EPIC and WellSpent Southeast adds two LaunchGVL interns
February 26, 2021
With the help of LaunchGVL, EPIC and WellSpent Southeast have selected two local high school students to be six-week interns to help enhance student understanding on the importance of healthcare…
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Curing Kids Cancer donates $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation for Prisma Health Children’s Hospital – Midlands
February 25, 2021Curing Kids Cancer presented $150,000 to Prisma Health Midlands Foundation, to benefit the Children’s Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital—Midlands. The funds will support Curing…
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Prisma Health Laurens County Hospital achieves national recognition in Newsweek’s annual best maternity hospitals ranking
February 24, 2021
GREENVILLE, S.C.—Prisma Health hospitals were ranked among the Best Maternity Hospitals nationally, according to Newsweek’s annual list which includes 217 hospitals across 36 states. Ten hospitals were ranked in South…
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Trouble Sleeping? Wear Socks to Bed
February 24, 2021
The struggle is real. Millions of people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. Sleep is a vital part of our life and much needed to stay healthy and be…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Cynthia Feldman, Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding
February 24, 2021
Sweetgrass Pharmacy & Compounding is a locally owned and operated compounding pharmacy. They are located at the Shoppes at Seaside Farms in Mt. Pleasant and offer customized prescriptions for the…
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South Carolina healthcare employers hiring for hundreds of jobs during virtual career fair
February 22, 2021
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – In-person recruiting events may be canceled, but we can’t afford to stop connecting talented job seekers and employers, especially in the healthcare industry. That’s why the…
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Joshua Trout named CEO of future Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greenville
February 19, 2021
Joshua Trout has been named CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greenville, Encompass Health’s future inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. The 40-bed hospital, which is under construction…
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Vikor Scientific and Quantgene partner to launch SerenityTM – ground-breaking advancement in precision genomics, personalized medicine
February 19, 2021
Vikor Scientific, a South Carolina-based leading, molecular diagnostics company headquartered in Charleston, S.C. with a rapidly expanding nationwide footprint, has announced a strategic investment in California-based Quantgene Inc. to accelerate…
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Periodontal Disease and COVID-19?
February 17, 2021
What is Periodontal Disease? You may have heard the term “periodontal disease” or “gum disease” at your dental office before. Periodontal disease is defined as serious infection and inflammation of…
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MUSC Health Charleston joins Humana Medicare Advantage network
February 16, 2021
More people with Medicare now have access to the world-class physicians at MUSC Health, thanks to a new agreement with insurer Humana. MUSC Health physicians are now included in Humana’s…
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South Carolina COVID-19 vaccine demographics presented in new online dashboard
February 15, 2021
Data will help drive efforts to ensure all South Carolinians have equal access to COVID-19 vaccine The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today launched a new…
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Cherry Orchard Dental Specialists break ground on new facility to expand practice
February 15, 2021
Cherry Orchard Dental Specialists broke ground on their new facility on Thursday, February 4, 2021. This milestone event has been years in the making as husband-and-wife team, Drs. Brian and…
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MUSC board votes to approve request for two certificates of need, receives mid-year reports
February 15, 2021
Recently, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees met for their regularly scheduled combined committee sessions and board meeting. In light…
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Nursing programs receive high national, regional, and statewide rankings
February 15, 2021
Two national nursing program search services ranked Midlands Technical College high among national, regional, and statewide programs. Nursing School Hub rated MTC’s Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program the 8th most…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces COVID-19 vaccine clinic info for the remainder of February
February 14, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will continue hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics to distribute the vaccine in accordance with SC DHEC guidelines for Phase 1a distribution. Phase 1a includes…
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Major innovation announcement planned, SC Life Sciences conference shatters registration record
February 11, 2021
With conference registration surging more than 20% past prior record levels and the addition of a “singularly significant innovation announcement focused on cancer treatments and precision medicine advancement”, SCBIO’s “The…
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DHEC offers centralized phone number, email for locating delayed COVID-19 test results
February 11, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is making it easier for residents to track down any delayed COVID-19 test results with a single centralized phone number…
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Lowcountry Women’s Specialists joins Unified Women’s Healthcare
February 11, 2021
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists has joined Unified Women’s Healthcare, the leading physician practice management company dedicated exclusively to women’s healthcare. The Summerville-based practice joins the 13-state Unified Women’s Healthcare network, furthering…
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First Dentist Vaccinates
February 10, 2021
Kassidy Wolfe, DMD became the first dentist in South Carolina to administer the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Prisma Health – Midlands’ Phase 1a distribution at Gamecock Park in Columbia…
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Vigilent Labs kicks off production of COVID-19 test kits at its new North Charleston headquarters
February 9, 2021
Vigilent Labs, an advanced health and medical technology company that provides solutions for the detection, identification and assessment of health and bio-threats, has completed and shipped its first major order…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
February 9, 2021
Forty-six interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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College of Charleston medical alumni answer common COVID vaccine questions
February 8, 2021
With the arrival and distribution of two (soon to be three) COVID-19 vaccines, there is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, but this is not the time to…
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Nephron, in partnership with Dominion Energy, launches COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru
February 8, 2021
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, in partnership with Dominion Energy South Carolina, has launched a convenient drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site in West Columbia. As a part of its ongoing efforts to help…
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Fetter Health Care Network hosts additional COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Berkeley County, Feb. 9 and 11
February 8, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will be hosting additional COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Berkeley County on Feb. 9 and 11 according to the latest distribution phase updates. Vaccinations…
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S.C. Senate confirms Dr. Edward Simmer to lead DHEC
