Sisters of Charity Health Systems signs letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to join LifePoint Health
July 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Sisters of Charity Health System and Providence Hospitals have announced the signing of a letter of intent for Providence Hospitals to be acquired by LifePoint Health. As…
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Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Named 2015 Most Wired™
July 27, 2015
Nation’s Most Wired™ Hospitals Demonstrate Progress through Innovation GREENVILLE, SC – Bon Secours Health System, Inc. and several of its subsidiaries were named by AHA’s Health Forum as Most…
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Orthopaedic Associates Welcomes Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist Dr. Brown
July 27, 2015
SPARTANBURG, SC – Orthopaedic Associates, PA (OA) announced that Dr. David Brown has joined its practice of 10 physicians. Dr. Brown is a fellowship-trained upper extremity surgeon, applying advanced techniques in…
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What’s in a Smile?
July 22, 2015
By Leslie Pitner, DDS A smile is one of the most powerful ways we have to connect with other people. Having a smile you are confident to share can…
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What’s in a Smile?
July 22, 2015
By Leslie Pitner, DDS A smile is one of the most powerful ways we have to connect with other people. Having a smile you are confident to share can…
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U.S. News and World Report: MUSC ranks as state’s number one hospital
July 22, 2015CHARLESTON, SC – MUSC was named by U.S. News & World Report as one of the country’s best hospitals in the treatment of ear, nose and throat (ENT) disorders, as well…
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First Choice Community Center Makes Going Back to School Easy and Fun
July 15, 2015
Sixth annual event offers health screenings, school supplies, backpacks and more COLUMBIA, SC – Select Health of South Carolina and its First Choice Community Center will host their sixth annual…
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Select Health associates complete Darkness to Light training
July 14, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Thirty-five associates from Select Health of South Carolina’s Integrated Healthcare Management team completed Darkness to Light (D2L) Stewards of Children® training where they learned how to prevent,…
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Select Health Recognizes PASOs for Improving Community Health
July 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – PASOs, an organization that helps the Latino community and service providers work together to build strong and healthy families, is the first agency to be recognized as…
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Select Health Recognizes PASOs for Improving Community Health
July 14, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – PASOs, an organization that helps the Latino community and service providers work together to build strong and healthy families, is the first agency to be recognized as…
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Select Health Recognizes Sumter Family Health Center for Improving Community Health
July 14, 2015
SUMTER, SC – Sumter Family Health Center is the first provider to be recognized as part of Select Health of South Carolina’s “Got Health” campaign, which encourages and recognizes First…
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Select Health Recognizes Sumter Family Health Center for Improving Community Health
July 14, 2015SUMTER, SC – Sumter Family Health Center is the first provider to be recognized as part of Select Health of South Carolina’s “Got Health” campaign, which encourages and recognizes First…
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Lexington Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Supervisor Earns Prestigious Cardiovascular Honor
July 14, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Mark Stout, program supervisor for Cardiac Rehabilitation at Lexington Medical Center Irmo, has been selected as a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary…
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The Woodlands at Furman launches in-home companion care service
July 14, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – As seniors are faced with increasing options for care of themselves and their loved ones, the Woodlands at Furman is launching a new in-home companion care service…
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The Woodlands at Furman launches in-home companion care service
July 13, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – As seniors are faced with increasing options for care of themselves and their loved ones, the Woodlands at Furman is launching a new in-home companion care service…
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St. Francis Cancer Center receives recognition for Cancer Care from Largest Oncology Society in United States
July 13, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – The St. Francis Cancer Center has been recognized by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) Certification Program, an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).…
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Providence Hospital Receives American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care
July 13, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is one of only 91 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2015. The award…
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Providence Hospital Receives American College of Cardiology Award for Cardiac Care
July 13, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Hospitals is one of only 91 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2015. The award…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System receives grant from local Susan G. Komen Affiliate
July 10, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – The Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health of Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has received a $64,997 grant from the local Susan G. Komen affiliate chapter. The…
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A statement from Dr. David Cole, President of the Medical University of South Carolina, regarding the removal of the Confederate flag
July 9, 2015
A statement from Dr. David Cole, President of the Medical University of South Carolina, regarding the removal of the Confederate flag: “The South Carolina Legislature’s action this week to remove…
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Georgia Military/VA partnership grows with the addition of South Carolina
July 8, 2015FORT GORDON, GA – The newly renamed Georgia-Lina Federal Healthcare Executive Council, which serves as a partnership between the Military and the Veterans Affairs medical treatment facilities to provide better…
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Georgia Military/VA partnership grows with the addition of South Carolina
July 8, 2015
FORT GORDON, GA – The newly renamed Georgia-Lina Federal Healthcare Executive Council, which serves as a partnership between the Military and the Veterans Affairs medical treatment facilities to provide better…
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Germain Dermatology Welcomes Award-Winning Mohs Surgeon to Practice
July 7, 2015
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – Germain Dermatology of Mount Pleasant, S.C. announces the addition of Joseph McGowan IV, M.D., Mohs Micrographic and Dermatologic Surgeon, to its practice located at 612 Seacoast…
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Fourteen Upstate Companies Recognized as American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksites
July 2, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Fourteen Upstate companies have been recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksites by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “All of these companies should…
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Fourteen Upstate Companies Recognized as American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksites
July 2, 2015
UPSTATE, SC – Fourteen Upstate companies have been recognized as a Fit-Friendly Worksites by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “All of these companies should…
