Bowers named first executive director of SCHIEx
July 19, 2016South Carolina Health Information Partners (SC-HIP) announces that Wyman F. Bowers has been named the first-ever chief executive officer of SCHIEx, the South Carolina Health Information Exchange. Mr. Bowers is…
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Bowers named first executive director of SCHIEx
July 19, 2016
South Carolina Health Information Partners (SC-HIP) announces that Wyman F. Bowers has been named the first-ever chief executive officer of SCHIEx, the South Carolina Health Information Exchange. Mr. Bowers is…
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Lexington Medical Center Police Officer earns J.P. Strom Award prestigious honor goes to top student at South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy
July 18, 2016
Lexington Medical Center police officer James Michael “Mike” Brazell has received the prestigious J.P. Strom Award from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. This honor is the top award in…
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Four cardiologists join Providence Health
July 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Health introduces Providence Heart, a new cardiology practice that includes the addition of four highly-esteemed cardiologists ready to serve the residents of the Midlands. Daniel Pinckney…
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Palmetto Health holds job fair in Florence to recruit registered nurses
July 12, 2016
Palmetto Health, one of South Carolina’s largest health care employers, is hosting a job fair to recruit registered nurses (RN) to join our team. Registered nurses are asked to attend…
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Carolina Nephrology hires new employees
July 11, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – Carolina Nephrology, a top provider for patient kidney care, is proud to welcome two new employees to their practice. Jordan Crosby joins the practice as a physician assistant. …
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Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center chosen for The National Institute of Health’s Cohort Program
July 11, 2016
Launch Expected Later This Year COLUMBIA, SC – Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center (ECCHC), a local Federally Qualified Health Center, has been selected as one of six community health centers…
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Downtown YMCA to continue its mission of serving the Midlands at new location opening July 11, 2016
July 8, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – On July 11, the new Downtown YMCA will open at the corner of Bull and Hampton Streets in downtown Columbia. The state-of-the-art facility will have the space,…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation begins groundbreaking program for Caregivers with Irmo native Leeza Gibbons
July 8, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center has teamed up with award-winning entertainment personality, health advocate and Irmo native Leeza Gibbons to develop a new program called HUGS, which stands for…
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How To Stay In Shape On Your Next Vacation
July 8, 2016
By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance Summer is here and that mean vacation season is upon us. Vacations are great to get away, relax, and have some fun…
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Palmetto Health named “Most Wired” for the ninth time
July 6, 2016
For the ninth time, Palmetto Health is being recognized as one of the “Most Wired” organizations by Hospitals & Health Networks magazine. Palmetto Health is one of only seven “Most…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes W. Randal Westerkam, MD, FAAPMR, RMSK
July 6, 2016
Doctor Will Practice at Lexington Brain and Spine Institute WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome W. Randal Westerkam, MD, FAAPMR, RMSK, to its network…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Roland “Trey” Craft, III, MD, FACS Doctor will practice at Lexington Surgical Associates
July 5, 2016
Lexington Medical Center welcomes Roland “Trey” Craft III, MD, FACS, to its network of care. Dr. Craft will practice at Lexington Surgical Associates, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. Dr.…
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Palmetto Health hospitals receive Get With the Guidelines ®—Heart Failure Quality Achievement Awards
July 5, 2016
Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist received the Get With The Guidelines®–Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, and Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge received the Get With Guidelines®–Heart Failure…
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WellCare members now have access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
July 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan’s provider network for Medicaid and Medicare…
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WellCare members now have access to Regional HealthPlus in South Carolina
July 4, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – WellCare of South Carolina, a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG), announced that Regional HealthPlus joined the health plan’s provider network for Medicaid and Medicare…
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Healthy Eating While Traveling
July 1, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance Traveling, that little word that brings fear and anxiety for anyone who is just starting to change their…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Brandon C. Drafts, MD
July 1, 2016
Doctor Will Practice at Lexington Cardiology WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Brandon C. Drafts, MD to its network of care. Dr. Drafts will…
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Grilled Fruit and Angel Food Cake Dessert Skewers
July 1, 2016
By Kay MacInnis Grilled desserts are a great way to end a cookout and can be pretty simple to prepare and serve. I am all about easy, and look…
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CMS announces BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan selected for initiative promoting better cancer care
June 29, 2016
As part of today’s Cancer Moonshot Summit hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice®…
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CMS announces BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and BlueChoice HealthPlan selected for initiative promoting better cancer care
June 29, 2016
As part of today’s Cancer Moonshot Summit hosted by Vice President Joe Biden, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice®…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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DHEC encourages HIV testing in recognition of National HIV Testing Day
June 26, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – National HIV Testing Day is June 27, 2016, and the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get tested. “More than…
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Foodshare Columbia receives funding from Molina Healthcare of South Carolina
June 22, 2016
Wednesday, June 22, at Katherine E. Bellfield Cultural Arts Center, Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donated $23,000 to FoodShare Columbia. Molina’s donation will be used to hire a community outreach…
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DHEC issues swimming advisory for Saluda River
June 21, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – A section of the Saluda River at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia has been placed under a swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control reported…
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MUSC Children’s Hospital ranks in unprecedented six categories
June 21, 2016
MUSC Children’s Hospital is the only such institution in South Carolina to be ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-17 edition of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.” The latest rankings…
