Greenville EyeCare Promotes Ultraviolet Eye Protection for Healthy Vision Month
May 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 14, 2012 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, is emphasizing the importance of ultraviolet (UV) eye protection during the month of…
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The Woodlands at Furman to celebrate National Retirement Community Awareness Week
May 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 11, 2012 – The Woodlands at Furman is celebrating National Retirement Community Awareness Week with five days of events featuring its residents, but open to the…
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MUSC’s Dr. Etta Pisano receives ARRS Gold Medal
May 11, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – May 11, 2012 – Etta Pisano, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) vice president for medical affairs and dean of the College of Medicine, received the…
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Greenville Dermatology welcomes medical aesthetician
May 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – May 8, 2012 – Greenville Dermatology announces the addition of Trivette Hatcher as the practice’s new primary, full-time medical aesthetician. A Gaffney native, Hatcher will work with…
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Need to Find a Doctor? There’s an App for That
May 9, 2012Roper St. Francis Healthcare goes mobile with iTriage CHARLESTON, SC – May 09, 2012 – The substantial growth in Smartphone use has led Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) to expand…
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$5.25 Million S.C. BlueCross Foundation Grant will Centralize Support for SC Free Medical Clinics
May 7, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – May 3, 2012 – The BlueCross BlueShield of SouthCarolina Foundation presented a check for $5.25 million to the SouthCarolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) enabling the 42 member…
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RSFH Receives $1 Million For Cancer Wellness
April 26, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 26, 2012 – The Roper St. Francis Foundation received a transformational commitment of $1 million from the Ronald H. Fielding family of Kiawah Island in honor…
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Goldsmith wins Excellence in Leadership Award
April 23, 2012GREEENVILLE, SC – April 23, 2012 – Leading Age South Carolina has named Walter Goldsmith, chairman of the board of directors at The Woodlands at Furman, its Excellence in Leadership…
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S.C. BlueCross, Greenville Drive Team Up To Offer Free Health Screenings
April 16, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – April 16, 2012 – Batting average, earned-run average, slugging percentage, RBI. Baseball fans know how important the numbers are to the game. BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
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Lowcountry hospitals share benefits of expanding electronic records effort
April 11, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 10, 2012 – The Carolina eHealth Alliance (CeHA) announced that the 11 emergency departments of all major Charleston-area hospitals are now connected through a patient health…
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FDA Selects Greenville’s CreatiVasc Medical to be One of Three Companies for New Innovation Pathway Program
April 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – APRIL 9, 2012 – Greenville-based CreatiVasc Medical has been selected as one of the first three companies for the FDA’s new Innovation Pathway program that uses collaboration…
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Roper St. Francis Provides On-Site Healthcare for Boeing SC
April 4, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 3, 2012 – Employees at Boeing South Carolina needing medical attention can now stay on Boeing property to get help by visiting the on-site clinic operated…
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Roper St. Francis Provides On-Site Healthcare for Boeing SC
April 3, 2012Boeing employees can stay on site to get care CHARLESTON, SC – April 3, 2011 – Employees at Boeing South Carolina needing medical attention can now stay on Boeing property…
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MUSC targets gene related to Alzheimer’s disease, suggests new treatment path
April 2, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – April 2, 2012 – Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina, the University of California, San Diego, and American Life Science Pharmaceuticals of San Diego have…
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MUSC researchers receive continued support for infant studies
March 28, 2012March of Dimes SC chapter funds more than $400,000 for two scientistsCHARLESTON, SC – March 28, 2012 – The March of Dimes South Carolina Chapter again awarded grants totaling $404,715…
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Dr. Camille Horton Completes Board Certification
March 28, 2012SENECA, SC – March 28, 2012 – Dr. Camille Horton of Issaqueena Dental Specialists recently completed her certification examinations and is now a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric…
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Congressman Clyburn Celebrates Two Year Anniversary of Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2012COLUMBIA, SC – March 23, 2012 – Two years after the enactment of theAffordable Care Act, South Carolina is benefitting from the new law andthe efforts of Sixth District Congressman…
