NIH-funded research at CIU to focus on treatment of diabetes and cancer
November 14, 2024
Columbia International University’s new Biomedical Sciences program is the recipient of an important research grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Over the next three years, CIU Biomedical Sciences…
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Your Health Partners with WGU to expand educational opportunities
November 14, 2024
Employees eligible to apply for Healthcare Partner scholarships SC House Calls, Inc., DBA Your Health, has signed a collaboration agreement with accredited online Western Governors University to provide its employees with the opportunity…
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Director of Tissue Recovery Services at We Are Sharing Hope SC receives 2024 Outstanding Role Model Award
November 14, 2024
Presented by INvolve and Supported by YouTube We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) announces Michael Palmisano, Director of Tissue Recovery Services, has been recognized as one of the 100 executives…
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Local healthcare CEO launches book on leading with vulnerability
November 14, 2024
Joshua P. Trout authors “Transformative Leadership” book Joshua P. Trout, CEO of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greenville, has released his first book, “Transformative Leadership”, an insightful and compelling exploration…
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Director of Tissue Recovery Services at We Are Sharing Hope SC receives 2024 Outstanding Role Model award presented by INvolve and supported by YouTube
November 14, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) announces Michael Palmisano, Director of Tissue Recovery Services, has been recognized as one of the 100 executives on the 2024 Outstanding Executive Role Models list. The…
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Lander University Nursing Students Gain Value from Medically Speaking Series
November 13, 2024
Not everything you learn in nursing school comes from a textbook. One source of knowledge for Lander University nursing students: straight from the doctors themselves. Lander hosts Medically Speaking, a…
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Crossroads Treatment Centers appoints Nick Sulaiman as President and Chief Operations Officer
November 12, 2024
Crossroads Treatment Centers, a leading provider of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, announced the appointment of Nick Sulaiman, a healthcare executive, as President and Chief Operations Officer, effective November 11.…
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Prisma Health plans to build $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Upstate with $100M in state funds
November 7, 2024
Prisma Health plans to build a new $138 million inpatient behavioral health hospital in the Upstate that will take a significant step forward in addressing the region’s growing need for…
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Laurens County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Blood Drive: Give Blood, Give Thanks, Get Rewarded
November 6, 2024
The Laurens County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) will welcome The Blood Connection back for a community blood drive on Thursday, November 14. Set to take place at the LCSO headquarters at…
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Novant Health completes purchase of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc.
November 4, 2024
Novant Health becomes largest urgent care provider in South Carolina and adds 20 physical therapy clinics As part of its commitment to building a healthier future, Novant Health has closed…
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Clinton Library Hosts Blood Connection Blood Drive to Support Community Needs
November 3, 2024
The Clinton Public Library is set to host The Blood Connection Bloodmobile on Friday, November 8, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This community blood drive offers residents an invaluable…
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City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign launch two Fitness Courts® bringing free community wellness to South Carolina’s Capital
October 30, 2024
The City of Columbia, Prisma Health® and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) unveiled not one, but two new outdoor Fitness Courts® at Greenview Park and Finlay Park. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at…
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We Are Sharing Hope SC highlights the healing power of tissue donation during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 30, 2024
We Are Sharing Hope SC (SHSC) is honoring tissue donors during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, for their decision to donate to so many women across the state of who are…
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ILH names industry veteran Jeff Powell as President
October 30, 2024
Integral Leaders in Health (ILH), a South Carolina-based company dedicated to improving medical care, has brought on Jeff Powell as President. In this pivotal role, Powell will lead efforts to…
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Free Health Screenings at Clinton Library: A Community Wellness Event
October 30, 2024
On Wednesday, November 8, the Clinton Library will host free health screenings provided by students from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) Carolinas of Spartanburg. The event runs…
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Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health promotes Rebekah Wright to Chief Operating Officer
October 29, 2024
Springbrook Autism Behavioral Health, a renowned autism-focused residential behavioral health center in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and the only Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business psychiatric facility in the United…
