Interim HealthCare of the Upstate announces its 2018 ‘Nurse of the Year’
May 17, 2018
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home health and hospice services provider, announced that Kelly Noctor has been recognized as Nurse of the Year by Interim…
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New member elected to MUSC Board of Trustees
May 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) welcomes W. Melvin Brown, III, M.D., to the MUSC Board of Trustees, effective May 2. Brown represents the 6th Congressional district of South Carolina,…
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OneDigital Health and Benefits merges with Susan E. Crocker Human Resources Consulting, Inc.
May 16, 2018Photo: Connie Watkins, Accountant, Hailey Miller, HR Administrator, Lorri Mercer, HR Administrator, Susan E. Crocker, Principal, Lesa Banks, Special Projects, Becky Johnson, HR/Benefits Administrator, & Vince Guerra,Business Development. (Not pictured: Katy Funk, HR Assistant Caroline Herron, HR Assistant.) Ernest Rawlins Photography OneDigital…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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Prevent the Pain of Shingles: Why You Should Obtain the New Two-Shot Vaccine
May 14, 2018
By Mike DuBose with Surb Guram, MD Many people don’t realize it, but the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new vaccine that is 90% effective in…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Travis Mize, DMD, MHS, Sunset Periodontics
May 10, 2018
The MidlandsBiz Entrepreneur Minute is a quick, one minute interview in support of entrepreneurship. We would like to thank our sponsors of this video series – Wells Fargo and Bauknight, Pietras and Stormer. …
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MUSC telehealth physician receives national recognition
May 9, 2018Dr. McSwain with Dr. Laurie Poole (ATA Awards Committee Chair) S. David McSwain, M.D., was named Telehealth Champion by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA) at the annual conference…
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East Cooper names Associate of the Year
May 9, 2018
East Cooper Medical Center named Whitney Dye as its 2017 Associate of the Year. Whitney has been a member of the East Cooper Medical Center team since 2010 and currently serves as…
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Doctors Care Urgent Care opens third new location this year
May 2, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest center in Columbia – the company’s 54th location in South Carolina.…
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New Doctors Care offers convenient services for USC, Five Points, downtown residents
May 2, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, held a ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the opening of its newest center in Columbia – the company’s 54th location in South…
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Palmetto Health offers free seminars and health screenings during National Stroke and Hypertension Awareness Month
April 30, 2018
Palmetto Health will offer free seminars and health screenings during May to help educate the community about the dangers of stroke and hypertension. According to the Heart Attack and Stroke…
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PruittHealth – Columbia identified as overall 5-star facility
April 30, 2018
Columbia has proven its commitment to a concentrated focus on patient-centered quality service delivery. This unrelenting dedication allowed for them to be recently deemed a 5-star overall skilled nursing center from…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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SEMDA Medtech to showcase over 20 high-impact new technologies, national speakers – May 2-4
April 30, 2018
Leading-edge innovators present for recognition, reward at annual gathering of Southeastern who’s who in medical technology, devices and diagnostics At least 23 organizations ranging from start-ups to well-established companies have…
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Providence Health launches search for new market leader
April 26, 2018Steve Selzer named interim leader following Scott Campbell’s resignation Providence Health announced that Scott Campbell has resigned as market chief executive officer (CEO) of the Providence Health system, effective May 22.…
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Palmetto Health recognizes 2018 Palmetto Gold nurses
April 25, 2018
Eleven nurses from across the Palmetto Health system were honored at the annual Palmetto Gold gala Saturday, April 21, at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Ranging from areas including Cardiac Rehabilitation…
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Watercrest Senior Living Group and Titan Development celebrate the groundbreaking of Watercrest Columbia Assisted Living and Memory Care
April 25, 2018
The partnership team of Watercrest Senior Living Group, and Titan Development Real Estate Fund I gathered with city officials, development, construction, and design partners to celebrate the ceremonial groundbreaking of Watercrest Columbia Assisted…
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AnMed Health Foundation honored generous donors
April 23, 2018It is with great thanks to the 2,336 contributors that The AnMed Health Foundation is able to provide life-saving treatments to citizens throughout the community. The foundation’s 2017 highlight project…
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NIH researcher-physician to address MUSC graduates
April 20, 2018
MUSC alum Dr. John Tisdale has been featured on the Discovery Channel John F. Tisdale, M.D., a renowned authority on sickle cell disease, will address MUSC’s 2018 graduating class during…
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Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 2018Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top National Speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference – May 2-4
April 18, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Top national speakers named for SEMDA’s 2018 Southeastern Medtech Conference in Greenville, SC
April 17, 2018
Conference Registration Surging for Initial Appearance in Greenville, SC as Southeastern medtech industry continues rapid scale up The Southeastern Medical Device Association (SEMDA) — a non-profit trade association focused on…
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Dubno wins Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science
April 16, 2018
On April 11, Gov. Henry D. McMaster presented Judy R. Dubno, Ph.D., the state’s highest honor: the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science. Dubno is considered one of the premier…
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MUSC trustees updated on regional expansion; approve new Health Professions dean
April 16, 2018
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled meeting to review the education, patient care and research missions…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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Richland County Sheriff’s Dept. establishes Elder Abuse Awareness Team
April 16, 2018
Five questions for RCSD’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team director By Chris Carter Writer, editor, and military analyst W. Thomas Smith Jr. has long-been recognized as an expert in infantry…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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Multi-medication dependent patients live better, longer with Livi
April 13, 2018
Pill Dispenser Can Manage, Dispense Up to 15 Complex Doses Daily; Product Newly Available Direct to Consumers People who take multiple medications face special challenges. The risk of missing a…
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April 12, 2018
In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital is offering tips to help recognize and prevent child abuse. Alexandria “Alex” Young, M.D., a child…
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Chief pediatric resident receives patient safety award
April 12, 2018
Annual Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion awards recently announced MUSC Children’s Health is proud to honor Sarah Yale, M.D., pediatric chief resident, for receiving the Lewis Blackman Patient Safety Champion…
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Free Skin Cancer Screenings – May 1 and May 15
April 12, 2018
Dermatologists and certified dermatological providers from Dermatology and Laser Center of Charleston will offer free skin cancer screenings for new patients on May 1st and 15th. Organized by Dr. Todd…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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Basketball, baseball and air/paintball guns top the list of leading causes of eye injuries
April 10, 2018The South Carolina Society of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology offer guidance on how to protect sight during Sports Eye Safety Month in April More than 40 percent…
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EAT TO LIVE, NOT LIVE TO EAT, plus a recipe for Bananas Foster a la Mode.
