The New Morning Foundation Expands Its Staff
October 7, 2010MT. PLEASANT,SC – October 7, 2010 – The New Morning Foundation is pleased toannounce the addition of three staff members. Karen Starks and SondraBloxam will serve as Community Outreach Coordinators…
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Self Regional Healthcare Becomes First in the Southeast to Treat Spine Patients Using Advanced Integrated Operating Room Technology
October 6, 2010GREENWOOD,SC – October 6, 2010 – Surgeons at Self Regional Healthcare’s SouthCarolina Spine Center in Greenwood, SC are now treating patients with avariety of spinal conditions in its new advanced…
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MUSC’s Director of Sports Medicine Dr. David Geier launches blog
September 15, 2010Blog is dedicated to the prevention and wellness information for athletes of all ages and skill sets. Blog address: http://www.drdavidgeier.com/ CHARLESTON, SC – September 15, 2010 – Dr. David Geier…
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MUSC continues upward trajectory in research funding
September 13, 2010More than $230 million in health research funding breaks state records CHARLESTON, SC – September 13, 2010 – Despite a fiscally-challengingyear, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) continued arecord-breaking…
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Health Sciences South Carolina announces new affiliates AnMed Health, McLeod Health, Self Regional Healthcare
September 2, 2010COLUMBIA & GREENVILLE, SC – September 2, 2010 – Nation’s first statewide health collaborative grows exponentially; three new affiliates will work with HSSC to improve public health and boost state’s…
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Beach Boys Headline Concert to Celebrate New Mount Pleasant Hospital Grand Opening on Oct. 10th
September 1, 2010Join us as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Roper St. Francis’ Mount Pleasant Hospital with a FREE Concert Featuring and the Blue Dogs Exclusive Tours of Mount Pleasant Hospital…
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MUSC discovery leads to global license for new tool
August 26, 2010Pharmacy diagnostic to change way physicians can prescribe certain drugs CHARLESTON, SC – August 25, 2010 – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Lab21 Limited have announced the completion…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
August 24, 2010Center Meets Rigorous Standards Set by American College of Radiology CHARLESTON, SC – August 24, 2010 – Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina has been designated…
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Self Regional CEO Nominated for National IT Award
August 17, 2010GREENWOOD, SC – August 17, 2010 – Jim Pfeffier, President and CEO ofSelf Regional Healthcare, is one of 82 healthcare leaders nationwide tobe recognized for information technology achievement. Modern Healthcare,…
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Rear Admiral Jim Flatley to Chair Mount Pleasant Hospital Board; Pat Waters Elected to Board Vice-Chairman
August 11, 2010MOUNT PLEASANT, SC – August 11, 2010 – Admiral James H. (Jim) Flatley, III, USN (Ret.) has been elected Chairman of the Mount Pleasant Hospital Board of Directors. In addition,…
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USC, GHS boards give final approval to proposed program expansion
August 9, 2010USC, Palmetto Health to explore additional physician training in Columbia GREENVILLE, SC – August 9, 2010 – The University of South Carolina Boardof Trustees took action Friday (Aug. 6) to…
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Greenville EyeCare Blood Drive Participants Donate “Gift of Life”
July 20, 2010GREENVILLE, SC – July 20, 2010 – In the local community and beyond, blood donors perform daily miracles because lives depend on it. Greenville EyeCare Associates, a provider of comprehensive…
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MUSC ranks in annual edition of America's Best Hospitals
July 18, 2010U.S. News & World Report ranks Gastroenterology, Ear/Nose/Throat, Kidney Disorders, Orthopedics, Gynecology and Rheumatology programs CHARLESTON, SC – July 15, 2010 – The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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