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Genesis Healthcare opens Walterboro Family Care and Pediatrics
October 29, 2024
New health center will offer affordable medical services to the area Genesis Healthcare celebrates the opening of Walterboro Family Care and Pediatrics, its newest Federally Qualified Health Center bringing affordable…
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USC planning S.C.’s first hospital specializing in neurological care
October 25, 2024
The University of South Carolina is planning to develop a unique hospital that would house the Palmetto State’s first standalone comprehensive medical facility dedicated entirely to integrated care of patients…
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MUSC Health leader recognized as top global chief digital officer
October 23, 2024
HotTopics, a company that brings together C-suite leaders from across the globe, has named MUSC Health Chief Digital Transformation Officer Crystal Broj a 2024 Global Chief Digital Officer 100 Award…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Cancer Center celebrates 10th anniversary
October 22, 2024
This month, Bon Secours is celebrating a decade of providing exceptional cancer care to Upstate patients with the 10th anniversary of its St. Francis Cancer Center. Since opening its doors…
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Associate Degree Spurs PTC grad to Long and Successful Healthcare Career
October 22, 2024
As he settles into his new position at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, Tracy Pedigo has a good feeling about the latest chapter in his life.…
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Over 237 wishes granted: Make-A-Wish® South Carolina reflects on a year of hope and milestones
October 22, 2024
Record-breaking fundraising efforts and heartwarming stories highlight another successful year of granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. As we close the books on our fiscal year, Make-A-Wish® South Carolina…
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Lexington Medical Center awards $1,500,00 to community organizations
October 22, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has awarded $1,500,000 to 27 organizations in the Midlands. These organizations enhance the health and wellness of community members. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital first to achieve Magnet designation four times in a row for excellent nursing care
October 21, 2024
Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital teammates received news that they are the first in the state to achieve Magnet designation four times in a row. They also earned Magnet with…
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Lexington Medical Center achieves Magnet with Distinction® recognition
October 16, 2024
Lexington Medical Center today achieved Magnet with Distinction recognition as a reflection of its nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care. “Achieving Magnet with Distinction recognizes the exemplary care…
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Prisma Health Opens New $32 Million Outpatient Surgery Center in the Upstate
October 16, 2024
Prisma Health has opened a state-of-the-art $32 million ambulatory surgery center specializing in same-day-discharge outpatient procedures. The new Prisma Health Surgery Center—Centennial Way, which represents Prisma’s largest outpatient surgery expansion…
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Prisma Health partnership with Wholespire Richland Coalition awarded $750,000 grant for healthy eating and active living initiative
October 15, 2024
Projects to focus on 29203 ZIP code area as part of Duke Endowment’s “Healthy People, Healthy Carolinas” grant program Prisma Health and Wholespire Richland Coalition announced new funding from The…
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Shifa Free Clinic receives $561,000 Federal Grant to fund the new INSPIRE-D Project, helping prevent Diabetes in underserved communities
October 14, 2024
Shifa Free Clinic announced that it has been awarded over $500,000 in grant funding from the Office of Minority Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This…
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New EmPATH unit to serve mental health patients opens at Lexington Medical Center
October 11, 2024
Lexington Medical Center has opened a new emergency unit dedicated to the treatment of mental health patients. The unit, known as EmPATH, Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing, will enhance…
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Board of Trustees approves 5-year OneMUSC strategic plan
October 11, 2024
MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion leader provides four-year update. Sisters of the first African American man to graduate from the MUSC College of Medicine receive…
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Prisma Health sponsors “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk”
October 10, 2024
A community walk for anyone whose life has been touched by the loss of a baby Prisma Health is sponsoring the 34th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever Walk,” Sunday, Oct.…
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Prisma Health to offer free flu shot clinics in October
October 10, 2024
Clinics are scheduled at Midlands and Upstate locations to help families prepare for flu season, predicted to be severe In October, Prisma Health launched its annual Midlands and Upstate community…
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Substance Use Awareness Discussion Scheduled at Clinton Library Discussion
October 9, 2024
The Clinton Public Library is hosting a vital Substance Use Awareness Discussion on Wednesday, October 16, from 12:00 to 4:30 p.m. This event, aimed at promoting education and open dialogue…
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MUSC Health’s contract with Humana Medicare Advantage and Humana’s Healthy Horizons Medicaid Insurance expires Dec. 31, 2024
