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Meet SC Biz News’ 2023 Health Care Heroes (PHOTOS)
Honorees in 12 categories were recognized during an event in Columbia, as SC Biz News expanded its Health Care Heroes program this year to include honorees from across the state.
New Preceptor Program for Nurse Practitioners Launching in Chester County thanks to a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed to support the Upper Midlands Rural Health Network
Goal is for the pilot program to create a successful model that can be replicated in rural communities statewide CHESTER, SC — The Upper Midlands Rural Health Network (UMRHN), has been awarded a $28,000 grant from Power:Ed, the philanthropy of SC Student Loan Corporation, to support rural health workforce development initiativ[...]
Morgan Bradham Promoted to COO for Palmetto Primary Care Physicians
Charleston, SC – Palmetto Primary Care Physicians’ (PPCP) board of directors is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Morgan Bradham to Chief Operating Officer (COO). Bradham has been a valued employee with PPCP full-time for 10 years, most recently as the Vice-President of Operations (VPO). Prior to her role as VPO, s[...]
John Brunty Coaching offering Sober Curious Workshops for those wanting to quit drinking or cut back on their consumption
Have you ever thought your alcohol consumption may be a problem and you might need to stop? Or have you ever thought you may need to cut back on drinking? To help people take a closer look at their drinking habits, John Brunty Coaching will offer its first month-long Sober Curious Workshop for those people […]
STUDY: 43% of South Carolina households struggled to afford basics
The groundbreaking report places a spotlight on residents who work at low-paying jobs, have little or no savings and are one emergency or unexpected expense from a cycle of financial instability.
South Carolina Health Programs Launch 5210 SC Campaign
The University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health, in partnership with the State Nutrition Action Coalition (SNAC) and the South Carolina Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) programs, announces the launch of their 5210 South Carolina statewide campaign. This joint venture between the p[...]
Veteran SC healthcare leaders tackle medical care crisis with new book
Two doctors with decades of experience in the Upstate have authored a new book, Unbalanced – The Evolving Medical Care Crisis. The book by Dr. Spence Taylor, M.D. and Dr. Jerry Youkey, M.D. looks at the various aspects of the modern medical care landscape and what are the solutions that will lead to better patient […]
Adam T. Griffith, MD Joins Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, P.A.
Columbia, SC— Midlands Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery, P.A. is pleased to announce that Dr. Adam T. Griffith, MD has joined the practice as of October 2, 2023. Dr. Griffith comes to us from the University of Chicago’s Department of Orthopaedics as a Fellow in Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine. After attending the University Of South Carolina Honors […]
Lexington Medical Center awards $1.4M to community organizations
Lexington Medical Center has awarded $1,400,500 to 26 organizations in the Midlands that enhance the health and well-being of community members.
Operation Sight and East Bay Deli Team Up for World Sight Day to Transform Lives
Columbia, SC – Operation Sight, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free surgical care to uninsured South Carolina residents suffering from cataracts or urgent, sight-threatening retina disorders, is thrilled to announce a special partnership with East Bay Deli on World Sight Day, October 12th. This collaborative event will take place from 4pm until closing time […]
Orangeburg physician to pay $585K settlement for illegal kickbacks
The settlement resolves allegations that the practice received kickbacks in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute in return for laboratory referrals and caused the submission of false or fraudulent claims to Medicare and TRICARE.
BEATS Barre Studio Cuts Ribbon with Mayor Rickenmann on New Gervais Street Studio
BEATS Barre Studio — a fun and effective body-changing workout — has cut the ribbon on its new studio space. Owner Meredith Trout developed the one-of-a-kind workout method to blend four exercise areas into a high-energy class featuring mat work, low-weight arm series, dance cardio, and barre. To celebrate its grand opening,[...]
