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Health

Apr 20, 2018

5 Family Medical Center offices to close next month

The company paid a $2 million settlement after being accused of billing improprieties. The closings will happen at the end of May. Company co-founder Peter Stahl says a dozen of its physicians will continue to practice in Columbia.

Apr 9, 2018

New family medicine practice to open in Forest Acres

Palmetto Health-USC Family Medicine will open Tuesday. Namrata Shidaye is the first physician to join the practice, which expects to have three primary care providers by the end of 2018.

Mar 19, 2018

Home health care provides service, peace of mind

Driven by a rapidly aging baby boomer population, the demand for senior home health care is on the rise. A Lexington Medical Center program shows the services provide tangible benefits as well as prolonging seniors' independence.

Mar 14, 2018

Medical merger moves forward despite questions

The newly formed $3.9 billion partnership between Palmetto Health and Greenville Health System advances amid questions about debt consolidation and the potential sale of GHS.

Mar 14, 2018

Popularity of pet insurance grows

With medical advances prolonging pets' lives, owners are increasingly purchasing insurance policies for their furry family members. A report from American Pet Products showed owners spent nearly $16 billion on veterinary care in 2016.