Don’t risk it this flu season – flu and people with disabilities
October 28, 2015Don’t Risk it This Flu Season People with Disabilities at Higher Risk for Flu Getting the flu can be an unpleasant event for even the most stoic among us. But,…
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Greenville Memorial Hospital wins Consumer Choice Award
October 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The National Research Corporation has honored Greenville Memorial Hospital with its 2015/2016 Consumer Choice Award. This marks the 20th straight year that Greenville Memorial Hospital has won…
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DHEC and ACS working together to help more women access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month under way, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are taking the opportunity…
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Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…
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Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader
October 22, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…
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Lexington Medical Center announces new leadership team
October 21, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce three new leadership positions at the hospital. Lexington Medical Center has named Melinda Kruzner as Executive Vice President, Roger Sipe…
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Courtnay Thompson named Director of Plan Operations and Administration at Select Health of South Carolina
October 21, 2015
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina announced today that it has appointed Courtnay Thompson as Director of Plan Operations and Administration. Thompson, a registered nurse who began her…
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MUSC Statement in response to new American Cancer Society (ACS) breast screening guidelines
October 20, 2015Guidelines published October 20, 2015, in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Breast Care Team will continue to…
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Summerville Medical Center welcomes Dr. John Carlile as Medical Director of Hospitalist and Intensivist Services
October 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – John R. Carlile, M.D., has joined Summerville Medical Center as the Medical Director of Hospitalist and Intensivist Services, bringing more than 35 years of pediatric critical care experience…
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Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
October 16, 2015
Colin Milner has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the most innovative and influential minds in the world on aging-related topics. In 2001, he launched…
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The Pros and Cons of Statins and Supplements for Reducing Cholesterol
October 16, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD Part IV of the Lowering Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series It’s common knowledge that high cholesterol levels are dangerous…
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The Science Behind Your Smile – Part 1
October 14, 2015
By Leslie Pitner, DDS We can paint it, smooth it, tighten it, or fill it, but without resorting to a paper bag, we cannot hide it. We take our…
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Richland County Flood Update Information
October 13, 2015
Flood Debris Removal: Beginning Wednesday, Richland County will begin picking up flood-related debris curbside. (This debris is separate from regular household garbage and recyclables that go in the green and…
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Institute for Child Success holds Early Childhood Research Symposium in Greenville
October 12, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – On October 15th and 16th, here in Greenville at the Westin Hotel, a gathering of various PhDs, researchers and healthcare leaders will be all pulled together for…
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What to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol
October 8, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD Part III of the Lowering Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series Fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, oils, and other foods are…
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Demers Ambulances has named First Priority South as their new dealer for South Carolina
October 7, 2015
BELOEIL, QC – Demers Ambulances is proud to announce it has signed First Priority South as their new dealer for the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Kentucky. “This is…
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Greenville Health System honored with two UHC awards
October 6, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – UHC, an alliance of the nation’s leading nonprofit academic medical centers and their affiliated hospitals, honored Greenville Health System with the Supply Chain Performance Excellence Award and…
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Dorn VA Medical Center (UPDATE2)
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s outpatient clinics will be open Wednesday, Oct. 7. Procedural clinics will be closed. Veterans who have procedure clinic appointments…
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Dorn VA Medical Center (UPDATE)
October 6, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in an effort to ensure patient health and safety have decided to cancel all…
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Upstate doctor’s research on vitamin D and MS published in Journal of Neurological Sciences
October 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Journal of Neurological Sciences recently published an article by Greenville Health System neurologist Dr. Jagannadha R. Avasarala that looks at the connection between vitamin D and…
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How to Reduce Cholesterol through Lifestyle Changes
October 2, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD Part II of the Lowering Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series The human body is a miraculous thing. All of…
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Dr. Katie Stroud Bullwinkel joins Pitner Orthodontics
September 28, 2015
IRMO, SC – Dr. Leslie Pitner, owner of Pitner Orthodontics, announced that Dr. Katie Stroud Bullwinkel has joined Pitner Orthodontics as an associate. Dr. Katie Bullwinkel is a native…
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Providence Cooks! Participating in the Southern Living Taste of Charleston Cooking Well Invitational 2015
September 23, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Providence Hospitals PROVIDENCE COOKS! Team will compete in the 2015 Cooking Well International event, part of the “Southern Living” Taste of Charleston this weekend. In its…
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Ob Hospitalist Group awarded one of the best places to work in SC
September 22, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) has been honored by the Best Places to Work in South Carolina Program for the third year in a row. This program is…
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Second annual MUSC disaster fair set for Sept. 24
September 21, 2015
When: Thursday, September 24, 2015 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Location: MUSC Horeshoe (169 Ashley Ave., Charleston, SC, 29425) Contact: Tony Ciuffo, MUSC Public Relations, 843-792-2626, [email protected] There will…
