New SmartState Endowed Chair to develop cancer drugs in S.C.
May 26, 2011Top scientist will be based at S.C. College of Pharmacy, help lead state’s Cancer Drug Discovery Center of Economic Excellence SOUTH CAROLINA, SC – May 26, 2011 – One of…
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Mobile application now available for East Cooper Medical Center
May 20, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – May 20, 2011 – East Cooper Medical Center has launched a mobile application to further connect the hospital to community members and increase access to health-related…
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Judy Mackes Named Grand Strand Regional Medical Center Volunteer of the Year
May 18, 2011MYRTLE BEACH, SC – May 18, 2011 – Judy Mackes was named volunteer of the year at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center Auxiliary’s annual volunteer appreciation lunch in May. …
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CARES Clinic earns S.C. Governor’s Volunteer Award
May 17, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – May 17, 2011 – The Community Aid, Relief, Education and Support Clinic (CARES) has earned the 2011 South Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Award for the Volunteer Group category. …
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MUSC Children’s Hospital listed in America’s Best Children’s Hospitals Annual U.S. News & World Report rankings cite children’s heart program
May 17, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – May 17, 2011 – MUSC Children’s Hospital has again been ranked in the top 20 hospitals for children’s heart programs in U.S. News Media Group’s 2011 edition…
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Assisted Living and Nursing Home Costs Rising Faster Nationally than in South Carolina, Finds Genworth's Annual Cost of Care Survey
May 11, 2011Competition among Long Term Care Providers Creates Greater Negotiating Power for Consumers RICHMOND, VA – May 11, 2011 – According to Genworth’s 2011 Cost of Care Survey, assisted living and…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System's Cardiac Cath Lab Earns First Accreditation for High Quality Standards
May 9, 2011Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) Program Helps Angioplasty and Stenting Programs Advance Quality and Patient Safety BALTIMORE – May 5, 2011 – The Accreditation for Cardiovascular Excellence (ACE) program today…
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Leadership Charleston Students Learn About Healthcare at East Cooper Medical Center
April 25, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – April 22, 2011 -Two members of the 2011 class of Leadership Charleston, Trey Hamilton and Jemella Graham, toured East Cooper Medical Center on Thursday, April 21.…
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Dr. Schlesinger Addresses Global Summit on Volunteerism
April 23, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 23, 2011 – Charleston Dermatologist Todd Schlesinger, MD, was among 1500 health care professionals and associated guests who participated in the second annual Global Health &…
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Roper Hospital’s Joint Replacement Programs Win National Certification
April 5, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – April 5, 2011 – Roper Hospital has been recognized nationally for its Joint Replacement program, earning The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its Hip and…
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MUSC Spin-Off Receives Two Wound-Healing Patents
March 28, 2011FirstString Research, Inc. exclusively licensed to move forward with Phase II trials CHARLESTON, SC – March 28, 2011 – FirstString Research, Inc., a biotechnology company sprung from a Medical University…
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Dr. Ramsetty To Lead Roper St. Francis Diabetes Services
March 28, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 28, 2011 – Anita Ramsetty, MD, has been named Medical Director for Roper St. Francis Diabetes Services. In this new position, Dr. Ramsetty will lead a…
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MUSC receives top 100 rankings in U.S. News & World Report
March 20, 2011Annual Best Graduate Schools medical and specialty rankings cite 11 grad programs CHARLESTON, SC – March 16, 2011 – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has 12 programs ranked…
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National Commission Awards Kudos to Roper Rehab Programs
March 15, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 14, 2011 – Roper Rehabilitation Hospital has again been recognized among the nation’s top facilities for stroke specialty and adult inpatient care. The Commission on Accreditation…
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Tee off with a Rock Star and Send a Nurse to School This Summer
March 14, 2011Annual Spirit of Caring Tournament 2011 Includes Celebrity Player CHARLESTON, SC – May 10, 2011 Tee off on Daniel Island this May, help a nurse go to school and hit…
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Charleston Breast Center Earns ACR Accreditation
March 10, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 10, 2011 – Charleston Breast Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in breast ultrasound as the result of a recent review by the…
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East Cooper Medical Center Introduces Inaugural Women’s Advisory Board
March 7, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – March 7, 2011 – East Cooper Medical Center is pleased to announce their inaugural Women’s Advisory Board. The Board, consisting of 17 local women and six…
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Colorectal Awareness Month: Embarrassing to Discuss: Maybe. Potentially Deadly: Yes.
