Lexington Medical Center named to U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
December 17, 2024
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Lexington Medical Center as a 2025 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is…
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Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital brings neurological care to Sumter community
December 16, 2024
The Sumter community now has access to specialized neurological care with the establishment of Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital’s first in-house neurology department. The expansion will offer local inpatient and outpatient…
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CVETS
December 16, 2024CVETS is a 24hr. emergency vet & animal hospital in Columbia, SC. We aim to give our patients compassionate care delivered by unparalleled professionals who consistently embody a family-oriented approach…
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ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County
December 12, 2024
Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…
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ElectroWire establishes operations in Lexington County
December 12, 2024
Innovative cardiac surgery device to be manufactured in the heart of South Carolina A cutting-edge medical device startup is set to revolutionize catheter-based, electrosurgical access to the heart with the…
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Blount Memorial Hospital officially joins Prisma Health
December 4, 2024
The integration expands access to innovative care for East Tennessee communities Prisma Health announced the official integration of Blount Memorial Hospital, a 304-bed nonprofit community hospital in Maryville, Tenn., into…
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Litwin receives inaugural Cull Research & Innovation Award
November 22, 2024
As a highlight of Prisma Health’s Education and Research Institute Showcase Awards, Dr. Alain Litwin was named the inaugural recipient of the David L. Cull MD Research & Innovation Award. The award is…
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SCbio to host a gathering of national life sciences leaders at annual conference in Charleston Feb. 18-20
November 19, 2024
SCbio will unveil its new initiative aimed at defining the core pillars of the state’s life sciences and medtech sectors to attract companies to the state. SCbio will bring national…
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40th Annual Carolina-Clemson Blood Drive kicks off Monday
November 18, 2024
A week before the two rivals meet on the football field, the two fanbases–including students, faculty, staff and community members–compete in something much more important: saving lives. The annual blood…
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MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center earns “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
November 18, 2024
New grade for fall 2024 highlights national recognition for commitment to patient safety MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center has once again achieved an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog…
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NIH-funded research at CIU to focus on treatment of diabetes and cancer
November 14, 2024
Columbia International University’s new Biomedical Sciences program is the recipient of an important research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Over the next three years, CIU Biomedical Sciences…
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Your Health Partners with WGU to expand educational opportunities
November 14, 2024
Employees eligible to apply for Healthcare Partner scholarships SC House Calls, Inc., DBA Your Health, has signed a collaboration agreement with accredited online Western Governors University to provide its employees with the opportunity…
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Director of Tissue Recovery Services at We Are Sharing Hope SC receives 2024 Outstanding Role Model award presented by INvolve and supported by YouTube
November 14, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) announces Michael Palmisano, Director of Tissue Recovery Services, has been recognized as one of the 100 executives on the 2024 Outstanding Executive Role Models list. The…
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Novant Health completes purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc.
November 4, 2024
Novant Health becomes largest urgent care provider in South Carolina and adds 20 physical therapy clinics As part of its commitment to building a healthier future, Novant Health has closed…
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City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign launch two Fitness Courts® bringing free community wellness to South Carolina’s Capital
October 30, 2024
The City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) unveiled not one, but two new outdoor Fitness Courts® at Greenview Park and Finlay Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC highlights the healing power of tissue donation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is honoring tissue donors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for their decision to donate to so many women across the state of who are…
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USC planning S.C.’s first hospital specializing in neurological care
October 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients…
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Over 237 wishes granted: Make-A-Wish® South Carolina reflects on a year of hope and milestones
October 22, 2024
Record-breaking fundraising efforts and heartwarming stories highlight another successful year of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. As we close the books on our fiscal year, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina…
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Lexington Medical Center awards $1,500,00 to community organizations
October 22, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has awarded $1,500,000 to 27 organizations in the Midlands. These organizations enhance the health and wellness of community members. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and…
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Lexington Medical Center achieves Magnet with Distinction® recognition
October 16, 2024
Lexington Medical Center today achieved Magnet with Distinction recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. “Achieving Magnet with Distinction recognizes the exemplary care…
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Prisma Health partnership with Wholespire Richland Coalition awarded $750,000 grant for healthy eating and active living initiative
October 15, 2024
Projects to focus on 29203 ZIP code area as part of Duke Endowment’s “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas” grant program Prisma Health and Wholespire Richland Coalition announced new funding from The…
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New EmPATH unit to serve mental health patients opens at Lexington Medical Center
October 11, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has opened a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of mental health patients. The unit, known as EmPATH, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing, will enhance…
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Prisma Health sponsors “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk”
October 10, 2024
A community walk for anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of a baby Prisma Health is sponsoring the 34th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk,” Sunday, Oct.…
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Prisma Health to offer free flu shot clinics in October
October 10, 2024
