Foundation and College Partner for Nonprofit Leadership Success
June 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 10, 2009 – The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and Columbia College have partnered to establish a nonprofit leadership graduate course through Columbia College for…
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Palmetto Health and Greenville Hospital System agreement to own and operate Palmetto Health Baptist Easley moves forward
June 9, 2009First Board of Directors Named COLUMBIA, SC – June 9, 2009 – Plans to create a joint venture between Palmetto Health and Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center (GHS) to own…
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MSA Announces Medical HELP at the Press of a Button
June 8, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – June 8, 2009 – Medical Services of America (MSA) can relieve concern over seniors living at home alone with access to medical HELP at the press of…
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Companion Global Healthcare Inc. Offers Additional Hospital Choices to Employers, Individuals
June 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 8, 2009 – Medical travel facilitator Companion Global Healthcare Inc. has added two internationally accredited hospitals to its overseas network, creating more options for its employer groups and…
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Medical Home Pilot Initiatives Continue to Expand Nationwide
June 8, 2009Charleston, S.C. and Rochester, N.Y. Among Latest Markets with Pilot Projects Underway, According to New Reports from HealthLeaders-InterStudy NASHVILLE, TN – June 8, 2009 – HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care…
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Medical Home Pilot Initiatives Continue to Expand Nationwide
June 8, 2009Charleston, S.C. and Rochester, N.Y. Among Latest Markets with Pilot Projects Underway, According to New Reports from HealthLeaders-InterStudy NASHVILLE, TN – June 8, 2009 – HealthLeaders-InterStudy, a leading provider of managed care…
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This Week’s Healthy SC Challenge Tips
June 5, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA, SC – June 5, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to persuade all…
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Carolina Care Plan Launches New Home Delivery Program for Organic Produce
June 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 3, 2009 – Carolina Care Plan members can now have fresh organic vegetables, herbs and micro greens delivered directly to their homes through a new partnership…
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Katherine G. Stephens Elected President of the Association for Hospital Medical Education
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – Katherine Gulledge Stephens has been elected president of the Association for Hospital Medical Education (AHME) for a two-year term. Stephens is the third…
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Palmetto Health Heart Hospital Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care®
June 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – June 4, 2009 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina has designated Palmetto Health’s Heart Hospital as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care®. To date, only slightly…
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Personal Medical Connection HELP’s Seniors Connect to Total Home Healthcare
June 3, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – June 3, 2009 – Medical Services of America (MSA) announces the Personal Medical Connection HELP button, allowing seniors to connect to Total Home Healthcare. Seniors can safely live…
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Palmetto Health Awards Obesity Prevention Champion
June 3, 2009Richland County School District One’s Extended Day Programs receive $250 COLUMBIA, SC – June 1, 2009 – Palmetto Health’s Office of Community Services recently named Richland County School District One’s…
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Ellis M. Knight, MD has earned the Fellow in Hospital Medicine designation by the Society of Hospital Medicine
June 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – Ellis M. Knight, senior vice president of ambulatory services for Palmetto Health, has earned the Fellow in Hospital Medicine designation by the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM). Becoming…
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Creative Smiles Announces CEREC is Dental Technology of the Future
June 1, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 25, 2009 – Creative Smiles is pleased to announce the use of CEREC dental technology, a cutting-edge procedure for tooth restoration in NE Columbia, SC. CEREC…
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Costa Del Mar RX Sunglasses Now Available at Envision Family EyeCare, Lexington SC
June 1, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – June 1, 2009 – People needing prescription eyewear no longer must deal with awkward clip-on eye shades when they want to keep their eyes safe in the…
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Elliott Davis, LLC Principal Speaks at South Carolina Healthcare Managers Association (SCHMA) Events Throughout State
May 29, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – May 29, 2009 – Elliott Davis, LLC, one of the largest accounting, tax and consulting services firms in the Southeast, announced that firm Principal Ira Bedenbaugh recently served as…
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Providence Hospitals Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care®
