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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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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Palmetto Health welcomes Rodney Leacock, M.D., to Neurosurgery Associates
March 14, 2016
Rodney O. Leacock, M.D., neurointensivist at Palmetto Health Neurosurgery Associates, is board certified in neurology, neurocritical care and vascular neurology. Leacock received his medical degree from Howard University College of…
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How My Childhood Affected My Health as an Adult
March 11, 2016
By Kristen Tice-Ziesmer, MS, RD, CSSD, LD Sports Dietitian, ACE-Certified Personal Trainer Owner of Elite Nutrition and Performance I recently had a conversation with one of my clients…
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Palmetto Health welcomes Zeid Keilani, M.D., to the Weight Management Center
March 10, 2016
Palmetto Health announces Zeid M. Keilani, M.D., has joined the Palmetto Health Weight Management Center, where he now practices alongside Dalton Prickett, M.D., and Benjamin Tribble, M.D. Keilani earned his…
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Diamonds Direct celebrates grand opening with array of festive events
March 10, 2016
. The new store is the first location in the state and seventh in the U.S. for the diamond importer and retailer, which got its start in 1995. The grand…
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Emergency Management Staff receive certification
March 9, 2016
Dorchester County Emergency Management Department is pleased to announce that two staff members have earned certification as a South Carolina Certified Emergency Manager (SCCEM). Roger Dangerfield, Communications and Logistics Manager,…
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GHS physician named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Hospital and Health System CMOs to Know
March 9, 2016
Angelo Sinopoli, MD, vice president of clinical integration and chief medical officer for Greenville Health System (GHS), has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s list of 100 Hospital and Health…
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Six SC companies earn LiveLifeBlue workplace wellness awards
March 9, 2016
BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina presented its LiveLifeBlue℠ workplace wellness awards to six businesses across the state this week. BlueCross created the LiveLifeBlue awards to encourage fellow South Carolina employers…
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Six SC companies earn LiveLifeBlue workplace wellness awards
March 9, 2016
BlueCross® BlueShield® of South Carolina presented its LiveLifeBlue℠ workplace wellness awards to six businesses across the state this week. BlueCross created the LiveLifeBlue awards to encourage fellow South Carolina employers…
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Tod Augsburger, President & CEO of Lexington Medical Center
March 9, 2016
By Alan Cooper MidlandsBiz: What is your education and background? Tod Augsburger: I was born in rural Indiana and raised in Michigan. I received my undergraduate degree at Michigan…
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Edward G. Mintz of Columbia Eye Clinic elected 2016-2017 President of the South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology
March 7, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Edward G. Mintz, MD, PhD, has been elected President of the South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology. Dr. Mintz is a partner in the Columbia Eye Clinic working…
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CrossFit: Pros and Cons
March 4, 2016
By Jesa Culy, ACE Certified Personal Trainer Team Elite Staff One of the most popular fitness fads right now is CrossFit, a high intensity strength and conditioning program that…
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Pitner Downtown – the first and only orthodontic office in South Carolina exclusively for adults – opens in downtown Columbia
March 3, 2016
Dr. Leslie Pitner, owner of Pitner Orthodontics, announces the opening of Pitner Downtown: Orthodontics for Adults at 1201 Main Street in the Capitol Center in downtown Columbia on March 29th,…
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MUSC pharmacy offering free whooping cough vaccines
March 2, 2016The MUSC Rutledge Tower Outpatient Pharmacy is offering free whooping cough vaccines until April 15, 2016, regardless of insurance coverage. Whooping cough, also known as pertussis, is highly contagious and…
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Palmetto Health expands sponsorship of GoNoodle Program into Sumter County
March 2, 2016
Program promotes healthy lifestyles among students including activity breaks As part of an ongoing community outreach to combat childhood obesity, Palmetto Health has expanded its sponsorship of GoNoodle into…
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Zipit Wireless expands clinical implementation team with Professional Services Director
March 2, 2016
Experienced clinician hired to lead enterprise deployments of secure messaging solution. Zipit Wireless announced the addition of Vicki Dibble as Director of Professional Services. Dibble will oversee implementation and process…
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Palmetto Health Hospitals receive Blue Distinction Center Designations in multiple categories
March 1, 2016
Palmetto Health hospitals including Palmetto Health Baptist, Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Tuomey have been designated as Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care by BlueCross® Blue Shield® of South…
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6,000 Midlands residents to participate in the 2016 Midlands Heart Walk
March 1, 2016
More than 6,000 Midlands area residents are expected to attend the annual Midlands Heart Walk on Saturday, March 12th at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC. Activities kick off…
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Candidates set off to raise funds in 10 weeks
March 1, 2016
Inaugural Midlands 2016 Man & Woman of the Year Campaign launches March 3rd The South Carolina Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) has announced that 4 candidates …
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Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ awards Providence Hospitals its top rating for the 18th consecutive time
March 1, 2016
The 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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MUSC med school graduate paving path for other aspiring black physicians
February 29, 2016Ja’Pel Sumpter, M.D., a graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, knows she’s one of the lucky ones. As the only child of a teenage mother, Sumpter spent most…
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Ob Hospitalist Group continues expansion, opens eight new programs
February 26, 2016
Opens Eight New Programs in 4th Quarter Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) is proud to announce the opening of eight new OB/GYN hospitalist programs in the 2015 fourth quarter, tying…
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Diabetes and Resistance Training
February 26, 2016
By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease in which the body’s inability to produce any or enough insulin causes an increase in sugar (glucose)…
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Pam Wessel, Business Relations Director, Greenville Health System
February 24, 2016
UpstateBizBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: A Conversation with…
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