School Nurses in Greenville Tackle Low Meningitis Vaccination Rates
July 14, 2010Only 25% of Adolescents in South Carolina Are Vaccinated Against Meningococcal Disease, Leaving Many Unprotected GREENVILLE, SC – July 13, 2010 -The South Carolina Association of School Nurses (SCASN) and…
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Newest CoEE Endowed Chair will study link between birth defects, environment
July 13, 2010Toxicology expert recruited to South Carolina specializes in interaction between environmental factors and reproductive biology. A renowned toxicology expert is bringing his research into the environmental causes of birth defects…
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Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Acquires a 45,500 Square Foot Medical Office Building in Charleston, South Carolina
July 2, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (HTA), a self-managed, non-traded real estate investment trust, announced the purchase of a medical office building located in Charleston, South Carolina for approximately…
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CDC renews major grant for MUSC to continue autism research
June 18, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – June 18, 2010 – The Medical University of South Carolina’s (MUSC) Jane Charles, M.D., and Joyce Nicholas, Ph.D., were once again awarded a four-year, $2.3 million grant…
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Former MLB Star Eric Davis Teams Up with S.C. BlueCross, Greenville Drive to “Drive Out Colon Cancer”
June 13, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – June 12, 2010 – Former Major League Baseball All Star and colon cancer survivor Eric Davis will help BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and the Greenville Drive…
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Major Victory for Patients and Pharmacy in South Carolina
June 13, 2010NACDS: Law “Puts Patients First” ALEXANDRIA, VA – June 13, 2010 – Claiming a major victory for pharmacypatients today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)released a statement upon…
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HearUSA Introduces AARP Hearing Care Program for Americans Aged 50+ in South Carolina Today
June 9, 2010WEST PALM BEACH, Fla – June 9, 2010 – Designed to help millions ofAmericans aged 50+ who have hearing loss, the AARP Hearing Careprogram, provided by HearUSA (AMEX:EAR) , is…
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MUSC Children's Hospital listed in America's Best Children's Hospitals
June 4, 2010Annual U.S. News & World Report rankings cite children’s heart program CHARLESTON, SC – June 4, 2010 – MUSC Children’s Hospital has again been ranked for children’s heart programs in…
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Jimmy Choo Designer Frames Available Exclusively at Greenville EyeCare Associates
May 11, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 11, 2010 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, proudly announces they are the Greenville area’s exclusive retailer of the Jimmy Choo…
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Greenville EyeCare Emphasizes Vision Benefits During Healthy Vision Month
May 5, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – May 5, 2010 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, is promoting Healthy Vision Month during all of May. Emphasis is being placed…
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Charlotte IVF Specialists: New Jennifer Lopez Movie Reflects Reality of More Single-Mothers-by-Choice
April 15, 2010North Carolina women follow national trend of record levels of solo parenting CHARLOTTE, NC – April 14, 2010 – The latest Jennifer Lopez movie premieres April 23 as the latest…
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Greenwood Genetic Center Receives the 2010 Palmetto Workforce Partnership Award from the South Carolina Employment Securities Commission
April 8, 2010GREENWOOD, SC – April 8, 2010 – Representatives from the GreenwoodGenetic Center today received the 2010 Palmetto Workforce PartnershipAward from the South Carolina Employment Securities Commission. Theorganization was recognized in…
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Copper linked to reduction in bacteria found in hospitals
April 5, 2010Early results of MUSC study: Copper surfaces good at killing bacteria such as MRSA CHARLESTON, SC – April 5, 2010 – One of the most frustrating problems facing hospitals is…
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Greenville EyeCare Associates Hosts Patient Appreciation Month
March 25, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – March 25, 2010 – Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive eye healthcare services, recently held their annual patient appreciation month during February. For the entire month,…
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Mauldin’s first assisted living community opens doors
March 22, 2010Ribbon cut at NHC’s first assisted living residence inGreenville GREENVILLE, SC – March 19, 2010 – The Palmettos, an affiliate ofNational HealthCare Corporation (NHC), opened its doors as Mauldinofficials cut…
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Malcolm M. Crosland, Jr. appointed to MUSC Board of Visitors
March 17, 2010Crosland is a lifelong resident of the S.C. lowcountry CHARLESTON, SC – March 17, 2010 – Malcolm M. Crosland, Jr., an attorney with the Steinberg Law Firm, has been appointed to the…
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MUSC, Georgetown Hospital System reach strategic alliance agreement, expand partnership
February 25, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – February 25, 2010 – Building upon a well-established history of collaboration, Georgetown Hospital System (GHS) and Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) have announced a new strategic…
