University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville partners with local service agencies to combat rapid increase in opioid overdoses
July 28, 2020
The University of South Carolina (UofSC) School of Medicine Greenville has partnered with Faces And Voices Of Recovery (FAVOR) Greenville, youturn, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
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Spartanburg Chamber partners with Luxor Scientific to offer fast-turnaround COVID-19 testing for businesses
July 28, 2020
The Spartanburg Chamber’s Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force today announced an initiative to provide fast-turnaround COVID-19 testing to Spartanburg County businesses. Through an exclusive partnership with Luxor…
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MUSC ranked state’s No. 1 hospital sixth year in a row
July 28, 2020
U.S. News & World Report releases annual national rankings MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the sixth year in a…
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Fetter Health Care Network continues serving Lowcountry through free COVID-19 testing clinics
July 27, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) has announced new updates to its mobile COVID-19 testing clinic schedule in Charleston County. In recognizing the need for expanded testing throughout the Lowcountry, Fetter…
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American Family Care expands to Clemson
July 27, 2020
Despite many day-to-day challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, American Family Care (AFC), the nation’s leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care and occupational medicine, continues to expand its…
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VentureSouth leads investment in Altis Biosystems
July 27, 2020
VentureSouth announced that it has led the oversubscribed $3.1 million Series Seed investment round for Altis Biosystems, a Chapel Hill, NC-based biotechnology company. Altis Biosystems makes drug discovery faster, cheaper,…
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Lander alumnus examines critical role of EMS in nation’s lifeline
July 22, 2020
An article in the July issue of the “Domestic Preparedness Journal,” written by Lander alumnus Ron Cain, addresses the role of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in the nation’s Healthcare and…
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MIRCI – Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. welcomes new clinical director, Julie Plane
July 21, 2020
The Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. announces Julie Plane as its new Clinical Director. Plane’s primary responsibilities include: developing and implementing ongoing clinical program strategies, providing oversight and direction to…
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Charleston Allergy & Asthma doctor returns to the Lowcountry
July 20, 2020
After spending nine months away from the Lowcountry, Dr. Meredith Moore, a board-certified allergist/immunologist, has returned to Charleston Allergy & Asthma. Dr. Moore specializes in all forms of immunotherapy, with…
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Fetter Health Care Network announces new COVID-19 testing in Charleston County
July 18, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) shared its upcoming Free COVID-19 testing schedule in Charleston County for the week of July 20, 2020 along with updates to its testing procedures. All…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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Newly released DHEC death count data shows disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on black residents in all regions of South Carolina
July 16, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) released a data brief today examining the disproportionate impact…
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Fetter Health Care Network receives $300,000 in grant funding from UnitedHealthcare toward GroceryRx program
July 16, 2020
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter) announced that it received $300,000 in grant funding from UnitedHealthcare to benefit its GroceryRx program. Fetter is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), providing quality,…
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Crossroads Treatment Centers CMO elected as Vice President of the South Carolina Psychiatric Association
July 15, 2020
Dr. Trey Causey to lead SCPA member communications, education efforts to improve mental health services Crossroads Treatment Centers, a national leader in the treatment of Opioid Use Disorder, announced that…
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K&L Gates’ Charleston office welcomes new associate
July 15, 2020
K&L Gates’ Charleston office is pleased to welcome a new associate that has recently joined the firm. Ms. Kristina DiPano joined the Charleston office as an associate in the firm’s…
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Pandemic reveals true value in technical education
July 15, 2020
Dr. Ronald L. Rhames President, Midlands Technical College Years from now, histories will be published about the worldwide impact of COVID-19 in 2020. While we do not yet know…
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With a rise in drug overdoses related to the coronavirus pandemic, LRADAC continues to provide vital treatment and prevention services to Richland and Lexington Counties
July 14, 2020
With over 3 million confirmed cases and approximately 140,000 deaths in the United States alone, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented health and safety concerns for nearly every part of…
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Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy enters agreement with Spartanburg Community College
July 13, 2020
The Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (PCSP) has entered into an agreement with Spartanburg Community College (SCC), a partnership that offers students an opportunity into the School and the pharmacy…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
July 13, 2020Twenty-eight 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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Elected officials, state epidemiologist speak on South Carolina’s path forward from pandemic July 16
July 10, 2020
STATEWIDE SOUTH CAROLINA – July 9, 2020 – Three of South Carolina’s leading elected officials will be joined by State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell July 16 at 10 a.m. for…
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SC Institute of Medicine and Public Health announces new Executive Director
July 9, 2020
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) announced the appointment of Maya Pack as its new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2020. IMPH is an independent, nonpartisan,…
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UnitedHealthcare donates nearly $1 Million to nonprofits in South Carolina
July 9, 2020
Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $12.3 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing the social determinants of health for people in underserved communities COLUMBIA,…
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Doctors create means to purchase medical masks, other PPE, for state’s free clinics
July 8, 2020
Effort largely supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C. By W. Thomas Smith, Jr. CHARLESTON, S.C. – In the earliest dark days of the global surge of COVID-19 and…
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MBDA COVID-19 project launches website to assist minority-owned businesses
July 8, 2020
MBDA COVID-19 Project recently launched its comprehensive website to give minority-owned businesses information and resources to navigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The website, mbdacovid19project.com, also contains a chatbox that…
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Fact Forward receives funding from the Office of Population Affairs for three-year project
July 8, 2020
Fact Forward is one of 49 grantees to receive funding from the Office of Population Affairs (OPA) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Last week OPA awarded $56,300,000 to organizations across the country…
