Summerville Medical Center to host “For Women Only” event
September 19, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Four physician experts have teamed up at Summerville Medical Center to present “For Women Only – Kids, Curves and Healthy Conversation,” a free, community event for busy…
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Concussions and Athletes
September 18, 2015
Team Elite Concussions have become a regular event in sports. It seems like every day you read about an athlete that suffers a concussion and has to be held…
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Understanding Cholesterol
September 18, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Surb Guram, MD How to Lower Cholesterol without Statin Drugs Series: Part 1 of 4 Cardiovascular disease is responsible for 1…
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Children’s Discovery Center opens second Lowcountry location
September 16, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Children’s Discovery Center opened its doors to a second location in Park West Wednesday, Sept. 9. Located at 3300 Stockdale Road in the growing Park West…
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GHS Children’s Hospital unveils new therapeutic music entertainment network at patient appreciation event, Sept. 20
September 16, 2015
Annual Sun Fun Carnival is an opportunity for kids to be kids, not patients. Hugworks Children’s Network will enhance pediatric patient care, expand reach and impact of Child Life and…
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International expert on active aging to speak at Still Hopes Retirement Community’s Thrive Week
September 16, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community announced that Colin Milner, CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and founder of the active-aging industry in North America,…
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GHS named screening center of excellence
September 15, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Center for Integrative Oncology and Survivorship at the Cancer Institute of Greenville Health System has been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the Lung Cancer…
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Trident Health welcomes new Physician to Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology
September 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Samuel Walker Nickles, M.D., has joined the team of physicians at Palmetto Adult and Children’s Urology in Summerville. In addition to his role at the practice, Dr.…
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GGC welcomes world class scientist to head treatment initiative
September 11, 2015
Dr. Walter Kaufmann named Ravenel Boykin Curry Chair in Genetic Therapeutics GREENWOOD, SC – At a 2012 GGC event, Ravenel Curry shared the passion and dedication that his late father, Boykin…
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Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
September 10, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…
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Dr. Sara Fritz, DVM, joins South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care
September 10, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – South Carolina Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Care (SCVSEC), a specialty veterinary practice with 24-hour emergency care, announces that Sara Fritz, DVM, has joined the practice and will treat…
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Institute for Applied Neuroscience signs exclusive license for minimally-invasive spine surgery implant
September 9, 2015
MUSC’s IAN creates partnership with Amendia, Georgia-based device company CHARLESTON, SC – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Institute for Applied Neurosciences (IAN) has successfully licensed a new, patented,…
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Barre class beginning at Lourie Center
September 8, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center will be offering an eight-week Ballet Barre class on Fridays from September 11 through November 20. The class, taught by Master Pilates Instructor Vicki…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System increases Just Wage for employees
September 5, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is pleased to announce that it recently increased its Just Wage from $9.87 to $11.00 per hour. Three hundred sixty-seven employees across…
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Brush Up on the Basics During Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month
September 3, 2015
By Mary Pat Baldauf On the evening of March 18, I noshed on some dark chocolate covered espresso beans left over from a road trip to see Modest Mouse in…
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Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group achieves prestigious “Top 20” ranking by Staffing Industry Analysts
September 2, 2015FLORENCE, SC – Trinity Healthcare Staffing Group (Trinity) announced it was recognized as the 17th largest U.S. travel nurse staffing firm in an independent survey of healthcare staffing agencies conducted…
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Trident Health Pastoral Care Department now recruiting Stephen Ministry Volunteers
September 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – The Pastoral Care Department at Trident Health is recruiting applicants for the 2016 class of Stephen Ministry volunteers to begin Tuesday, October 6. Stephen Ministers provide basic spiritual…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System tied for first in the nation for lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate
September 1, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Heath System was recently recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review for being top in the nation with the lowest 30-day heart failure readmission rate. According…
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Sinus Center of South Carolina hosts free event for public
September 1, 2015
Dr. Anna Bouknight Shares Options for Treating Chronic Sinus Conditions on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm Join Sinus Center of South Carolina for Refreshments, Interactive Presentation and Q&A COLUMBIA,…
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Sinus Center of South Carolina hosts free event for public
August 31, 2015Dr. Anna Bouknight Shares Options for Treating Chronic Sinus Conditions on Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 pm Join Sinus Center of South Carolina for Refreshments, Interactive Presentation and Q&A COLUMBIA,…
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Health Empowerment Tour Coming to North Charleston
August 31, 2015
IMARA Woman Magazine Brings Health Empowerment Tour Presented by Select Health of South Carolina and AmeriHealth Caritas Partnership to North Charleston Event features inspiring speakers and healthy lifestyle seminars NORTH CHARLESTON,…
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Trident Health welcomes new physician to Lowcountry Urology Clinics
August 31, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – J. Slade Hubbard, M.D., has joined the North Charleston Office of Lowcountry Urology Clinics, 2687 Lake Park Drive, in Charleston. A native of Murphy, N.C., Dr. Hubbard comes…
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MUSC approved for $13.5M award from Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
August 31, 2015Study will analyze safety and effectiveness of drugs used to prevent blood clots after hip and knee replacement CHARLESTON, SC – A research team at the Medical University of South…
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SC Dental Association’s Dental Access Days treats more than 1,500 patients in free two-day clinic
August 28, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – More than 1,500 patients received an estimated $1 million in free dental services at the seventh annual Dental Access Days event held on August 21 and 22…
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SC Dental Association’s Dental Access Days treats more than 1,500 patients in free two-day clinic
August 27, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – More than 1,500 patients received an estimated $1 million in free dental services at the seventh annual Dental Access Days event held on August 21 and 22…
