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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inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care partner to increase Medicare patients’ access to value-based health care
April 17, 2024
Agreement establishes new Accountable Care collaboration to improve quality and health for 60,000 Medicare beneficiaries served by inVio Health Network inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, Inc., a…
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Prisma Health awarded $2M Federal grant to launch hospital-based violence intervention program
April 10, 2024
Prisma Health Richland Hospital Trauma Center was recently awarded critical grant funding from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Richland’s trauma center will receive $2,000,000 to support a proposed initiative called “Addressing Social…
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Lexington County Community Mental Health Center announces new program with West Columbia and Cayce Police Departments
April 8, 2024
Lexington County Community Mental Health Center (LCCMHC), West Columbia Police Department, and Cayce Police Department are partnering to embed a mental health professional (MHP) from the Center to work alongside…
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Lexington Medical Center opens two new facilities
April 4, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has opened two new facilities to better serve growing communities in the Midlands: Lexington Medical Park Forest Acres and LMC Lexington Medical Park 2. Lexington Medical Park…
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City of Columbia hosting first “Mom’s Market”: Health Fair for Moms, Families and Babies as part of Black Maternal Health Week
April 1, 2024
WHO: The City of Columbia has partnered with the Black Maternal Health Collective to host the first Columbia “Mom’s Market”. Speakers: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, DajaStar, Yadri Goodwin and Kim Smith Moderator: Rho…
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MBM Partner, Nick Riley, Jr., named to LMC Hospital Board
April 1, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to announce that Moore Bradley Myers Partner, Nick Riley, Jr., has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Riley is…
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LRADAC earns three-year accreditation from Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
March 29, 2024
CARF International, an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services has announced that LRADAC, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, has once again been accredited for a period…
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Prisma Health Hemophilia Treatment Center expands to Orangeburg, enhancing accessibility for patients
March 28, 2024
Center helps patients get treatment closer to home Prisma Health expanded its comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) into Orangeburg, increasing access to specialized care for patients with hemophilia and other…
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City of Columbia hosting first “Mom’s Market”: Health Fair for Moms, Families and Babies as part of Black Maternal Health Week
March 28, 2024
Who: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells Speakers: DajaStar, Yadri Goodwin and Kim Smith Moderator: Rho Sims, Founder of the Black Mental Health Collective Panelists: Latoya Lindsey, JaMel Morant, Dequena Niles, Tanya Ambrose,…
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Midlands health and wellness professionals team up to conduct brain health seminar
March 28, 2024
Collaboration offers workshops for improving cognitive function. A series of workshops for improving brain health is being offered to Midlands residents by a collaborative team of health and wellness professionals. Hosted…
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Prisma Health offers Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™ for stroke survivors and caregivers
March 27, 2024
Celebrating 20 Years of Stroke Camp Prisma Health is extending an invitation to stroke survivors and caregivers to register for the “Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp™,” Friday, April 26 –…
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Columbia College hosts Congressman James Clyburn and Secretary Xavier Becerra for roundtable discussion
March 27, 2024
Columbia College was proud to host Congressman James Clyburn (SC-06) and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra for a roundtable discussion as part of their…
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The Free Medical Clinic welcomes new Board Members to strengthen its commitment to community health
February 27, 2024
The Free Medical Clinic (TFMC), a leading nonprofit organization in the Midlands dedicated to providing quality healthcare to uninsured residents, proudly announces the appointment of six distinguished individuals to its…
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John Bradley named Managing Partner at Moore Bradley Myers
February 27, 2024
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) announced that John C. Bradley, Jr. has recently been named as the firm’s new Managing Partner. Bradley is a South Carolina native that represents hospitals, physicians,…
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