South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters prepares for annual symposium
October 20, 2016
The South Carolina Association of Health Underwriters will host its 2017 Annual Symposium at the DoubleTree Hotel in Columbia, SC on Thursday, January 26th and Friday, January 27th. The meeting is…
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Project Rx expands year-round drug disposal to Oconee
October 19, 2016
Seneca, S.C. – Upstate residents are estimated to bring home over five million prescriptions per year, and many of those drugs end up in the trash, the toilet, or the…
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MUSC trustees hear about Hurricane Matthew’s impact, clinical operations, children’s hospital progress
October 18, 2016The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Board of Trustees heard high praise from administrators regarding MUSC’s operations during Hurricane Matthew at its regular, scheduled meeting October 14. In addition,…
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Todd & Moore to donate 5 percent of sales to Walk for Life
October 18, 2016Todd & Moore, Columbia’s Specialist in Sports since 1944, will donate 5 percent of all sales from Thursday to Saturday during its annual Sport Your Pink event to the Palmetto…
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Todd & Moore to donate 5 percent of sales to Walk for Life
October 18, 2016
Todd & Moore, Columbia’s Specialist in Sports since 1944, will donate 5 percent of all sales from Thursday to Saturday during its annual Sport Your Pink event to the Palmetto…
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SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health welcomes Dr. Nathaniel J. Patterson as director
October 17, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health is pleased to welcome Nathaniel J. (Nate) Patterson, DrPH, MHA as our new director. Dr. Patterson joins the Institute from the…
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Carolina Orthopaedics donates furniture to senior center
October 17, 2016
Carolina Orthopaedics, based in Murrells Inlet, S.C., and providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to the Grand Strand community, recently donated a number of furniture items to the South Santee Senior &…
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SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health welcomes Dr. Nathaniel J. Patterson as Director
October 17, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health is pleased to welcome Nathaniel J. (Nate) Patterson, DrPH, MHA as its new director. Dr. Patterson joins the Institute from the…
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SC Institute of Medicine & Public Health welcomes Dr. Nathaniel J. Patterson as director
October 17, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health welcomed Nathaniel J. (Nate) Patterson, DrPH, MHA as our new director. Dr. Patterson joins the Institute from the South Carolina Department…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $97,000 to Collaboration for Ministry Initiative grantees
October 14, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $97,000 to support 7 Women Religious grantees. The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina announced the recipients of the 2016 Collaboration for Ministry…
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The Alcohol Guide for this Holiday Season
October 14, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching our weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is…
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The Alcohol Guide for this Holiday Season
October 14, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance What are the best and the worst alcoholic drinks when watching our weight? First the obvious: Alcohol is…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 10, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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Ophthalmologists warn of five frightening risks of wearing contact lenses without a prescription
October 10, 2016The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology share patient stories, urge Halloween revelers to avoid over-the-counter lenses Zombie or devil contact lenses may elevate a…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $202,000 in grants
October 5, 2016
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Community Enrichment grants for the fall 2016 grant cycle. These grants are awarded to organizations whose services go beyond meeting…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 5, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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Lexington Medical Center begins offering dissolvable heart stents for patients with coronary artery disease: Hospital is first in the Midlands with this advanced cardiac technology
October 4, 2016
Lexington Medical Center has become the first hospital in the Midlands to offer patients with coronary artery disease a first-of-its-kind fully dissolving heart stent. Called the most significant advancement in…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 2016The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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2016 Progress Report – Creating Direction: A Guide for Improving Long-Term Care in South Carolina
October 4, 2016
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) has released the first Progress Report presenting a status update on recommendations from June 2015’s Long-Term Care Taskforce report “Creating…
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First Choice by Select Health rated the top medicaid plan in South Carolina
October 3, 2016
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina, a member of the AmeriHealth Caritas Family of Companies, is the top-rated Medicaid health plan in the state for the second consecutive…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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MUSC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina reach deal for network coverage
October 3, 2016
BCBSSC exchange and BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid plan include MUSC in networks Oct. 1 MUSC Health services are now available to more BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina members as the organizations…
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Is Insulin Sensitivity Preventing You From Losing Weight?
