Next Buncombe Street UMC lunch and learn to focus on Medicaid and veterans’ issues for seniors.
March 6, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – An overview of Medicare and Medicaid benefits for seniors as well as veteran’s issues will be the topic of a lunch and learn later this month. Buncombe…
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Reedy River brings out the seniors for The Woodlands at Furman Challenge
March 4, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – March 4, 2014 – Forty seniors from across the Upstate ran and walked the 2014 Reedy River races this weekend downtown. Octavia Childress earned the most points…
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Green Valley shines on The Woodlands at Furman Challenge
February 13, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 14, 2014 – The Green Valley Road Race placed a bigger emphasis on The Woodlands at Furman Challenge in 2014 than ever before last weekend. Not…
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Buncombe Street UMC to host senior living series
February 10, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – February 10, 2014 – Buncombe Street United Methodist Church has joined with numerous Greenville-area agencies including The Woodlands at Furman for a series of lunch and learns…
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Ferrer inCode and Selah Genomics join efforts in the U.S.
January 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2014 – Ferrer inCode and Selah Genomics have announced the signing of a strategic alliance for the U.S. market. The agreement makes Selah Genomics and…
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Cold Weather Doesn’t Deter Seniors at The Woodlands at Furman Challenge
January 20, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – January 20, 2014 – Almost 40 seniors braved sub 30 degree temperatures to take part in the Greenville News Run Downtown this weekend. The downtown run was…
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The Woodlands at Furman gets in the Halloween spirit
October 15, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 15, 2013 – The Woodlands at Furman has started a new Halloween tradition that is a twist on the Elf on the Shelf books. The Woodlands…
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The Woodlands at Furman applauds AARP
October 10, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – October 10, 2013 – The Woodlands at Furman applauded the results of a just-released AARP Magazine survey that ranked Greenville as one the five best places to…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge looks forward to Michelin 5K
August 16, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – August 16, 2013 – Woodlands at Furman Challenge participants are ready to lace up their running shoes once again for this weekend’s Edouard Michelin Memorial 5K. At…
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KDS Commercial Properties works on Bon Secours deal
June 14, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – June 16, 2013 – KDS Commercial Properties recently represented the buyer in lease negotiations to help fill a large corporate office building in the Golden Strip. Larry…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Researchers Report Autism Discovery
June 5, 2013Advancement paves way for early blood test and therapeutic options GREENWOOD, SC – June 5, 2013 – Researchers at the JC Self Research Institute of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC),…
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Greenville EyeCare Expands Team of Doctors
May 16, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – May 16, 2013 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, announced the merging of optometry services performed by Dr. Ben McNeely and Dr.…
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Toyota of Greer honored for March of Dimes support
May 6, 2013GREER, SC – May 6, 2013 – Toyota of Greer’s Mark Escude and Bob Hogan are finalists for the 2013 Health Care Heroes Award for Business Philanthropy. Escude and Hogan,…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge leaderboard shuffled
April 30, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 30, 2013 – The Furman Corporate Shield 5K brought some big changes to The Woodlands at Furman Challenge leaderboard this weekend. On the men’s side, Guenter…
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The Woodlands at Furman wins awards for service
April 17, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – April 17, 2013 – Leading Age South Carolina honored The Woodlands at Furman with two awards Wednesday for its service to Upstate seniors. Wendy Young, a concierge…
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The Woodlands at Furman goes a little crazy with “Redneck Party”
March 22, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 22, 2013 – Thursday was no ordinary day at The Woodlands at Furman as the normally reserved senior living community went “redneck” for its restaurants. The…
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Presentation Addresses Challenges In Healthcare Industry
March 8, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – March 8, 2013 – Elizabeth Yarbrough, President of The Doctor’s Bag, and Somer Lorenz, Administrative Director of Marketing and Engagement for Bon Secours St. Francis Health System,…
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PartnerMD Offers Patients a Solution to the Changing Health Care Environment
February 13, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 13, 2014 – With the Nation’s changes in health care and a looming physician shortage, patients will face even more challenges receiving care from primary care…
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Reedy Family Practice Celebrates One Year Anniversary
January 7, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 7, 2013 – Reedy Family Medicine, a family practice providing urgent, preventative and chronic care, is proud to celebrate their first anniversary in Greenville. Last October,…
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PartnerMD, Membership Medical Practice, Plans First South Carolina Office
January 2, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – January 2, 2013 – PartnerMD, a membership medical practice based in Richmond, Virginia, plans to open its first South Carolina practice in Greenville on January 7, 2013.…
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Greenville EyeCare Expands Patient Care Team with the Addition of Laico and White
December 18, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 18, 2012 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, has added Lauren Laico and Catalina White to their patient care support team. …
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The Woodlands at Furman elects new board officers
December 10, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – December 11, 2012 – The Woodlands at Furman announces its new board leadership for 2013. Ben Norwood III will serve as president; Sam Smith will serve as…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Physician Recognized For Service and Dedication to AAP
September 24, 2012GREENWOOD, SC – September 24, 2012 – The South Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) honored Dr. Robert Saul of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) with the…
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Aerie Engineering Announces New Client
September 20, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 21, 2012 – Aerie Engineering announces its recent partnership with Greenville Hospital System (GHS) – one of the largest health systems in South Carolina. As part…
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Dr. David E. Weaver of Greenville EyeCare Associates Ranks Among North America’s Top Lasik Co-Managing Optometrists
September 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – September 11, 2012 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, announces that Dr. David E. Weaver landed a spot on TLC Laser Eye…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Announces New Chairman of Board of Directors
August 3, 2012GREENWOOD, SC – August 3, 2012 – Upstate physician, Dr. John Hunt of Anderson Surgical Associates has been elected chairman of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) Board of Directors. He…
