Open Heart Surgery: What to Expect in the Hospital
June 29, 2017
Part 2 of 3 (See all 3 parts of this article here) By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD and Blake DuBose Open heart surgery is a major…
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Thirty-Two complete Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman College
June 26, 2017
Thirty-two students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 17, 2017. The commencement was a shared…
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South Carolina’s first diabetic food pantry opens July 1
June 22, 2017
Lexington Medical Center, Harvest Hope Food Bank and the American Diabetes Association are working together to establish the first diabetic food pantry in South Carolina. Scheduled to open July 1,…
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Open Heart Surgery: Preparing Mentally and Physically
June 22, 2017Part 1 of 3 (See all 3 parts of this article here) By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD and Blake DuBose “It’s an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm.…
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Open Heart Surgery: Preparing Mentally and Physically
June 22, 2017
Part 1 of 3 (See all 3 parts of this article here) By Mike DuBose with Dr. Surb Guram, MD and Blake DuBose “It’s an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm.…
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Providence Health announces location of new freestanding Emergency Services Facility
June 20, 2017Providence Health announced that their new freestanding emergency services facility in Fairfield County will be located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 321 and Highway 213 across from Bi-Lo near…
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Travelyan Marcel Walker joins Providence Surgical Associates
June 19, 2017Providence Health is pleased to announce the addition of Travelyan Marcel Walker, MD, to its team of General Surgeons at Providence Surgical Associates. Board certified in General Surgery by the…
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Travelyan Marcel Walker joins Providence Surgical Associates
June 19, 2017Providence Health is pleased to announce the addition of Travelyan Marcel Walker, MD, to its team of General Surgeons at Providence Surgical Associates. Board certified in General Surgery by the…
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Palmetto Health Foundation presents the Bill McDaniels Lobby at Palmetto Health
June 19, 2017Palmetto Health Foundation and Palmetto Health leaders presented The Bill McDaniels Lobby at Palmetto Health. The lobby, located on the 11th floor at Palmetto Health Richland, honors McDaniels for 27…
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Look to your fruit basket for dessert: Nectarines and Berries in Prosecco
June 19, 2017By Kay MacInnis Looking for a healthy dessert? Look into the fruit basket for the answer. Tack fruit onto the end of the meal in place of high-Calorie,…
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Lexington Medical Center to host employment fair on Saturday, June 24
June 14, 2017
Lexington Medical Center will host an employment fair on Saturday, June 24 on the hospital campus in West Columbia. The hospital is looking to fill numerous positions in nursing, allied…
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Computerworld names Palmetto Heath one of 100 Best Places to Work in IT
June 12, 2017
IDG’s Computerworld announces Palmetto Health as a 2017 Best Places to Work in IT, one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staffs while providing great benefits and compensation.…
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Dill, McCoy appointed to Sherman College Board of Trustees
June 12, 2017Shawn Dill, D.C., and Matthew McCoy, D.C., have been appointed to the Sherman College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees. Their terms began on May 7, 2017; members serve four-year terms.…
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Warren Derrick, M.D./Helen G. Lynch Champion of Children Award presented to Mary D. Dailey
June 12, 2017
Mary D. Dailey was recognized for her decades of devotion to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and its patients, physicians, nurses and care team members during a ceremony hosted by the…
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Recipe of the month: Grilled pineapple with cinnamon
June 11, 2017
By Hannah Giangaspro, B.S. Intern Administrative Assistant Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern When my best friend from Tallahassee (I prefer to call it Tallanasty since I grew up a…
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No fireworks are safe, even the innocent sparkler causes thousands of eye injuries
June 9, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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No fireworks are safe, even the innocent sparkler causes thousands of eye injuries
June 9, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology wants people to know the facts about fireworks so everyone has a fun and safe Fourth of July Fireworks injuries cause approximately 10,000 visits…
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Stephanie Le named 2017 Resident Physician of the Year
June 6, 2017Stephanie Le, M.D., and George King Jr., MBA, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Richland Memorial Hospital COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Le, M.D., general psychiatry resident physician, was named…
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Columbia Heart welcomes Dr. James Ryan Altman as its newest physician
June 2, 2017
Columbia Heart welcomes Dr. Ryan Altman as the newest member of the practice! With the addition of Dr. Altman, a native of Andrews, SC, Columbia Heart continues to expand its presence in the Midlands and surrounding communities.…
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Palmetto Health Richland recognized by American Heart Association and American Stroke Association
May 31, 2017
Palmetto Health Richland has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus. Palmetto Health also received…
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Carolina Kidney Alliance meeting discusses renal care in South Carolina
May 30, 2017
The third annual Carolina Kidney Alliance Meeting took place on April 29, 2017 On April 29th, 2017, Carolina Nephrology and Columbia Nephrology hosted the third Annual Carolina Kidney Alliance meeting at…
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Carolina Kidney Alliance meeting discusses renal care in South Carolina
May 30, 2017
The third annual Carolina Kidney Alliance Meeting took place on April 29, 2017 On April 29th, 2017, Carolina Nephrology and Columbia Nephrology hosted the third Annual Carolina Kidney Alliance meeting at…
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MUSC Foundation for Research Development announces two new board members
May 29, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC Foundation for Research Development (FRD) has announced the appointment of two new members to its board of directors, as well as the full slate of directors…
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MUSC researchers cited for excellence in science
May 29, 2017CHARLESTON, SC – Dean G. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., and Michael G. Schmidt, Ph.D., were awarded the state’s highest honor, the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science during a ceremony Wednesday in…
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What the CBO Score Means for South Carolina
May 26, 2017
