American Heart Association and Providence Hospitals join forces to make the Midlands healthier and moving
December 17, 2014
Top-level sponsorship will help boost employee wellness, raise awareness of heart disease and stroke among Midlands area businesses CAYCE, SC – Providence Hospital has signed on as the top-level…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge wraps ip 2014 season
December 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – Bill Beckwith paced the men’s side, while Stephanie van Rhyn led the women for the final leg of the 2014 Woodlands at Furman Challenge. The Woodlands at…
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Roper St. Francis Physicians Partners Group Launches Patient-Centered Medical Home for BlueCross, BlueChoice Patients
December 11, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – As part of a national trend to implement best practices, improve quality and lower health care costs, Roper St. Francis Physicians Partners has initiated a new model in…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $80,950 to Caritas Grantees
December 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Foundation awards $80,950 to 30 Caritas grantees in this last cycle of 2014. “In omnibus caritas” means In all things charity. Since its inception in…
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LRADAC’s Announces New Website
December 10, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – LRADAC has launched a new design for its website, www.lradac.org. Gayle Aycock, the organization’s President and CEO, noted, “Substance use disorders impact thousands of families in the Midlands. Our…
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Newberry Hospital’s Joint Replacement Program Earns Second “Gold Seal of Approval” from The Joint Commission
December 9, 2014
NEWBERRY, SC – Already recognized by Healthgrades® as being among the top ten percent in the nation for joint replacement surgery, Newberry Hospital has earned another accolade, receiving its second straight…
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Specialty Pharmaceutical Distributor BDI Pharma Officially Opens National Distribution Center in Texas
December 8, 2014Company increases cold chain capacity to more than double with newly licensed facility near DFW Airport. COLUMBIA, SC – BDI Pharma, Inc. announced the licensure of a new national distribution center…
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Senior Resources Launches “Share the Love” Holiday Card Campaign to Support Meals On Wheels During the Holidays
December 8, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources launches its “Share the Love” holiday card campaign to raise funds and awareness of senior hunger issues during the holidays. Each holiday season offers the…
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Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella to Chair American Heart Association’s 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball
December 8, 2014Saturday, February 14, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – The American Heart Association announced Dr. Vince Vismara and Dr. Andrea Pezzella as co-chairs for the 25th Anniversary Midlands Heart Ball. The annual, black-tie…
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Statewide Health Care Coalition Elects Officers; Set to Pre-file Comprehensive Reform Legislation
December 8, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Coalition for Access to Health Care (CAHC) works “to ensure that patients have access to the quality, licensed health care professionals of their choice.” The Coalition’s Executive Board…
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Newberry Hospital Names 38-Year Veteran As Its New CEO
December 5, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – Newberry Hospital is pleased to announce that Bruce Baldwin, a 38-year veteran of the healthcare industry, has been chosen as the hospital’s new chief executive officer (CEO).…
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Flu Season Strategy: Protecting Your Business and Your Health
December 4, 2014By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Dr. Surb Guram, MD We all know that it’s no fun getting the flu. Sufferers endure aches, fever, fatigue, and sweats,…
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Miller-Valentine Completes Renovation of Consultants in Gastroenterology
December 4, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC- Miller-Valentine Construction recently completed renovations to the Consultants in Gastroenterology medical building located in West Columbia. Included in the renovation was the expansion of the clinical and procedural waiting…
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Capella Healthcare and Medical University of South Carolina partner, form new collaborative initiative
November 25, 2014
Midlands HealthONE Network formed to expand care, meet industry demands HARTSVILLE, SC – Capella Healthcare and MUSC Health have announced the development of a clinically integrated network and a…
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Providence Hospital receives Society of Thoracic Surgeons top rating for 16th time in a row
November 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 16th time in a row. Providence has…
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Providence Hospital receives Society of Thoracic Surgeons top rating for 16th time in a row
November 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded its highest overall rating of three stars to Providence Hospitals for the 16th time in a row. Providence has…
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Celebrating 25 Years of Festival of Trees Nov. 22-23
