Lexington Medical Center awards $1,500,00 to community organizations
October 22, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has awarded $1,500,000 to 27 organizations in the Midlands. These organizations enhance the health and wellness of community members. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and…
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Lexington Medical Center achieves Magnet with Distinction® recognition
October 16, 2024
Lexington Medical Center today achieved Magnet with Distinction recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. “Achieving Magnet with Distinction recognizes the exemplary care…
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Prisma Health partnership with Wholespire Richland Coalition awarded $750,000 grant for healthy eating and active living initiative
October 15, 2024
Projects to focus on 29203 ZIP code area as part of Duke Endowment’s “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas” grant program Prisma Health and Wholespire Richland Coalition announced new funding from The…
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New EmPATH unit to serve mental health patients opens at Lexington Medical Center
October 11, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has opened a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of mental health patients. The unit, known as EmPATH, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing, will enhance…
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Prisma Health sponsors “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk”
October 10, 2024
A community walk for anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of a baby Prisma Health is sponsoring the 34th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk,” Sunday, Oct.…
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Prisma Health to offer free flu shot clinics in October
October 10, 2024
Clinics are scheduled at Midlands and Upstate locations to help families prepare for flu season, predicted to be severe In October, Prisma Health launched its annual Midlands and Upstate community…
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Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission
October 2, 2024
Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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MUSC Health to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at its Columbia Medical Center Downtown location
September 18, 2024
MUSC Health, the leading health care provider in South Carolina, has announced plans to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown…
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Community Medical Clinic gets lifesaving equipment donation
September 16, 2024
American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donate AED on September 16 In an effort to educate and inspire a Nation of Lifesavers, the American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South…
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SCbio’s life sciences accelerator, SCbioDrive, announces inaugural cohort of oncology and neuroscience startups
September 12, 2024
Seven emerging life science startups from South Carolina to Taiwan to receive guidance, mentoring and business-focused curriculum modules taught by industry experts including Charles River Labs, Deloitte, Eli Lilly, Maynard Nexsen,…
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Veterans Bridge Home receives $50,000 grant from Carolina Center for Medical Excellence Foundation
September 11, 2024
Funding to be used to build a cohesive network of support services for veterans in South Carolina Veterans Bridge Home (VBH), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to connecting, leading and advocating…
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Robert Browning, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
September 3, 2024
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Robert Browning to our team as of September 1st, 2024. Dr. Browning joins us after completing his Orthopaedic Surgery Fellowship…
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Denmark Technical College celebrates 2024 nursing graduates
August 29, 2024
Denmark Technical College proudly marked a significant milestone on August 21 with the annual School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony, an event that honored 13 graduating nursing students on the brink…
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MUSC receives nearly $4.69 million to improve lives throughout South Carolina
August 27, 2024
In its centennial year, The Duke Endowment has made four awards totaling nearly $4.69 million to help the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) improve access to health care throughout…
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Rapid Shelter Columbia receives donated water stations from the American Heart Association and Ritedose Corporation
August 27, 2024
In a significant step towards promoting heart health and sustainability, Rapid Shelter Columbia was excited to receive the generous donation of new water-filling stations from the American Heart Association and…
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Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands seeks to bolster kid-friendly surgical caps program with help from volunteers
August 26, 2024
Prisma Health Children’s Hospital-Midlands surgical cap program, called “Sew CAPtivating,” was launched about 14 years ago by the hospital’s Child Life specialists in the Midlands as part of their effort…
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Proactive MD Lexington Health Center wins Best of South Carolina Regional award
August 19, 2024The votes have been counted and the results are in! The Proactive MD Lexington Health Center is a 2024 Best of South Carolina Regional winner. Proactive MD® is excited to…
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Butterfly release will honor and remember women affected by ovarian cancer
August 13, 2024
The Ovarian Cancer Coalition of Central SC (OCC) will hold the annual butterfly release for ovarian cancer September 26 (5:30 pm) at the SC State House to raise awareness of…
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Prisma Health partners with March of Dimes to offer NICU Family Support® program to its patients
August 13, 2024
NICU Family Support Program Coordinator to administer program at Prisma Health Midlands hospitals Prisma Health is proud to announce a new partnership with March of Dimes to enhance support for…
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New book by medical care veteran delves into the science of leadership
August 7, 2024
Your leadership style is rooted in your genes — or at least in your hypothetical leadership genes, according to a new book by Spence Taylor, M.D., which takes a deep…
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IMPH launches rural maternal and infant care taskforce
August 2, 2024
Taskforce will develop action plan to improve outcomes for rural SC mothers and infants The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH), an independent, nonprofit organization working to collectively inform…
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Prisma Health launches two retail imaging centers to increase access and affordability of high-quality MRI, CT and X-ray services
July 31, 2024
On Monday, July 29, Prisma Health opened two new imaging centers, one in the Upstate and one in the Midlands, to provide patients and communities with accessible, affordable, high-quality MRI,…
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Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare reach new multi-year agreement
July 22, 2024
Prisma Health is back in-network for UnitedHealthcare Prisma Health and UnitedHealthcare (United) have reached a new multi-year agreement. The new agreement ensures that Prisma Health hospitals, physician practices and other…
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First Choice makes going back to school easy and fun in Columbia
July 19, 2024
Jump-Start Back-to-School will offer school supplies, backpacks, and more on July 20, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. What Select Health of South Carolina’s First Choice health plan will host its first Jump-Start Back-to-School event…
