The fast casual conundrum: Fast casual restaurant entrées higher in calories than fast food
May 13, 2016
Dieters looking to cut calories may believe it’s best to pick a fast casual restaurant over a fast food chain, but new research from the University of South Carolina shows…
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Providence Hospitals introduces new name and identity
May 13, 2016New logo underscores commitment to Catholic heritage, name reflects plans for future growth Providence Hospitals today announced that its name has changed to Providence Health. In addition to this name…
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Alcohol and Health – Can a Healthy Diet include Alcohol?
May 12, 2016
By Ben Fountain So you are aware of the obvious effects of alcohol on the body, it alters our judgment and makes us slower to reflexes. You may be…
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Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge designated an American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
May 11, 2016
Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The hospital joins Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland.…
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Lexington Medical Center breaks ground on clinical expansion
May 9, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday afternoon on the hospital campus in West Columbia to celebrate a significant clinical expansion that’s about to begin. Lexington…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital pediatric surgeon concerned about golf cart injuries
May 5, 2016
Children’s Hospital offers tips for keeping children safe while riding in golf carts Last summer, at least four school-age children were brought to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital because of…
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“Good Smile, Healthy Brain and Heart?” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Souvik Sen
May 4, 2016Join us May 10 at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment COLUMBIA, SC – Were you aware of the connection between…
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“Good Smile, Healthy Brain and Heart?” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Souvik Sen
May 4, 2016
Join us May 10 at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment COLUMBIA, SC – Were you aware of the connection between…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Matthew J. Cogdill as Vice President, Physician Network
May 2, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Matthew J. Cogdill as Vice President, Physician Network. In this role, he will oversee the management of Lexington Medical…
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Bela Family Dentistry opens White Knoll office
May 1, 2016
We would like to welcome you to a new experience in family dentistry. This is Bela Family Dentistry of White Knoll, and we are dedicated to continuously exceeding your expectations…
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Lexington Medical Center names Anna Shalkham, MD, as Chief Medical Informatics Officer
May 1, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce that Anna Shalkham, MD, Emergency Medicine physician at Lexington Medical Center, has become the hospital’s new Chief Medical Informatics Officer.…
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Columbia Nephrology Associates announces expansion into Sumter
April 28, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Columbia Nephrology Associates is expanding its services to Sumter this summer. The Midlands’ leading kidney specialists, Columbia Nephrology currently has offices in Columbia, Lugoff and Newberry. “We…
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SETi and Seoul Viosys announce availability of the violeds™ MOSCLEAN on Amazon.com
April 26, 2016Mosquito Trap Proves to be Highly Effective on Mosquitos Carrying Zika Virus COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) and Seoul Viosys announce the availability of the violeds™…
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Doctors Care, Progressive Physical Therapy expand services in Lexington County
April 26, 2016LEXINGTON, SC – Doctors Care held ribbon cutting celebrations today to mark the openings of three state-of-the-art facilities to serve the growing Lexington County area: Doctors Care Lexington West, 815…
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Doctors Care, Progressive Physical Therapy expand services in Lexington County
April 26, 2016
LEXINGTON, SC – Doctors Care held ribbon cutting celebrations today to mark the openings of three state-of-the-art facilities to serve the growing Lexington County area: Doctors Care Lexington West, 815…
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SETi and Seoul Viosys announce availability of the violeds™ MOSCLEAN on Amazon.com
April 26, 2016
Mosquito Trap Proves to be Highly Effective on Mosquitos Carrying Zika Virus COLUMBIA, SC – Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc. (SETi) and Seoul Viosys announce the availability of the violeds™…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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Governor Haley signs lifesaving hands-on CPR in schools bill into law
April 23, 2016
American Heart Association celebrates a law which will teach SC students CPR, adding thousands of lifesavers in SC each year. Governor Nikki Haley signed House Bill 3265 into law…
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Palmetto Health receives coveted Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs accreditation
April 21, 2016
Palmetto Health is one of eight organizations to receive full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP), the international accrediting body for organizations conducting…
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Signs and symptoms of overtraining
April 21, 2016
By Jesa Culy Elite Nutrition & Performance You have taken your New Year’s resolution seriously, and now working harder than ever in the gym to keep those pounds off. But…
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Six Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2016 Palmetto Gold Award
April 18, 2016
Each year the South Carolina Nurses Foundation recognizes 100 nurses who exemplify excellence in practice and commitment to the profession. Nurses are nominated across the entire state from a variety…
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Providence Hospitals Development Foundation named Stephen Kyle Jones as scholarship recipient
April 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals Development Foundation named Stephen Kyle Jones as the 2016 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship recipient. A fourth-year medical student at the University of South…
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Meet the Doctor – Dr. Lindsay Cash joins Bela Family Dentistry
April 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – We are proud to announce that Dr. Lindsay Cash has joined the Bela Family Dentistry team in Irmo, SC. A graduate of The College of Charleston, Dr.…
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Meet the Doctor – Dr. Lindsay Cash joins Bela Family Dentistry
April 18, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – We are proud to announce that Dr. Lindsay Cash has joined the Bela Family Dentistry team in Irmo, SC. A graduate of The College of Charleston, Dr.…
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How to Properly Perform a Deadlift
April 15, 2016
By Dominique Francis Elite Nutrition & Performance Deadlifts are one of those exercises that scare the living daylights out of people out of fear of hurting…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes D. Perry Breazeale Jr., CPA as Chief Financial Officer
April 14, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome D. Perry Breazeale Jr., CPA as Chief Financial Officer at Lexington Medical Center. In this role, Mr. Breazeale will oversee…
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South Carolina Medicaid dental provider surpasses $5 million in uncompensated care for uninsured patients
April 14, 2016
Kool Smiles, a leading provider of quality dental care for underserved children and families in South Carolina, today announced its affiliate dentists have provided more than $5 million in uncompensated…
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Terminix offers mosquito prevention tips
April 13, 2016As warm temperatures usher in mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus, Terminix Service, Inc. (TSI), is offering several tips to keep South Carolina families safe. A growing concern across the country,…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Brian D. Smith as Vice President of Human Resources
April 11, 2016
Lexington Medical Center welcomed Brian D. Smith as its new vice president of Human Resources. In this role, Mr. Smith will oversee areas including employment, benefits, compensation, staff development, employee…
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Celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day in April
April 11, 2016In observance of National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD), April 16, the South Carolina Bar is leading a local initiative to increase awareness and understanding of advance care planning from both…
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Am I Losing Fat or Muscle?
