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State successfully transitions to new eWIC cards
Since the beginning of the year, more than 43,000 electronic benefit cards have been distributed to S.C. participants, and 25,000 participants have downloaded the eWIC mobile app.
Lexington Medical Center opens new urgent care center
Lexington Medical Center Saluda Pointe is now open near the intersection of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 378. The center will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Settlement reached in whistleblower claim against medical equipment manufacturer
ResMed Corp. was accused of violating the False Claims Act by paying kickbacks to suppliers, sleep labs and other health care providers. The U.S. Attorney's Office in South Carolina assisted in the settlement.
Nephron opens pharmacy for employees and families
Nephron employees and their families who participate in the company's health plan are eligible to use the pharmacy at Nephron's manufacturing facility in West Columbia.
First Lexington Medical Center CEO receives Order of the Palmetto
George Rentz began working with Lexington Medical Center in 1968, three years before the hospital opened, and helped establish community medical centers throughout Lexington County.
Wilson joins coalition urging action on fentanyl-related substances
S.C. Attorney General Alan Wilson joined attorneys general from every U.S. state and territory and the District of Columbia in signing a letter urging the permanent classification of fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs.
Insure SC staff extending hours as enrollment deadline approaches
Insure SC, an initiative of nonprofit Palmetto Project, will have staff available from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act insurance plans is Sunday at 2:59 a.m.
DHEC reports first S.C. death associated with vaping products
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control said the state has 35 confirmed cases of e-cigarette product use associated lung injury, known as EVALI, which it said has caused more than 40 deaths nationwide.
Nephron partners with California company on anesthetic medication
National Medical Products Inc. is the developer of the J-Tip Needle Free-Injector. Hospitals which use the single-use, subcutaneous injector can now use Nephron-developed technology to fill it.
World AIDS Day event set for Monday at Statehouse
The daylong event will include information booths and a storytelling event featuring S.C. residents affected by HIV. Nearly 20,000 South Carolinians are living with diagnosed HIV infection, according to DHEC.
Pastides elected to AMA board of trustees
Former University of South Carolina president Harris Pastides will begin his term as the public member on the American Medical Association board of trustees in 2020.
Richland Library offers last flu shot clinic of season
Shots will be available at the Sandhills branch from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Since Richland Library began offering the clinics in September, it said more than 250 people have received shots at county branches.