March 4, 2011Embarrassing to Discuss: Maybe. Potentially Deadly: Yes. March is reminder about why colorectal cancer shouldn’t be squeamish subject CHARLESTON, SC – March 1, 2011 – There are many reasons why…
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Roper St. Francis Plans Symposium on Labyrinths in Health Care
March 3, 2011International Expert Robert Ferre To Lead March 19 Event CHARLESTON, SC – March 18, 2011 – Studies have shown that providing a labyrinth in healthcare settings can support and enhance…
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Dr. Geoffrey E. Hayden appointed to MUSC Board of Visitors
March 3, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 3, 2011 – Dr. Geoffrey E. Hayden has been appointed to the Medical University of South Carolina Board of Visitors. Members are nominated by the trustees…
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Susan E. Crocker appointed to MUSC Board of Visitors
March 3, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – March 3, 2011 – Susan E. Crocker has been appointed to the Medical University of South Carolina Board of Visitors. Members are nominated by the trustees of…
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Warren R. Nelson appointed to MUSC Board of Visitors
February 7, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – February 4, 2011 – Warren R. Nelson., chief financial officer for JEM Restaurant Group, Inc, has been appointed to the Medical University of South Carolina Board of…
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Charleston Imaging Center Becomes Division of East Cooper Medical Center
January 26, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – January 24, 2011 – East Cooper Medical Center recently announced that Charleston Imaging has become a division of the hospital’s growing system. The deal was finalized…
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Local Physicians Offer Free Cooper River Bridge Run Registrations
January 25, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – January 12, 2011 – They’re putting one foot forward to help patients realize the importance of staying healthy. Lowcountry natives Dr. Andrew Saffer, DPM and Dr.…
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East Cooper Medical Center Volunteers to Donate $10,000 to Local Charities
January 11, 2011MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – January 11, 2010 – On Friday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. in the first floor classroom of East Cooper Medical Center, the Volunteer Services Organization at…
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Making Sense of Health Care Reform for Business
January 6, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – January 6, 2011 – Just hearing the words health care reform can send many a business – and layperson – headed for the hills with its massive…
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What Businesses Must Understand About Health Care Reform for 2011 and Beyond
January 6, 2011CHARLESTON, SC – January 6, 2011 – Trying to find answers about health care reform can be like looking for a needle in a haystack for the average business. The…
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RSF Outpatient Cancer Center Hosts Community Day Celebration on Nov. 12
November 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – Roper St. Francis and Charleston Hematology Oncology Associates hosted a Community Day celebration, with a health fair and refreshments, to celebrate the opening of their new outpatient…
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Immunologix Teams with GenScript to Produce Human Antibody Therapeutics Ready for Clinical Trials
November 11, 2010CHARLESTON, SC and PISCATAWAY, NJ – November 9, 2010 – Immunologix, Inc, a Charleston, SC biotechnology company and a leader in fully human therapeutic antibodies for a variety of diseases…
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Musc Hollings Cancer Center Wins $1.4 Million For Breast Cancer Research
October 24, 2010Grant Pairs Researchers from Hollings and Renowned Baylor College of Medicine CHARLESTON, SC – October 20, 2010 – Researchers from the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University (MUSC) of…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Wins $1.4 Million for Breast Cancer Research
October 21, 2010Grant Pairs Researchers from Hollings and Renowned Baylor College of Medicine CHARLESTON, SC – October 21, 2010 – Researchers from the Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University (MUSC) of…
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Peter Beattie, former Premier of Queensland Australia, to speak at MUSC on Economic Development and Recovery
October 20, 2010Exploring the Queensland “Smart State” Model A lecture series by the Honorable Peter Beattie, former Premier of Queensland AustraliaWhen: Wednesday, October 27, 2010 Where: Medical University of South Carolina, Basic…
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Greystar Philanthropic Initiative Raises $250,000 for St. Jude
October 18, 2010GreystarGIVING 2010 Campaign Leverages Giving Power of More than 170,000 Team Members and Residents CHARLESTON, SC – October 18, 2010 – Greystar Real Estate Partners formally announced, today, that over…
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New CoEE Endowed Chair will develop technology to encourage healthful lifestyles, prevent chronic diseases among South Carolinians
