Laurens County Nominees for Unsung Hero Announced by Ten at The Top
November 6, 2020
In advance of their upcoming Celebrating Upstate Unsung Heroes virtual event, Ten at the Top [TATT] announced they have received over 130 nominations for unsung heroes from across the ten-county…
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Grand Strand hospitals choose new blood provider
November 5, 2020
Non-profit, community blood center expands along South Carolina coast The Blood Connection (TBC), a Greenville, SC based community blood center, became the exclusive blood provider for Grand Strand Regional Medical…
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Flu Season and Vaccinations – What You Need to Know
November 4, 2020
COVID-19 has been around since March and now we are entering Fall and “flu season.” It’s strongly recommended that everyone over the age of six months of age or with…
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Guardian Research Network® appoints Shirley Trainor-Thomas as Vice President, Network Partners
November 4, 2020
SPARTANBURG, SC – Guardian Research Network, Inc. announced Shirley Trainor-Thomas, a clinical research and healthcare industry executive, joined as Vice President, Network Partners, effective immediately. Trainor-Thomas, a cancer survivor herself,…
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S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, area hospital leaders join The Blood Connection in event to increase convalescent plasma donations to treat COVID-19 patients
October 29, 2020
Evette donated plasma on-site to demonstrate the ease of process As part of its recently launched “Turn Positive into a Positive” campaign to secure badly needed convalescent plasma donations, The…
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Kids Teeth urges parents to keep up with children’s dental checkups, cleanings
October 29, 2020
During the coronavirus pandemic, it’s tempting to put off routine medical care and checkups. But delaying those important exams could lead to additional problems down the road. The doctors and…
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Community Spotlight – Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County
October 28, 2020
In this Community Spotlight we hear from Gretchen Smith, Director of the Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County. The Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic is a 501c3 non-profit…
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Face mask distribution set for Richland Library North Main
October 27, 2020
Richland Library is partnering with Richland County Councilwoman Yvonne McBride to get face masks into the hands of local residents within her district. Starting Wednesday, October 28, customers can pick…
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South Carolina firefighters deliver 200 opioid antidotes in effort to prevent overdoses and save lives
October 27, 2020
Firefighters administering opioid overdose antidotes are having a significant impact in the battle against opioid overdose deaths in South Carolina, reaching a milestone number of 200 naloxone administrations for suspected…
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New free and painless COVID-19 testing site opens Wednesday at Central Carolina Technical College in Sumter
October 27, 2020
Testing opens at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28. Book an appointment at www.tourhealth.com. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 28, residents and visitors can receive free and painless COVID-19 testing at a drive-through…
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The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery earns Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation for Quality and Cost-Efficiency in Spine Surgery
October 27, 2020
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has selected The Surgery Center at Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery as a Blue Distinction Center+ for Spine Surgery, as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty…
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PC’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program to Begin in January
October 24, 2020
Dr. Nathan Herz, the director of occupational therapy at Presbyterian College, loves sharing stories from his 30-plus year career in occupational therapy. “There was a lady who had a stroke…
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Hear from award-winning writer about finding joy amid mental health struggles
October 23, 2020
Join Richland Library and hear from an award-winning writer during Meet the Author: Jenny Lawson from 7 – 8:30 p.m., Friday, November 6. Please register at richlandlibrary.com or call 803-799-9084…
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RCSD chosen for rapid COVID-testing pilot program
October 22, 2020By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. (RCSD) was selected by the S.C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) to be the pilot agency for a…
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DHEC, UofSC, to lead year-long initiative to evaluate COVID-19 infection and immunity over time
October 22, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the University of South Carolina (UofSC) are leading an extensive initiative to fortify the state’s response to COVID-19. This science-guided,…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24th
October 21, 2020
The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 24th and is meant to provide an opportunity for individuals to safely dispose of outdated or unused drugs. The effort…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Selects New Admissions Director
October 20, 2020
