Rhythmlink International, LLC to expand Richland County facility
June 18, 2014
$1.4 million investment to build new automated manufacturing packaging line and cleanroom COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC, a medical device manufacturing company, is expanding its Richland County facility at 1140…
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Rhythmlink International, LLC to expand Richland County facility
June 18, 2014$1.4 million investment to build new automated manufacturing packaging line and cleanroom COLUMBIA, SC – Rhythmlink International, LLC, a medical device manufacturing company, is expanding its Richland County facility at 1140…
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The Lash Group Plans New Charlotte Region HQ To Accommodate Rapid Growth
June 16, 2014Fort Mill Campus at Kingsley to be Developed with Childress Klein and The Springs Company CHARLOTTE, NC – The Lash Group, Inc., a subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), in partnership with Childress…
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Lash Group Plans York County National Headquarters, Bringing 2,400 Jobs
June 16, 2014
Healthcare Company And Developers Plan Up To $90 Million Phased Investment YORK COUNTY, SC – The Lash Group, Inc., a healthcare service provider and subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), today…
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Lash Group Plans York County National Headquarters, Bringing 2,400 Jobs
June 16, 2014
Healthcare Company And Developers Plan Up To $90 Million Phased Investment YORK COUNTY, SC – The Lash Group, Inc., a healthcare service provider and subsidiary of AmerisourceBergen Corporation (NYSE: ABC), today…
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Dementia Specialist Certification
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center is hosting “Dementia Dialogues”, a free five-part learning experience designed to educate individuals who care for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s…
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What A Difference Experience Makes: Celebrating the Lives Changed by TAVR
June 16, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Since 1974, the teams at Providence Heart & Vascular Institute have touched more than 130,000 hearts through open-heart surgeries, cardiac catheterizations, and for the last year, TAVR: transcatheter aortic…
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MUSC Waring Library Wins Online Resource Award
June 5, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Waring Historical Library received 2014 Online Resource Award from the Archivists and Librarians in the History of the Health Sciences…
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Innovative Incontinence Care promotes better sleep and reduces the number of falls
June 5, 2014ROCK HILL, SC – After five years of continuous refinement, Dignity Continence Solutions now creates permanent behavior change that supports natural sleep patterns and improves outcomes. Clinicians know that incontinence…
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Alzheimer’s Association Blondes Vs. Brunettes® Kicks Offs In Columbia
June 4, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 14, 2014– The Alzheimer’s Association will host its inaugural Blondes vs. Brunettes flag football game on June 14, 2014 at Hammond School in Columbia. The two teams…
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Free Medical Care Available in Columbia at SC Mission 2014 Midlands
June 4, 2014
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – For the fourth consecutive year, Columbia will be home to a two-day event that will provide free medical and eye care to people in need throughout the Midlands. SC…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation receives Comporium sponsorship
June 2, 2014LEXINGTON, SC – In April, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation welcomed Comporium as a returning Corporate Sponsor for 2014. Comporium has been an active partner of the Foundation since 2008…
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Wine on The River
June 2, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM – The Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s Women of Hope will host the annual “Wine on the River” at Stone…
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Join Our Heroes and Take Control of your Health: Columbia Fire Department Partners with Palmetto Health for “Heroes’ Challenge”
May 29, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Today, Chief Aubrey D. Jenkins and the Columbia Fire Department in partnership with Palmetto Health announced the 2014 “Heroes’ Challenge” during the month of May and June. …
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Palmetto Place Kids Announces New Board Officers and Members
May 27, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter is pleased to announce the 2014 – 2015 Board Officers, and the new board members joining this year. Marie Dieckmann of CBRE will…
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What is Cancer Equity? EngenuitySC’s Science Café with Dr. Chanita Hughes-Halbert, June 10, 2014 at Speakeasy
May 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – Did you know that prostate cancer mortality rates in South Carolina are three times greater in African Americans than Caucasians? Or that African American women succumb to…
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Upstream Summer 2014 Mindfulness Class Series
May 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – With Columbia’s longer-than-average winter finally coming to a close, the bright, sunny days of another Famously Hot summer are on the horizon. The clearer skies can do wonders…
