Sage Services Group named to Inc. 5000 list
August 18, 2021
For the second year in a row, local business Sage Services Group has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. With two South Carolina locations…
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MUSC board receives reports on challenges, growth and exceeding expectations in fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2021
In mid-August, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees held their regularly scheduled committee and board meetings. With the June 30…
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DHEC Analysis: Majority of COVID-19 cases in July among those who are not fully vaccinated
August 17, 2021
Following an analysis that revealed more than 90 percent of COVID-19 cases and deaths in June and 86 percent of hospitalizations were among individuals who were not fully vaccinated, the South…
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Aspen Dental opens 28th practice in South Carolina
August 12, 2021
Expands Access To State-of-the-Art Dental Care Across State MURRELS INLET, SC – Aspen Dental has officially opened its doors in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina with the opening of a brand-new…
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MUSC College of Pharmacy receives $1 million gift
August 12, 2021A lecture hall in the college’s new pharmacy facility will be named the Bobby Gene ‘63 and Barbara Harter Rippy Lecture Hall. Noted Union, South Carolina, philanthropist Barbara Harter Rippy…
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U.S. News & World Report names East Cooper Medical Center a High Performing Hospital for back surgery, spinal fusion
August 5, 2021
East Cooper Medical Center is being recognized as a High Performing Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report. The annual Procedures & Conditions ratings, now in their 7th year,…
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MUSC Health Sea Islands project moves forward with land donation, selection of architectural firm
August 5, 2021
MUSC Health is moving forward with a project that will bring emergency care to citizens living in remote areas on Johns, Kiawah and Seabrook islands. The project is made possible…
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MUSC’s Midlands expansion links more sites to No. 1 hospital in state
August 5, 2021Joanne Carelli is thrilled that the downtown Columbia hospital where she’s worked for 43 years is now part of MUSC Health’s new Midlands Division. She’s pleased not only as a…
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Fetter Health Care Network celebrates National Health Center Week, August 8 – 14
August 3, 2021
Fetter Health Care Network (Fetter), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), announced it will be taking part in National Health Center Week August 8 through 14, a national celebration for…
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Simone Biles reminds us that focusing on mental health is crucial
August 2, 2021
Roper St. Francis Healthcare doctor explains how stress affects our bodies, minds Stress can have a profound impact on our bodies and minds, and no one is immune – not…
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East Cooper Medical Center receives accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program®
July 29, 2021East Cooper Medical Center congratulates its Bariatric Program staff on their recent accreditation by the American College of Surgeons’ Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP®). East Cooper Medical…
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DHEC recommends vaccinations, mask use, in school guidance for K-12 2021-2022 academic year
July 29, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has issued its COVID-19 interim guidance for K-12 schools as students, teachers, parents, and staff all prepare for the 2021-2022…
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DHEC supports updated CDC guidance, recommends indoor masking for all regardless of vaccination Status
July 28, 2021
Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases and the increasing threat of the Delta variant, the CDC on Tuesday is recommending public indoor masking for everyone, regardless of vaccination status.…
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MUSC ranked state’s No. 1 hospital seventh year in row
July 27, 2021
MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News & World Report for the seventh year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina,…
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Lowcountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Dr. Miles Reeves
July 27, 2021
Lowcountry Women’s Specialists welcomes Summerville-native, Dr. Miles Reeves to their OB/GYN practice. Dr. Reeves provides comprehensive OB/GYN services, including routine wellness visits, high-risk pregnancy management, and minimally-invasive surgery and obstetrics…
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DHEC applauds SC reaching 50 percent one-dose COVID-19 vaccine rate, urges more vaccinations ahead of academic year
July 26, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is happy to announce that, as of Thursday, 50 percent of eligible South Carolina residents have received at least one dose of…
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Read these cancer prevention tips before firing up that backyard grill
July 26, 2021
Roper St. Francis Healthcare physician says what we grill and how we grill really matters Backyard grills across the Lowcountry are getting quite a workout with summer in full swing.…
