Alzheimer’s Association report finds state Medicaid costs for people living with Alzheimer’s will increase significantly over the next 10 years
November 6, 2015South Carolina to See 6th Highest Increase in Alzheimer’s State Medicaid Costs in the US COLUMBIA, SC – Released on the first week of National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s…
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Trident Health awarded advanced certification for Diabetes care from The Joint Commission
November 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Trident Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for its inpatient diabetes care program, becoming one of only 82 facilities nationwide to obtain the certification.…
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Psychiatry researchers offer evidence of web-based suicide prevention protocol for medical interns
November 4, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have demonstrated that a free, easily accessible web-based cognitive behavioral therapy (wCBT) program is associated with reduced likelihood of…
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Biomedical researcher Craig Beeson named as FRD 2015 Inventor of Year
November 4, 2015Beeson’s collaborative achievements include eye drops that can prevent blindness CHARLESTON, SC – Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Professor Craig Beeson, Ph.D., has earned 2015 Inventor of the…
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Providence Hospitals receives 5 MacCom awards
November 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 MarCom Awards in the annual international competition for marketing and communication Professionals. The contest evaluates…
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Providence Hospitals receives 5 MacCom awards
November 4, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has received five 2015 MarCom Awards in the annual international competition for marketing and communication Professionals. The contest evaluates…
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Colonial Life once again named top benefits partner in national awards
November 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC — Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company once again has been named the top benefits carrier by brokers across the country. In the 2015 Benefits Selling Readers’ Choice Awards,…
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community wins national innovation award
November 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is pleased to announce it has been honored with the LeadingAge 2015 Innovation in Care and Services Award. LeadingAge is a national…
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Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community wins national innovation award
November 3, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community is pleased to announce it has been honored with the LeadingAge 2015 Innovation in Care and Services Award. LeadingAge is a national…
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BDI Pharma chosen as authorized distributor for Coagadex®
November 2, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – BDI Pharma, Inc., the nation’s fastest growing, independently owned specialty pharmaceutical distributor, today announced it has been selected by Bio Products Laboratory (BPL) as an Authorized Distributor…
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BeaconMedaes launches new Hook Trim Plate for Medical Gas Outlets
November 2, 2015ROCK HILL, SC – BeaconMedaes is pleased to introduce the new Series B Outlet Hook Trim Plate, a simple upgrade that provides a neat and inexpensive solution to a real…
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GHS physician named chair of Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina
November 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Snyder, a vascular surgeon with Greenville Health System, has been named chair of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. The Alliance is a group…
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Clemson Walmart pharmacist says Tri-County education set her up for success
November 2, 2015CLEMSON, SC – Initially, Claire Reid Pearson planned to enroll at Tri-County Technical College for just one year, taking core general education courses before transferring to a nearby university. She quickly…
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GHS physician named chair of Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina
November 2, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Dr. Bruce Snyder, a vascular surgeon with Greenville Health System, has been named chair of the Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina. The Alliance is a group…
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Geri caitlin named Director of Marketing and Sales for Windsor House Assisted Living & Memory Care
October 29, 2015SPARTANBURG, SC- Windsor House Assisted Living and Memory Care, located at 850 John B. White Blvd., has announced the appointment of Geri Caitlin as Director of Marketing and Sales. A Magna…
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The Joint Corp. targets Columbia for franchise expansion in South Carolina
October 29, 2015Leading healthcare franchisor actively seeking franchisees in Columbia SCOTTSDALE, AR – The Joint Corp. (NASDAQ: JYNT) announced that it is actively seeking franchisees in Columbia for its chiropractic units…
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Trident and Summerville Medical Centers earn ‘A’ grade for patient safety in National Hospital Safety Score Report
October 28, 2015CHARLESTON, SC– Trident and Summerville Medical Centers have each earned an ‘A’ grade for patient safety in the fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score report released nationally by The Leapfrog Group…
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Greenville Memorial Hospital wins Consumer Choice Award
October 28, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The National Research Corporation has honored Greenville Memorial Hospital with its 2015/2016 Consumer Choice Award. This marks the 20th straight year that Greenville Memorial Hospital has won…
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Don’t risk it this flu season – flu and people with disabilities
October 28, 2015Don’t Risk it This Flu Season People with Disabilities at Higher Risk for Flu Getting the flu can be an unpleasant event for even the most stoic among us. But,…
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Greenville Memorial Hospital wins Consumer Choice Award
October 27, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The National Research Corporation has honored Greenville Memorial Hospital with its 2015/2016 Consumer Choice Award. This marks the 20th straight year that Greenville Memorial Hospital has won…
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DHEC and ACS working together to help more women access Breast Cancer Screenings
October 26, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – With Breast Cancer Awareness Month under way, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) are taking the opportunity…
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Lowcountry Autism Foundation to host second annual Oysters for Autism at Bowens Island
October 22, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – The Lowcountry Autism Foundation is set to shuck some hot steamy oysters for a cause at the ever-popular Bowens Island Restaurant, www.bowensislandrestaurant.com<http://www.bowensislandrestaurant.com> on Sunday, November 8th from…
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Local organizations plan community food day events
October 22, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – In celebration of National Food Day on October 24, Lowcountry organizations are coming together to offer fun and educational activities throughout the Charleston area. All events are…
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Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…
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Providence Hospitals’ Cardiac Rehabilitation Program certified by industry leader
October 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is proud to announce that it has once again achieved recertification of Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This…
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Lexington Medical Center announces new leadership team
