UofSC seeks pregnant women to participate in health study
July 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina is looking for African-American and white women in the first 16 weeks of their pregnancy to participate in a study to learn more…
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Eighteen Complete Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman College
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Eighteen students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The commencement was…
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Lexington Medical Center to Receive Grant From Local Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation
June 29, 2015
Foundation Will Also Honor A “Komen Champion” from the Midlands WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Please join Lexington Medical Center on Thursday, July 2 at 11:30 a.m. for a news conference…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. Saves Over 3.1 Million Dollars in Hospital Charges
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) completed a pre and post study of inpatient hospitalization and emergency department use by the clients of MIRCI between January 1,…
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South Carolina student support “Summer of Service”
June 29, 2015Volunteers of today learn skills while helping heroes of yesterday by Bob Hall, Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn public affairs specialist COLUMBIA, SC – Almost since the time Europeans stepped foot…
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Dorn VA Medical Center “Summer of Service” open house/town hall
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host an open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a town hall from 6 to 7…
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Lexington Medical Center Names Tod Augsburger New President & CEO
June 29, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – It was announced that Tod Augsburger will be the next President and CEO of Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Augsburger will succeed current President & CEO Mike Biediger…
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South Carolina student support “Summer of Service”
June 29, 2015Volunteers of today learn skills while helping heroes of yesterday by Bob Hall, Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn public affairs specialist COLUMBIA, SC – Almost since the time Europeans stepped foot…
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Dorn VA Medical Center “Summer of Service” open house/town hall
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host an open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a town hall from 6 to 7…
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Providence Orthopedic Hospitals appoints new medical directors
June 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Orthopedic Hospital has appointed Thomas P. Gross, MD, to serve as Medical Director of Orthopedics and James A. O’Leary, MD, to serve as Medical Director for…
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Providence Orthopedic Hospitals appoints new medical directors
June 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Orthopedic Hospital has appointed Thomas P. Gross, MD, to serve as Medical Director of Orthopedics and James A. O’Leary, MD, to serve as Medical Director for…
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S.C. Cable Television Association Foundation awards grant to Senior Resources’ Foster Grandparent program
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Cable Television Association Foundation awarded a grant of $2,500 to Senior Resources in support of the Foster Grandparent program during the 2014-15 academic year. The…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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Greenville Health System named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work
June 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Health System has been named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work by Diversity MBA Magazine. Companies included in this…
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DHEC Awards Clemson Downs Retirement Community Certificate of Need for New Skilled Nursing Unit
June 18, 2015
With certification granted, Clemson Downs begins opening new addition to residents. GREENVILLE, SC – As the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has awarded Clemson Downs Retirement…
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The Woodlands at Furman presents community health fair
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Aging well is a result of good health and wellness practices throughout life, but finding the right resources to practice good health can be challenging. The Woodlands…
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Rhythmlink Combats Blood Shortages With Successful Drive
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, dedicated donors attended Rhythmlink International’s 6th Annual Blood Drive and donated enough blood to save nearly 60 lives. Rhythmlink International hosts the blood…
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Lexington Medical Center Welcomes C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS
June 17, 2015
Neurosurgeon Will Practice at New Lexington Brain and Spine Institute WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center welcomeS C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS to the hospital’s network of care. Dr.…
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Delta Dental’s Land of Smiles Characters Motivate Students in the Midlands to Adopt Healthy Oral and Overall Habits
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A battle was waged in South Carolina this spring with the health of our children’s teeth at stake. Delta Dental of South Carolina brought in its Land…
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Wellmore Closes on Land for Property in Lexington
June 16, 2015
Projected $47 million premier retirement community to bring 140 local jobs LEXINGTON, SC – Officials with Wellmore announced that they have closed on the land in Lexington, S.C. where they…
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Richland County EMS Receives American Heart Association Award
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Richland County Emergency Medical Services won a national American Heart Association award for its efforts to improve the treatment of patients who experience severe heart attacks. This…
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Taskforce Releases Recommendations for Improvements to Long-Term Care in South Carolina
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to reshape South Carolina’s long-term care system have been released by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. These recommendations…
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Taskforce Releases Recommendations for Improvements to Long-Term Care in South Carolina
June 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to reshape South Carolina’s long-term care system have been released by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. These recommendations…
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MEDcare Urgent Care Names JoLynn Aponte As Compliance Officer
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – MEDcare Urgent Care, a physician-directed and privately-owned healthcare provider in South Carolina, has named JoLynn Aponte, RN to the position of Compliance Officer. Mrs. Aponte, Vice President…
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Taskforce Releases Recommendations for Improvements to Long-Term Care in South Carolina
June 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recommendations to reshape South Carolina’s long-term care system have been released by a statewide taskforce convened by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health. These recommendations…
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HCA Names Coastal Carolina Bariatric Center Number One in Patient Satisfaction Four Years in a Row