April 8, 2016
By Dominique Francis Elite Nutrition & Performance What Causes Fat loss? Weight loss, generally speaking, happens when there are more calories being burned than there are calories being taken…
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Palmetto Health and USC selected for national professional development program
April 7, 2016
Palmetto Health and the University of South Carolina (USC) have been chosen to take part in an innovative national learning collaborative with eight other institutions across the country. The three-…
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Weight Management Center offers weight loss telehealth program
April 6, 2016It’s that time again… when springtime bestirs us to get more active and head outside, regardless of how a winter of less activity and more food may have added a…
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Spring Valley Rotary Club awards grant to Meals on Wheels program
April 6, 2016
Senior Resources received a $1,885 grant from the Spring Valley Rotary Club to support the Meals on Wheels program. The funding will be used to provide daily delivery of a…
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A Palmetto Health Children’s Emergency Center 20th Anniversary story
April 5, 2016
As a special education teacher at Lexington High School, Suzanne Myers had a special place in her heart for children with special needs. She and her husband, William “Billy” Myers,…
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Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group launches April 1
March 31, 2016
New organization is the Midlands region’s largest multispecialty medical group On April 1, the Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group will launch. Palmetto Health-USC Medical Group is a not-for-profit company that will…
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GHS Cancer Institute holding free oral cancer screenings
March 31, 2016
Greenville Health System physicians will offer free oral cancer screenings on Friday, April 8, from 1-5 p.m. These screenings are being held in observance of Oral, Head, and Neck Cancer…
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One pet food manufacturer demands USA chickens, protecting jobs and food safety
March 30, 2016
According to the National Chicken Council, Americans each eat an average of nearly 92 pounds of chicken per year. That’s a number that has steadily increased over the years, as…
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Aspen Dental Practice opening in North Myrtle Beach makes access to care easier in South Carolina
March 29, 2016
Dr. Raymond Merkler, DMD, and team to offer full service dental care and personalized treatment plans Appointments are now available at the new Aspen Dental practice that is scheduled to…
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Doctors Care opens second new Lexington location
March 28, 2016
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, announces the opening of its second urgent and family care center in Lexington since January. The state-of-the-art Doctors Care Hope Ferry…
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Palmetto Health and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine welcome incoming class of resident physicians
March 28, 2016
High Percentage of Resident Physicians Remain in South Carolina to Care for South Carolinians COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Health and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine faculty…
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Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands announces promotion of Mary Dell Hayes to Executive Director
March 24, 2016
Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands promotes Mary Dell Hayes to serve as Executive Director after completing a national search for the agency’s next leader. . President of the Board…
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Palmetto Health Foundation announces new home and added half marathon for Walk for Life and Race for Life
March 23, 2016
Palmetto Health Foundation’s 26th Walk for Life and Race for Life will have a new home on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016—Spirit Communications Park, home of the Columbia Fireflies. A half…
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Local leaders, lawmakers to participate in March for Meals Community Champions Week March 21-25
March 21, 2016
Champions will deliver Meals on Wheels to draw attention to the issue of senior hunger Several Midlands lawmakers and community leaders will deliver Meals on Wheels during the week…
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UCI Medical Affiliates president runs the span of the globe for Alzheimer’s research
March 21, 2016
David Boucher, president and chief operating officer at UCI Medical has completed his goal of running 24,902 miles (the circumference of the earth). For the past 25 years Boucher has…
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Palmetto Poison Center observes National Poison Prevention Week
March 21, 2016
The Palmetto Poison Center invites the public to join them in observing National Poison Prevention Week, which begins on March 20, 2016. Each year more than 2 million calls are…
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Palmetto Health welcomes P. Doug deHoll, M.D., and Pranitha Nallu, M.D. to Palmetto Health Orthopedics
March 21, 2016
Palmetto Health announce spine surgeon P. Doug deHoll, M.D., and physiatrist Pranitha Nallu, M.D., have joined Palmetto Health Orthopedics. DeHoll received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina…
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BDI Pharma, Inc. launches Cloud-based DSCSA solution
March 21, 2016
Customers now can receive and access all required transaction data from BDI Pharma via electronic portal BDI Pharma, Inc. announced the launch of its Drug Supply Chain Security Act…
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Palmetto Healthy Start hosts free event aimed at empowering parents, April 22
March 21, 2016
Empower your mind, body and soul at a free event Friday, April 22, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m., at the River Center at Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia. Palmetto…
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Shame, shame, shame
March 20, 2016
By Kathleen Parker As Donald Trump continues to surge forward as the most-likely Republican nominee, perfectly sane people are beginning to wonder: “Was there something we missed? Maybe he’s…
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