November 18, 2014Nov. 22-23 at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center | Proceeds benefit Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital Palmetto Health Foundation marks 25 years of bringing holiday cheer to the Midlands with Festival…
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Pelham Medical Center, Senior Action Partner to Impact Diabetes
November 17, 2014
GREER, SC – Pelham Medical Center (PMC) and Senior Action are collaborating to bring diabetes awareness and education to the Upstate. PMC and Senior Action are kicking off the Impact…
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Providence Orthopedic Hospital Earns Top Rankings from National Consumer Group
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Orthopedic Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic care, one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for…
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Providence Hospital cardiac care recognized with 5-Star Ratings from national group
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospital has received a 5-Star Rating for the quality of its Coronary Bypass Surgery, Valve Surgery and Pacemaker Procedures from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for…
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Providence Hospital cardiac care recognized with 5-Star Ratings from national group
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospital has received a 5-Star Rating for the quality of its Coronary Bypass Surgery, Valve Surgery and Pacemaker Procedures from Healthgrades, the leading online resource for…
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Providence Orthopedic Hospital Earns Top Rankings from National Consumer Group
November 17, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Orthopedic Hospital has been recognized by Healthgrades as among America’s 100 Best Hospitals for orthopedic care, one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for…
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New DHEC Licensing Laws Target In-Home Service Providers
November 12, 2014Elite Home Care is only Upstate provider to be licensed by the state GREENVILLE, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control released new regulations and…
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Greenville Technical College Offers Free OB Ultrasounds to the Public
November 12, 2014
GREENVILLE, SC – The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at Greenville Technical College is offering appointments to the public for free OB ultrasounds at the Barton campus on Wednesdays from January…
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Results from the Woodlands at Furman Challenge
November 5, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – Almost 40 seniors took part in the Spinx Runfest over the weekend as the Woodlands at Furman moves into the final stages of the racing season. Tina…
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David Swain, CEO, Ob Hospitalist Group
November 3, 2014UpstateBizSC Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsor: Ob Hospitalist Group (OBHG) began in 2006…
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GHS details extensive Ebola response plan
October 28, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – The Greenville Health System (GHS) has developed detailed plans to help manage Ebola patients both at GHS hospitals and throughout the Upstate as part of a statewide Ebola…
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South Carolina Doctor Named 2015 Family Physician of the Year
October 27, 2014
Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, earns prestigious national award for dedication to patients and community PROSPERITY, SC – The American Academy of Family Physicians has named Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, the…
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South Carolina Doctor Named 2015 Family Physician of the Year
October 27, 2014
Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, earns prestigious national award for dedication to patients and community PROSPERITY, SC – The American Academy of Family Physicians has named Oscar F. Lovelace, Jr., MD, the…
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Newberry Hospital Scores A “Three-Peat” As Healthgrades® Names Its Joint Replacement Program Among Top Ten Percent In Nation
October 23, 2014NEWBERRY, SC – At a time when bigger is perceived as better, Newberry Hospital has proven once again that when it comes to exceptional patient care and quality outcomes, size…
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St. Francis Cancer Center at Millennium Opens October 20, 2014
October 22, 2014
Innovative Upstate Outpatient cancer treatment facility melds ‘high tech, high touch’ GREENVILLE, SC – The newly constructed St. Francis Cancer Center at ST. FRANCIS millennium opened its doors to patients Monday,…
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Lou Kennedy, CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals, to Speak at Palmetto Center for Women’s November Women Linking Women Event
October 21, 2014Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 ~ COLUMBIA, SC – Lou Kennedy, the CEO and Owner of Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will serve as the guest speaker at Palmetto Center for Women’s quarterly Women…
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CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina initiate research collaboration to advance healthcare data analytics
October 20, 2014CAMBRIDGE, MA and COLUMBIA, SC – CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) have entered into a collaborative research agreement to create and implement a centralized Natural Language Processing (NLP)…