June 3, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) announced this week that the Coastal Carolina Bariatric Center has been recognized among more than 1,350 practices within HCA as the number…
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LMC Earns Aster Awards for Healthcare Marketing
June 3, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center has won 19 Aster Awards for excellence in health care marketing. With entries from around the world, the Aster Awards program is an…
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LMC Earns Aster Awards for Healthcare Marketing
June 3, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center has won 19 Aster Awards for excellence in health care marketing. With entries from around the world, the Aster Awards program is an…
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A Conversation With Health Sciences South Carolina CEO Dr. Helga Rippen
June 2, 2015
On Tuesday of this week, Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) was awarded a $15.3 million grant from Charlotte-based philanthropy organization, The Duke Endowment, to support the transformation of health in…
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A Conversation With Health Sciences South Carolina CEO Dr. Helga Rippen
June 2, 2015
On Tuesday of this week, Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) was awarded a $15.3 million grant from Charlotte-based philanthropy organization, The Duke Endowment, to support the transformation of health in…
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The Duke Endowment Awards $15.3 Million to Health Sciences South Carolina to Advance South Carolina-North Carolina Health Collaborative
June 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina and North Carolina have many things in common: southern heritage, a love of good food and family, beautiful beaches and mountains. The two states also…
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The Duke Endowment Awards $15.3 Million to Health Sciences South Carolina to Advance South Carolina-North Carolina Health Collaborative
June 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina and North Carolina have many things in common: southern heritage, a love of good food and family, beautiful beaches and mountains. The two states also…
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Providence Physicians’ practices earn national recognition for patient-centered care
June 2, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC –The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) announced that several Providence Physicians’ practices received the NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
June 1, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) has been accredited by CARF International for a period of three years for its Community Housing, Community Integration, and Supported Living…
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Upstate doctor published in Journal of Neurological Sciences
June 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Journal of Neurological Sciences recently published an article that urges physicians to rethink the early diagnosis for multiple sclerosis (MS), written by Dr. Jagannadha R. Avasarala…
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Physicians Choice Laboratory Services (PCLS) partners with TRICARE South, Humana
May 27, 2015PCLS is pleased to announce that its esoteric laboratory testing performed at the company’s CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited laboratory will now be available to more than 3 million TRICARE South beneficiaries including…
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AAF of the Midlands Announces WelVista as the ‘15-‘16 Public Service Recipient
May 27, 2015Local Advertising Organization will Support Welvista in Bringing Hope and Wellness to the Uninsured of the Midlands. . COLUMBIA, SC – The American Advertising Federation (AAF) of The Midlands has…
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The Sinus Center of South Carolina Announces Grand Opening
May 27, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Board certified otolaryngologists, Dr. Benjamin D. Paysinger, Jr., Dr. Tab E. Thompson, and Dr. Anna Lee Bouknight announced today the opening of The Sinus Center of South Carolina. …
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Lexington Medical Center Marks First Anniversary of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
May 27, 2015Hospital Has the Most Experience Performing TAVR in the Midlands WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Reaching a significant milestone in comprehensive cardiovascular care for the people of our community, Lexington Medical…
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Doctors Wellness Center Opens New State-of-the-Art Wellness Facility in Forest Acres
May 25, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Doctors Wellness Center and Progressive Physical Therapy announce the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art wellness and rehabilitation facility at 2005 N. Beltline Blvd. in Columbia. A ribbon-cutting ceremony…
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Greenville Network Care Unwinds Tension with Gentler Chiropractic Technique
May 18, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Karen Lumb, D.C., chiropractor and owner of new Greenville Network Care, seeks to fight the negative effects of stress with a gentle chiropractic technique known as…
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S.C.-Based Doctors Care Medical Centers Receive National Accreditation Mark of Distinction
May 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Doctors Care announced that all 51 of its medical centers are among a select group of health care facilities nationwide that have now received the Accredited Urgent Care…
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VA Celebrates National Nurses Week May 6-12
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the nation’s largest single employer of nurses, joins the American Nurses Association in honoring America’s nurses dedicated to saving lives and…
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Providence Hospitals receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has successfully received ISO 9001:2008 certification, placing it in a class of businesses recognized globally for the use of best-practice quality-management principles. ISO 9001:2008 aims…
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Providence Hospitals receives ISO 9001:2008 certification
May 11, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals has successfully received ISO 9001:2008 certification, placing it in a class of businesses recognized globally for the use of best-practice quality-management principles. ISO 9001:2008 aims…
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Lexington Medical Center Earns “Gold Plus” Stroke Award
May 10, 2015Recognition Honors Excellence in Care of Stroke Patients WEST COLUMBIA, SC – For the fifth time, Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement award for stroke care…
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Providence Hospitals Receives 5 Aster Awards for Healthcare Marketing
May 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 Aster Awards for healthcare marketing and communications. The Aster Awards Program recognizes the nation’s most…
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2 Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2015 Palmetto Gold award
May 7, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Two nurses from Providence Hospitals were honored at the South Carolina Nurses Foundation’s 2015 Palmetto Gold Gala. The honor, limited to the state’s top 100 nurses, included…
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2 Providence Hospitals nurses receive 2015 Palmetto Gold award
May 7, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Two nurses from Providence Hospitals were honored at the South Carolina Nurses Foundation’s 2015 Palmetto Gold Gala. The honor, limited to the state’s top 100 nurses, included…
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