Palmetto Health names Timothy Depp, M.D., 2016 Resident Physician of the Year
June 9, 2016Timothy Depp, M.D., Emergency Medicine resident, was named the 2016 Palmetto Health Resident Physician of the Year at the annual resident and fellow graduation.The award recognizes residents’ medical knowledge and…
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Todd Schlesinger, MD elected Chairman, SC Medical Association Board
June 9, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Todd Schlesinger, MD, FAAD has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Medical Association Board of Trustees. Founder and Medical Director of the Dermatology & Laser Center…
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Todd Schlesinger, MD elected Chairman, SC Medical Association Board
June 9, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – Todd Schlesinger, MD, FAAD has been elected Chairman of the South Carolina Medical Association Board of Trustees. Founder and Medical Director of the Dermatology & Laser Center…
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Run across South Carolina in support of the campaign for new Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital begins June 12
June 8, 2016Six students at North Myrtle Beach High School are planning to run 120 miles over the course of six days this June to raise money to help build the new…
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Free class equips family caregivers with self-care tools
June 8, 2016The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is offering a free series of classes specifically designed for caregivers. The “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is an educational program designed to help family…
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MUSC certified as Bee Campus USA affiliate
June 7, 2016Bee Campus USA has announced that the Medical University of South Carolina is one of 12 educational institutions across the nation to be certified as an affiliate of the Bee…
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Lexington Medical Center hosting new blog contest
June 6, 2016Attention Midlands Women: Here’s your chance to become a blogger Lexington Medical Center is sponsoring a contest from June 1st to June 30th to recruit additional bloggers for its Every…
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DSS Regional Clinical Consultant with IFCCS graduates from Leadership Academy for Supervisors
June 2, 2016The South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that Janice Mosley-Boyd, a regional clinical consultant with the Intensive Foster Care and Clinical Services (IFCCS) Region 2 division of SC…
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New Nutrition Facts Label – The Breakdown
June 2, 2016By Sean Vander Veer RD, LD, CPT Elite Nutrition & Performance Most food manufactures have until July 26th 2018 to comply with the changes made by the FDA. These…
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Woodlands at Furman names Foley Sales and Marketing Director
June 2, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman has hired Amy Foley as Sales and Marketing Director for the continuing care retirement community. Foley is a native of Ohio with a…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Tobacco Control experts awarded NCI grant to study impact of government policies on the evolving nicotine delivery market
June 2, 2016CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Hollings Cancer Center was awarded a five year grant from the NCI to lead an international consortium of research designed…
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Woodlands at Furman names Foley Sales and Marketing Director
June 2, 2016GREENVILLE, SC – The Woodlands at Furman has hired Amy Foley as Sales and Marketing Director for the continuing care retirement community. Foley is a native of Ohio with a…
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Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. to become Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
June 1, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. announced this week that the practice has officially changed its name to Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery as…
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Finnegan heads SCBIO Board of Directors
June 1, 2016G. Thomas Finnegan, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Co-Head of the Medical University Hospital Innovation Center at the Medical University of South Carolina was named Chairman…
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Finnegan heads SCBIO Board of Directors
June 1, 2016G. Thomas Finnegan, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Co-Head of the Medical University Hospital Innovation Center at the Medical University of South Carolina was named Chairman…
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Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. to become Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery
June 1, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Ann Margaret McCraw, CEO and spokesperson for Midlands Orthopaedics, P.A. announced this week that the practice has officially changed its name to Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery as…
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The Olympic sinkhole
May 31, 2016By Robert J. Samuelson Brazil can’t seem to catch a break. It’s suffering the worst economic slump in decades; its president may be thrown out of office; it’s contending…
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The Olympic sinkhole
May 31, 2016By Robert J. Samuelson Brazil can’t seem to catch a break. It’s suffering the worst economic slump in decades; its president may be thrown out of office; it’s contending…
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Reinvestment Fund, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation name North Charleston one of 50 Invest Health cities
May 27, 2016The city of North Charleston has been selected by Reinvestment Fund and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to take part in the new Invest Healthinitiative. The Medical University of South…
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Veterans, active duty military & their families work out for free at O2 Fitness this Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2016This Memorial Day weekend, O2 Fitness Clubs is honoring those who have served our country by offering complimentary workouts for all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families.…
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Veterans, active duty military & their families work out for free at O2 Fitness this Memorial Day weekend
May 25, 2016This Memorial Day weekend, O2 Fitness Clubs is honoring those who have served our country by offering complimentary workouts for all U.S. military veterans, active-duty military personnel and their families.…
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Representative Neal A. Collins named South Carolina Public Health Association Douglas E. Bryant Legislator of the Year
May 25, 2016The South Carolina Public Health Association (SCPHA) recognizes Rep. Neal A. Collins (R-Pickens) as the Douglas E. Bryant Legislator of the Year. This award recognizes an elected state legislator for…
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Representative Neal A. Collins named South Carolina Public Health Association Douglas E. Bryant Legislator of the Year
May 25, 2016The South Carolina Public Health Association (SCPHA) recognizes Rep. Neal A. Collins (R-Pickens) as the Douglas E. Bryant Legislator of the Year. This award recognizes an elected state legislator for…
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Carolina Women’s Physical Therapy begins “Mommy Rehab” pain management program for new and expectant mothers
May 24, 2016Pregnancy is one of the biggest physical changes that a woman’s body can go through. Everything from hormonal changes to altered postures can cause pain. That’s why Carolina Women’s Physical…
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Carolina Women’s Physical Therapy begins “Mommy Rehab” pain management program for new and expectant mothers
