Bon Secours welcomes 2023 Project SEARCH class
August 15, 2022Class is back in session! Bon Secours welcomed its 2023 Project SEARCH class today. The new interns’ arrival mark the start of our 6th year hosting the program. Together with the…
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Bon Secours adopts new technology for total knee replacements
August 11, 2022
Expected to Improve Outcomes, Increase Mobility & Help Patients Recover Faster Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has announced its now using the VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, a technology that helps…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health recognized as Top 10 Company for Executive Women & Best Company for Multicultural Women
August 10, 2022
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) has received two prestigious national recognitions for its commitment to supporting, developing and promoting women leaders throughout its health system that spans seven states and…
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Interns join Chiropractic Health Center at Sherman College
August 8, 2022
Thirteen interns are now ready to serve the community and see patients at the Sherman College Chiropractic Health Center, a teaching clinic for senior students in their final stage of…
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U.S. News & World Report names Bon Secours Best Hospital in Greenville metro area
July 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis has been recognized as a “Best Hospital” for 2022 by the U.S. News & World Report. Together, the health system’s two hospital campuses – St. Francis…
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Price Controls Would Hurt South Carolina Cancer Survivors
July 27, 2022
By Henry Well Executive Director, South Carolina Cancer Alliance Cancer touches each of our lives in one way or another. In South Carolina alone, over 10,800 lives will be taken by…
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State budget includes $10 million initiative to address state’s nursing shortage
July 27, 2022
Last month, the State’s FY22-23 Budget included $10 million in lottery revenue intended to help address a very real impediment to addressing South Carolina’s critical nursing shortage – the nursing…
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2022 Bourbon for Boobs tickets now on sale
July 26, 2022Event to Benefit Bon Secours St. Francis’ Pearlie Harris Center for Breast Health Save the date for the 2022 Bourbon for Boobs event, a night of food, music, and bourbon…
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Sage Services Group launches new visual brand, enhanced website
July 20, 2022
Sage Services Group, which provides health care facilities with high-quality patient monitoring device repairs and accessories at reasonable prices, has launched a new website and visual brand. Sage Services Group…
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Bon Secours earns Environmental Excellence Awards
July 18, 2022
Bon Secours is receiving recognition for its commitment to sustainability, specifically when it comes to changes in the operating room. Practice Greenhealth, a leading sustainability member organization for hospital networks,…
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South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge launch
July 14, 2022Photo from left – Joey Current, Caitlin Townsend, Rick Gantt, Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, Michelle McCollum, Susan Johnson, Mike Harris and Jen Wright Local Charleston, SC program expands Statewide, launches…
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DHEC announces first confirmed cases of monkeypox infection in South Carolina
July 8, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox infection in a person in the Midlands region and another person in the Lowcountry…
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South Carolina officials announce infestation of Asian longhorned ticks
July 8, 2022
Ask Public to Help Limit Spread of Tick-Borne Diseases South Carolina public health and livestock officials have recently identified a large population of Asian longhorned ticks infesting a pasture at a…
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BlueCross BlueShield of SC names new president and CEO
July 5, 2022
David S. Pankau has been named chairman of the board effective April 21, 2022, and Michael J. Mizeur has been named president and CEO of BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina…
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Bon Secours, Compass Surgical Partners announce plans for Millennium Surgery Center
June 30, 2022
New Facility to Offer Outpatient Ortho, Spine & ENT Procedures Bon Secours and Compass Surgical Partners have announced plans for a new Millennium Surgery Center. It will offer orthopaedic, spine,…
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DHEC releases annual report on healthcare-associated infections in healthcare settings
June 22, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) recently published the 2020 Hospital Infections Disclosure Act (HIDA) Annual Report, which shares data on healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) acquired in health-care…
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DHEC observes World Sickle Cell Day by encouraging proper treatment, blood donations
June 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is observing World Sickle Cell Day by encouraging access to treatment and asking more residents to make life-saving blood donations.…
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DHEC urges vaccinations and masking amid COVID-19 community levels spike
June 11, 2022
As COVID-19 community levels increase across South Carolina and the rest of the nation, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is urging residents to track community…
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Bon Secours celebrates 2022 Project SEARCH Graduates
June 6, 2022
Program Helps Students with Disabilities Prepare for Employment After School Bon Secours St. Francis Health System celebrated the Class of 2022 today, with its 11 Project SEARCH interns marking their…
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Bon Secours debuts Neuroscience Institute
June 6, 2022
Center Provides One-Stop-Shop for Comprehensive Neurological Care Bon Secours St. Francis Health System celebrated the debut of the Diane Collins Neuroscience Institute over the weekend, a new center that allows…
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IMPH releases recommendations for S.C.’s Direct Care Workforce in long-term care settings
June 1, 2022
The South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH) has released a new report that surveys the challenges associated with direct care worker recruitment and retention throughout South Carolina.…
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SC Mental Health State Director to testify before US Senate Special Committee
May 17, 2022
Kenneth Rogers, MD, state director of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH), will testify before the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging at 10:00 am. on Thursday,…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Brian Blank, Ember Modern Medicine
May 17, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health introduces Accrete Health Partners
May 12, 2022
Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), one of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country, has announced the launch of…
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South Carolina teen birth rate declines, but disparities remain
May 11, 2022
Although South Carolina’s national teen birth ranking hasn’t changed, the state saw an 11 percent decrease in the teen (ages 15-19; all references to teens are for the 15-19 age…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Bruce Johnson, Stomagienics
May 10, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SCBIO and Midlands Technical College debut new biopharma certificate program to develop talent for life sciences