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Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Executes Agreement to Acquire a Medical Office Portfolio in Hilton Head, SC
February 24, 2010HILTON HEAD, SC – February 24, 2010 – Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (HTA), a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, announced the execution of a purchase and sale agreement to…
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Self Regional Healthcare Selects Allscripts Electronic Health Record and Practice Management for Employed and Affiliated Physicians
February 15, 2010CHICAGO and GREENWOOD, SC – February 8, 2010 – Allscripts (NASDAQ:MDRX) announced today Self Regional Healthcare (Self) has selected the Allscripts Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Practice Management solution for…
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Medical University of South Carolina First To Test New Heart Imaging Method To Detect Coronary Artery Disease
February 13, 2010CHARLESTON, SC – February 10, 2010 – Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) are the first in the world to demonstrate the feasibility of a new method…
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Aetna Joins Forces with Walgreens, United Way to Educate Public about Vitamin D Deficiencies
January 20, 2010COLUMBIA, SC – January 20, 2010 – Aetna (NYSE: AET) and Walgreens announced today that they have joined forces to educate people about the need to take in adequate levels…
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New MUSC Cancer Research Program Aims to Create New Therapies and Boost South Carolina Economy
January 14, 2010$10 Million Center of Economic Excellence in Lipidomics, Pathobiology and Therapy on Leading-Edge of Research CHARLESTON, SC – January 13, 2010 – Charleston, SC – The Medical University of South…
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Faulkner Attains Orthopaedic Nursing Certification
January 13, 2010CONWAY, SC – January 13, 2010 – Jennifer Faulkner, a nurse with Coastal Orthopaedic Associates, PA in Conway, South Carolina has attained her Orthopaedic Nursing Certification (ONC), making her one…
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Local Health Professional attends Swearing-In Ceremony for new US Surgeon General
January 12, 2010WASHINGTON, DC – January 11, 2010 – It is nice to know folks in high places. Isiah Lineberry, Development Director for Orangeburg’s Singleton Health Center was in Washington, D.C. Monday attending…
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Health Sciences South Carolina Welcomes Thornburg, Fryar and Mart
December 29, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – December 28, 2009 – Health Sciences South Carolina (HSSC) is pleased to welcome J. Todd Thornburg, PhD, Katrina Fryar, MBA, PMP, and Derek Mart to its staff.…
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Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. Completes Acquisition of 108,500 SF Medical Office Building in Spartanburg, South Carolina
December 16, 2009SCOTTSDALE, AZ – December 16, 2009 – Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. (HTA), a self-managed, non-traded, real estate investment trust, completed the acquisition of a 108,500 SF medical office building…
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Be a Santa to a Senior Community Service Project Provides Older Adults a Dose of Holiday Cheer
November 15, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 16, 2009 – The popular campaign that has delivered more than one million gifts to needy seniors throughout North America in the past five years is…
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Care Improvement Plus Announces Major Expansion in Georgia, South Carolina for 2010
November 10, 2009Company looks to bring quality-focused Medicare benefits, care management services to more area seniors ATLANTA, GA – November 10, 2009 – Care Improvement Plus, a leader in improving the quality…
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Harold E. (Gene) Tucker Announces Retirement
November 8, 2009MARION, SC – November 7, 2009 – Harold E. (Gene) Tucker, has retired as President and CEO of Marion Regional Healthcare System after nearly 18 years of service. Tucker, who…
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Envision Family Eye Care Supports Vera Bradley Foundation with New Eyewear Line
November 4, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – November 4, 2009 – At a Lexington optometrist office, purchasing new eyewear means customers are supporting the fight against breast cancer. Envision Family Eye Care is partnering…
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Creative Smiles Provides Teeth Restoration Using CEREC Technology
November 4, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – November 4, 2009 – Instead of making multiple dental appointments to go through the teeth restoration process, Creative Smiles patients can now experience a single-visit restoration with…
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Get Fit and Raise Cash for Charity
October 30, 2009Local residents join worldwide SHRINK-A-THON movement COLUMBIA, SC – October 30, 2009 – A SHRINK-A-Thon operates much like a “walk-a-thon” only instead of “walking” participants shed excess pounds. Picture children…
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Snap Fitness 24-7 Opens First Location in Columbia
October 26, 2009Fast, convenient, affordable health club offers limited-time free-enrollment offer COLUMBIA ,SC – October 26, 2009 – Snap Fitness, the leading chain of 24/7 state-of-the-art health clubs, opens in Columbia, SC…