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The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute – Trinity Home Care Solutions
June 20, 2016
This MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a collaboration between 1 Million Cups – Columbia and MidlandsBiz. Every week we are going to feature a one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship.…
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Providence Heart and Vascular Institute receives top STS rating for 19 consecutive ranking
June 20, 2016The prestigious rating shows Providence is among the top 15 percent nationally among hospitals performing coronary bypass surgery The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating…
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Doctors Care becomes first urgent care in SC to offer telemedicine services
June 20, 2016Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, has developed and launched its own direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform to provide direct access to its doctors from a mobile device or…
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Doctors Care becomes first urgent care in SC to offer telemedicine services
June 20, 2016
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, has developed and launched its own direct-to-consumer telemedicine platform to provide direct access to its doctors from a mobile device or…
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KIYATEC and Mayo Clinic collaborate to fight ovarian cancer
June 18, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC Inc., a leader in emerging 3D ex vivo predictive cancer diagnostics, announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to combine their complementary technology platforms for ovarian cancer…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital physicians concerned about rise in heat stroke deaths in children
June 15, 2016
Physicians remind community of how quickly temperatures can rise in cars Pediatric critical care physician Jason Peck, M.D., pediatric intensivist at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, has seen the tragic…
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Marathon Health continues to provide savings and improve the health of Lexington County government employees
June 15, 2016BURLINGTON, Vt. and LEXINGTON, S.C.— Marathon Health, Inc. and Lexington County Government in Lexington, S.C., today announced year end results for the second year of operations for the County’s employee…
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Marathon Health continues to provide savings and improve the health of Lexington County government employees
June 15, 2016
BURLINGTON, Vt. and LEXINGTON, S.C.— Marathon Health, Inc. and Lexington County Government in Lexington, S.C., today announced year end results for the second year of operations for the County’s employee…
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Summerville Medical Center appoints new Chief Operating Officer
June 12, 2016
SUMMERVILLE, SC – Karl Leistikow assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer at Summerville Medical Center this month. Leistikow most recently served as Vice President of Operations at Trident Medical…
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Lexington Medical Center begins 2016 Partners Program
June 10, 2016
Summer Internship Helps Students Explore Health Care Careers WEST COLUMBIA, SC – The annual Partners Program has started at Lexington Medical Center once again! Now in its 26th year, this…
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How to Alleviate Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
June 10, 2016
By Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD My husband and I just finished selling our old house, buying a new one and moving in…whew! Needless to say, the past…
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Palmetto Health names Timothy Depp, M.D., 2016 Resident Physician of the Year
June 9, 2016
Timothy Depp, M.D., Emergency Medicine resident, was named the 2016 Palmetto Health Resident Physician of the Year at the annual resident and fellow graduation.The award recognizes residents’ medical knowledge and…
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Todd Schlesinger, MD elected Chairman, SC Medical Association Board
June 9, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Todd Schlesinger, MD, FAAD has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Medical Association Board of Trustees. Founder and Medical Director of the Dermatology & Laser Center…
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Run across South Carolina in support of the campaign for new Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital begins June 12
June 8, 2016Six students at North Myrtle Beach High School are planning to run 120 miles over the course of six days this June to raise money to help build the new…
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Free class equips family caregivers with self-care tools
June 8, 2016
The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is offering a free series of classes specifically designed for caregivers. The “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is an educational program designed to help family…
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MUSC certified as Bee Campus USA affiliate
June 7, 2016Bee Campus USA has announced that the Medical University of South Carolina is one of 12 educational institutions across the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee…
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Lexington Medical Center hosting new blog contest
June 6, 2016
Attention Midlands Women: Here’s your chance to become a blogger Lexington Medical Center is sponsoring a contest from June 1st to June 30th to recruit additional bloggers for its Every…
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DSS Regional Clinical Consultant with IFCCS graduates from Leadership Academy for Supervisors
June 2, 2016
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that Janice Mosley-Boyd, a regional clinical consultant with the Intensive Foster Care and Clinical Services (IFCCS) Region 2 division of SC…
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New Nutrition Facts Label – The Breakdown
June 2, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance Most food manufactures have until July 26th 2018 to comply with the changes made by the FDA. These…
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Woodlands at Furman names Foley Sales and Marketing Director
June 2, 2016
GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman has hired Amy Foley as Sales and Marketing Director for the continuing care retirement community. Foley is a native of Ohio with a…
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Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. to become Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
June 1, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. announced this week that the practice has officially changed its name to Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery as…
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Finnegan heads SCBIO Board of Directors
June 1, 2016
G. Thomas Finnegan, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Co-Head of the Medical University Hospital Innovation Center at the Medical University of South Carolina was named Chairman…
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Finnegan heads SCBIO Board of Directors
June 1, 2016
G. Thomas Finnegan, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Co-Head of the Medical University Hospital Innovation Center at the Medical University of South Carolina was named Chairman…
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Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. to become Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
June 1, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. announced this week that the practice has officially changed its name to Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery as…
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