Providence Health announces new urology practice
January 29, 2018
Providence Health announced the addition of urology services through the new practice, Providence Urology Specialists, and board-certified urologist Dr. Todd Vandenberg. Urology is the field of medicine that specializes in…
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Doctors Care, P.A. and Palmetto Health announce collaboration to increase health care access
January 26, 2018
Doctors Care, P.A. (Doctors Care) and Palmetto Health, both headquartered in Columbia, have agreed to collaborate to provide patients with greater, seamless access to urgent care, including after hours and…
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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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Get Your Gut Back on Track and Feel Better In the Process!
January 26, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RDN, CSSD, LD Tis the season for an unhappy gut! Traveling, antibiotics, dining out and intense training are all triggers for GI issues. These “issues” may…
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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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New health company announces corporate and board leadership positions
January 24, 2018
The new health company – using the working name of SC Health Company which was formed by a partnership between Greenville Health System (GHS) and Palmetto Health – is announcing…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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Lexington Women’s Care opens office in Chapin
January 17, 2018
Lexington Medical Center is proud to welcome Lexington Women’s Care Chapin to its network of care. The practice is located at 557 Columbia Avenue, Suite C, in Chapin. The office…
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Treating Depression: Emerging from the Darkness
January 17, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD Millions of Americans will suffer from depression in their lifetimes. Whether you have experienced depression yourself or know someone who has,…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina adds Dr. Reshma Khan to board of trustees
January 15, 2018
Dr. Reshma Khan is the Founder and Executive Director of the Shifa Free Clinic, a program of the Islamic Circle of North America Relief USA. Born and raised in India,…
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Presbyterian Communities of SC acquires Laurel Crest Retirement Community
January 12, 2018
Two of the premier retirement living organizations in South Carolina have joined together under the leadership of the Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina (PCSC). On January 5, 2018, PCSC purchased the Laurel Crest…
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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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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina elects 2018 officers
January 10, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announces its 2018 board of trustees’ officers: Gerald Smalls, Chair; Karen Smith, Vice-Chair; Lisa Bernardin, Secretary; and Andy Folsom, Treasurer. Gerald Smalls (Chair)…
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Understanding the Causes of Depression: the Road to Darkness
January 10, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD At some point in life, everyone experiences sadness or worry. These feelings are often caused or enhanced by issues like relationship…
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Carolina Pulmonary opens new office in Northeast Columbia
January 9, 2018Carolina Pulmonary has opened a new office in Northeast Columbia. This Lexington Medical Center physician practice provides pulmonary and sleep medicine consultations, pulmonary function testing and chest X-rays. Conveniently…
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AMCOL Systems welcomes John A. Cross
January 4, 2018
AMCOL Systems has announced the hire of John A. Cross as a Regional Director of Revenue Cycle Strategy. With a decade of healthcare revenue cycle experience, AMCOL added Cross to…
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Modern Recovery for a Modern Addiction
December 30, 2017
By Rich Jones CEO, FAVOR GREENVILLE Governor McMaster’s recent announcement declaring the “opioid crisis” a state of emergency was an important step in addressing the overdose epidemic. Listening to the…
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Weight Neutrality: Is that even possible? Plus a recipe for Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars
December 21, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis WEIGHT NEUTRALITY: Is that even possible? Plus a recipe for Skinny Cranberry Bliss Bars Merry Christmas! A message that translates into lots of eating…
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Capital Rotary hears med school dean
December 20, 2017The University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine works to serve the Palmetto State through exceptional education, research breakthroughs and world-class health care. That’s the message executive dean Dr. Les…
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Capital Rotary hears med school dean
December 20, 2017
The University of South Carolina’s School of Medicine works to serve the Palmetto State through exceptional education, research breakthroughs and world-class health care. That’s the message executive dean Dr. Les…
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Palmetto Health offers free smoking cessation and tobacco education programs
December 19, 2017
Quit smoking for the New Year and improve your health and the health of those around you with the help of Palmetto Health free smoking cessation or tobacco education programs.…
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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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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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GHS Cancer Institute and KIYATEC launch enhanced partnership to increase effectiveness of cancer treatments
December 15, 2017
GREENVILLE, S.C. – Cancer patients and their families will soon have access to a series of groundbreaking diagnostic tests, the first of which can indicate certain ovarian cancer patients’ future…
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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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A Guide For Holiday Leftovers: How to best enjoy and stay clear of a stomach ache
December 15, 2017By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Plus a Hazelnut Meringue cookie recipe This time of the year things tend to linger in my refrigerator longer than they should. Too busy…
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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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Injured troops could receive better care and benefits with new research
December 13, 2017
Gunshots crackled as a man dressed in camouflage sat on the ground with a red stream trickling from his ear and a purple splotch marking the skin near his cheekbone.…
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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 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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