May 27, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 27, 2009 – – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina has designated Providence Hospitals as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care. To date, more than 400…
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Lexington Medical Center Nurse Receives Osteoporosis Proclamation
May 22, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – May 22, 2009 – Lexington Medical Center nurse Angie Fontana received a proclamation at the South Carolina State House on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009 at 11:30…
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This Week’s Healthy SC Challenge Tips
May 15, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA,SC – May 15, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians…
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Most Americans Would Consider Splitting Pills to Save Money if Medicine Remains Safe and Effective, Survey Shows
May 14, 2009Economic downturn is spurring consumers to re-evaluate health spending; 27 percent are not taking prescription medicines as directed Pill-splitting can be a safe way to save money on certain medicines…
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Lexington Medical Center Nurses to Receive Thank You from U.S. Air Force
May 14, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – May 14, 2009 – A group of Lexington Medical Center nurses will receive a special thank you from members of the United States Air Force on Monday,…
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Providence Hospitals Receives Chest Pain Center Accreditation
May 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 12, 2009 – Providence Hospitals recently received full Cycle II accreditation with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) by the Society of Chest Pain Centers (SCPS). The Society…
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Designer Oakley Sunglasses Now Available at Envision Family EyeCare, Lexington SC
May 13, 2009LEXINGTON , SC – May 12, 2009 – People seeking the right sunglasses to fit their vision and eye protection needs no longer have to settle for unstylish shades. Envision…
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George Drafts Receives Stilwell Award from Lexington Medical Center
May 13, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – May 13, 2009 – The Lexington County Health Services District Board of Directors honored George Drafts on May 12th with the Lexington Medical Center Foundation’s highest award, the…
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Berkeley Country Sees Higher Percentage Improvement in Overall Health Smoking Rates Decline while BMI and Physical Activity Rates Increase Across State
May 13, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 13 , 2009 – First Lady Jenny Sanford announced today that Berkeley County has a higher percentage improvement in overall health than all other SC counties…
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Providence Hospitals Nurse Receives Prestigious Statewide Award
May 7, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 7, 2009 – Providence Hospitals nurse Laura Herbert has received statewide recognition as Palmetto Gold winner. The South Carolina Nurses Foundation presents Palmetto Gold awards to…
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South Carolina Dermatologists Win Tennis Fans' Attention With Free Skin Cancer Checks and Sun Safety Tips
May 6, 2009Physicians catch high percentage of skin cancers at Women’s Dermatologic Society outreach at Family Circle Cup CHARLESTON, SC – May 6, 2009 – As champions of sun safety and skin…
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Creative Smiles from Northeast Columbia, SC Launches New Web Site
May 6, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2009 – Creative Smiles is excited to announce the launch of its new website to better serve the Northeast Columbia, SC area. The new website…
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Health Sciences South Carolina Welcomes Pate to Policy Steering Committee
May 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – May 5, 2009 – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) has named Russell R. Pate, PhD, to its Policy Steering Committee, representing the University of South Carolina. Dr. Pate…
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Lexington Medical Center Receives Approval for Emergency Angioplasty
May 5, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Amy 5, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has approved Lexington Medical Center’s Certificate of Need (CON) application to perform…
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SC Optometrists Introduce Comprehensive Eye Care for the Ages
May 4, 2009Brings Pediatric Eye Care and Contacts to Child Vision Marketplace LEXINGTON, SC – May 4, 2009 – Eye care is a concern for many Americans. As time goes by, more…
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Providence Hospitals Announces 2009 Society of St. Luke Physicians
April 30, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 30, 2009 – Providence Hospitals inducted two physicians into the Society of St. Luke, a program that celebrates and honors selected members of the Providence medical staff,…
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Scienceuticals Adds Director of Marketing, Jennifer M. Heisler
April 30, 2009Local Beauty Product Manufacturer Increasing Staff at Summerville Facility SUMMERVILLE, SC – April 30, 2009 – Scienceuticals, a leading beauty product manufacturer, announced today the appointment of Jennifer M. Heisler…