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Be Inspired this April: RSFH Healing Boutique Celebrates Life
March 23, 2012Free event offers information and relaxation for those on the cancer journey CHARLESTON, SC – March 22, 2012 – The Healing Boutique invites cancer patients, support groups, caregivers and survivors…
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Clinical Paints Develops Safe Paint for Hospitals
March 22, 2012SPARTANBURG, SC – March 22, 2012 – Clinical Paints, an industry leading supplier of non-toxic paints, has announced its new range of products specifically designed to address the patient safety…
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Grants solidify MUSC, Georgetown Pediatric Center bond
March 21, 2012Funds to encourage pediatricians to practice in rural areas, better help pediatric patients transition into adult care settings CHARLESTON, SC – March 21, 2012 – The Health Resources and Services…
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U.S. News & World Report's Best Graduate Schools list cites 11 MUSC programs
March 20, 2012Annual issue once again has strong showing for MUSC graduate programsCHARLESTON, SC – March 19, 2012 – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has 11 programs ranked in top…
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One Screening Could Save a Life
March 19, 2012Trident Health Offers Free Prostate Screening N. CHARLESTON, SC – March 19, 2012 – Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men(lung cancer is first), according…
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Spirituality and Medicine: Lecture in Pastoral Care Offered
March 19, 2012Roper St. Francis hosts Dr. Koenig for first Fitzgerald Lecture Series Seminar CHARLESTON, SC – March 19, 2012 – Community clergy, chaplains, students, and those working in healthcare are invited…
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RSFH Nurses Are Among State’s Top 100
March 19, 2012Prestigious award honors those who exemplify excellence in nursing CHARLESTON, SC – March 19, 2012 – Each year the top registered nurses (RN) throughout the state, who exemplify excellence in…
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LIVESTRONG, Vote Strong for Cancer Patients in the Carolinas
March 16, 2012Vote now and support hundreds of cancer patients in North Carolina and South Carolina CHARLESTON, SC – March 8, 2012 – Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) is encouraging the public…
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AnMed Health recognized for excellence in employee wellness programs
March 14, 2012ANDERSON, SC – March 14, 2012 – Working Well, a collaboration between the South Carolina Hospital Association and NC Prevention Partners, has recognized the hospitals affiliated with AnMed Health for…
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MUSC committed to serving those who have served us all
March 12, 2012College of Medicine joins medical schools nationwide to support Joining Forces CHARLESTON, SC – March 12, 2012 – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine has committed to…
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MUSC gets Golden Apple for improving health of employees
March 6, 2012Working Well targets patients, students and employees for healthier eating CHARLESTON, SC – March 1, 2012 – The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) and NC Prevention Partners have recognized the Medical…
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Charleston-Area Executives Challenged To Volunteer At Crisis Ministries
February 16, 2012Roper St. Francis Begins Shelter’s New VIP Volunteer Program with Challenge from Soup Kitchen CHARLESTON, SC – February 16, 2012 – Crisis Ministries is launching a new volunteer program directed…
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Greenville EyeCare’s Meghan Barker Earns Opticianry Certification
February 15, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 15, 2012 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, proudly announces that Meghan Barker recently earned the American Board of Opticianry (ABO)…
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The Woodlands at Furman gets serious on healthy living
February 14, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – February 14, 2012 – Sixty staff members and residents at The Woodlands at Furman, a senior living community located in Greenville, are taking part in a four-month…
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Fifth Annual Amazing Health Expo at Trident Tech
February 9, 2012Fifth Annual Amazing Health Expo at Trident TechRoper St. Francis Healthcare hosts community health fair CHARLESTON, SC – February 9, 2012 – Jump start the Spring season with the Roper…
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Self Regional Healthcare Foundation Receives $600,000 Duke Endowment Grant to Benefit Greenwood Genetic Center
February 2, 2012GREENWOOD, SC – February 2, 2012 – The Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC), which comprises the Department of Medical Genetics at Self Regional Healthcare, has been awarded a 2-year grant from…
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Renowned researcher Chanita Hughes-Halbert, PhD, joins MUSC to advance statewide initiatives in cancer disparities research and programs
January 31, 2012Hughes-Halbert Holds the AT&T Distinguished Endowed Chair in Cancer Equity in MUSC’s Hollings Cancer Center and the SmartState Center of Economic Excellence Endowed Chair in Cancer Disparities CHARESTON, SC –…