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Gov. Henry McMaster signs the Student Identification Card Suicide Prevention Act into law
July 23, 2021Governor Henry McMaster was joined by Lieutenant Governor Pamela S. Evette, members of the General Assembly, and state leaders for a ceremonial bill signing of S.231, the Student Identification Card…
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Risk of myocarditis does not outweigh benefit of COVID-19 vaccine
July 19, 2021
“The actual instances of myocarditis are quite low.” A Roper St. Francis Healthcare physician explains the chances of developing inflammation of the heart muscle as a result of COVID-19 vaccination…
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DDSN announces innovative plan to strengthen services at South Carolina’s five regional intermediate care facilities
July 19, 2021
The South Carolina Commission on Disabilities and Special Needs unanimously voted today during the July 15,2021, commission meeting to support the agency’s most progressive plan in years to improve safety,…
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DHEC announces ‘Champions of the Environment’ funding will support training program for K-12 environmental educators
July 18, 2021
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced that “Champions of the Environment” grant funding is helping sponsor the Palmetto Environmental Education Certification program (PEEC), which trains and informs school…
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East Cooper Medical Group, Mount Pleasant OB/GYN open new location on Queensborough Boulevard
July 15, 2021
East Cooper Medical Group and Mount Pleasant OB/GYN opens a new location at 1123 Queensborough Blvd. in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant OB/GYN patients are served by five board-certified obstetrician/gynecologists: Susanne…
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Sen. Tim Scott presents Order of the Palmetto to Roper St. Francis Healthcare surgeon for his extraordinary service
July 12, 2021
Dr. Robert “Casey” Fitts, a general surgeon with a passion for treating the underprivileged and a lifetime of service proving it, was awarded the State of South Carolina’s highest civilian…
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MUSC Health weekly COVID-19 report
July 8, 2021
At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, students, faculty and staff remains the number one priority. The MUSC Public Affairs and Media Relations (PAMR) department issues…
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East Cooper Medical Center awards Labor and Delivery Nurse Courtland Wright
July 8, 2021East Cooper Medical Center recognized Courtland Wright, RN as the newest Daisy RN Award Winner. Wright, a Charleston resident, began her nursing career at East Cooper Medical Center in May 2017.…
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DHEC data show more than 90 percent of COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in 14 days were unvaccinated individuals
July 8, 2021
DHEC’s Dr. Jane Kelly: “The overwhelming majority of people who are getting hospitalized and dying from COVID-19 are those who are not fully vaccinated” The South Carolina Department of Health…
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VisionGreenwood: Focused on Advancing Greenwood as a Community of Choice
June 29, 2021
The lack of reliable broadband service in parts of Greenwood became more apparent than ever this past year when schools and businesses quickly migrated to remote platforms with minimal…
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MUSC board votes to acquire Providence Health and KershawHealth
June 25, 2021During the June meeting, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Board of Trustees voted to purchase Providence Health and KershawHealth, which are currently…
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East Cooper Medical Center celebrates local physicians recognized as Best in Health by HealthLinks
June 21, 2021East Cooper Medical Center celebrates several East Cooper Medical Group physicians for recently being named among the “2021 HealthLinks Best in Health – Charleston” by HealthLinks Magazine. The following East…
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Sync.MD establishing operations in Anderson County
June 21, 2021
Medical data company relocating headquarters in the Upstate, creating 10 new jobs Sync.MD, a medical data company, announced plans to establish operations in Anderson County, creating 10 new jobs.…
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A Space to Heal (ASH) – July 10
June 19, 2021A Space to Heal Lowcountry July 10, 2021 @ 10:00AM — 2:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) A day of dialogue, advocacy, and movement created for Black, Indigenous, and People…
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New rehab center in North Charleston aims to transcend to a new level of fulfillment and purpose
June 17, 2021
‘Transcendence Treatment Center’ Opens with a Dedication to Your Recovery Journey Transcendence Treatment Center is a new outpatient rehab center that opened in May off of Leeds Avenue in North…
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MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital achieves national rankings in annual U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals
June 17, 2021
MUSC SJCH only children’s hospital in South Carolina to be ranked New rankings from U.S. News & World Report’s (USNWR) 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals survey place the MUSC Shawn Jenkins…