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Select Laboratories- SC Breaks Ground on New South Carolina Facility
October 23, 2009CLARENDON COUNTY, SC – October 22, 2009 – Gov. Mark Sanford, the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Clarendon County Economic Development Board today joined Select Laboratories- SC LLC (SLSC)…
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Creative Smiles Now Provides Professional Teeth Whitening Services in SC
October 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 5, 2009 – As people are searching for ways to appear more youthful, teeth whitening is proving to be a simple, non-surgical way to enhance beauty and…
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EdVenture Children's Museum to Conduct Free Flu Education Programs
October 5, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – October 5, 2009 – In preparation for the flu season, EdVenture Children’s Museum will conduct a series of free public health education programs teaching parents and children how to…
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Marion Regional Healthcare System and McLeod Health Discuss Proposed Alliance
September 30, 2009MARION, SC – September 30, 2009 – Marion Regional Healthcare System and McLeod Health have agreed to explore a strategic alliance that would strengthen health care in the region. The…
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MUSC Researchers Concerned About Online Drug Availability
September 16, 2009Web availability of antibiotics furthers problems with antibiotic-resistant bacteria CHARLESTON, SC – Sept. 14, 2009 – According to MUSC researchers, antibiotics are widely available for purchase on the Internet without…
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TheraCare Expands Services to Offer Free Home Care to Qualifying Area Veterans and Spouses
September 16, 2009GASTONIA, NC – September 15, 2009 – Now, free long term care services, both home and community based, are being offered to qualified veterans and their spouses by TheraCare Home…
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HS-7 Document Regarding Research @ M. D. Anderson Orlando
September 4, 2009GREENVILLE, SC – September 3, 2009 – HS Pharmaceuticals, LLC and its business partner 7 Oaks Pharmaceutical Corporation have engaged in a collaborative research agreement with M. D. Anderson Cancer…
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Experienced Optometrists Welcome New Patients at Envision Family EyeCare, Lexington SC
September 2, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – September 1, 2009 – Searching for experienced optometrists in the Lexington, SC, area just got easier thanks to Envision Family EyeCare. Drs. William Reynolds and Nathaniel Jensen bring…
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Home Healthcare Signaling Device Can Save Lives
August 17, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – August 14, 2009 – A home healthcare signaling device can save lives when senior citizens or disabled adults are living alone. Home healthcare can go a long…
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This Week's Healthy SC Challenge Tips
August 16, 2009First Family Encourages Healthy Changes in Nutrition, Exercise and Tobacco Use COLUMBIA, CHARLESTON & GREENVILLE, SC -August 14, 2009 – The Healthy SC Challenge is the Sanford family’s effort to persuade all…
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MSA Releases Emergency Call Systems for Seniors
August 10, 2009LEXINGTON, SC – August 10, 2009 – Medical Services of America announces emergency call systems for seniors that will connect to emergency room help in case of injury or illness. The…
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Creative Smiles Offers a Family Dentist in Columbia, SC
August 10, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – August 10, 2009 – Creative Smiles provides a family dentist in the Columbia, SC area. Family dentistry is now available for preventative care, implant services and reconstructive…
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South Carolina-Based AnMed Health Selects CHS for Affiliation Agreement
August 5, 2009CHARLOTTE, NC – August 5, 2009 – AnMed Health, based in Anderson, S.C., and Carolinas HealthCare System (CHS) have executed an Affiliation Services Agreement. The announcement was made earlier today…
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Doctors Care Augusta Road [US Highway 1] Center Opens
July 30, 2009Augusta Road Marks 44th Doctors Care Location COLUMBIA, SC – July 30, 2009 – People living in West Columbia are able to get the care they need, when they need it…
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S.C. Medical Home Pilot for Diabetes Enrolls 1,110
July 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC & NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – July 27, 2009 – A patient centered medical home pilot project that could become a model for South Carolina has completed its first quarter…
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S.C. Medical Home Pilot for Diabetes Enrolls 1,110
July 28, 2009COLUMBIA, SC & NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – July 27, 2009 – A patient centered medical home pilot project that could become a model for South Carolina has completed its first quarter…
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UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc.'s Internal Investigation Leads to Former Executive Officer Pleading Guilty to Criminal Charges
July 25, 2009COLUMBIA, SC – July 24, 2009 – UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc. (Other OTC: UCIA) announced that Jerry Francis Wells, Jr., the former Executive Vice-President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and…
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