Leigh Lanford returned to Presbyterian College to serve as the admissions director at the PC School of Pharmacy. Lanford graduated from PC in 1998. “I look forward to working with…
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Four new TourHealth sites offer free COVID-19 testing in South Carolina
October 20, 2020
Testing in Florence begins Wednesday, Oct. 21 with other sites opening Oct. 28 and Nov. 11 TourHealth, a comprehensive COVID-19 testing solution, will begin testing individuals this month at four…
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PCT Ltd. received $400,000 in financing for expansion of Annihilyzer® Infection Control Systems and Other Products Amidst Increased COVID-19 Case Reports
October 20, 2020
LITTLE RIVER, SC – PCT LTD announced that it has received $400,000 in funding from California based RB Capital Partners, Inc. RB Capital has provided funding to the Company in…
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Midlands Region COVID-19 Testing Opportunities October 19-October 25
October 19, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is providing regular updates for COVID-19 testing opportunities in your region. COVID-19 testing opportunities in the Midlands (Aiken, Barnwell, Edgefield,…
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Regal Lounge shows support for First Responders in honor of National First Responders Day
October 19, 2020Regal Lounge is honoring first responders the entire month of October by awarding free “Regal Gold Packages” each week and with a special gift card for all First Responders who…
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The Blood Connection will be in Clinton on October 23rd
October 19, 2020
The Blood Connection will be hosting another blood drive in the W. Main parking lot on October 23rd from 10:30 am – 2 pm. Please sign up by scanning the…
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Laurens County Registration & Elections Teams up with Nonpartisan Nonprofit to Invest in Safe Elections During Covid-19
October 19, 2020
Project will support Poll Worker Training and Recruitment, PPE for Poll Workers, Absentee Voting, both in person and by mail. Director Lynne West of the Board of Voter Registration and…
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Ridge Media, LLC Lends Hand to Historic Free Medical Clinic in Laurens County
October 19, 2020
Ridge Media, LLC lends a hand to a historic non-profit free medical clinic. The Good Shepherd Free Medical Clinic of Laurens County serves the “working poor” in Laurens County, says…
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Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, assumes role of President of the American Academy of Family Physicians
October 15, 2020Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, a family physician in Columbia, South Carolina, assumes the role of president of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP represents 136,700 physicians and…
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DHEC, Prisma Health offer free flu shots in Midlands throughout October
October 15, 2020
As the fight against COVID-19 continues nationally and worldwide, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) stresses how critical it is for everyone to receive their flu…
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DHEC receives $200,000 EPA grant for environmental justice project in South Carolina
October 14, 2020
Today, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) celebrated its selection as a recipient of a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant for environmental justice projects that…
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MUSC board receives pandemic status report and economic impact data
October 14, 2020
At the outset of the second quarter of its fiscal year, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly…
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South Carolina Department of Education funds over $33 million in protective equipment and supplies for all school districts
October 13, 2020
State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman announced today at River Springs Elementary School that the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) will purchase and distribute over $33 million worth of…
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“This may be the most important flu shot of your life”; DHEC Officials Stress Importance of Flu Vaccines Amid COVID-19
October 12, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) joins state and national partners in emphasizing how critical it is for individuals to stay as healthy as possible during…
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The Stoplight Project aims to help people express social distance comfort levels
October 11, 2020
NDB Association & Event Management recently announced the creation of The Stoplight Project, a campaign to bring awareness to the varying degrees of social distancing comfort levels in local communities.…
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Lakota Medical donates 200,000 masks to South Carolina
October 9, 2020Gov. Henry McMaster was joined today by representatives from Inman-based Lakota Medical to announce the company’s $500,000 donation of 200,000 masks to the state of South Carolina. The donated masks…
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Healthy Blue℠ donates to MUSC Project ECHO to continue quality care for Opioid Use Patients
October 7, 2020
According to the American Medical Association*, states across the nation have reported increases in drug-related deaths during COVID-19. In South Carolina, the number of emergency responses to overdoses nearly doubled…
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CT scan covid testing available at Providence Health in Fairfield County