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CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina initiate research collaboration to advance healthcare data analytics
October 20, 2014CAMBRIDGE, MA and COLUMBIA, SC – CliniWorks and Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) have entered into a collaborative research agreement to create and implement a centralized Natural Language Processing (NLP)…
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Breast Cancer: Understanding the Latest Diagnostics and Treatments
October 20, 2014Monday, October 27 at 6:00 p.m. | Lexington Medical Park 1 Auditorium FREE Physician Lecture at Lexington Medical Center Lexington Medical Center is pleased to present its monthly…
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Trident Health To Open New Behavioral Health Unit
October 14, 2014$3.9 million unit set to open October 23 CHARLESTON, SC – On Tuesday October 21 at 4:00 p.m., Trident Health will hold a ribbon cutting for its new behavioral health unit, “Lowcountry Transitions…
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PCLS Announces Expansion of Cardiovascular Pharmacogenetic Testing Menu
October 12, 2014Physicians Choice Laboratory Services (PCLS) announces the expansion of its cardiovascular pharmacogenetics menu, which enables healthcare providers to individualize therapeutic treatments for improved patient outcomes. With PCLS’s evidence-based results, healthcare…
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Bobbitt Completes First Priority Medical Transport Expansion
October 10, 2014CAYCE, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a new 6,700-square-foot office building, as well as a 3,000-square-foot interior and exterior renovation of existing space, for First Priority…
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Bobbitt Completes First Priority Medical Transport Expansion
October 10, 2014
CAYCE, SC – Bobbitt Design Build recently completed construction on a new 6,700-square-foot office building, as well as a 3,000-square-foot interior and exterior renovation of existing space, for First Priority…
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Mammography Van Coming to Columbia Metropolitan Airport
October 9, 2014Monday, October 20th In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Delta Air Lines is coordinating with Palmetto Health Baptist to bring their mammography van to Columbia Metropolitan Airport…
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The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders
October 9, 2014MidlandsBiz Podcast Series’ mission is to support leadership in Giving Back, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Continuous Education, the Knowledge Economy and the Arts. Thanks to our Sponsors: The Hearth Center for Eating Disorders…
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South Carolina Peanut Board Announces New Website to Answer Peanut Allergy Questions
October 9, 2014PeanutAllergyFacts.org offers resources for families, schools, professionals COLUMBIA, SC – As the school year gets underway, many districts face challenges on how to best manage peanut and other food allergies…
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Author Ted A. Kirchharr to Lead Discussion on Affordable Care Act and How it Affects Small Businesses
October 8, 2014Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 1800 Main Street from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. United Way of the Midlands will host a free breakfast for small businesses on the Affordable Care…
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Lexington Medical Center Welcomes Daniel Shumpert, MD
October 1, 2014Physician Will Practice at Lexington Family Practice Irmo IRMO, SC – Lexington Medical Center is proud to welcome Daniel Shumpert, MD, to the hospital’s network of care. He joins the…
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Dutch Fork Animal Hospital at Okra Strut 2014
September 29, 2014IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork Animal Hospital of Irmo, SC came out in force at this year’s Okra Strut Festival. Every year Dutch Fork Animal Hospital’s staff members come to…
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Dutch Fork Animal Hospital at Okra Strut 2014
September 29, 2014IRMO, SC – Dutch Fork Animal Hospital of Irmo, SC came out in force at this year’s Okra Strut Festival. Every year Dutch Fork Animal Hospital’s staff members come to…
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Heart Surgeries and Procedures Continue at Lexington Medical Center
September 26, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – This week, a court ruling instructed Lexington Medical Center to close its third catheterization lab and second open heart surgery operating room. Acting in complete compliance, we…
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South Carolina Unveils Statewide Obesity Action Plan
September 24, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Director Catherine Templeton and the South Carolina Obesity Council, today unveiled the state’s first-ever obesity action plan, SCaledown.org. A…
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Chase After a Cure donates $130,000 to MUSC for childhood cancer research
September 21, 2014
CHARLESTON, SC – Local nonprofit Chase After a Cure presented a donation of $130,000 to the Medical University of South Carolina for pediatric cancer research. Since its founding in 2009,…
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MUSC Waring Library announces paper competition winners
September 21, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Waring Historical Library at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) announced the winners of the 2014 W. Curtis Worthington, Jr. Research Paper Competition. First prize in the…
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