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Trident United Way awards $25,000 Community Engagement Grants
July 8, 2020
Thanks to generous donor support, people from across the Tri-County will benefit Trident United Way is proud to announce grants to eight groups totaling $25,000 that extend our ability to…
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Taiwan donates 92,000 surgical masks to the state of South Carolina
July 7, 2020
The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Atlanta (TECO) has donated 92,000 surgical masks to support South Carolina frontline medical personnel in the fight against COVID-19. South Carolina state government agencies worked…
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AnMed Health reinstates no inpatient visitor policy due to surge in COVID-19 cases
July 7, 2020In light of the surge in COVID-19 cases, AnMed Health has reinstated no visitation for any inpatient areas with the exception of end-of-life and special circumstances for the safety of…
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Dr. Christensen joins Providence Health after distinguished military career
July 7, 2020
Providence Health announced the addition of Bryan L. Christensen, MD, FAAOC to the Providence Orthopedics practice. Dr. Christensen provides a full range of orthopedic services and care, specializing in joint…
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New Nephron-Methapharm collaboration improves health outcomes for respiratory patients
July 7, 2020
Partnership Reduces Barriers to Testing, Provides Top Quality to Customers Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the country, announced a new collaboration with Methapharm. As a…
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InteliChart partnership with PointClickCare brings family portal to senior care industry
July 6, 2020
FORT MILL, SC -InteliChart, a leader in patient-engagement technology, announced a partnership with PointClickCare, the leading cloud-based software vendor for the senior care industry. Senior care providers can now offer…
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AmbioPharm Inc. expands peptide production helping fight against Covid-19
July 1, 2020
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC – AmbioPharm Inc. a leading supplier of peptide active pharmaceutical ingredients has recently opened its new manufacturing and quality control facilities at its headquarters in South Carolina.…
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Nephron donates to Communities In Schools of the Midlands COVID-19 emergency fund
July 1, 2020Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, one of the fastest-growing pharmaceuticals companies in the nation, has donated $5,000 to the COVID-19 emergency fund established by Communities In Schools of the Midlands. Since schools…
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DHEC recommends residents stay safer at home for Fourth of July
June 30, 2020
More and more individuals who test positive participated in group gatherings As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recommends residents make…
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South Carolina medical manufacturing firm shifts production to overcome COVID-19 testing supply shortage
June 29, 2020
CPT Medical now a top producer of COVID-19 nasopharyngeal specimen collection kits with CDC recommended viral transport medium GREENVILLE, SC – Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large…
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AnMed Health
June 25, 2020AnMed Health is located in Anderson, South Carolina. Facilities include AnMed Health Medical Center, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Cancer Center, Rehab Hospital and AnMed Health Cannon.
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1,291 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in South Carolina
June 25, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 1,291 new confirmed cases and 12 new probable cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19, and 10 additional confirmed deaths. There are currently 832 hospital…
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences joins KIYATEC clinical study of test to predict pre-treatment response to ovarian cancer drugs
June 25, 2020
GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has joined the growing roster of institutions participating…
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Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center names new chair
June 24, 2020
The Kennedy Pharmacy Innovation Center (KPIC) announced that James Lindsay Cobbs has been named chair for the center. In his role, Cobbs will focus on creating a regulatory affairs program…
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Nephron, UofSC work together to expand COVID-19 testing for Gamecock students, faculty, staff
June 23, 2020
Robotic Liquid Handler, Donated by Kennedys, Increases University’s Daily Test Capacity Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation and the University of South Carolina are working together to expand COVID-19 testing for the Gamecock…
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DHEC increases testing goals each month through end of the year
June 23, 2020
As positive cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 are on the rise in South Carolina, the state is increasing its goal of testing approximately 110,000 residents per month to 165,000…
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Unlikely partners come together to document, share how MUSC Health developed COVID-19 specimen collection site
June 23, 2020
In medicine and emergency operations alike, experienced practitioners pass down knowledge in a way that expands upon classroom learning. The established surgeon teaches the young resident who in turn teaches…
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KIYATEC advancing functional ex vivo 3D cell culture models
June 22, 2020
Key evidence to be presented at AACR 2020 GREENVILLE, SC – KIYATEC, Inc. announced that it will present data at the 2020 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting,…
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DHEC warns of increased cases of COVID-19 in youth and young adults, latest COVID-19 update
June 21, 2020
South Carolinians under the age of 30 are testing positive for COVID-19 in increasing numbers the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. As of today, 4,160 of…
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Nexton emerges as regional health, wellness hub
June 19, 2020
A growing number of hospital systems and health and wellness practitioners are opening state-of-the-art offices and facilities to serve Nexton, the most innovative community in South Carolina. From individual providers,…
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Bon Secours becomes first health system in Greenville to deploy LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots
June 17, 2020
As healthcare facilities look to curb the potential spread of COVID-19 and further protect patients and staff, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has taken a leap into the future…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital achieves national rankings in annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
June 17, 2020
MUSC SJCH only children’s hospital in South Carolina to be ranked New rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2020-21 Best Children’s Hospitals survey place the MUSC Shawn Jenkins…
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State, national leaders weigh in June 23rd on securing South Carolina’s future post-COVID in free public forum – June 23
June 16, 2020
Four leaders from the Palmetto State will be joined by a national expert on Infectious Disease June 23 at 10 a.m. for a free webinar discussion on leadership strategies to…
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AnMed Health allows support persons with patients
June 15, 2020
In light of the important role that support persons play in our patients’ care and overall wellbeing, AnMed Health will resume limited visitation for inpatients beginning Monday. Exceptions will continue…
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