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More Than $100 million Investment To Create 500 Jobs in Anderson County

Oct 21, 2021 05:09PM ● By David Dykes

Arthrex expanding operations

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‘Something Had to be Done’

Sep 09, 2021 03:36PM ● By David Dykes

Taking Next Steps in Pandemic

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CEOs with Covid: Managing Through the Coronavirus

Aug 06, 2021 02:48PM

Having the virus has given them new perspectives about health, and about running their companies.

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Research Probes for Coronavirus Guidance

Aug 06, 2021 02:22PM

Thousands of South Carolinians are helping state health officials better understand the coronavirus by volunteering for research that is looking at infection rates and immunity over time.

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Attorney General Notifies Columbia City Council Mask Mandate Violates State Law

Aug 04, 2021 03:47PM ● By David Dykes

City had determined coronavirus surge was a "serious public health concern"

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Certificate of Need: Part of Health Care Reform?

Aug 02, 2021 10:35AM

South Carolina’s certificate of need legislation dates back 50 years, and an array of health professionals, hospital leaders, business advocates and lawmakers say it’s obsolete.

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Proponents Say Data Analytics, AI to Transform Health Care

Aug 02, 2021 10:31AM

HCA Healthcare and Google Cloud are partnering to use data analytics and artificial intelligence along with patient information in a move they say will transform health care delivery and improve outcomes.

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As Covid cases rise, SC DHEC says mask up - again

Jul 30, 2021 09:57AM

With the number of coronavirus cases in South Carolina spiking 92.6 percent since last week, state health officials are recommending that everyone living in a county with substantial or high transmission wear masks in public again - even those who are vaccinated.

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Traxler named DHEC Public Health Director

Jul 01, 2021 02:17PM

In April, Traxler was appointed director of public health at the state Department of Health and Environmental Control after three years with the agency.

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Prisma Health announces artificial intelligence partnership

Jun 22, 2021 08:06PM

Prisma Health on Tuesday announced a 10-year partnership with Siemens Healthineers to use artificial intelligence to help physicians better diagnose their patients and devise treatment plans.

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Medical Schools See ‘Unprecedented’ Increase In Applicants

Jun 03, 2021 04:19PM

Danielle Colbrunn wanted to be a doctor since she was a little girl. But if she ever had any doubts, the coronavirus pandemic reassured her that she’d made the right decision.

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The Flu Season That Wasn’t

Jun 03, 2021 04:15PM

Covid precautions led to a massive dip in flu rates.

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Health Care Trends For 2021

Jun 03, 2021 04:12PM

Some Covid-related changes are here to stay.

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The Doctor Will See You Now

Jun 03, 2021 04:08PM

Screenings and checkups are picking back up after Covid fears kept patients away.

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Interim HealthCare To Expand Toward Coast

May 14, 2021 01:43PM

Inspired by the growth of the home health industry, Interim HealthCare of the Upstate is about to embark on an expansion that will take it from Greenville all the way to the coast within two years.

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Traynham earns business degree after near-fatal motocross accident

May 11, 2021 06:03PM

The accident left him in a coma for almost three weeks with his future in doubt. But this May, Traynham, who turns 25 in June, is graduating from Tri-County Technical College with a degree in business management.

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Former U.S. Surgeon General Urges Steps To Address Health Disparities

Apr 15, 2021 11:28AM ● By David Dykes

Says poverty, drop-out rates are public-health issues

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Vaccine appointments opening up statewide

Mar 26, 2021 03:30PM

As the supply of Covid-19 vaccine has improved, so has the availability of appointments at Prisma Health locations around the state

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Nursing students get their shot

Mar 25, 2021 02:07PM

Partnerships bolster vaccination efforts, medical training

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Companies Offer Vaccine Incentives

Mar 19, 2021 01:16PM

As coronavirus vaccination eligibility expands to an ever-growing group of people, many businesses are doing what they can to encourage their workers to get a shot.

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South Carolina to Move to Phase 1b of Covid-19 Vaccination Plan on March 8, 2021

Mar 02, 2021 10:47AM ● By David Dykes

Public health officials unveil plans for all vaccination phases

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Kenley takes the lead at AnMed Health

Mar 01, 2021 02:45PM

Taking on a new job leading a hospital during a deadly pandemic presents some unique challenges ranging from surging patient counts to mass vaccinations.

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Health Officials Struggling With Vaccine Supply to Meet Demand

Feb 26, 2021 01:58PM ● By David Dykes

Trying “everything we know how to do”

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