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MUSC trauma program first in state to receive confirmation
January 30, 2012American College of Surgeons verify program at highest national level CHARLESTON, SC -January 30, 2012 – After an extensive review by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the Medical University of…
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Performance QSA Promotes Two, Hires One
January 30, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 30, 2012 – Performance QSA, one of the largest personal training facilities in the Upstate, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan McKie to Director…
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Dr Isabel Driggers, Owner and Founder of Coastal Kids Dental & Braces, offers pediatric dental advice
January 23, 2012CHARLESTON, SC – January 20, 2012 – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, which means that our team at Coastal Kids Dental & Braces double and triple our efforts…
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Greenville Hospital System and community celebrate GHS’ first 100 years
January 11, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 11, 2012 – Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center(GHS) kicked off a year-long celebration of its centennial on Tuesdaywith hundreds of supporters and employees crowding the…
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The Woodlands at Furman Challenge announces 2012 schedule
January 10, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 10, 2012 – The Woodlands at Furman, a seniorliving community located in Greenville, will start the second year ofthe Woodlands at Furman Challenge with the Green…
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Administration Team at Greenville EyeCare Expands with the Addition of Brittani Reeves
January 9, 2012GREENVILLE, SC – January 9, 2012 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, announces the addition of Brittani Reeves to the administrative team. In her role,…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, SC State win landmark grant
December 14, 2011NIH/NCI grant among first in nation to include Sea IslandAfrican Americans to explore cancer disparities and expand personalizedmedicine frontier CHARLESTON, SC – December 14, 2011 – South Carolina’s Sea Island blackpopulation…
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Heart rhythm specialist joins AnMed Health network
December 13, 2011ANDERSON, SC – December 12, 2011 – AnMed Health is pleased to announce the addition of a new medical office, AnMed Health Arrhythmia Specialists. The office is the practice of…
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Woodlands at Furman Challenge Winners Announced
December 12, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 12, 2011 – The Woodlands at Furman completed its inaugural Challenge with more than 160 Upstate seniors taking part in nine events during the course of…
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Clemson University opens Patewood bioengineering lab at GHS
December 11, 2011GREENVILLE, SC – December 11, 2011 – From their fourth-floorstate-of-the-art laboratory in the heart of Greenville Hospital SystemUniversity Medical Center’s Patewood campus, Clemson Universitybioengineering scientists and students help keep the…
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Health disparities experts tackle pressing questions
December 5, 2011The 5th Annual National Conference on Health Disparities brings country’s health disparities medical and policy experts together for new ideas, collaborations CHARLESTON, SC – December 2, 2011 – Every person deserves…
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Poinsett Medical Completes Accreditation with ACHC and Recieves Medicare Provider Status
December 5, 2011GREER, SC – December 2, 2011 – Poinsett Medical, Inc. proudly announces its award of provider status with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Poinsett Medical, Inc. opened their…
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S.C. BlueCross and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians' Collaboration Improves Health of Diabetes Patients
December 1, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – December 1, 2011 – More than 800diabetes patients are enjoying better health thanks to a coordinated approach tocare sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, BlueChoice® HealthPlan…
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Clemson students develop arm stabilizer to help nurses draw children's blood
December 1, 2011CLEMSON, SC – November 30, 2011 – Clemson University students from multiple disciplines areworking together to make pediatric medical care a little easier forchildren and nurses. A Creative Inquiry…
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Preventive Health May be the Best Cure for a Happier New Year
November 30, 2011Preventive Health May be the Best Cure for a Happier New YearAnnual Roper St. Francis Goose Creek Medical Center Health Fair is Dec. 9 CHARLESTON, SC – November 30, 2011…
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National Health Technology Group Recognizes S.C. BlueCross Contributions To Reduce Costs
November 28, 2011COLUMBIA, SC – November 22, 2011 – The Workgroup for Electronic DataInterchange (WEDI), a health care industry coalition working to reduceadministrative costs through electronic commerce, recognized twoBlueCross BlueShield of South…
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