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Interim HealthCare New Website Assists in Navigating Health Care Needs
July 10, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – July 10, 2012 – Interim HealthCare of Upstate SC, is pleased to announce the launch of a new and dynamic website, www.interimcares.com. The tools and information made…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Receives NIH Grant to Develop Autism Test
June 8, 2012GREENWOOD, SC – June 8, 2012 – The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) has received a $275,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support the development of a test…
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The Woodlands at Furman’s Jennings named Outstanding Marketing Director
June 6, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – June 6, 2012 – Greystone Communities recently named The Woodlands at Furman’s Lynn Jennings as its 2011 Outstanding Marketing Director. Jennings, who is the director of sales…
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Trident Health Performs First Single-Incision Gallbladder Removal in Lowcountry
June 6, 2012Robotic Surgery Procedure Allows the Surgeon to Perform Single-Incision Gallbladder Removal through Belly Button N. CHARLESTON, SC – June 5, 2012 – Trident Health’s South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery…
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The Woodlands at Furman creates
May 30, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 30, 2012 – More than 200 residents and staff of The Woodlands at Furman took part in a flash mob Wednesday as part of National Senior…
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Greenville Hospital System Achieves Dramatic Improvement in Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates Using New Technology from DebMed®
May 30, 2012Electronic Hand Hygiene Monitoring System Designed to Increase Compliance and Improve Quality to Reduce Patient Infections CHARLOTTE, NC – May 29, 2012 – DebMed®, creator of the world’s first electronic…
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Metromark Promotes South Carolina in Europe
May 30, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 30, 2012 – South Carolina has biotech success stories to tell the world about. One involves the biotech company Immunologix, a product of the Medical University…
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Health Sciences South Carolina adopts new strategic plan
May 23, 2012Statewide collaborative will strengthen IT and research support tohelp state’s hospitals and research institutions improve patient care COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2012 – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) hasupdated its…
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Governor Nikki Haley, SC Senate and House and honor South Carolina’s Free Clinic Network
May 18, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 18, 2012 – On February 28th, 2012, Senator ThomasAlexander introduced a bill in the Senate to declare May 22, 2012 asSouth Carolina Free Clinic Awareness Day. …
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Greenville EyeCare Promotes Ultraviolet Eye Protection for Healthy Vision Month
May 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 14, 2012 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, is emphasizing the importance of ultraviolet (UV) eye protection during the month of…
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The Woodlands at Furman to celebrate National Retirement Community Awareness Week
May 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 11, 2012 – The Woodlands at Furman is celebrating National Retirement Community Awareness Week with five days of events featuring its residents, but open to the…
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Greenville Dermatology welcomes medical aesthetician
May 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 8, 2012 – Greenville Dermatology announces the addition of Trivette Hatcher as the practice’s new primary, full-time medical aesthetician. A Gaffney native, Hatcher will work with…
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$5.25 Million S.C. BlueCross Foundation Grant will Centralize Support for SC Free Medical Clinics
May 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 3, 2012 – The BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina Foundation presented a check for $5.25 million to the SouthCarolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) enabling the 42 member…
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Goldsmith wins Excellence in Leadership Award
April 23, 2012GREEENVILLE, SC – April 23, 2012 – Leading Age South Carolina has named Walter Goldsmith, chairman of the board of directors at The Woodlands at Furman, its Excellence in Leadership…
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S.C. BlueCross, Greenville Drive Team Up To Offer Free Health Screenings
April 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2012 – Batting average, earned-run average, slugging percentage, RBI. Baseball fans know how important the numbers are to the game. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
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FDA Selects Greenville’s CreatiVasc Medical to be One of Three Companies for New Innovation Pathway Program
April 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – APRIL 9, 2012 – Greenville-based CreatiVasc Medical has been selected as one of the first three companies for the FDA’s new Innovation Pathway program that uses collaboration…
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Dr. Camille Horton Completes Board Certification
March 28, 2012SENECA, SC – March 28, 2012 – Dr. Camille Horton of Issaqueena Dental Specialists recently completed her certification examinations and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric…
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Congressman Clyburn Celebrates Two Year Anniversary of Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 23, 2012 – Two years after the enactment of theAffordable Care Act, South Carolina is benefitting from the new law andthe efforts of Sixth District Congressman…
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Clinical Paints Develops Safe Paint for Hospitals
March 22, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – March 22, 2012 – Clinical Paints, an industry leading supplier of non-toxic paints, has announced its new range of products specifically designed to address the patient safety…
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AnMed Health recognized for excellence in employee wellness programs
March 14, 2012ANDERSON, SC – March 14, 2012 – Working Well, a collaboration between the South Carolina Hospital Association and NC Prevention Partners, has recognized the hospitals affiliated with AnMed Health for…
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Greenville EyeCare’s Meghan Barker Earns Opticianry Certification
February 15, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 15, 2012 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, proudly announces that Meghan Barker recently earned the American Board of Opticianry (ABO)…
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The Woodlands at Furman gets serious on healthy living
February 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 14, 2012 – Sixty staff members and residents at The Woodlands at Furman, a senior living community located in Greenville, are taking part in a four-month…
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Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Receives $600,000 Duke Endowment Grant to Benefit Greenwood Genetic Center
February 2, 2012GREENWOOD, SC – February 2, 2012 – The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), which comprises the Department of Medical Genetics at Self Regional Healthcare, has been awarded a 2-year grant from…
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Performance QSA Promotes Two, Hires One
January 30, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2012 – Performance QSA, one of the largest personal training facilities in the Upstate, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan McKie to Director…
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