Malcolm M. Crosland, Jr. appointed to MUSC Board of Visitors
March 17, 2010Crosland is a lifelong resident of the S.C. lowcountry CHARLESTON, SC – March 17, 2010 – Malcolm M. Crosland, Jr., an attorney with the Steinberg Law Firm, has been appointed to the…
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MUSC, Georgetown Hospital System reach strategic alliance agreement, expand partnership
February 25, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – February 25, 2010 – Building upon a well-established history of collaboration, Georgetown Hospital System (GHS) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have announced a new strategic…
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Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Executes Agreement to Acquire a Medical Office Portfolio in Hilton Head, SC
February 24, 2010HILTON HEAD, SC – February 24, 2010 – Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (HTA), a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, announced the execution of a purchase and sale agreement to…
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Medical University of South Carolina First To Test New Heart Imaging Method To Detect Coronary Artery Disease
February 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – February 10, 2010 – Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are the first in the world to demonstrate the feasibility of a new method…
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New MUSC Cancer Research Program Aims to Create New Therapies and Boost South Carolina Economy
January 14, 2010$10 Million Center of Economic Excellence in Lipidomics, Pathobiology and Therapy on Leading-Edge of Research CHARLESTON, SC – January 13, 2010 – Charleston, SC – The Medical University of South…
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Faulkner Attains Orthopaedic Nursing Certification
January 13, 2010CONWAY, SC – January 13, 2010 – Jennifer Faulkner, a nurse with Coastal Orthopaedic Associates, PA in Conway, South Carolina has attained her Orthopaedic Nursing Certification (ONC), making her one…
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Health Sciences South Carolina Welcomes Thornburg, Fryar and Mart
December 29, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2009 – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) is pleased to welcome J. Todd Thornburg, PhD, Katrina Fryar, MBA, PMP, and Derek Mart to its staff.…
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Care Improvement Plus Announces Major Expansion in Georgia, South Carolina for 2010
November 10, 2009Company looks to bring quality-focused Medicare benefits, care management services to more area seniors ATLANTA, GA – November 10, 2009 – Care Improvement Plus, a leader in improving the quality…
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Harold E. (Gene) Tucker Announces Retirement
November 8, 2009MARION, SC – November 7, 2009 – Harold E. (Gene) Tucker, has retired as President and CEO of Marion Regional Healthcare System after nearly 18 years of service. Tucker, who…
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Select Laboratories- SC Breaks Ground on New South Carolina Facility
October 23, 2009CLARENDON COUNTY, SC – October 22, 2009 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Clarendon County Economic Development Board today joined Select Laboratories- SC LLC (SLSC)…
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Marion Regional Healthcare System and McLeod Health Discuss Proposed Alliance
September 30, 2009MARION, SC – September 30, 2009 – Marion Regional Healthcare System and McLeod Health have agreed to explore a strategic alliance that would strengthen health care in the region. The…
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MUSC Researchers Concerned About Online Drug Availability
September 16, 2009Web availability of antibiotics furthers problems with antibiotic-resistant bacteria CHARLESTON, SC – Sept. 14, 2009 – According to MUSC researchers, antibiotics are widely available for purchase on the Internet without…
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TheraCare Expands Services to Offer Free Home Care to Qualifying Area Veterans and Spouses
September 16, 2009GASTONIA, NC – September 15, 2009 – Now, free long term care services, both home and community based, are being offered to qualified veterans and their spouses by TheraCare Home…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
August 16, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON & GREENVILLE, SC -August 14, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to persuade all…
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South Carolina-Based AnMed Health Selects CHS for Affiliation Agreement
August 5, 2009CHARLOTTE, NC – August 5, 2009 – AnMed Health, based in Anderson, S.C., and Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) have executed an Affiliation Services Agreement. The announcement was made earlier today…
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S.C. Medical Home Pilot for Diabetes Enrolls 1,110
July 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC & NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – July 27, 2009 – A patient centered medical home pilot project that could become a model for South Carolina has completed its first quarter…
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S.C. Medical Home Pilot for Diabetes Enrolls 1,110
July 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC & NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – July 27, 2009 – A patient centered medical home pilot project that could become a model for South Carolina has completed its first quarter…
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UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc.'s Internal Investigation Leads to Former Executive Officer Pleading Guilty to Criminal Charges
July 25, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2009 – UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. (Other OTC: UCIA) announced that Jerry Francis Wells, Jr., the former Executive Vice-President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and…
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GoldenAgeMedical.Com Announces National TV Campaign
July 6, 2009Online retailer, GoldenAgeMedical.Com is pleased to announce a new national TV ad campaign that will be running across multiple networks and across a broad spectrum of timeslots, including early evening…
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Medical Home Pilot Initiatives Continue to Expand Nationwide
June 8, 2009Charleston, S.C. and Rochester, N.Y. Among Latest Markets with Pilot Projects Underway, According to New Reports from HealthLeaders-InterStudy NASHVILLE, TN – June 8, 2009 – HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care…
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Medical Home Pilot Initiatives Continue to Expand Nationwide
June 8, 2009Charleston, S.C. and Rochester, N.Y. Among Latest Markets with Pilot Projects Underway, According to New Reports from HealthLeaders-InterStudy NASHVILLE, TN – June 8, 2009 – HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care…
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FitMed Partners Launches Metabolic Profiling as part of Sports Performance Enhancement Program
June 4, 2009FitMed Partners Launches Metabolic Profiling as part of Sports Performance Enhancement Program CHARLESTON, SC – June 4, 2009 – FitMed Partners™, a new preventive medical center offering a comprehensive approach…
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South Carolina Dermatologists Win Tennis Fans' Attention With Free Skin Cancer Checks and Sun Safety Tips
May 6, 2009Physicians catch high percentage of skin cancers at Women’s Dermatologic Society outreach at Family Circle Cup CHARLESTON, SC – May 6, 2009 – As champions of sun safety and skin…
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South Carolina Dermatologists Will Serve Tennis Fans With Free Skin Checks and Sun Safety Tips
April 14, 2009Women’s Dermatologic Society physicians to volunteer at Family Circle Cup amidst rising melanoma rates in younger women CHARLESTON, SC – April 14, 2009 – At a time when skin cancer…
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Columbia, Greenville, Charleston Set for National Walk @ Lunch Day Events
April 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 11, 2009 – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is expanding its celebration of National Walk @ Lunch Day(R) this year to include community walks in Columbia,…
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Lori Hamilton, Wife of NASCAR Legend Bobby Hamilton, Urges Public to Attend Free Cancer Screenings During Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Week
April 8, 2009Free oral cancer screenings also being held at select NASCAR races this year CHARLESTON, SC – April 8, 2009 – For the second year in a row, Lori Hamilton, wife of…
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S.C. BlueCross and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Launch Medical Home Pilot Project
April 6, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 6, 2009 – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians this month are initiating a year-long patient-centered medical home pilot project that could become a…
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