September 30, 2016
By Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern Yeah, you got that right, insulin sensitivity could be keeping you from dropping those unwanted pounds. That being said, unless you are an…
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National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation awards pilot project grants
September 28, 2016The National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NC NM4R) at the Medical University of South Carolina’s College of Health Professions (CHP) has awarded five grants for pilot projects regarding neuromodulation…
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Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital receive national trauma verifications
September 28, 2016
Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital receive national trauma verifications from the Verification Review Committee, an ad hoc committee of the Committee of Trauma of the American College…
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Lexington Medical Center cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs receive prestigious certification
September 27, 2016
Two of Lexington Medical Center’s cardiac rehabilitation programs and the hospital’s pulmonary rehabilitation program have received prestigious certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The certification…
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Doctors Care now offers low-cost hearing exams, hearing aid discounts
September 27, 2016
Doctors Care urgent care, the largest urgent care provider group in South Carolina, has partnered with TruHearing to begin offering low-cost hearing exams and name-brand hearing aids at significantly discounted…
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Doctors Care now offers low-cost hearing exams, hearing aid discounts
September 26, 2016Doctors Care urgent care, the largest urgent care provider group in South Carolina, has partnered with TruHearing to begin offering low-cost hearing exams and name-brand hearing aids at significantly discounted…
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Colliers International announces new Healthcare Services line for South Carolina, new Director of Healthcare Services
September 26, 2016
William Beaman to lead statewide coordination of Colliers service lines to serve healthcare providers’ real estate needs Colliers International, South Carolina announced the creation of a new service line for…
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Colliers International announces new Healthcare Services line for South Carolina, new Director of Healthcare Services
September 26, 2016
William Beaman to lead statewide coordination of Colliers service lines to serve healthcare providers’ real estate needs Colliers International, South Carolina announced the creation of a new service line for…
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What Pregnancy Has Taught Me About My Body
September 23, 2016
By Kristen Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD LD, Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Elite Nutrition & Performance Ahh pregnancy, the greatest feeling on earth…or is it? I’ve never felt like it…
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Let’s talk about real foods: Chicken Tortilla Soup
September 23, 2016By Kay MacInnis Today, let’s talk about real foods! We should all be trying to eat foods that are simple and as close to natural as possible, foods made…
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YMCA of Columbia helps raise awareness and prevention of falls in the Midlands
September 21, 2016
Ready, Steady, Balance: Prevent Falls in 2016 On National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, the YMCA of Columbia wants Midlands residents to learn the risk factors of falls September 22 is…
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Back to School Guide: Getting Back on Track
September 15, 2016
By Hannah Giangaspro Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern Whether or not we want to accept it, summer is over and school is back in session. I can practically feel…
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Palmetto Health leaders, Vince Ford and Cynthia Walters, selected for national leadership program to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health care
September 15, 2016
Palmetto Health leaders, Vince Ford, chief community services officer, and Cynthia Walters, Ed.D., corporate director of Diversity and Inclusion, have been selected to participate in the Disparities Leadership Program, a…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery’s Lexington facility now open
September 12, 2016Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced this week that the practice has officially opened its new location at 109 Park Place Court in Lexington,…
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Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery’s Lexington facility now open
September 12, 2016
Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery announced this week that the practice has officially opened its new location at 109 Park Place Court in Lexington,…
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6 Simple Steps to A Lean, Mean You!
September 9, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance Ever feel like you spend hours in the gym, day after day, week after week, only to see…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation Launches “Campaign for Clarity”
September 7, 2016
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation plans to raise $3 million to make revolutionary new breast cancer equipment available throughout the hospital’s network of care. The Lexington Medical Center Foundation is…
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Slif D. Ulrich, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
September 7, 2016Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PA, a member of Arcis Healthcare, LLC, announced that Dr. Slif Ulrich has joined the practice and is now seeing patients at the downtown and Irmo…
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Slif D. Ulrich, MD joins Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
September 7, 2016
Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery, PA, a member of Arcis Healthcare, LLC, announced that Dr. Slif Ulrich has joined the practice and is now seeing patients at the downtown and Irmo…
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Palmetto Health Infusion Center first in United States to be accredited for providing patient-centered connected care
September 6, 2016
The Palmetto Health Infusion Center has been accredited by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as the first infusion center in the United States to receive the Patient-Centered Connected…
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Columbia citizens join Mayor Benjamin to fight city’s No. 1 killer – heart disease
September 6, 2016
Mayor will lead residents, local celebrities in first series of walks downtown to battle heart disease, encourage heart health Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin will lead residents, city employees and local…
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Quick 10 Minute Workouts You Can Do Anywhere
September 1, 2016
By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance Working out doesn’t have to be a big drawn-out production. You don’t have to go to the gym and lift weights or…
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Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group expands, becomes the largest fertility clinic in South Carolina
August 31, 2016
Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group (PREG)has acquired Advanced Fertility, creating the largest fertility clinic in South Carolina. Founded in 2002 by Dr. John Nichols, PREG is a private infertility clinic. PREG’s…
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HealthSouth and Tidelands Health announce joint venture in South Carolina
August 29, 2016
MURRELLS INLET, SC – HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) and Tidelands Health have formed a joint venture to own and operate Tidelands’ existing inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital is located at…
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HealthSouth and Tidelands Health announce joint venture in South Carolina
August 29, 2016
MURRELLS INLET, SC – HealthSouth Corporation (NYSE: HLS) and Tidelands Health have formed a joint venture to own and operate Tidelands’ existing inpatient rehabilitation hospital. The hospital is located at…
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The Dangers of Hiring the Wrong Personal Trainer
August 26, 2016
By Joel DuBose and Mike DuBose In a 2015 USA Today article, Nicole Auerbach reported, “We are in the midst of a fitness explosion; working out—or looking good…
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Hydrating Your Summer Training
August 25, 2016By Hannah Giangaspro, Exercise Science and Nutrition Intern There is, perhaps, no better sign of a great workout than sweat. As a runner in the South, nothing gives me…
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Ob Hospitalist Group included in 2016 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies List
August 24, 2016
Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is proud to have been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America list for a fourth consecutive year. OBHG is ranked 2,324 in…
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