April 6, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis I recently read a statistic that really made me start to think about what we do to food and how food is grown. The…
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Converge Autism Summit attracts 200+ attendees to Greenville, S.C., to hear from experts on topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 4, 2018More than 200 caregivers, providers and parents of children with autism attended the second annual Converge Autism Summit, hosted earlier this month by Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health center in Greenville,…
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Interim Healthcare of the Upstate announces new hires
April 4, 2018Interim HealthCare of the Upstate is excited to announce the addition of four therapists to its physical therapy team. Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home…
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Lexington Medical Center to Host Physician Lecture on Cervical Cancer – May 7
April 4, 2018
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to present a FREE physician lecture on Monday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. inside Lexington Medical Park 1 at 2728 Sunset Boulevard on the hospital campus in West Columbia.…
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Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina awards $152,558 in Spring funding
April 4, 2018
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina recently awarded Caritas grants for the spring 2018 grant cycle. These grants bear the name of one of the guiding principles of…
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Extraordinary women in healthcare honored
April 2, 2018AnMed Health honored women in healthcare who put the “extra” in extraordinary. On March 29, during the 2018 Extraordinary Women in Healthcare reception and symposium at AnMed Health Cancer Center…
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Avara Pharmaceutical Services finalizes acquisition of GSK Consumer Healthcare facility in South Carolina
April 2, 2018
Avara Pharmaceutical Services, a world-class contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), announced that the acquisition of the GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) consumer healthcare manufacturing facility in Aiken, South Carolina (USA) is complete. Timothy C.…
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McDaniels Automotive Group Gala and Golf Classic raises $507,370 for 3-D mammography at Lexington Medical Center
April 2, 2018L to R: Former USC head football coach Steve Spurrier; Suzanne Pucci, Bill McDaniels, Barbara Willm, Amy Lanier of the Lexington Medical Center Foundation; and Tod Augsburger, president & CEO…
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AnMed Health nurse wins prestigious award
March 30, 2018
An AnMed Health nurse is one of the best in South Carolina. Shaunda Trotter, assistant vice president for nursing, is among the recipients of the 2018 Palmetto Gold Award. Palmetto Gold Awards…
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Protein: Is too much of a good thing not a good thing?
March 30, 2018
By Kristen Ziesmer Protein is a necessary macronutrient that is necessary for life but does that mean we can eat it in unlimited quantities? Is too much of a…
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Vegetables for breakfast? How to add an antioxidant powerhouse to your favorite morning treat, plus a recipe for Sweet Potato Pancakes.
March 30, 2018By Registered Dietitian Kay Macinnis Easter is my favorite holiday! I cherish the time I get to spend with my family and reflect on the ultimate sacrifice our…
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Doctors Care opens newest location on Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital campus
March 28, 2018
Doctors Care P.A., South Carolina’s largest urgent care company, opened its 54th urgent care location this week on the campus of Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge. Doctors Care Parkridge, located…
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47 Schools Win National School Lunch Awards, Cash Prizes
March 28, 2018
Richland One schools are winning top national awards and cash incentives for promoting healthy meals and exercise. Forty-six Richland One schools and a charter school will be recognized as among…
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Interim Healthcare of the Upstate announces latest Medicare.gov rating
March 26, 2018
Interim HealthCare of the Upstate, a locally owned and operated home health and hospice services provider, has recently received a superlative 5-star rating through Medicare.gov, a ranking that Interim has…
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Providence Health receives ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
March 23, 2018Providence Health has been awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology based on a rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate,…
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Richland One school nurse to receive profession’s highest national award
March 22, 2018
A.C. Moore Elementary School nurse Carolyn Duff has been named a 2018 National Academy of School Nursing Fellow, the highest and most prestigious honor in the profession. Nurse Duff…
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