February 7, 2021
The S.C. Senate confirmed Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, MPH as the director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). “We are grateful to the Senate for confirming…
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South Carolina AG Alan Wilson part of $573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in the opioid epidemic
February 4, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one of…
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S.C. Senate confirms Dr. Edward Simmer to lead DHEC
February 4, 2021
Today, the S.C. Senate confirmed Dr. Edward Simmer, MD, MPH as the director of the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). “We are grateful to the Senate for…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. hosts Valentine Blood Drive
February 4, 2021
By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) in partnership with The Blood Connection (TBC) will host a VALENTINE BLOOD DRIVE, Fri., Feb. 12, from 7:00 a.m.…
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South Carolina AG Alan Wilson part of $573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in “turbocharging” the opioid epidemic with Purdue Pharma
February 4, 2021
Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one of…
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Foundation Partners Group funeral service professionals begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine
February 4, 2021Alicia Clark, Lexington resident and a licensed funeral director at Foundation Partners Groups’ Thompson Funeral Homes in Columbia, received her first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at Lexington Medical Center last…
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Lexington Medical Center to begin COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals 65 and up
February 3, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control and Governor Henry McMaster have announced that South Carolina residents who are 65 and older can begin making appointments to get…
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South Carolinians Aged 65 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Monday, February 8
February 3, 2021
Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any South Carolina resident aged 65 or older, regardless…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy receives longest accreditation term in school history
February 3, 2021
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Now accredited through 2028, the eight-year term is the longest in the School’s…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Receives Longest Accreditation Term in School History
February 3, 2021
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy received continued accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Now accredited through 2028, the eight-year term is the longest in the School’s…
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South Carolinians aged 65 and older can schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments beginning Monday, February 8
February 3, 2021
Find a location accepting vaccine appointments near you at scdhec.gov/vaxlocator Governor Henry McMaster and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced that beginning Monday, February 8, any…
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WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics receive Prisma Health grants totaling $345,000
February 2, 2021
United Way of the Midlands’ WellPartners Dental and Eye Clinics recently received two Prisma Health grants totaling $345,000 to support the continuation of clinic services. WellPartners offers dental and eye…
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South Carolina ranks fifth in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use for second consecutive week
February 1, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina now ranks fifth in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses put into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review,…
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South Carolina public health officials detect state’s first known case of the COVID-19 variant originally detected in United Kingdom
January 30, 2021
Dr. Traxler: We Must All Remain Dedicated to Stopping the Spread – Wear a Mask, Stay Six Feet Apart The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced…
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Fetter Health Care Network to host COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Berkeley County
January 29, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced it will be hosting its next COVID-19 vaccination clinics in Berkeley county. Vaccinations will be distributed in accordance with SC DHEC Phase 1a guidelines.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster reallocates 37,800 surplus vaccine doses from federal Long Term Care Program
January 29, 2021Governor Henry McMaster today sent a letter to South Carolina Board of Health and Environmental Control Chairman Mark Elam asking that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reallocate…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy to administer COVID vaccinations
January 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) approved the PC School of Pharmacy to provide COVID vaccinations. The School is currently waiting to receive its supply. “It…
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ClaimLogiq awarded Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner status
January 29, 2021
Microsoft recognizes ClaimLogiq as a leader in Data Platform software and technology solutions CHARLESTON, SC – ClaimLogiq, a privately-owned healthcare payment integrity software and technology company, announced today that it…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 28, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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The Ridge in Laurens to Serve as Mass Vaccination Center for Laurens County and Upstate Region
January 28, 2021
The State of South Carolina currently has only two mass vaccination sites, one in Greenville and the other in Columbia. These sites, and the travel required to access them, make…
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South Carolina officials warn public to watch out for possible COVID-19 vaccine-related scams
January 27, 2021
South Carolina residents should be aware of scammers targeting COVID-19 vaccine seekers. South Carolina’s Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), State Law Enforcement Division, Emergency Management Division, and Department…
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South Carolina speeds up vaccine efforts, top 10 in nation for COVID-19 vaccine use
January 27, 2021
A new national report shows South Carolina ranks among the top in the nation for how quickly the state is getting COVID-19 vaccine doses into people’s arms. Becker’s Hospital Review, a…
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It Takes Two: You Need Two Shots of COVID-19 Vaccine to Get Maximum Protection
January 26, 2021
Public Health Officials: “Don’t leave your first shot appointment without knowing how and when to get your second shot.” It takes two shots of COVID-19 vaccine to get maximum protection…
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Interim HealthCare of the Upstate announces CEO transition
January 26, 2021
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a leading area provider of home health care, hospice and personal care services, today announced that Charles McDonough has been named Chief Executive Officer. McDonough…
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Lexington-based The Courage Center one of four in U.S. to receive overdose reduction implementation
January 26, 2021
The Courage Center is one of four organizations in the country to receive an implementation grant from the National Association of City and County Health Officials (NACCHO), in partnership with…
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South Carolina-based IMCS awarded major NIH Research grant
January 26, 2021
Integrated Micro-Chromatography Systems, Inc. (IMCS), known for their expertise in developing recombinant proteins and enzymes, has been awarded a $900,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Fast-Track grant from the National…
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