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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DHEC encourages local communities to help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses
February 24, 2016With warmer weather approaching, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is advising local governments to take action now to protect communities from mosquito-borne illnesses. The historic flooding…
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DHEC encourages local communities to help prevent mosquito-borne illnesses
February 24, 2016
With warmer weather approaching, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is advising local governments to take action now to protect communities from mosquito-borne illnesses. The historic flooding…
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Does your Business Have Heart? Lexington Medical Center Announces Business with Heart Contest!
February 24, 2016
Does your business have heart? Tell Lexington Medical Center what you’re doing during February, which is American Heart Month, to encourage heart-healthy living among your employees and customers. Your company…
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The Proposed USC Medical School and Innovation Campus
February 24, 2016By David Prim & Christian Graves Recently, the University of South Carolina announced plans to move the School of Medicine from its current location – adjacent to the W.J.B.…
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Stingrays to unveil 10th Annual Pink in the Rink Jersey Tuesday at Trident
February 20, 2016
The South Carolina Stingrays alongside Trident Health will unveil the 10th Annual Pink in the Rink jersey on Monday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Trident Medical Center. The Stingrays…
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IntelliSystems hosts free HIPAA compliance and security seminar
February 15, 2016IntelliSystems is holding a free HIPAA compliance and security seminar on Thursday, February 18th entitled “What every practice manager and doctor must have in place now to run a compliant,…
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BI-LO donation provides emergency meals to Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels clients
February 15, 2016
Senior Resources received a $8,700 grant from the BI-LO Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the parent company to BI-LO grocery stores. The funding will be used to provide Meals on…
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IntelliSystems hosts free HIPAA compliance and security seminar
February 15, 2016
IntelliSystems is holding a free HIPAA compliance and security seminar on Thursday, February 18th entitled “What every practice manager and doctor must have in place now to run a compliant,…
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Doctors Care opens new Lexington location
February 12, 2016
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, announces the opening of its newest urgent and family care center in Lexington County. The state-of-the-art Doctors Care medical facility has…
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GHS Family YMCA hires Peter Townley
February 11, 2016
Peter Townley, MSW, CSCS, USAW-SPC, CPT, has been hired as the new Sr., Wellness Director at the Greenville Health System Family YMCA. Townley has an extensive exercise science background and…
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“Just Say Know” to heart disease at Lexington Medical Center’s FREE Heart Fair
February 11, 2016
Event on Sunday February 28 Educates about Heart Health with Fun, Interactive Activities When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? What’s your Body Mass Index?…
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Carolinas HealthCare System appoints Eugene A. Woods President and Chief Executive Officer
February 11, 2016
Woods is Chair-elect of the American Hospital Association CHARLOTTE, NC – The Board of Commissioners of Carolinas HealthCare System unanimously approved the appointment of Eugene A. Woods as President and…
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Carolinas HealthCare System appoints Eugene A. Woods President and Chief Executive Officer
February 11, 2016
Woods is Chair-elect of the American Hospital Association CHARLOTTE, NC – The Board of Commissioners of Carolinas HealthCare System unanimously approved the appointment of Eugene A. Woods as President and…
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Clemson Downs makes $1,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation
February 10, 2016
Clemson Downs made a $1,000 donation to Tri-County Technical College’s Foundation to establish a scholarship for an associate degree nursing student in Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties. Dr. John LeHeup,…
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SC BlueCross, SC BlueChoice start Maternity Blue Distinction Program, recognize South Carolina hospitals for delivering quality, affordable maternity care
February 10, 2016
In an effort to help prospective parents find hospitals that deliver quality, affordable maternity care, BlueCross®BlueShield® of South Carolina and BlueChoice® Health Plan of South Carolina announce the first hospitals…
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Chiropractic practice of Clemson University’s athletes locates in downtown Greenville
February 10, 2016
Dr. Michael Nelson and Dr. Kelsey Nelson of Carolina Active Health Chiropractic recently announced their grand opening at 16 Mills Avenue in Greenville. Carolina Active Health provides holistic and customized…
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Young people are lifting the spirits of Midlands-area seniors with Valentine’s Day cards
February 8, 2016
DoSomething.org and Meals on Wheels America join forces for third annual Love Letters campaign This month, Midlands-area seniors are receiving handmade Valentine’s Day cards created by youth volunteers from…
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Lexington County students express the Art of Healing
February 8, 2016
Nine Lexington County high school students have received prizes and awards in the 7th annual “Art of Healing,” a juried art competition for Lexington County high school students sponsored by…
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Sweet & Savory to be held April 28
February 4, 2016
Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter announces that the Sweet & Savory fundraiser will be from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the South Carolina State Museum Planetarium Lobby. During the event,…
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Midlands American Heart Association celebrates saving women’s lives through Go Red For Women® with local events
February 4, 2016
For 12 years, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement has been impacting the health of women through the collective energy, passion, time, money and HEART of the…
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Medical practices brace for 2016 desk audits
February 4, 2016“For doctors in a small to medium-sized practice, patient care takes first priority, and these challenges are making it harder for practices to thrive,” explains Kevin Wade, President and CEO…
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Palmetto Health welcomes Thomas W. Schultz, D.O., to Palmetto Heart
February 4, 2016
Palmetto Health announces Thomas W. Schultz, D.O., has joined Palmetto Heart. Schultz is board certified in interventional cardiovascular medicine, cardiovascular medicine and internal medicine. He is skilled in adult transthoracic…
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Palmetto Health receives national accreditation for bariatrics
February 4, 2016
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), in partnership with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, issued the three-year “Comprehensive Center” designation to Palmetto…
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Two GHS executives among Greenville’s 50 most influential people
February 4, 2016Greenville Health System (GHS) President and CEO Mike Riordan and Sam Konduros, executive director of the Greenville Health Research and Development Corporation (RDC), have been named two of Greenville Business…
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Kennedy named Director of Therapy Operations for Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute
February 4, 2016
Jessica Kennedy recently was named director of therapy operations for Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute. Spartanburg Rehabilitation Institute is a 40-bed, freestanding facility that provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients throughout Spartanburg…
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Medical practices brace for 2016 desk audits
February 4, 2016
“For doctors in a small to medium-sized practice, patient care takes first priority, and these challenges are making it harder for practices to thrive,” explains Kevin Wade, President and CEO…
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