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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Upstream Mindfulness Center Offers Second Class Series in Five Points
April 17, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – April 17, 2013 – Jemme B. Stewart and Dr. Hilda White announced that Upstream: A Center for Mindfulness Practice and Holistic Mental Health will launch its Spring…
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PartnerMD Offers Patients a Solution to the Changing Health Care Environment
February 13, 2013GREENVILLE, SC – February 13, 2014 – With the Nation’s changes in health care and a looming physician shortage, patients will face even more challenges receiving care from primary care…
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Palmetto Health Elects 2013 Board Officers
January 24, 2013COLUMBIA, SC – January 24, 2013 – The Palmetto Health board of directors elected the following officers: William L. Freedie Freeman III, vice president of sales at VOA Canada, chairman;…
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Improving Healthcare Quality in SC: A Talk with Dr. Jay Moskowitz at Science Café on January 8, 2013
December 28, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2012 – EngenuitySCs popular Science Café networking event and lecture series continues, with a talk on the latest healthcare quality innovations by SmartState Endowed Chair,…
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Palmetto Health Welcomes Dr. Sarah Schumacher
November 30, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 30, 2012 – Palmetto Health announces that Sarah Schumacher, DO, has joined the Palmetto Health Physician Practice network. Schumacher joins Amjad AbdulRahman, MD; Rosalie E. Browning,…
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Palmetto Health Heart Hospital is the first Hospital in the Midlands and one of only two in South Carolina to implant LVAD
November 27, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – November 27, 2012 – Palmetto Health Heart Hospital is the first hospital in the Midlands and one of only two hospitals in South Carolina to implant a…
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Palmetto Health Welcomes Dr. Steven Storick as Medical Director of the Pain Management and Rehabilitation Center
October 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 22, 2012 – Palmetto Health announces Dr. Steven Storick has joined the Palmetto Health Physician Practice Network. Storick joins Clay Drummond, Ph.D., Marcia Lewis, Ph.D., Ross…
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Palmetto Health Welcomes Columbia Women’s Healthcare
October 22, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – October 22, 2012 – Palmetto Health announces that Drs. Myles Davis, Mary Neuffer, Albert Odom and Alexander Smythe have joined its physician network. Their practice, Columbia Women’s…
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Pulmonary Fibrosis Symposium- A Journey of Learning, Living & Hope
September 5, 2012Informative and helpful topics to improve the quality of life for IPF/PF patients COLUMBIA, SC – On Friday, September 28, the USC School of Medicine-Division of Pulmonary and Critical…
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Palmetto Health Dentists Named Top Dentists in the Midlands
August 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 23, 2012 – James W. Curtis Jr., DMD, and John F. Burton Jr., DDS, of the Palmetto Health Dental Center have been named among the Top…
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Dr. Rebecca Haviland and Brad Marconyak Join South Carolina Veterinary Specialists
August 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – August 16, 2012 – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists (SCVS), a referral specialty veterinary practice, announces that Rebecca Haviland, VMD and Brad Marconyak, CVT, CVPM have joined the…
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