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Palmetto Health Elects 2014 Board Officers
May 27, 2014
COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: James E. “Rick” Wheeler, vice president of M-D MetalSource, chairman (pictured right); William L. “Freedie” Freeman III,…
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Lexington Medical Center Earns 52 Prestigious National Marketing Awards
May 21, 2014
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center’s Marketing department has won 52 national and international marketing awards that honor outstanding advertising, marketing and public relations campaigns. The honors include Aster Awards…
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Palmetto Health Elects 2014 Board Officers
May 21, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: James E. “Rick” Wheeler, vice president of M-D MetalSource, chairman (pictured right); William L. “Freedie” Freeman III,…
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Providence Hospitals Announces 2014 Preston Jones Scholarship Recipient
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals announced its 2014 Dr. Preston A. Jones Memorial Scholarship Award at a ceremony last evening. Recipient Meredith Calcina, a fourth year medical student at the…
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Charity Golf Tournament raises over $20,000 for Cancer Care
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – On Monday, April 21st the Lexington Medical Center Foundation hosted the Jay Criscione Golf Tournament for Charity at the Lexington Country Club. Over 25 corporate partners participated in…
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Walmart Donates Major Gift to Senior Resources’ Meals On Wheels Program
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – The Walmart Foundation, through its State Giving Program, has awarded Senior Resources a $47,817 grant to help reduce its Meals on Wheels waiting list. A check presentation will be…
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Jumpstart Your Summer With a Stress-Free Mind: Summer 2014 Class Series at Upstream in Five Points
May 19, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – With Columbia’s longer-than-average winter finally coming to a close, the bright, sunny days of another Famously Hot summer are on the horizon. The clearer skies can do wonders…
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Jumpstart your summer with a stress-free mind: Summer 2014 class series at Upstream in Five Points
May 14, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – June 16-August 18, 2014 With Columbia’s longer-than-average winter finally coming to a close, the bright, sunny days of another Famously Hot summer are on the horizon. The clearer…
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VA-DoD Joint Venture Wins Federal Executive Team Award
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Federal Healthcare Alliance won the Federal Employee of the Year Team Award today for its collaboration to provide shared health care services to Veterans and…
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SCCP executive dean moves on, campus deans take reins
May 13, 2014
Dr. Joseph DiPiro assumes dean position at Virginia Commonwealth University CHARLESTON, SC – After nine years of service to the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and the University of…
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MUSC Commencement set for Friday, May 16 at 9 a.m.
May 13, 2014CHARLESTON, SC – Approximately 870 graduates will receive degrees from the Medical University of South Carolina’s six colleges during commencement exercises scheduled for Friday, May 16, at 9 a.m. at…
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Dr. Jacqueline Watson, Dermatologist, Joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
May 9, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 9, 2014 – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Jacqueline Watson, DVM, DACVD, has…
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Furman University Philosophy Professor Appointed to Position at USC School of Medecine
May 7, 2014GREENVILLE, SC – May 7, 2014 – Furman University philosophy professor Carmela Epright has been invited to join the Department of Psychiatry at the University of South Carolina School of…
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LeadingAge South Carolina Recognizes 2014 Award of Honor Recipient
May 7, 2014COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2014 – LeadingAge South Carolina recognized Dr. Thomas E Brown, President/CEO, Lutheran Homes of South Carolina with the 2014 Award of Honor. The prestigious award recognizes…
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Dorchester County Emergency Medical Service receives American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Award
May 5, 2014SUMMERVILLE, SC – May 5, 2014 – Dorchester County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® and success in implementing specific quality improvement measures for the treatment of patients who suffer…
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Trident Health Urges Community to be Aware of Stroke Symptoms
May 5, 2014NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – May 5, 2014 – May is National Stroke Awareness Month. In order to help the community understand the risk factors and symptoms of stroke, a leading…
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Carolina Health Care, LLC – Under New Ownership
May 5, 2014Partnership of Renee Smith, David Smith, Joan Blake and James Blake Acquire Carolina Health Care, LLC COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2014 – A partnership of Renee and David Smith, and…