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Parent-child therapy telehealth program to continue improving access to mental health care for underserved populations
June 9, 2021
A joint MUSC-Clemson panel of judges named the Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) telehealth program as the first recipient of the Healthy Me – Healthy SC (HMHSC) grant. The HMHSC grant…
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The MolinaCares Accord donates $150,000 to expand health access in rural communities in South Carolina
June 7, 2021
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC – The MolinaCares Accord (“MolinaCares”), in collaboration with Molina Healthcare of South Carolina (“Molina”), has partnered with the Palmetto Project to expand in-person health insurance assistance with…
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E5 Healthcare Consulting announces new partners
June 4, 2021E5 Health Care Consulting, LLC, a firm serving small to mid-size health systems, hospitals and physician groups, announced the following individual(s) pictured left to right who are appointed as partners…
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MUSC Department of Surgery, The Citadel Baker School of Business Innovation Lab strengthen collaboration and learning opportunities
June 3, 2021
Students gain experience in entrepreneurship, are exposed to product ideas The MUSC Department of Surgery Human-Centered Design Program (HCD) and The Citadel Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business Innovation…
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Non Profit Minute – Maya Pack, South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH)
June 3, 2021
The Who’s on the Move, Non Profit Minute is a quick, two-minute interview in support of the amazing impact that local non profits have on our communities. We would like…
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Midwives are growing in popularity. Carolina OB/GYN answers the need.
June 2, 2021
Midwives are growing in popularity, thanks in part to the PBS show, ‘Call the Midwife.’ The stigma that midwifery is fringe care or often less than OBGYN care is largely…
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MUSC, SC tech colleges increasing student access to health care education, mentoring and advising
June 2, 2021
In collaboration with the South Carolina Technical College System, Spartanburg Community College (SCC), and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (OCTech), Lauren Gellar, Ph.D., division director for Health Care studies at the MUSC College of Health…
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North and South Carolina Institutes of Medicine announce joint Pandemic Preparedness Task Force
June 1, 2021
COLUMBIA, SC and RALEIGH, NC – The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) and the North Carolina Institute of Medicine (NCIOM) announced today the creation of the…
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Spoleto Festival USA and MUSC Health partner for COVID-19 vaccination clinic
May 28, 2021
Walk-ins and appointments for Pfizer vaccine, May 28 to June 13 WHAT: In partnership with Spoleto Festival USA, MUSC Health will offer a vaccination clinic for the public. The clinic can…
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Dr. Thomas B. Harper retires from Charleston Allergy & Asthma after a 40-year career
May 24, 2021
Charleston Allergy & Asthma announced this week it will be celebrating the retirement of Dr. Thomas B. Harper in June of this year. Dr. Harper is one of the practice’s…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 24, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 24, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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New SC Behavioral Health Progress Report sees new challenges for mental health
May 24, 2021
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine & Public Health (IMPH) and the South Carolina Behavioral Health Coalition (SCBHC) are jointly releasing the South Carolina Behavioral Health 2021 Progress Report this…
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Registration open for in-person 152nd SCDA Annual Convention
May 22, 2021
In addition to their essential daily work, South Carolina dentists continue to make a difference in their communities in many ways, including nonprofit service and volunteering with free medical clinics.…
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SCBIO issues third South Carolina life sciences strategic plan to drive industry growth
May 19, 2021
SCBIO CEO Erin Ford only has to look at recent history to understand the opportunity in front of South Carolina life sciences. Life sciences has a $12+ billion economic impact…
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Intramed Plus marks 30 years of innovative healthcare service
May 19, 2021
Intramed Plus, Inc., is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month, marking three decades of service to patients across South Carolina as a pioneer in home infusion therapy. Dr. Varner Richards,…
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Denture Care Shop launched to revolutionize the denture industry
May 17, 2021
Charleston-based Denture Care Shop uses digital dentistry and 3D-printing to make replacement dentures available for $199 to $299 per plate Denture Care Shop, headquartered in Charleston, is revolutionizing the denture…
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