May 24, 2016Pregnancy is one of the biggest physical changes that a woman’s body can go through. Everything from hormonal changes to altered postures can cause pain. That’s why Carolina Women’s Physical…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces new website and county challenge for domestic violence
May 23, 2016www.SafePlaceSC.sc.gov Provides Citizens With Resources For Domestic Violence Governor Nikki Haley began the Statewide Domestic Violence Summit by announcing a new website aimed at providing information and resources to domestic…
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Gov. Nikki Haley announces new website and county challenge for domestic violence
May 23, 2016www.SafePlaceSC.sc.gov Provides Citizens With Resources For Domestic Violence Governor Nikki Haley began the Statewide Domestic Violence Summit by announcing a new website aimed at providing information and resources to domestic…
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The Woodlands at Furman celebrates Continuing Care Retirement Communities week
May 20, 2016The Woodlands at Furman residents and staff celebrated Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) week this week, in a celebration of active, engaged living throughout the retirement years. CCRC week is…
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The Woodlands at Furman celebrates Continuing Care Retirement Communities week
May 20, 2016The Woodlands at Furman residents and staff celebrated Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) week this week, in a celebration of active, engaged living throughout the retirement years. CCRC week is…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital physicians concerned about rise in heat stroke deaths in children
May 19, 2016Physicians remind community of how quickly temperatures can rise in cars Pediatric critical care physician Jason Peck, M.D., pediatric intensivist at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, has seen the tragic…
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New regenerative cell therapy now available in the Lowcountry
May 18, 2016Advantage Healthcare of Charleston Utilizing Regenerative Cell Therapy for Patients CHARLESTON, SC – Think about how many friends and family you know that live with debilitating pain in…
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Richland Two names Nurse of the Year
May 18, 2016COLUMBIA, SC – Summit Parkway Middle School’s (SPMS) Stacey Harris has been named the Richland Two Nurse of the Year. Harris has been with Richland Two as a school nurse…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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Graham supports Zika funding
May 18, 2016WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) made this statement after voting to move forward with legislation which provides $1.1 billion in funding for American efforts to stop…
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Lexington Medical Center earns Stroke Award
May 17, 2016For the sixth consecutive year, Lexington Medical Center has received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award for stroke care from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With…
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Carolina Orthopaedics set to open new clinic in Carolina Forest
May 16, 2016MURRELLS INLET, SC – Carolina Orthopaedics, a group of orthopaedic surgeons providing comprehensive orthopaedic care to the Grand Strand area, will open a new location in Carolina Forest on Monday, May…
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New neurointerventional suite opens at Palmetto Health Richland
May 13, 2016Suite designed to give physicians most advanced technologies for treating neurovascular conditions Palmetto Health Richland has upgraded its neurointerventional suite, an operating room that provides neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists and their teams with…
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The fast casual conundrum: Fast casual restaurant entrées higher in calories than fast food
May 13, 2016Dieters looking to cut calories may believe it’s best to pick a fast casual restaurant over a fast food chain, but new research from the University of South Carolina shows…
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Providence Hospitals introduces new name and identity
May 13, 2016New logo underscores commitment to Catholic heritage, name reflects plans for future growth Providence Hospitals today announced that its name has changed to Providence Health. In addition to this name…
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Alcohol and Health – Can a Healthy Diet include Alcohol?
May 12, 2016By Ben Fountain So you are aware of the obvious effects of alcohol on the body, it alters our judgment and makes us slower to reflexes. You may be…
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Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge designated an American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
May 11, 2016Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The hospital joins Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland.…
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Lexington Medical Center breaks ground on clinical expansion
May 9, 2016WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday afternoon on the hospital campus in West Columbia to celebrate a significant clinical expansion that’s about to begin. Lexington…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center awarded $8.9M grant
May 9, 2016Lipids expert Besim Ogretmen, Ph.D., is Principal Investigator for the National Cancer Institute-funded program project grant to study the development of new cancer therapies by targeting sphingolipid signaling. CHARLESTON,…
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Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital pediatric surgeon concerned about golf cart injuries
May 5, 2016Children’s Hospital offers tips for keeping children safe while riding in golf carts Last summer, at least four school-age children were brought to Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital because of…
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“Good Smile, Healthy Brain and Heart?” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Souvik Sen
May 4, 2016Join us May 10 at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment COLUMBIA, SC – Were you aware of the connection between…
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“Good Smile, Healthy Brain and Heart?” Sagacious Partners’ Science Café with Dr. Souvik Sen
May 4, 2016Join us May 10 at Speakeasy for a free, engaging talk with a cold drink in a laidback environment COLUMBIA, SC – Were you aware of the connection between…
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Greenville Health System receives workplace wellness award
May 3, 2016Greenville Health System (GHS) was recognized by the South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well initiative and Prevention Partners for achieving the Excellence Recognition. The Excellence Recognition is awarded for reaching…
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Lexington Medical Center welcomes Matthew J. Cogdill as Vice President, Physician Network
May 2, 2016WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Matthew J. Cogdill as Vice President, Physician Network. In this role, he will oversee the management of Lexington Medical…
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Bela Family Dentistry opens White Knoll office
May 1, 2016We would like to welcome you to a new experience in family dentistry. This is Bela Family Dentistry of White Knoll, and we are dedicated to continuously exceeding your expectations…
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Lexington Medical Center names Anna Shalkham, MD, as Chief Medical Informatics Officer
May 1, 2016WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce that Anna Shalkham, MD, Emergency Medicine physician at Lexington Medical Center, has become the hospital’s new Chief Medical Informatics Officer.…
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