October 7, 2020The Fairfield Covid-19 Taskforce is offering a CT scan for initial diagnosis of covid with results provided to prescribing physicians within 24 hours. Protocols include any symptom of COVID and…
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Agape Care Hospice selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for its outcomes & patient evaluation assessment alpha testing program
October 4, 2020
Agape Care has been selected as one of 20 Medicare-certified hospice providers nationwide to participate in the alpha testing phase of development of the Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE)…
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Dr. Andrea Richmond-Mart Joins Carolina OB/GYN
October 2, 2020
Murrells Inlet, SC—Carolina OB/GYN has announced the addition of Dr. Andrea Richmond-Mart. Dr. Richmond-Mart graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 2016 and completed her residency…
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Belimed Steam Sterilizers now announced compatible for crisis strategy decontamination of specific single-use N95 respirators by industry-leading manufacturer 3M
October 1, 2020
Can N95 respirators be decontaminated in a steam sterilization cycle for reuse in situations of severe personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage? That question has been explored through collaboration between a…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
October 1, 2020Twenty-three 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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Post Pandemic Litigation in Skilled Care and Assisted Living Facilities
October 1, 2020
By Kelli Sullivan Shareholder at Turner Padget Every industry in America has been affected, in some way, by the changes wrought by the COVID -19 pandemic, but perhaps no…
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James Lemon, DMD appointed Chair of MUSC Board of Trustees
October 1, 2020
Dr. James Lemon has been appointed Chair of the Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Board of Trustees. A graduate of the James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine at…
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Military Veterans groups using PTSD one-pager developed by Richland County Sheriff’s Dept
October 1, 2020
By Alex Junes-Ward THE RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPT. (RCSD) has produced and published an informational one-pager on PTSD that is being disseminated far beyond the near-1,000 employee agency it…
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Institute for Child Success Releases Report on COVID-19’s Impact on Pediatric Healthcare in South Carolina
September 30, 2020
Survey Reveals Flu Vaccinations Are Critical During Pandemic The Institute for Child Success (ICS) conducted a survey of 69 pediatricians across the state in May 2020 on behalf of the…
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College of Charleston Athletics and Medical University of South Carolina announce integrated, multi-year relationship
September 29, 2020
On the heels of introducing a relationship between College of Charleston (CofC) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to provide enhanced overall health care and psychiatric services to CofC…
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Bon Secours announces additional flu clinics
September 29, 2020
Bon Secours St. Francis is hosting additional flu vaccination clinics this season, as we can’t stress enough just how important it is for everyone to get vaccinated. Dates, times and…
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Calhoun, Fairfield and Lee counties to participate in community paramedicine program
September 29, 2020
Residents in Calhoun, Fairfield and Lee counties will soon be able to receive health assessments and non-emergency medical care at home from specially trained paramedics, rather than traveling to a…
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Blinktbi among 2020 InnoVision awards finalists
September 27, 2020
InnoVision Awards recognizes innovation in South Carolina annually through its InnoVision Awards program. This year, InnoVision received a record number of applications reflecting both the strength of the innovation economy…
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Bon Secours hosting drive-thru flu clinics
September 24, 2020
Fall is here, and that means flu season is upon us. So NOW is the time to get vaccinated. Bon Secours is taking out the hassle to help keep the…
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Presbyterian College’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program granted Candidacy Status
September 24, 2020
The Accreditation Commission of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) recently granted the Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctorate program “Candidacy Status.” In reviewing the program’s plans for opening and resources available for…
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Presbyterian College’s new Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program granted Candidacy Status
September 24, 2020
The Accreditation Commission of Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) recently granted the Presbyterian College Occupational Therapy Doctorate program “Candidacy Status.” In reviewing the program’s plans for opening and resources available for…
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Zile honored with state’s highest research award
September 23, 2020
Distinguished cardiologist, Michael Robert Zile, M.D., has received the 2020 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science, the state’s highest honor for research. Zile serves as the Charles Ezra Daniel Professor…
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