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Concussions and Athletes
September 18, 2015
Team Elite Concussions have become a regular event in sports. It seems like every day you read about an athlete that suffers a concussion and has to be held…
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Understanding Cholesterol
September 18, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD How to Lower Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series: Part 1 of 4 Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 1…
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Children’s Discovery Center opens second Lowcountry location
September 16, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Children’s Discovery Center opened its doors to a second location in Park West Wednesday, Sept. 9. Located at 3300 Stockdale Road in the growing Park West…
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International expert on active aging to speak at Still Hopes Retirement Community’s Thrive Week
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community announced that Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and founder of the active-aging industry in North America,…
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GHS named screening center of excellence
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship at the Cancer Institute of Greenville Health System has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer…
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Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
September 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…
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Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…
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Barre class beginning at Lourie Center
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week Ballet Barre class on Fridays from September 11 through November 20. The class, taught by Master Pilates Instructor Vicki…
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Brush Up on the Basics During Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month
September 3, 2015
By Mary Pat Baldauf On the evening of March 18, I noshed on some dark chocolate covered espresso beans left over from a road trip to see Modest Mouse in…
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Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group achieves prestigious “Top 20” ranking by Staffing Industry Analysts
September 2, 2015FLORENCE, SC – Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group (Trinity) announced it was recognized as the 17th largest U.S. travel nurse staffing firm in an independent survey of healthcare staffing agencies conducted…
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Trident Health Pastoral Care Department now recruiting Stephen Ministry Volunteers
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Pastoral Care Department at Trident Health is recruiting applicants for the 2016 class of Stephen Ministry volunteers to begin Tuesday, October 6. Stephen Ministers provide basic spiritual…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System tied for first in the nation for lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Heath System was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for being top in the nation with the lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate. According…
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Sinus Center of South Carolina hosts free event for public
September 1, 2015
Dr. Anna Bouknight Shares Options for Treating Chronic Sinus Conditions on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm Join Sinus Center of South Carolina for Refreshments, Interactive Presentation and Q&A COLUMBIA,…
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Sinus Center of South Carolina hosts free event for public
August 31, 2015Dr. Anna Bouknight Shares Options for Treating Chronic Sinus Conditions on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm Join Sinus Center of South Carolina for Refreshments, Interactive Presentation and Q&A COLUMBIA,…
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SC Dental Association’s Dental Access Days treats more than 1,500 patients in free two-day clinic
August 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – More than 1,500 patients received an estimated $1 million in free dental services at the seventh annual Dental Access Days event held on August 21 and 22…
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Lourie Center Executive Director Retires
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center’s Board of Directors announced that Executive Director Mary Kessler is retiring, to be effective August 28, 2015. Ms Kessler has served as Executive Director…
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FREE Skin Cancer Screening
August 21, 2015
Join Lexington Medical Center and Palmetto Dermatology for September 11 Event WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Many people in South Carolina have spent a fun summer outdoors. While the sun can…
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5 Reasons Why High School Athletes Need a Performance Specialist
August 21, 2015
Nader Tannir, MS, USAW, FMS Performance Specialist at Elite Nutrition & Performance High school sports have already begun. Is your athlete prepared? What your child is practicing at school…
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Thai Chicken Salad
August 21, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This is another recipe from that same chicken we used last week. The idea, if you’ll recall, was to take one chicken and create several meals…
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Thai Chicken Salad
August 21, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This is another recipe from that same chicken we used last week. The idea, if you’ll recall, was to take one chicken and create several meals…
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Food Lion FEEDS Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels Program
August 20, 2015
$3,500 Grant Will Be Used to Support Hunger-Relief Programs in Richland County COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources was recently awarded $3,500, a grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable…
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AmbioPharm, Inc. Expanding Aiken County Operations
August 19, 2015
$18.8 Million Investment Expected To Create 100 New Jobs AIKEN, SC – AmbioPharm, Inc. (APi), a company that specializes in the manufacturing of peptides and the development of generic drugs,…
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Free Dental Care to be Provided at Two-Day Clinic
August 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – This weekend, hundreds of dental professionals and lay volunteers will donate their time and talents to provide adults with critical access to dental care services as part…
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MUSC Physicians Purchases Parkshore Centre in Charleston
August 17, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer assisted MUSC Physicians in the purchase of Parkshore Centre located at 1 Poston Road in Charleston, South Carolina. The approximately 120,000 sq.ft.…
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Southern Eye Associates welcomes new ophthalmologist
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern Eye Associates is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Wade A. Reardon as its newest ophthalmologist. Dr. Reardon was born and raised in Kingstree, SC. He studied…
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