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Mirci receives $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support general operations
July 19, 2024
Mirci is proud to announce that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used…
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Lexington Medical Center as best hospital for third year in a row
July 16, 2024
U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the third consecutive year. “We are proud of our outstanding…
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Mirci & Healthy Laughter host comedy show at New Brookland Tavern to benefit Mental Health
July 15, 2024
Mirci, a leading advocate for mental health awareness in the community, is thrilled to announce a unique and engaging event—a family-friendly mental health-themed comedy show for all ages. Laugh Therapy…
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Genesis Healthcare, Inc. launches mobile healthcare units to serve S.C.’s underserved communities
July 10, 2024
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. announced the launch of groundbreaking mobile healthcare units designed to address healthcare disparities and enhance access to medical services in underserved communities throughout the Pee Dee and…
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Beat the Summer Heat and Stay Healthy: Prisma Health gives tips to keep you safe all season long
June 20, 2024
Summer officially arrives on Thursday, with temperatures already in the 90s in parts of South Carolina. Extreme heat can cause everything from heat exhaustion to more dangerous heat stroke –…
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Healthy Learners welcomes new Community Manager Charline Dickerson
June 12, 2024
Healthy Learners is pleased to announce the appointment of Charline Dickerson as the new Community Manager for the Midlands region. Charline has a wealth of experience in social work and…
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Bidding is open for special Hootie and the Blowfish baseball jerseys
June 10, 2024
Community members have the chance to bid on one-of-a-kind Lexington County Blowfish baseball jerseys. On Friday, June 14, 2024, Blowfish players will wear specially designed jersey honoring the world-famous South…
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Lexington Medical Center as “Best Regional Hospital for Equitable Access”
June 5, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has been recognized for its success as a high performing hospital providing excellent care to patients in underserved communities. The list of “Best Regional Hospitals for Equitable…
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skillsgapp launches two new Skillionaire Games
June 5, 2024
Skillionaire Games help to meet South Carolina’s rising demand for skilled talent in advanced manufacturing and healthcare In response to a statewide demand for skilled talent pipelines in both advanced…
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Zeus welcomes new General Manager, reinforcing commitment to catheter innovation
June 3, 2024
● Matthew Bradbury has been named General Manager of Catheter Solutions at Zeus ● In this role, Bradbury will oversee catheter design, manufacturing, and assembly and further position Zeus as…
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Village at Sandhill Marketplace welcomes new fitness tenant to shopping center
May 31, 2024
Colliers | South Carolina’s Rox Pollard, Danny Bonds, John Gressette and Rox Pollard III represented RCC Village at Sandhill LLC in the lease of ±3,200 square feet of retail space…
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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio shares resources during Mental Health Awareness Month
May 30, 2024
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) highlighted Mental Health Awareness Month throughout May, dedicating programming and resources to foster understanding, support and dialogue surrounding mental health. As part of…
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Hand & Stone expands in Lexington with newest spa opening
May 30, 2024
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced its newest location opening in Lexington. Owned by longtime South Carolinian Amy Daly,…
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Mirci consolidates facilities to combat mental illness and homelessness in Columbia, SC
May 28, 2024
The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (“Mirci”), a leading mental health nonprofit dedicated to addressing mental illness and housing instability in Columbia, is proud to announce the consolidation of its…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center launches web data tool for South Carolina population health information
May 28, 2024
MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researchers developed and launched the web-based South Carolina Cancer Surveillance for Population Health Research and Outreach Tool (SC SPOT), which provides cancer and health-related data for all…
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Joining forces to support Healthy Learners’ signature fundraising event, Nashville Songwriters in the Round
May 15, 2024
Healthy Learners announced and recognized the newest members of its 2024 Nashville Songwriters in the Round Promotions Committee. This talented group of community advocates have joined forces across industries to…
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Lexington Medical Center celebrates 30th anniversary of doula program
May 15, 2024
Lexington Medical Center is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its doula program. More than 12,100 babies have been born with the help of doulas at Lexington Medical Center over the…
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SCbio’s life science accelerator, SCbioDrive, launches application for inaugural cohort
May 8, 2024
SCbio, in partnership with The Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), today opened the applications for its new accelerator program, SCbioDrive, A biannual program, SCbioDrive will select up to six seed-stage life…
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SCRA announces four new Member companies and grant funding
May 7, 2024
MyVoluntier Operations, Oncoblaze, Rabbit Hole Digital, and ThreatCaptain were accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. Apex Orthopaedic, Construx, Heirloom Cloud, Katalyst Corporation, Sojourn MedTech, Tandem Concepts, and…
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McKay Firm senior partner marks fifteen years of being Listed with Super Lawyers®
May 1, 2024
The McKay Firm announced that Julius W. “Jay” McKay, II has been listed in the 2024 edition of Super Lawyers® as a “top rated Health Care attorney in Columbia, South…
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Gautham Gondi, M.D. joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA
May 1, 2024
Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, PA announced the addition of Dr. Gautham Gondi to the team as of May 1st, 2024. Dr. Gondi joins us from OrthoVirgina in Lynchburg where he…
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Frontline leaders unite at South Carolina’s 2024 Opioid & Addiction Summit
April 29, 2024
South Carolina will host the Governor’s Opioid and Addiction Summit April 30 and May 1, uniting stakeholders from various sectors to fortify the battle against addiction and opioid misuse. Held at the Columbia…
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Lexington Medical Center to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
April 24, 2024
Lexington Medical Center will participate in National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Community members can drive through the location to drop off unused or expired prescriptions…
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Robert F. Dozier elected to Prisma Health Board of Directors
April 24, 2024
Prisma Health is proud to announce the election of Robert F. Dozier to its board of directors. With an extensive background in financial services and a lifelong commitment to community…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Amanda Clark, PulManage
April 22, 2024
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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