October 21, 2015WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce three new leadership positions at the hospital. Lexington Medical Center has named Melinda Kruzner as Executive Vice President, Roger Sipe…
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Courtnay Thompson named Director of Plan Operations and Administration at Select Health of South Carolina
October 21, 2015NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – Select Health of South Carolina announced today that it has appointed Courtnay Thompson as Director of Plan Operations and Administration. Thompson, a registered nurse who began her…
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MUSC Statement in response to new American Cancer Society (ACS) breast screening guidelines
October 20, 2015Guidelines published October 20, 2015, in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA): CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Breast Care Team will continue to…
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Summerville Medical Center welcomes Dr. John Carlile as Medical Director of Hospitalist and Intensivist Services
October 20, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – John R. Carlile, M.D., has joined Summerville Medical Center as the Medical Director of Hospitalist and Intensivist Services, bringing more than 35 years of pediatric critical care experience…
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Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA)
October 16, 2015Colin Milner has been recognized by the World Economic Forum as one of the most innovative and influential minds in the world on aging-related topics. In 2001, he launched…
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The Pros and Cons of Statins and Supplements for Reducing Cholesterol
October 16, 2015By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD Part IV of the Lowering Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series It’s common knowledge that high cholesterol levels are dangerous…
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The Science Behind Your Smile – Part 1
October 14, 2015By Leslie Pitner, DDS We can paint it, smooth it, tighten it, or fill it, but without resorting to a paper bag, we cannot hide it. We take our…
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The ARK hosts Alzheimer’s Foundation’s National Memory Screening Program
October 14, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services will offer free, confidential memory screenings from 1-5…
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Haemonetics Corporation expanding Upstate operations
October 14, 2015Company Investing Nearly $20 Million To Expand And Upgrade Union County Facility UNION COUNTY, SC – Haemonetics, the global leader in blood management solutions, is expanding its existing operations in…
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Richland County Flood Update Information
October 13, 2015Flood Debris Removal: Beginning Wednesday, Richland County will begin picking up flood-related debris curbside. (This debris is separate from regular household garbage and recyclables that go in the green and…
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Chase After a Cure donates $120,000 to MUSC for childhood cancer research
October 12, 2015SUMMERVILLE, SC – Celebrating the end of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, local nonprofit Chase After a Cure made its annual donation to the Medical University of South Carolina…
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Breast health program receives national accreditation
October 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The breast health program at Greenville Health System has been granted a three-year/full accreditation designation from the National Accreditation for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by…
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Institute for Child Success holds Early Childhood Research Symposium in Greenville
October 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – On October 15th and 16th, here in Greenville at the Westin Hotel, a gathering of various PhDs, researchers and healthcare leaders will be all pulled together for…
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Institute for Child Success holds Early Childhood Research Symposium in Greenville
October 12, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – On October 15th and 16th, here in Greenville at the Westin Hotel, a gathering of various PhDs, researchers and healthcare leaders will be all pulled together for…
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What to Eat to Lower Your Cholesterol
October 8, 2015By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD Part III of the Lowering Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series Fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, oils, and other foods are…
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Matthew Hasbrouck named Chief Operating Officer for Trident Medical Center
October 8, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Matthew Hasbrouck has been named Chief Operating Officer for Trident Medical Center (TMC). As Chief Operating Officer, Hasbrouck is responsible for the overall direction and efficient operation of…
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Demers Ambulances has named First Priority South as their new dealer for South Carolina
October 7, 2015BELOEIL, QC – Demers Ambulances is proud to announce it has signed First Priority South as their new dealer for the states of South Carolina, North Carolina and Kentucky. “This is…
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Greenville Health System honored with two UHC awards
October 6, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – UHC, an alliance of the nation’s leading nonprofit academic medical centers and their affiliated hospitals, honored Greenville Health System with the Supply Chain Performance Excellence Award and…
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Dorn VA Medical Center (UPDATE2)
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center’s outpatient clinics will be open Wednesday, Oct. 7. Procedural clinics will be closed. Veterans who have procedure clinic appointments…
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First woman named chair of MUSC oral rehab department
October 6, 2015Monica Cayouette, DMD, wants others to know about “best kept secret” CHARLESTON, SC – Monica J. Cayouette, DMD, associate professor, has been named chair of the Department of Oral Rehabilitation in…
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Dorn VA Medical Center (UPDATE)
October 6, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The leadership and staff at the Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center in an effort to ensure patient health and safety have decided to cancel all…
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Upstate doctor’s research on vitamin D and MS published in Journal of Neurological Sciences
October 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Journal of Neurological Sciences recently published an article by Greenville Health System neurologist Dr. Jagannadha R. Avasarala that looks at the connection between vitamin D and…
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Upstate doctor’s research on vitamin D and MS published in Journal of Neurological Sciences
October 5, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The Journal of Neurological Sciences recently published an article by Greenville Health System neurologist Dr. Jagannadha R. Avasarala that looks at the connection between vitamin D and…
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How to Reduce Cholesterol through Lifestyle Changes
October 2, 2015By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD Part II of the Lowering Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series The human body is a miraculous thing. All of…
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Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville announces addition of the Hospital’s sixth physician, Dr. Keith Gettys
October 1, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Further establishing Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville as home to the premiere experts in pediatric orthopaedic care in the region, Dr. Keith Gettys has joined the hospital’s medical…
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