Tips to Reduce Your Sodium Intake: Plus a Grilled Shrimp Recipe
July 18, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health “News Flash: Poor Diet Responsible for More Deaths Than Smoking” — Now that is scary! Okay guys, it is time to think…
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Charleston Dermatology expands to North Mount Pleasant
July 15, 2019
Charleston Dermatology is expanding its presence within the tri-county area to better serve the rapidly growing Mount Pleasant community. As one of the fastest growing areas, Mount Pleasant is now…
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Cookout Caution: Keeping Food Safety in Focus This Summer
July 9, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian, Providence Health Summer offers plentiful opportunities to gather outdoors with family and friends. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Labor Day, an afternoon on…
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Richland County EMS receives American Heart Association Award
July 8, 2019
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. The association’s Mission: Lifeline…
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BlueCross employees donate more than 32,000 meals to Harvest Hope
July 8, 2019
The summer months are hard for food banks because the need goes up but donations go down. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina employees understand that need and have made an…
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Lou Kennedy named Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year
July 8, 2019
Ernst & Young (EY) honored Nephron Pharmaceuticals President and CEO Lou Kennedy as Health Care Entrepreneur of the Year for the Southeast at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. Kennedy, who…
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MUSC trustees review proposed FY20 budgets for university, hospital authority
July 2, 2019
Board holds in-state tuition at current levels with no increases for next fiscal year The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees…
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Carolina Nephrology announces expansion to Gaffney, South Carolina
June 26, 2019
Upstate Nephrology Practice Expands Services Into New Market Carolina Nephrology, a top provider for patient kidney care, is excited to announce their expansion to Cherokee Medical Center in Gaffney, South…
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East Cooper Medical Center celebrates expanded services on Daniel Island
June 26, 2019
East Cooper Medical Center celebrated expanded services on Daniel Island. The East Cooper Medical Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony at 880 Island Park Drive on Tuesday for its new…
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Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery Opens Operating Room on Daniel Island & announces plans for new state-of-the-art surgery center in West Ashley
June 24, 2019
The practice’s second operating room and future surgery center will enable award-winning surgeons to meet patient demand while conveniently serving patients throughout the Charleston Tri-County Sweetgrass Plastic Surgery has opened…
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Joe’s Place to offer Yoga in the Yard
June 24, 2019
Joe’s Place Bookstore will be turning over their lawn to registered nurse and yoga teacher Craig Metcalf for an hour of relaxation on the last Saturday in June. “Yoga in…
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IMPH releases policy recommendations for redefining health care delivery in South Carolina
June 20, 2019
Managing the health needs of a community can be a difficult balancing act that requires near-perfect optimization of personnel and resource deployment. Today, finding that balance presents a moving target…
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Beaufort Memorial Hospital to host open house & ribbon cutting for newly renovated birthing center
June 20, 2019
On Thursday, June 27, the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce will join Beaufort Memorial Hospital as they host a “Sip and See” from 5 to 7 p.m. The “Sip &…
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S.C. BlueCross Foundation launches new funding for innovative health solutions
June 18, 2019
The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation is encouraging organizations to apply for a new grant opportunity to improve the health and well-being of South Carolinians. The Catalyst grants initiative…
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Palmetto Community Care hosts special events for National HIV Testing Day
June 18, 2019
So far this year, nearly 1,000 people have taken advantage of free HIV testing at Palmetto Community Care. If that trend continues, the nonprofit is on pace to have its…
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Five MUSC children’s hospital programs named as part of annual U.S. news & world report’s best children’s hospitals
June 18, 2019
MUSC Children’s Hospital is once again the only institution in South Carolina to be ranked among U.S. News & World Report’s 2019-20 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. The latest…
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Citadel’s new nursing program earns national accreditation
June 17, 2019Cadets can now apply for Nursing ROTC scholarships; Veteran students can use GI Bill for tuition The words contained in a letter addressed to The Citadel’s Swain Department of Nursing…
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IMPH Workforce for Health Taskforce report provides recommendations for redefining health care delivery in South Carolina
June 17, 2019
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) convened the Workforce for Health Taskforce in April 2018, bringing together more than 60 of the state’s leading academics, state…
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With health catalyst partnership, Carolina eHealth Alliance can improve SC health outcomes
June 13, 2019
Facilitated by Health Sciences South Carolina, CeHA moves from internal infrastructure to commercial, cloud-based platform. The use of electronic health information exchanges (HIEs) – which enable doctors and other healthcare…
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MUSC Health ranks No. 5 on inaugural Forbes List of America’s Best Employers by state
June 11, 2019
MUSC Health ranks No. 5 on the inaugural Forbes list of America’s Best Employers in South Carolina. Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to pinpoint the organizations liked best…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Brian K. Heaberlin, MD
June 10, 2019
Physician Will Practice at Lexington ENT & Allergy Lexington Medical Center welcomed Brian K. Heaberlin, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. Dr. Heaberlin will work at Lexington ENT &…
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Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center opens fitness field for dogs
June 8, 2019
Animal Rehab & Conditioning Center (ARCC), the first veterinary rehab clinic in the Upstate, has opened a fitness field for dogs that includes an agility ring, along with other fitness…
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CDS to host MUSC SPARK for Autism Study – June 29
June 5, 2019
The Center for Developmental Services (CDS) will host the MUSC SPARK for Autism Study on Saturday, June 29th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Families are invited to participate by giving DNA samples from…
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Lou Kennedy, Nephron Pharmaceuticals
June 3, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation is located in Cayce South Carolina. Nephron is a global leader in manufacturing generic respiratory medications and also contract manufacturing. Through its innovative approach to sterile manufacturing,…
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New business turns techniques of boxing into therapeutic activity
June 2, 2019
When most people think of boxing, they envision heavyweight hitters battling it out in the boxing ring. But there’s much more to boxing than the “fight.” Learning the skill of…