October 15, 2010MUSC recruits top scientist to lead Technology Center to Enhance Healthful Lifestyles. CHARLESTON, SC – October 15, 2010 – Chronic illnesses such as type 2 diabetes, stroke, heart disease and…
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The New Morning Foundation Expands Its Staff
October 7, 2010MT. PLEASANT,SC – October 7, 2010 – The New Morning Foundation is pleased toannounce the addition of three staff members. Karen Starks and SondraBloxam will serve as Community Outreach Coordinators…
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MUSC’s Director of Sports Medicine Dr. David Geier launches blog
September 15, 2010Blog is dedicated to the prevention and wellness information for athletes of all ages and skill sets. Blog address: http://www.drdavidgeier.com/ CHARLESTON, SC – September 15, 2010 – Dr. David Geier…
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MUSC continues upward trajectory in research funding
September 13, 2010More than $230 million in health research funding breaks state records CHARLESTON, SC – September 13, 2010 – Despite a fiscally-challengingyear, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) continued arecord-breaking…
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Health Sciences South Carolina announces new affiliates AnMed Health, McLeod Health, Self Regional Healthcare
September 2, 2010COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – September 2, 2010 – Nation’s first statewide health collaborative grows exponentially; three new affiliates will work with HSSC to improve public health and boost state’s…
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Beach Boys Headline Concert to Celebrate New Mount Pleasant Hospital Grand Opening on Oct. 10th
September 1, 2010Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Roper St. Francis’ Mount Pleasant Hospital with a FREE Concert Featuring and the Blue Dogs Exclusive Tours of Mount Pleasant Hospital…
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MUSC discovery leads to global license for new tool
August 26, 2010Pharmacy diagnostic to change way physicians can prescribe certain drugs CHARLESTON, SC – August 25, 2010 – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Lab21 Limited have announced the completion…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
August 24, 2010Center Meets Rigorous Standards Set by American College of Radiology CHARLESTON, SC – August 24, 2010 – Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina has been designated…
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Rear Admiral Jim Flatley to Chair Mount Pleasant Hospital Board; Pat Waters Elected to Board Vice-Chairman
August 11, 2010MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – August 11, 2010 – Admiral James H. (Jim) Flatley, III, USN (Ret.) has been elected Chairman of the Mount Pleasant Hospital Board of Directors. In addition,…
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MUSC ranks in annual edition of America's Best Hospitals
July 18, 2010U.S. News & World Report ranks Gastroenterology, Ear/Nose/Throat, Kidney Disorders, Orthopedics, Gynecology and Rheumatology programs CHARLESTON, SC – July 15, 2010 – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has…
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Newest CoEE Endowed Chair will study link between birth defects, environment
July 13, 2010Toxicology expert recruited to South Carolina specializes in interaction between environmental factors and reproductive biology. A renowned toxicology expert is bringing his research into the environmental causes of birth defects…
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Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Acquires a 45,500 Square Foot Medical Office Building in Charleston, South Carolina
July 2, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (HTA), a self-managed, non-traded real estate investment trust, announced the purchase of a medical office building located in Charleston, South Carolina for approximately…
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CDC renews major grant for MUSC to continue autism research
June 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 18, 2010 – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Jane Charles, M.D., and Joyce Nicholas, Ph.D., were once again awarded a four-year, $2.3 million grant…
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Major Victory for Patients and Pharmacy in South Carolina
June 13, 2010NACDS: Law “Puts Patients First” ALEXANDRIA, VA – June 13, 2010 – Claiming a major victory for pharmacypatients today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)released a statement upon…
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HearUSA Introduces AARP Hearing Care Program for Americans Aged 50+ in South Carolina Today
June 9, 2010WEST PALM BEACH, Fla – June 9, 2010 – Designed to help millions ofAmericans aged 50+ who have hearing loss, the AARP Hearing Careprogram, provided by HearUSA (AMEX:EAR) , is…
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MUSC Children's Hospital listed in America's Best Children's Hospitals
June 4, 2010Annual U.S. News & World Report rankings cite children’s heart program CHARLESTON, SC – June 4, 2010 – MUSC Children’s Hospital has again been ranked for children’s heart programs in…
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Copper linked to reduction in bacteria found in hospitals
April 5, 2010Early results of MUSC study: Copper surfaces good at killing bacteria such as MRSA CHARLESTON, SC – April 5, 2010 – One of the most frustrating problems facing hospitals is…
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