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Lexington Medical Center Earns National Awards from American Heart Association
May 4, 2014WEST COLUMBIA, SC – May 4, 2014 – For the fourth time, Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement award for stroke care from the American Heart Association…
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Healthy Learners Announces New Director of Development
October 4, 2013Non-Profit Strengthens its Development Efforts COLUMBIA, SC – October 4, 2013 – Healthy Learners welcomes Todd Buehrig as its new director of development. With over 10 years experience in non-profit…
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Healthy Learners Announces New Appointments to Board of Trustees
October 4, 2013New Members Enhance Strong Leadership Foundation COLUMBIA, SC – October 4, 2013 – Healthy Learners announces the appointment of two members to its Board of Trustees. The new appointments are…
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Local Golf Tournament to Benefit Children
October 2, 2013Enjoy a Fun-filled day of Golf, Networking, Contests and Prizes to Support Children Served by Healthy Learners COLUMBIA, SC – October 2, 2013 – Healthy Learners will hold its 14th…
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Leave your work stress behind: Upstream introduces mindfulness techniques for the workplace Fall 2013 Mindfulness Class Series begins September 18, 2013
September 11, 2013Fall 2013 Mindfulness Class Series begins September 18, 2013 COLUMBIA, SC – September 11, 2013 – When you’re stressed, especially if you work in a high-pressure environment, you often carry…
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Columbia’s first physical therapy practice created exclusively for women opens in Forest Acres
August 12, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 12, 2013 – Combining one-on-one care with the unique conditions associated with women’s health and rehabilitative issues, Carolina Women’s Physical Therapy and Wellness (CWPTW) has opened its…
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Ellie Basaly, M.D., Named Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine 2013 Resident of the Year
July 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2013 – Ellie Basaly, M.D., of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, received the Palmetto Health/University of South Carolina School of Medicine 2013 Resident of the…
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National Inventors’ Month at EngenuitySC’s Science Café: Revolutionizing Patient Care, August 13, 2013
July 21, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – August 13, 2013 – The final segment of EngenuitySC’s inaugural “Year of the SmartState” Science Café series will feature a talk on healthcare simulation and innovative training…
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Greenwood (S.C.), Clemson University to Expand World-Class Genetics Research
June 26, 2013Greenwood Genetic Center to add 17,000-square-foot research and education center in human genetics GREENWOOD, SC – June 26, 2013 – South Carolina will greatly increase its role in world-class genetics…
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Family Connection receives $29,118 grant from United Way of the Midlands
June 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 24, 2013 – Family Connection of South Carolina (FCSC), a nonprofit organization that provides support to families with children with special health care needs, has received…
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IDG's Computerworld Names Palmetto Health to 2013 List of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology
June 18, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 18, 2013 – IDG’s Computerworld announces Palmetto Health as a 2013 Best Places to Work in IT, one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Researchers Report Autism Discovery
June 5, 2013Advancement paves way for early blood test and therapeutic options GREENWOOD, SC – June 5, 2013 – Researchers at the JC Self Research Institute of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC),…
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Science Café: Improving Drug Safety with Dr. Charles Bennett at Speakeasy on June 11, 2013
June 4, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – June 11, 2013 – EngenuitySC’s popular networking event and lecture series continues with a talk on improving drug safety by SmartState Endowed Chair Dr. Charles Bennett on…
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The Therapy Place Inc. is looking for an Occupational Therapist/Rehab Manager
May 9, 2013EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The Therapy Place is seeking an OT/Rehab Manager. Successful candidate will have OT pediatric therapy experience as well as supervisory experience in a pediatric clinic. Interested parties should…
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Lisa Hutto, MD Named to 2013 Best Doctors in America list
May 6, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – May 6, 2013 – Dr. Lisa Hutto, of Palmetto Allergy and Asthma, has been named one of the Best Doctors in America® for 2013 and the only Midlands’…
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How SC is Connecting Rural Hospitals with Stroke Specialists: Science Cafe, Hosted by EngenuitySC, at Speakeasy on May 14
April 17, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2013 – This month at Science Café, EngenuitySC hosts the founder of MUSC’s REACH Stroke Network, a statewide program that connects small and rural hospitals…
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