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Lexington Medical Center Foundation VP Joins Scott Hannon Memorial Foundation Board of Directors
April 29, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – April 29, 2009 – Anthony J. Meyer, vice president of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation, is a new member of the Scott Hannon Memorial Foundation board…
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Lexington Medical Center Wins Earth Day Award
April 27, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – April 27, 2009 – Lexington Medical Center is a winner of the first South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Earth Day awards. DHEC recognized…
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Lexington Medical Center Celebrates Volunteers
April 21, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC _ April 21, 2009 – Lexington Medical Center is celebrating National Volunteer Week by honoring its 400 hospital volunteers with a luncheon, awards ceremony and special recognition.…
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Healthy SC Challenge
April 17, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 17, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a healthier…
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Hollings Cancer Center to Lead National Study for Advanced Liver Cancer Patients
April 16, 2009Hard-to-Treat Hepatocellular Carcinoma a Global Killer Linked to Hepatitis C CHARLESTON, SC – April 15, 2009 – The Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) will lead a…
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Lexington Medical Center’s Cancer Support Group to Hold Yard Sale
April 14, 2009WEST COLUMBIA, SC – April 14, 2009 – Lexington Medical Center’s cancer support group will hold a yard sale on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 to raise money to support cancer…
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First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use
April 13, 2009This Week’s Healthy SC Challenge Tips COLUMBIA, SC – April 13, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just…
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Columbia, Greenville, Charleston Set for National Walk @ Lunch Day Events
April 11, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 11, 2009 – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina is expanding its celebration of National Walk @ Lunch Day(R) this year to include community walks in Columbia,…
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Autism Software Developer Announces Hiring of Susan DuRant as Director of Education
April 8, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 8, 2009 – Accelerations Educational Software (AES), a leading provider of software for individuals with autism and other related disorders, is pleased to announce the addition…
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S.C. BlueCross and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians Launch Medical Home Pilot Project
April 6, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 6, 2009 – BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians this month are initiating a year-long patient-centered medical home pilot project that could become a…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
April 5, 2009Columbia, SC – April 3, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to get all South Carolinians to do just a little more to live a…
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Michelle E. Edwards promoted to Senior Vice President /Chief Information Officer for Palmetto Health
April 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 3, 2009 – Michelle Edwards has recently been promoted to senior vice president/chief information officer of Information Technology for Palmetto Health. Edwards, the CIO since February…
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Anna Brant Kay promoted to Vice President of Physician Practices at Palmetto Health
April 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 3, 2009 – Anna Kay has recently been promoted to the vice president of Palmetto Health Physician Practices. As vice president, her responsibilities include managing the…
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Deborah J. Tapley promoted to Vice President of Operations for Palmetto Health
April 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 3, 2009 – Debbie Tapley has recently been promoted to vice president of Operations for Palmetto Health. Tapley has been a member of the hospital’s professional…
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Jay D. Hamm named vice president of Emergency, Surgical & Trauma Services at Palmetto Health Richland
April 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 3, 2009 – Jay Hamm has been named the vice president of emergency, surgical and trauma services at Palmetto Health Richland. Hamm, returns to Columbia from…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital wins Best of the Best at the International Interior Design Association Awards
April 3, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – April 3, 2009 – The Georgia chapter of the International Interior Design Association recently awarded Palmetto Health’s Children Hospital ‘Best of the Best’ forum design in the…
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TRUMPF Medical Systems Announces New Facility in Berkeley County
April 2, 2009Investment expected to bring 29 new jobs to the area COLUMBIA, SC– April 2, 2009 – The South Carolina Department of Commerce, the Charleston Regional Development Alliance and Berkeley County…
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