Steve Skardon, Jr. Executive Director Palmetto Project There is a mean spirit rampant in our country that would have us punish our most vulnerable citizens for simply being poor,…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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DHEC closes some Charleston County shellfish beds
May 24, 2017
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has closed some shellfish harvesting beds in Charleston County due to excessive rainfall, the agency announced today. “This closure affects shellfish…
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Lexington Medical Center honored for excellence in stroke care
May 24, 2017
Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award for stroke care from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke program.…
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Providence Health signs Memorandum of Understanding with Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Fairfield County
May 22, 2017Providence Health, Fairfield Memorial Hospital and Fairfield County announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to transform the delivery of local healthcare services into a model that…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care continues statewide expansion with new location in Indian Land
May 22, 2017Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon cutting last Friday to celebrate the opening of its newest urgent and family care center that just opened…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care continues statewide expansion with new location in Indian Land
May 22, 2017Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon cutting last Friday to celebrate the opening of its newest urgent and family care center that just opened…
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons awards Providence Health top rating for 21st consecutive time
May 17, 2017The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Health for the 21st time in a row. The prestigious rating places Providence, yet…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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SCRA announces SC Launch investment in PharmRight
May 17, 2017
SCRA’s affiliate, SC Launch, Inc., recently finalized a $200,000 investment in PharmRight Corporation, a healthcare technology company based in Charleston. This is the second tranche of SC Launch funding for…
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The Palmetto Poison Center issues caffeine use warning
May 16, 2017There are dangerous risks associated with consuming too much caffeine. A recently reported death of a South Carolina teen due to consuming excessive caffeine highlights the importance of talking to…
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San Diego Zoo Kids Channel begins broadcasting at MUSC Children’s Health and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston
May 15, 2017Young patients, their families and invited guests were treated to a visit with some amazing animal ambassadors—including a snake, alligator, barn owl and a turtle from the South Carolina Aquarium—at…
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Palmetto Health receives Workplace of the Year Award from The Advisory Board Company
May 15, 2017
Palmetto Health has been awarded The Advisory Board Company’s 2017 Workplace of the Year Award. The annual award recognizes hospitals and health care systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of…
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Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group neurologists improving the lives of Parkinson’s disease patients using deep brain stimulation
May 15, 2017
Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group neuroscience physicians want to make sure the community is aware that the lives of people suffering from symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions…
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Providence Health Awards Lakesha N. Williams The Preston Jones Scholarship
May 8, 2017Providence Health announced Lakesha N. Williams as its 2017 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship recipient at a ceremony last week. . Left to Right: Scott Campbell, Market CEO Providence…
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Palmetto Health Tuomey honored with 2017 I SEE YOU CARE Award by Advanced ICU Care
May 6, 2017
Palmetto Health Tuomey has been awarded the 2017 I SEE YOU CARE Award by Advanced ICU (AICU). The award recognizes outstanding collaboration between hospital staff and AICU’s remote critical care…
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BDI Pharma celebrates World Hemophilia Day; raises money to support World Federation of Hemophilia
May 4, 2017
On Monday, April 17th, employees of BDI Pharma recognized World Hemophilia Day by joining together in support of the millions of children and adults affected by bleeding disorders. Events were…
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Women Face Higher Risk of Blindness Than Men
May 4, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority Studies show there is a gender gap in eye disease. Women…
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Bradley S. Aspey, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
May 4, 2017Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Brad Aspey joined the practice as of May 1, 2017. Dr. Aspey joins Midlands after two years with the University of California…
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Women Face Higher Risk of Blindness Than Men
May 4, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology American Academy of Ophthalmology urges women to make eye health a top priority Studies show there is a gender gap in eye disease. Women…
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Bradley S. Aspey, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
May 4, 2017
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced that Dr. Brad Aspey joined the practice as of May 1, 2017. Dr. Aspey joins Midlands after two years with the University of California…
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Palmetto Health wins award for reducing health care disparities
May 1, 2017
Palmetto Health is one of four hospitals selected to receive an award for Best Overall Project by the Disparities Solutions Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. Palmetto Health was selected from…
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Recipe of the Month: Banana-Nut Cookies
April 21, 2017
By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern Confession time. I am a soon-to-be Bachelor of Exercise Science as well as an aspiring registered dietitian. So, naturally, I do…
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Know the Score: Wearing Eye Protection Prevents Athletes from Getting Benched Due to Injury
April 20, 2017The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offers guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April COLUMBIA, SC – Sports-related…
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NCGS, Inc. expanding its Charleston County presence
April 20, 2017
Clinical Trial Manager Creating 80 Jobs At New Corporate Headquarters NCGS, Inc., a clinical research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company is…
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NCGS, Inc. expanding its Charleston County presence
April 20, 2017
Clinical Trial Manager Creating 80 Jobs At New Corporate Headquarters NCGS, Inc., a clinical research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical industry, is expanding its Charleston County operations. The company is…
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