Clinics are scheduled at Midlands and Upstate locations to help families prepare for flu season, predicted to be severe In October, Prisma Health launched its annual Midlands and Upstate community…
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Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission
October 2, 2024
Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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MUSC Health to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at its Columbia Medical Center Downtown location
September 18, 2024
MUSC Health, the leading health care provider in South Carolina, has announced plans to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown…
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Community Medical Clinic gets lifesaving equipment donation
September 16, 2024
American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donate AED on September 16 In an effort to educate and inspire a Nation of Lifesavers, the American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces inaugural cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
September 12, 2024
Seven emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Taiwan to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts including Charles River Labs, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Maynard Nexsen,…
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Veterans Bridge Home receives $50,000 grant from Carolina Center for Medical Excellence Foundation
September 11, 2024
Funding to be used to build a cohesive network of support services for veterans in South Carolina Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, leading and advocating…
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Robert Browning, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 3, 2024
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Robert Browning to our team as of September 1st, 2024. Dr. Browning joins us after completing his Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship…
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Denmark Technical College celebrates 2024 nursing graduates
August 29, 2024
Denmark Technical College proudly marked a significant milestone on August 21 with the annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an event that honored 13 graduating nursing students on the brink…
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MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve lives throughout South Carolina
August 27, 2024
In its centennial year, The Duke Endowment has made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to help the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) improve access to health care throughout…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia receives donated water stations from the American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation
August 27, 2024
In a significant step towards promoting heart health and sustainability, Rapid Shelter Columbia was excited to receive the generous donation of new water-filling stations from the American Heart Association and…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands seeks to bolster kid-friendly surgical caps program with help from volunteers
August 26, 2024
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands surgical cap program, called “Sew CAPtivating,” was launched about 14 years ago by the hospital’s Child Life specialists in the Midlands as part of their effort…
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Proactive MD Lexington Health Center wins Best of South Carolina Regional award
August 19, 2024The votes have been counted and the results are in! The Proactive MD Lexington Health Center is a 2024 Best of South Carolina Regional winner. Proactive MD® is excited to…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 13, 2024
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 26 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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Prisma Health partners with March of Dimes to offer NICU Family Support® program to its patients
August 13, 2024
NICU Family Support Program Coordinator to administer program at Prisma Health Midlands hospitals Prisma Health is proud to announce a new partnership with March of Dimes to enhance support for…
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New book by medical care veteran delves into the science of leadership
August 7, 2024
Your leadership style is rooted in your genes — or at least in your hypothetical leadership genes, according to a new book by Spence Taylor, M.D., which takes a deep…
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IMPH launches rural maternal and infant care taskforce
August 2, 2024
Taskforce will develop action plan to improve outcomes for rural SC mothers and infants The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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Prisma Health launches two retail imaging centers to increase access and affordability of high-quality MRI, CT and X-ray services
July 31, 2024
On Monday, July 29, Prisma Health opened two new imaging centers, one in the Upstate and one in the Midlands, to provide patients and communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality MRI,…
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Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare reach new multi-year agreement
July 22, 2024
Prisma Health is back in-network for UnitedHealthcare Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 19, 2024
Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on July 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its first Jump-Start Back-to-School event…
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Mirci receives $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support general operations
July 19, 2024
Mirci is proud to announce that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used…
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Lexington Medical Center as best hospital for third year in a row
July 16, 2024
U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the third consecutive year. “We are proud of our outstanding…
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Mirci & Healthy Laughter host comedy show at New Brookland Tavern to benefit Mental Health
July 15, 2024
Mirci, a leading advocate for mental health awareness in the community, is thrilled to announce a unique and engaging event—a family-friendly mental health-themed comedy show for all ages. Laugh Therapy…
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. launches mobile healthcare units to serve S.C.’s underserved communities
July 10, 2024
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. announced the launch of groundbreaking mobile healthcare units designed to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services in underserved communities throughout the Pee Dee and…
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Beat the Summer Heat and Stay Healthy: Prisma Health gives tips to keep you safe all season long
June 20, 2024
Summer officially arrives on Thursday, with temperatures already in the 90s in parts of South Carolina. Extreme heat can cause everything from heat exhaustion to more dangerous heat stroke –…
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Healthy Learners welcomes new Community Manager Charline Dickerson
June 12, 2024
Healthy Learners is pleased to announce the appointment of Charline Dickerson as the new Community Manager for the Midlands region. Charline has a wealth of experience in social work and…
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Bidding is open for special Hootie and the Blowfish baseball jerseys
June 10, 2024
Community members have the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind Lexington County Blowfish baseball jerseys. On Friday, June 14, 2024, Blowfish players will wear specially designed jersey honoring the world-famous South…
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