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MEDcare Urgent Care Earns High Marks With The UCAOA
July 1, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – MEDcare Urgent Care, a physician-directed and privately-owned healthcare provider in South Carolina, has achieved the UCAOA (Urgent Care Association of America) Accreditation designation. MEDcare Urgent Care is now…
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UofSC seeks pregnant women to participate in health study
July 1, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – The University of South Carolina is looking for African-American and white women in the first 16 weeks of their pregnancy to participate in a study to learn more…
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Eighteen Complete Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Sherman College
June 29, 2015GREENVILLE, SC – Eighteen students from around the world received the doctor of chiropractic degree from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, June 20, 2015. The commencement was…
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Lexington Medical Center to Receive Grant From Local Affiliate of Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation
June 29, 2015
Foundation Will Also Honor A “Komen Champion” from the Midlands WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Please join Lexington Medical Center on Thursday, July 2 at 11:30 a.m. for a news conference…
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Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. Saves Over 3.1 Million Dollars in Hospital Charges
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The Mental Illness Recovery Center, Inc. (MIRCI) completed a pre and post study of inpatient hospitalization and emergency department use by the clients of MIRCI between January 1,…
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South Carolina student support “Summer of Service”
June 29, 2015Volunteers of today learn skills while helping heroes of yesterday by Bob Hall, Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn public affairs specialist COLUMBIA, SC – Almost since the time Europeans stepped foot…
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Dorn VA Medical Center “Summer of Service” open house/town hall
June 29, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host an open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a town hall from 6 to 7…
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Lexington Medical Center Names Tod Augsburger New President & CEO
June 29, 2015
WEST COLUMBIA, SC – It was announced that Tod Augsburger will be the next President and CEO of Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Augsburger will succeed current President & CEO Mike Biediger…
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South Carolina student support “Summer of Service”
June 29, 2015Volunteers of today learn skills while helping heroes of yesterday by Bob Hall, Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn public affairs specialist COLUMBIA, SC – Almost since the time Europeans stepped foot…
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Dorn VA Medical Center “Summer of Service” open house/town hall
June 29, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Williams Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host an open house from 4:30 to 6 p.m. followed by a town hall from 6 to 7…
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Providence Orthopedic Hospitals appoints new medical directors
June 28, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Orthopedic Hospital has appointed Thomas P. Gross, MD, to serve as Medical Director of Orthopedics and James A. O’Leary, MD, to serve as Medical Director for…
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Providence Orthopedic Hospitals appoints new medical directors
June 28, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Providence Orthopedic Hospital has appointed Thomas P. Gross, MD, to serve as Medical Director of Orthopedics and James A. O’Leary, MD, to serve as Medical Director for…
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S.C. Cable Television Association Foundation awards grant to Senior Resources’ Foster Grandparent program
June 25, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – The S.C. Cable Television Association Foundation awarded a grant of $2,500 to Senior Resources in support of the Foster Grandparent program during the 2014-15 academic year. The…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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Darlington County Teen Pregnancy Prevention Advocate Honored during SC Campaign’s Annual Conference
June 24, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – Darnell McPherson—Executive Director of Darlington County First Steps—was honored as the 2015 recipient of the Murray L. Vincent Outstanding Prevention Professional Award during the South Carolina Campaign…
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Greenville Health System named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work
June 24, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Greenville Health System has been named one of the top 50 companies for women and diverse managers to work by Diversity MBA Magazine. Companies included in this…
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Delta Dental’s Land of Smiles Characters Motivate Students in the Upstate to Adopt Healthy Oral and Overall Habits
June 22, 2015COLUMBIA, SC – A battle was waged in South Carolina this spring with the health of our children’s teeth at stake. Delta Dental of South Carolina brought in its Land…
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DHEC Awards Clemson Downs Retirement Community Certificate of Need for New Skilled Nursing Unit
June 18, 2015
With certification granted, Clemson Downs begins opening new addition to residents. GREENVILLE, SC – As the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has awarded Clemson Downs Retirement…
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The Woodlands at Furman presents community health fair
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Aging well is a result of good health and wellness practices throughout life, but finding the right resources to practice good health can be challenging. The Woodlands…
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Rhythmlink Combats Blood Shortages With Successful Drive
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – On Tuesday, June 16, dedicated donors attended Rhythmlink International’s 6th Annual Blood Drive and donated enough blood to save nearly 60 lives. Rhythmlink International hosts the blood…
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Lexington Medical Center Welcomes C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS
June 17, 2015
Neurosurgeon Will Practice at New Lexington Brain and Spine Institute WEST COLUMBIA, SC – Lexington Medical Center welcomeS C. Philip Toussaint, MD, FAANS to the hospital’s network of care. Dr.…
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Camp Happy Days Hosts Annual Summer Camp for Children Battling Cancer June 28 – July 4
June 17, 2015
Camp Happy Days Presents Annual Summer Camp Themed “Seize the Moment” CHARLESTON, SC – Starting next Sunday, June 28 through Saturday, July 4, Camp Happy Days welcomes over 220…
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The Woodlands at Furman presents community health fair
June 17, 2015
GREENVILLE, SC – Aging well is a result of good health and wellness practices throughout life, but finding the right resources to practice good health can be challenging. The Woodlands…
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Delta Dental’s Land of Smiles Characters Motivate Students in the Midlands to Adopt Healthy Oral and Overall Habits
June 17, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC – A battle was waged in South Carolina this spring with the health of our children’s teeth at stake. Delta Dental of South Carolina brought in its Land…
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Wellmore Closes on Land for Property in Lexington
June 16, 2015
Projected $47 million premier retirement community to bring 140 local jobs LEXINGTON, SC – Officials with Wellmore announced that they have closed on the land in Lexington, S.C. where they…
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