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Prisma Health announces Mark S. O’Halla as president and chief executive officer
May 30, 2019
The Prisma Health announced the selection of Mark S. O’Halla as the health company’s new president and chief executive officer (CEO). O’Halla, along with the members of the executive leadership team,…
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Create And Creme
May 28, 2019
Eminent Medical Supplies also known as EMS is a local startup business, aiming to make patients who are admitted to the hospital more comfortable with their product the Bed Caddy.…
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Eminent Medical Supplies
May 24, 2019
This company was created because I wanted to make my grandmother more comfortable in her hospital bed. While she was in there she was getting tangled by the remote control…
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MUSC Health signs agreement with Hampton Regional Medical Center to transform rural health care delivery, expand access
May 23, 2019
Plan to leverage advanced practitioners, telehealth and MUSC specialty oversight MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), has signed a strategic alliance with Hampton…
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East Cooper Medical Center recognizes nurse Olivia Burgess
May 21, 2019East Cooper Medical Center is proud to recognize Olivia Burgess, RN as the newest Daisy RN Award Winner. Burgess began her nursing career at East Cooper Medical Center in…
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MUSC named to Forbes 2019 list of America’s Best Large Employers
May 20, 2019
Ranks No. 267 of 500 – one of only 22 organizations in Healthcare & Social category The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has been ranked No. 267 out of…
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Koniver Wellness welcomes premiere fitness expert Ben Greenfield to Charleston
May 18, 2019
One of the most influential health and fitness experts is coming to Charleston for a discussion on health and longevity. Ben Greenfield is an ex-bodybuilder, Ironman triathlete, obstacle course racer,…
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New Morning Foundation announces Choose Well, a first of its kind program across South Carolina to reduce unintended pregnancy
May 17, 2019
New Morning Foundation has launched Choose Well, the largest contraceptive access program in our state’s history. It’s an alignment of 56 organizations with the shared vision to create a healthier…
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Hollings Cancer Center lands its highest score, receives NCI-designation renewal
May 13, 2019The only NCI-designated cancer center in South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) joins local and state leaders to celebrate the renewal of its designation…
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The Fitness-Dementia Connection: Plus Crab Salad Recipe
May 13, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Can’t wait for spring and summer schedules to get in place. Love having the longer afternoons to get that yard work…
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AnMed Health one of six accredited Pulmonary Hypertension Care Centers in U.S. and first in S.C
May 13, 2019AnMed Health has earned distinction as one of six accredited Regional Clinical Care Centers in the United States from the Pulmonary Hypertension Association for specialized treatment of patients with pulmonary…
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May is Mental Health Month
May 9, 2019
Recognizing South Carolinians who are living with a mental illness, the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) and Lexington County Community Mental Health Center (LCCMHC) join the nation in…
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Henry Frederick “Fritz” Butehorn, III, M.D. named to MUSC board of trustees
May 8, 2019
Newest board member assumes medical seat representing 4th Congressional District The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees announced their newest member is Henry…
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American Heart Association celebrates Charleston Go Red For Women Luncheon
May 8, 2019
The American Heart Association will welcome more than 200 women at the 7th Annual Charleston Go Red for Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 23rd at Hotel Bennett in downtown Charleston.…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes William M. Yarbrough, MD
May 7, 2019
Physician Will Practice at Lexington Cardiovascular Surgery Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome William M. Yarbrough to Lexington Cardiovascular Surgery, a hospital physician practice. Dr. Yarbrough proudly joins the…
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Spring is a Great Time to Consider Clean Eating
May 6, 2019
By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health Spring cleaning! This is the perfect time of the year with all the fresh produce popping out all over the place…
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KeyMark hosts inaugural Insights intelligent automation conference
May 1, 2019
KeyMark, Inc., a leading reseller of intelligent automation solutions, will be hosting its first-ever intelligent automation conference, called Insights, on May 15, 2019 in downtown Greenville, SC. The conference will…
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Nephron lLeverages the GHX Exchange platform for simplified product ordering
April 30, 2019
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation initiated Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) ordering through the Global Healthcare Exchange, LLC (GHX) platform, accessible immediately. Joining GHX allows Nephron customers to purchase products on the FDA…
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The Wheelchair Sustainability Project
April 29, 2019
Bringing wheelchairs to underserved communities in Uganda Patients are similar no matter where the location. For more than 8 years, students and faculty from the College of Health Professions have…
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Fetter Health Care Network opens clinic at Baptist Hill
April 26, 2019Fetter Health Care Network continues serving the community through its partnership with Charleston County School District, continually offering a variety of healthcare services, including primary health care and dental, to…
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Three Providence Health nurses receive 2019 Palmetto Gold Award
April 25, 2019
Each year the South Carolina Nurses Foundation recognizes 100 nurses who exemplify excellence in practice and commitment to the profession. Nurses are nominated across the entire state from a variety…
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National Drug Take Back Day -CVS Pharmacy & Walgreens
April 24, 2019The Lexington Police Department, along with the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (LRADAC) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), will be working together on Saturday, April 27, 2019, during…
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Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston to provide free skin cancer screening
April 24, 2019
Open to the public in the Lowcountry For the 14th year, dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for…
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UCI Medical Affiliates completes new executive leadership team
April 23, 2019UCI Medical Affiliates, the nonmedical management company of Doctors Care urgent care and Progressive Physical Therapy, announced the completion of its new executive leadership team. The new team aims…
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Traditional southern foods modified
April 18, 2019By Kay MacInnis, Registered Dietitian with Providence Health It is a good time to include some options to decrease risk of heart disease and stroke. It is our southern…
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