May 9, 2022
In recognition of the importance of adding talented workers for the booming life sciences industry in South Carolina, Midlands Technical College is the first in the state to launch the…
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Bon Secours recognizes National Stroke Awareness Month in May
May 9, 2022
Encourages FAST action following onset of symptoms About every 40 seconds, someone in America has a stroke – a leading cause of death and disability. So, Bon Secours is observing…
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For National Women’s Health Week, DHEC reminds women to prioritize their health and wellbeing
May 9, 2022
Staying up to date on routine appointments and starting healthy habits can make lasting improvements to overall health During National Women’s Health Week (May 8-14), the South Carolina Department of…
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DHEC celebrates South Carolina’s hospitals and dedicated healthcare workers during National Hospital Week
May 9, 2022
As National Hospital Week (May 8-14) is recognized across the country, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) praises South Carolina’s hospitals and healthcare workers for their courageous…
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Clemson University and Prisma Health expand collaboration in aging research, education and community outreach programs
May 5, 2022
Clemson University and Prisma Health celebrate the expansion of their research and clinical collaborations with the opening of new space to accommodate the expanding community research and clinical programs of…
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Harness Health Partners announces opening of Greenville Executive Health Center
May 2, 2022
Executive Health Center provides custom health solutions for Greenville, SC businesses Harness Health Partners, a wholly-owned and award-winning subsidiary of leading United States health system Bon Secours Mercy Health, announces…
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Bon Secours debuts new primary care clinic on Pelham Road
April 27, 2022New Location to Put Special Emphasis on Women’s Health Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is excited to announce the opening of its newest point of care, Bon Secours Primary…
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Residential program for SC human trafficking survivors opens second safe home in partnership with Upstate Faith Community
April 14, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and Jasmine Road announced today the opening of a second safe house, an expansion of the first long-term residential restoration program for human trafficking…
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Bon Secours names Chief Clinical Officer in Greenville
March 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System welcomed aboard its new Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Bruce Swords, today. He is new to the Greenville area and brings with him a wealth…
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Bon Secours Mercy Health to support people of Ukraine
March 28, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health, is committed to bringing good help to those in need, both at home and abroad, and is in…
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Health Policy Fellows recognized by the S.C. Institute of Medicine and Public Health
March 22, 2022Members of the South Carolina General Assembly have been recognized as the newest class of Health Policy Fellows by the South Carolina Institute of Medicine and Public Health (IMPH). The…
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DHEC observes World TB Day, continues efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) in South Carolina
March 22, 2022
To raise awareness about tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment methods, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is joining national and international partners in recognizing March 24…
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EPA must take swift, strong action against New Indy facility to mitigate odor issues
March 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) continues to work with state and federal leaders to address the negative impact the New Indy Containerboard facility in Catawba…
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DHEC partners with Goodwill for community COVID-19 vaccination opportunities in Upstate and Midlands
March 20, 2022
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with Goodwill Industries of the Upstate/Midlands South Carolina to offer COVID-19 vaccination clinics in these two areas over the course…
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Ryan Thorne named South Carolina EMS Director of the Year
March 13, 2022The 43rd annual South Carolina EMS Symposium was held at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach from March 9th through 12th. The conference, attracting speakers from across the state, and…
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Entrepreneur Minute – Dr. Jerome Aya-ay, Palmetto Proactive Healthcare
March 3, 2022
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the undeniable impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. We will be highlighting 20 entrepreneurs in each of…
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SC Life Sciences honors four leaders in Clemson’s Dr. Martine LaBerge, MUSC Health, DHEC’s Dr. Linda Bell, Nephron’s Ashley Daugherty at record gathering
March 2, 2022
Photo caption: Dr. Linda Belle receives the South Carolina Life Sciences Pinnacle Award for Individual Contribution To resounding applause from a record gathering from 6 countries, 26 states and virtually…
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Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is hiring
March 1, 2022
Bon Secours St. Francis Health System is hosting a Saturday hiring open house for a variety of clinical positions. Join Bon Secours for open interviews in the following positions:…
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DHEC gradually closing its COVID-19 testing sites beginning today
March 1, 2022
Beginning today, March 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) will begin scaling back the number of agency-managed vendor COVID-19 testing sites across the state. The…
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Does Medicare cover Home Health Care? The answer is “it depends.”
February 28, 2022
By Molly Thomas, FPQP® The answer to this question is truly “it depends.” Medicare draws a line in the important distinction between medically necessary home health care and personal care…
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Bon Secours begins Community Health Needs Assessment
February 24, 2022
Survey Takes Place Every 3 Years to Identify Top Priorities Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has kicked off its 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a survey taken every…
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DHEC issues updated schools and childcare centers guidance for managing COVID-19 as an endemic
February 23, 2022
As the impact of COVID-19 continues to decline, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today provided guidance to schools and childcare centers to help transition from Test…
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Veterinarians around the state encouraged to offer low-cost rabies vaccination clinics; join DHEC in promoting rabies awareness
February 23, 2022
Each spring, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) encourages pet owners to take their pets to a veterinarian for routine care and vaccinations. To help make…
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Diversified Medical Healthcare expanding operations in Greenville County
February 23, 2022
More than $51 million investment to create 185 new jobs Diversified Medical Healthcare (DMH), a holding entity with several companies providing healthcare solutions for improved patient care nationwide, today announced plans…
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