest Research Group 32nd annual Trouble in Toyland Report
November 27, 2017
Today, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, in its role to help keep children safe in the community, shared the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) 32nd annual Trouble in Toyland Report.…
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American Specialty Health acquires top floor office space at historic B.B. Kirkland building in Columbia
November 27, 2017. National health services company American Specialty Health Incorporated (ASH) announced that it has acquired the top floor suite – Unit 300 – at the historic B.B. Kirkland Seed and Distributing Company…
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Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health finalize partnership to form new health company
November 25, 2017Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health announced that they have finalized their partnership to create a new, not-for-profit, locally governed health company that will work to address important health…
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Susan Gaymon awarded Palmetto Health’s James E. Lathren Lead by Example Award
November 17, 2017
Susan Gaymon, administrative director at Palmetto Health Tuomey, is the recipient of the prestigious James E. Lathren Lead by Example Award for 2017. The Lead by Example Award is awarded annually across the…
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Nephron Pharmaceuticals continues efforts to solve drug shortage crisis by increasing production and expanding capacity
November 17, 2017
The Nephron sterile compounding division has added 27 new products and installed automated equipment this year to address persistent drug shortages in the United States. The damage left by Hurricane…
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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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“Topping out” Lexington Medical Center’s clinical expansion
November 10, 2017
Lexington Medical Center’s clinical expansion project reached an important milestone Thursday with a ‘topping out’ ceremony. This significant event occurs when the last beam is placed atop a structure during its construction.…
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PetCure Oncology, SCVSEC bring advanced cancer treatment to pets
November 9, 2017
PetCure Oncology at South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC) is officially open and accepting patients, marking the arrival of a new, potentially life-saving cancer treatment for pets in…
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Tips for a healthy pregnancy after 35
November 9, 2017
Educational or career pursuits and other personal decisions have increased the average age of women having babies. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the proportion of first births…
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Joel Merritt joins Signal Technologies
November 9, 2017Joel Merritt has joined the team at Signal Technologies. His role with the communications and security company will be business development, working primarily with short- and long-term care facilities in…
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Joel Merritt joins Signal Technologies
November 9, 2017
Joel Merritt has joined the team at Signal Technologies. His role with the communications and security company will be business development, working primarily with short- and long-term care facilities in…
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Free membership to honor our veteran’s and military families
November 9, 2017
Dynamic Health & Fitness will honor our nation’s active duty and veteran military personnel as well as their families by offering each a free membership at any of the three…
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Palmetto Health recruiting members for Patient and Family Advisory Council
November 7, 2017
Palmetto Health Patient and Family Advisory Council now is accepting applications. The council is a partnership among health care practitioners, patients and families that will lead to the best outcomes and…
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28th Festival of Trees Brings Magic to the Midlands – November 17-19
November 6, 2017
Thousands of guests will experience the magic of Palmetto Health Foundation’s 28th Festival of Trees, a weekend-long signature fundraising event benefiting Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Festival of Trees will be…
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Floor plans for the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman released
November 2, 2017
Seniors looking for the most modern and forward-thinking retirement living options will have four separate floor plans to choose from at the Villas at The Woodlands at Furman. The 28…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina presents 2017 Unsung Hero Awards to SC Kinship Caregivers
November 2, 2017
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina proudly presented six Unsung Hero Awards across the State of South Carolina to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary care to enhance the…
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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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Lexington Medical Center to Host Free Physician Lecture – November 13
November 1, 2017Lexington Medical Center will host a free physician lecture on pulmonary hypertension inside the Michael J. Biediger Auditorium at 2728 Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia on Monday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m. Pulmonary…
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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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Keith Shah, Ph.D., joins Palmetto Health as system vice president for Data and Analytics
October 31, 2017
Keith Shah, Ph.D., will join Palmetto Health as system vice president for Data and Analytics. In his role, Shah will have a unique opportunity to serve in multiple leadership capacities…
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Nephron donates medications and offers jobs to help with hurricane relief
October 31, 2017Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation (Nephron) donated a quarter of a million vials of medication to areas affected by recent hurricanes, and now has a variety of job positions available for anyone…
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VA to host Veteran appreciation open house – Nov. 1
October 31, 2017
The William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Columbia VA Regional Office will host an open house from 3 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 in the main lobby of the hospital (Building 100).…
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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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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new board members
October 25, 2017
Palmetto Health Foundation announced the following new board members. Palmetto Health Foundation Board: Reed Mattingly, Rainbow Restoration Virgil Miller, Aflac Graeme Moore, The Moore Company Cary Smith, Community Volunteer Palmetto…
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Columbia Heart opens clinic in Kingstree
October 25, 2017
Columbia Heart announced our newest outlying clinic in Kingstree, South Carolina! Dr. J. Ryan Altman and Dr. Mazen Khalil will travel to Kingstree on a weekly basis to see patients at the new location inside…
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American College of Surgeons recognizes Providence Health for quality of care
October 23, 2017The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Providence Health for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care in 2016. This evaluation measures the…
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CONA’s Dr. Mitchell serves victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico
October 23, 2017
Dr. David Mitchell of Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates (CONA) and a team of a 33 volunteers from SC traveled to Puerto Rico recently to aid in the relief efforts…
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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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Lynn Connelly named NCPA 2017 Independent Pharmacist of the Year
October 17, 2017NCPA’s 2017 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year Award Presentation. Left to Right: NCPA CEO B. Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA; Lynn Connelly, RPh; and Mike McBride of Upsher-Smith.…
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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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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital therapy dog, Chiver, celebrates service anniversary
October 9, 2017When 2-year-old yellow lab and golden retriever mix, Chiver, was selected to help motivate children to focus on therapy a year ago, the Children’s Outpatient Physical and Specialty Therapy team…
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Small Changes = Big Impact: Mediterranean Roasted Artichoke
October 6, 2017By Kay MacInnis Talking about making changes and actually making them are two very different things. Use the guidelines of healthy eating to take small steps. This makes lifestyle…
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Rotarians told of health care focus, challenges
October 5, 2017
As the largest health care system in South Carolina’s midlands, Palmetto Health is focused on improving the physical, emotional and spiritual health of all individuals and communities it serves. That’s…
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