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Lourie Center Executive Director Retires
August 26, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Lourie Center’s Board of Directors announced that Executive Director Mary Kessler is retiring, to be effective August 28, 2015. Ms Kessler has served as Executive Director…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to participate in NCI-MATCH precision medicine cancer trial
August 26, 2015
St. Francis Cancer Center is first facility in SC to offer new clinical trial GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is the first health system in…
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Central Realty Holdings exploring land acquisition in Greer
August 26, 2015
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System to Build Ambulatory Care Center GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Central Realty Holdings are planning to develop a 70 acre…
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Binns to serve as Assistant Professor of Nursing at BJU
August 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Janiece Binns RN, MSN will serve as an assistant professor of Nursing in the College of Arts and Science at Bob Jones University this fall. Binns previously served as…
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MUSC breaks ground on new Goose Creek primary care location
August 24, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC Health Primary Care has broken ground to begin construction of Carnes Primary Care at 2000 1st Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29455, with anticipated opening of the…
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Chiropractor at Fraum Chiropractic Life Center named SCCA District Director
August 24, 2015HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC – Chiropractor Dr. Brad Fraum, D.C. was named District 1 Director for the South Carolina Chiropractic Association (SCCA). District 1 encompasses the counties of Beaufort, Colleton,…
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FREE Skin Cancer Screening
August 21, 2015
Join Lexington Medical Center and Palmetto Dermatology for September 11 Event WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Many people in South Carolina have spent a fun summer outdoors. While the sun can…
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5 Reasons Why High School Athletes Need a Performance Specialist
August 21, 2015
Nader Tannir, MS, USAW, FMS Performance Specialist at Elite Nutrition & Performance High school sports have already begun. Is your athlete prepared? What your child is practicing at school…
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Thai Chicken Salad
August 21, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This is another recipe from that same chicken we used last week. The idea, if you’ll recall, was to take one chicken and create several meals…
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Thai Chicken Salad
August 21, 2015
By Kay MacInnis This is another recipe from that same chicken we used last week. The idea, if you’ll recall, was to take one chicken and create several meals…
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MUSC Study Shows Telehealth Offerings on Par With Office Visits Researchers Publish Landmark Study in Telehealth Efficacy for Mental Illness
August 20, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Patients who have been struggling with mental illness and access to care now have assurance from a new study that telehealth services delivered at a patient’s convenience are…
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Food Lion FEEDS Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Senior Resources’ Meals on Wheels Program
August 20, 2015
$3,500 Grant Will Be Used to Support Hunger-Relief Programs in Richland County COLUMBIA, SC – Senior Resources was recently awarded $3,500, a grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable…
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BreastFest Greenville supports breast cancer patients at GHS with event at Quest Brewing Company
August 20, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC — Breast cancer patient support organization, The Tyanna Foundation will hold BreastFest, its flagship fundraising event, for the first time in South Carolina, on Saturday, Oct. 24 at…
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AmbioPharm, Inc. Expanding Aiken County Operations
August 19, 2015
$18.8 Million Investment Expected To Create 100 New Jobs AIKEN, SC – AmbioPharm, Inc. (APi), a company that specializes in the manufacturing of peptides and the development of generic drugs,…
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Free Dental Care to be Provided at Two-Day Clinic
August 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – This weekend, hundreds of dental professionals and lay volunteers will donate their time and talents to provide adults with critical access to dental care services as part…
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Free Dental Care to be Provided at Two-Day Clinic
August 18, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – This weekend, hundreds of dental professionals and lay volunteers will donate their time and talents to provide adults with critical access to dental care services as part…
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MUSC Physicians Purchases Parkshore Centre in Charleston
August 17, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer assisted MUSC Physicians in the purchase of Parkshore Centre located at 1 Poston Road in Charleston, South Carolina. The approximately 120,000 sq.ft.…
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Southern Eye Associates welcomes new ophthalmologist
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Southern Eye Associates is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Wade A. Reardon as its newest ophthalmologist. Dr. Reardon was born and raised in Kingstree, SC. He studied…
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Bon Secours Medical Group adds two specialty physicians
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of two specialists to its local physician network: Upstate Cardiology welcomes James A. Merriam, MD to its…
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Bon Secours Medical Group adds three new physicians
August 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours Medical Group is pleased to announce the addition of three doctors to its local physician network: Powdersville Family Practice welcomes Jennifer Smart, MD, to its medical…
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Dorn VA Nurses Receive Gold
August 17, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Recently six William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center nurses were recognized by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation for their commitment and excellence to the profession while…
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Dorn VA Nurses Receive Gold
August 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Recently six William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center nurses were recognized by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation for their commitment and excellence to the profession while…
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Leading Cardiologist Joins Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC)
August 11, 2015Leading Cardiologist Joins Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) Premier advanced-care referral and emergency hospital continues expansion with appointment of Dr. Sophy A. Jesty CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center partners with Pet Helpers
August 11, 2015Specialty veterinary hospital to provide financial support and care to local rescue shelter CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the…
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Charleston Veterinary Referral Center partners with Pet Helpers
August 11, 2015
Specialty veterinary hospital to provide financial support and care to local rescue shelter CHARLESTON, SC – The Charleston Veterinary Referral Center (CVRC) – a premier advanced-care veterinary hospital in the…
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