October 9, 2024
As of Dec. 31, 2024, MUSC Health’s contract with the Humana Medicare Advantage product and Humana’s Healthy Horizons Medicaid product will end. Patients will need to switch plans or find…
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Cross Hill Community Health and Service Fair to Offer Free Health Screenings and Support
October 8, 2024
The Cross Hill Community Health and Service Fair will take place on Thursday, October 17, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Cross Hill Town Center, next to the fire…
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MUSC Health collaborates with partners and affiliates statewide to ensure continuity of care amid IV fluid supply chain challenges
October 8, 2024
MUSC emergency departments, trauma and elective surgeries are all operating under normal conditions The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health system is dedicated to maintaining high-quality surgical and procedural…
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Roper St. Francis Healthcare begins initial site development on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
October 8, 2024
“As our population advances, our healthcare needs to advance…” Roper St. Francis Healthcare has reached a significant milestone in its commitment to expand healthcare access in Mount Pleasant with the…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital’s heart program claims No. 2 spot in country
October 8, 2024
The already highly successful cardiology team at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has risen another two spots to become the No. 2 Pediatric Cardiology & Heart Surgery program in the country in newly…
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AFC Urgent Care – Bon Secours receives UCA Accreditation
October 8, 2024
AFC Urgent Care Bon Secours has received the Urgent Care Association (UCA) Accreditation designation, the highest level of distinction for an urgent care center. UCA Accreditation illustrates an organization’s overriding…
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Clemson University, Prisma Health collaborate to bring advanced fMRI imaging technology to Oconee Memorial Hospital for diagnostics and research
October 8, 2024
On Monday, Oct. 7, Clemson University in collaboration with Prisma Health unveiled a new 3T functional magnetic imaging (fMRI) machine at Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital. The next-generation, non-invasive scanning…
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Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission
October 2, 2024
Traditions Health of Irmo, South Carolina earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a…
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Sight Savers America receives $80,000 grant from Power:Ed to provide high-tech vision aids to SC children with severe visual impairment and blindness
September 30, 2024
SSA Chief Program Officer Jennifer Haddox, Power:Ed Executive Director Claire Gibbons, and SC students receiving vision aids Sight Savers America has been awarded an $80,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health recognized as a Top Company for Executive Women and Best Company for Multicultural Women
September 26, 2024
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) received two national recognitions for its commitment to empowering the careers of women leaders and supporting and developing multicultural women leaders throughout its health system.…
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Holliday Dental reaches top 1% of Invisalign® providers in the country
September 23, 2024
The Greenville practice has been named #1 General Dentist Invisalign® Provider in South Carolina and listed among the top 1% nationally. Holliday Dental announced that the practice has received Invisalign’s…
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Nursing – LPN
September 22, 2024
Nursing – LPN 1st shift, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm Responsibilities: Educate staff via classroom trainings, on-site trainings, presentation trainings, and one on one trainings. Insulin and medication check…
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The BEE Collective and the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment host Childcare Worker Circle
September 19, 2024
Elevating Worker Voices, Building Solidarity, and Empowering Charleston’s Childcare Workforce On September 21, 2024, the BEE Collective and the Charleston Alliance for Fair Employment are joining forces to host the inaugural Childcare Worker Circle,…
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MUSC Health to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at its Columbia Medical Center Downtown location
September 18, 2024
MUSC Health, the leading health care provider in South Carolina, has announced plans to invest $30 million in expanding Emergency Department services at the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown…
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CodaPet-At Home Pet Euthanasia Charleston, SC
September 18, 2024
At Codapet, we understand the profound bond you share with your furry companions. Just as they bring joy and love into our lives, they deserve to leave this world with…
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Bon Secours offering free flu vaccines to the community
September 17, 2024
Health System to Host 4 Flu Clinics During October With the goal of making flu shots accessible throughout the community, Bon Secours is hosting a series of flu vaccine clinics…
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Community Medical Clinic gets lifesaving equipment donation
September 16, 2024
American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South Carolina donate AED on September 16 In an effort to educate and inspire a Nation of Lifesavers, the American Heart Association and Molina Healthcare of South…
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