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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“Just Say Know” to Heart Disease with Lexington Medical Center: Hospital Lights Up in RED for Heart Month
February 2, 2016
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center encourages community members to “Just Say Know” to heart disease during the month of February, which is American Heart Month. One out of every…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina promotes Stephanie Kripa Cooper-Lewter
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – Stephanie Kripa Cooper-Lewter, Ph.D., M.S.W., has been promoted to the position of Vice President of Initiatives and Public Policy for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina.…
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NEW Study: South Carolina Medicaid Dental Program could save $44 million annually through adoption of Kool Smiles practice model
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – The Benevis Foundation today announced the release of a study by Dobson DaVanzo & Associates examining Medicaid dental utilization trends and expenditures in South Carolina using publicly available…
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Palmetto Health celebrates Heart Hospital’s 10th year
February 2, 2016
COLUMBIA, SC – While the hospitals of Palmetto Health have been treating heart patients in the Midlands for 50 years, this February marks the 10th anniversary of Palmetto Health Heart…
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Palmetto Health celebrates February as National Heart Month
February 2, 2016
Community events held throughout the month COLUMBIA, SC – The statistics are alarming. According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading global cause of death, accounting…
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Palmetto Health Heart Hospital turns red in recognition of National Heart Month
February 2, 2016
Palmetto Health Heart Hospital is turning red in recognition of National Heart Month. Throughout the month of February, the outside of the hospital will be illuminated red in an effort…
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Teresa Medlin named HR Professional of the Year by GSHRM
February 1, 2016
Teresa Medlin, VP of Human Resources at Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), was recently named 2015 HR Professional of the Year by the Greenville Chapter of the Society for Human Resource…
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Twenty-Seven Legislators recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows
January 29, 2016Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…
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Twenty-Seven Legislators Recognized as Health Policy Program Fellows
January 29, 2016
Twenty-seven members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The elected officials were…
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Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life
January 26, 2016Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…
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Todd & Moore fights breast cancer, giving more than $1,000 to Walk for Life
January 26, 2016
Todd & Moore donated more than $1,000 to Palmetto Health Foundation last week to help beat breast cancer in the Midlands. The amount was 5 percent of sales during Todd…
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New Nurse Practitioner-owned Clinic in the Midlands
January 21, 2016Janeen Jensen Wood, Family Nurse Practitioner, has returned to the Irmo area and opened Crescent Clinic, an occupational health and family medicine clinic. Janeen graduated from Chapin High School in…
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New Nurse Practitioner-owned Clinic in the Midlands
January 21, 2016
Janeen Jensen Wood, Family Nurse Practitioner, has returned to the Irmo area and opened Crescent Clinic, an occupational health and family medicine clinic. Janeen graduated from Chapin High School in…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) continues steady growth into 2016
January 20, 2016
The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the region – announced that due to growing demand for both internal medicine and critical/emergency care consultations, Gavin Olsen, DVM,…
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SC foundation presents $3.8 million check to statewide surgical quality initiative
January 20, 2016
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation presented a $3.8 million check to Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) to fund the South Carolina Surgical Quality Collaborative (SQC), a first-in-the-nation multiorganization…
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Dr. Mattox first to offer groundbreaking feminine wellness treatment
January 18, 2016
GREENVILLE SC – Dr. Fleming Mattox, of the Carolina Continence Center, recently announced he and his office have been trained and certified to offer a new technology for non-surgical vaginal restoration. ThermiVa…
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Ob Hospitalist Group names new Chief Financial Officer
January 14, 2016
Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider, welcomed new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Kevin Krenzke. Krenzke joins OBHG with almost 20 years of finance and accounting…
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Irmo man donates $50,000 to Lexington Medical Center Foundation generous gift honors his late wife
January 12, 2016
The Lexington Medical Center Foundation received a $50,000 gift Tuesday from an Irmo man who wanted to recognize the hospital and its staff members for the outstanding care they provided…
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The Affordable Care Act brings change for employers in 2016
January 7, 2016
By Molly A. Thomas, RP® Becoming familiar with the proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act and its rules and regulations will help employers understand how the Affordable Care…
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Lexington Medical Center opens new Rehabilitation Facility
January 6, 2016
Lexington Medical Center has opened a new 10,000 square foot rehabilitation center at the hospital’s Extended Care campus in Lexington to ensure the hospital’s rehabilitation programs match the best services…
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Cervical Cancer-Free South Carolina to hold summit January 7-8, 2016 in Greenville
January 6, 2016Cervical Cancer-Free South Carolina will hold its second statewide summit to address cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV)-related issues January 7-8 at the Hyatt Regency in Greenville. The summit,…
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Ob Hospitalist Group names new Chief Growth Officer
December 28, 2015
Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG), the nation’s largest dedicated OB/GYN hospitalist provider, is pleased to welcome new Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Marc Kerlin. Kerlin joins OBHG with 30 years of experience…
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Healthy Oat Cookies
December 19, 2015
By Kay MacInnis ‘Tis the season for visions of sugar plums – and many other sweets. Which means it’s the season for additional pounds to end up on the…
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Providence Hospitals announces new executive leaders
December 17, 2015Providence Hospitals and LifePoint Health today announced the appointment of executive leaders for the two-campus Columbia hospital system. Scott Campbell will assume a key leadership post serving as lead administrator…
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Providence Hospitals announces new executive leaders
December 17, 2015
Providence Hospitals and LifePoint Health today announced the appointment of executive leaders for the two-campus Columbia hospital system. Scott Campbell will assume a key leadership post serving as lead administrator…
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First Choice by Select Health earns Top Quality Rating among South Carolina Medicaid Plans
December 16, 2015
First Choice by Select Health of South Carolina is the top-rated Medicaid health plan in the state, according to the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s (NCQA’s) Medicaid Health Insurance Plan…
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AMCOL Systems earns PPMS™ recertification
December 14, 2015
AMCOL Systems, Inc. recently earned its recertification in the Professional Practice Management System™ as accredited by ACA International. PPMS™ is a management system based upon developing, implementing, and adhering to…
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Four U.S. Healthcare Systems join Guardian Research Network
December 9, 2015
The Guardian Research Network (GRN) is rapidly expanding with the addition of four partner healthcare systems including Baptist Health (Kentucky), Bon Secours Health System, Mercy and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System,…
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Trident Family Health to host annual holiday luncheon for patients
December 9, 2015
Trident Family Health will host the annual holiday luncheon for patients onThursday, December 10 from 12 – 2 p.m. For more than a decade, the staff and Resident Physicians at…
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Pediatric sickle cell study stopped early due to positive results
December 9, 2015A national sickle cell disease study involving Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) researchers has found that for some children with sickle cell disease, the drug hydroxyurea is as effective…
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Start Early Stay Late: Teens in South Carolina are delaying pregnancy, just not long enough
December 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina’s teen birth rate has declined 61 percent since peaking in 1991, the result of decades of success for communities across the state. According to the…
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Fueling the Off-Season: How to Hit the Reset Button
December 5, 2015
Kristen Tice-Zeismer Owner, Elite Nutrition & Performance Fueling the Off-Season: How to Hit the Reset Button Now that the training season has come to close for most athletes, it’s time…
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