South Carolina Health News (United States)

Georgetown Hospital System will offer “Create Your Weight”, an adult weight management and wellness program developed by Registered Dietitians. The program will be offered beginning January 12 and will take place every Thursday through March 15.

Passport Health Charleston and Big Picture Advisors LLC are proud to announce that Executive Director, Ingrid Brewster RN, has been awarded the prestigious designation of Health Care Hero by the Charleston Business Journal.

Fayetteville, NC’s Grey Group joined forces with Greer, SC's North American Rescue (NAR) to provide a two-day First Responder’s Course instructed by NAR’s cadre of former Army Ranger and Special Operations Medics.

Passport Health, the leading provider of travel medicine, immunizations and vaccinations in the metro Charleston area has recently promoted Adam Taylor to the new position of Marketing Director.

Passport Health Charleston, a leading provider of travel medicine, immunizations and vaccinations in eastern and coastal SC has opened a new location in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

The Georgetown Hospital System Women’s Board and Foundation will host its sixth annual In the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 1 at the Imaging Center at Waccamaw Medical Park in Murrells Inlet.

ABO Certification Recognizes Individuals with Exceptional Opticianry Skills and Knowledge

Georgetown Hospital System is the first hospital in South Carolina to earn gold medal status recognition for three program pillars in South Carolina Hospital Association’s Working Well Initiative.

Georgetown Hospital System continues the focus on heart health during February with a free community lecture by Dr. Daniel T. Friedman on Wednesday, February 22 at 12:00 p.m. at HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness.

Dr. Edward J. Mikol will be the featured speaker at February’s lecture on Thursday, February 23 at 12:00 p.m.

The South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA) recently announced the 2012 Board of Trustees Members. Georgetown Hospital System (GHS) Board of Trustees Secretary J. Edward Norris, III was elected to serve a three year-term with SCHA.

Hospital Foundation Planning a Fun-filled Evening With Dinner, Entertainment and Auction

Heritage Healthcare continues positive growth in 2012 by providing therapy management solutions to senior care facilities.

Georgetown Hospital System is planning two blood drives in February: Friday, February 3, 2012 at Georgetown Memorial Hospital & Thursday, February 23, 2012 at HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness.

Georgetown Hospital System will be hosting a free community lecture by Anesthesiologist and Pain Management specialist, Patricia R. Grant, MD on Wednesday, February 8 at 12:30 p.m.

Charleston Naturally has introduced a Special Promotions tab found on the homepage in order to make savings on eco-friendly products even easier.

In conjunction with American Heart Month, Georgetown Hospital System will be hosting a free community lecture by cardiologist and WCH Chief of Staff, Mitchell L. Devlin, DO on Tuesday, February 7 at 12:30 p.m.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Registered Dietitians, the experts in nutritional care, are offering a popular Supermarket Tour for the community on Tuesday, February 7 at 5:00 p.m. at Wal-Mart in Georgetown.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Registered Dietitians, the experts in nutritional care, will be hosting a Supermarket Tour for the community on Monday, January 30 at 5:00 p.m. at the Food Lion in Pawleys Island.

Growth at Optometry Practice and Optical Center Lead to Team Expansion

Georgetown Hospital System continues a series of free community lectures in 2012 with a presentation from Dr. Michael Bohan on Wednesday, January 18 at 12:00 noon.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Women’s Board Annual Gala will be held on Friday, February 3, 2012 in the Pawleys Plantation Ballroom.

Georgetown Hospital System is kicking off National Heart Month with The Heart Truth Brunch on Friday, February 3, 2012.

Georgetown, SC – Georgetown Hospital System will host the January Blood Drive on Friday, January 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Wachesaw Conference Center in Murrells Inlet across from Waccamaw Community Hospital.

Future and new parents, grandparents, and infant caregivers are invited to attend the 2012 GHS Annual Baby Expo on Saturday, January 28 at Wachesaw Conference Center

Georgetown Hospital System will offer “Create Your Weight”, an adult weight management and wellness program developed by Registered Dietitians. The program will be offered beginning January 12 and will take place every Thursday through March 15.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Community Health Education Department will host a no-cost smoking cession program for local residents that are interested in improving their health status in the new year.

Charleston's premier health and wellness expo, dedicated to providing Charleston area residents with free health screenings, lectures, workshops and fee health information.

A project designed to establish a community network of care for low-income, uninsured Georgetown County residents has received commitment for $500,000 in funding from The Duke Endowment.

Two locals say they've developed a diet that can help anyone lose up to a pound per day. The book “The Charleston Diet” is a personal, educational, and occasionally humorous tale of their struggles with obesity which led them to develop the diet.

Chelsea Rae Gregory, Miss South Carolina International 2011 was a volunteer this Thanksgiving helping The Sandbox.Org feed families of Levine Children's Hospital patients.

HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness in Pawleys Island will hold a Blood Drive on Thursday, December 8 from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the facility Conference Room.

Passport Health Charleston and Big Picture Advisors LLC are proud to announce that Executive Director, Ingrid Brewster RN, has been awarded the prestigious designation of Health Care Hero by the Charleston Business Journal.

For two consecutive years, Georgetown Hospital System has been recognized as a Platinum-Level Start! Fit-Friendly Company by the American Heart Association’s Start! initiative for helping employees eat better and move more.

Georgetown Memorial Hospital will host the December Blood Drive on Friday, December 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Private Dining Room. Appointments can be made by calling 843.527.7173 or online at www.redcrossblood.org.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Auxiliary will hold the annual Lights of Love tree lightings at Georgetown Memorial Hospital in Georgetown and Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet on Thursday, December 1 at dusk (approximately 4:30 p.m.)

Chelsea Rae Gregory used her title as Miss South Carolina International 2011 the weekend of November 10-12 in Orlando, Florida to advocate for ADHD awareness.

New website unveiled to assist in communicating the unique philosophy of the independently owned 12 year old contract rehab provider. Site features videos testimonials and details about Heritage Healthcare's philosophy of Compassionate Care.

Dr. Petra Gheraibeh, an orthopedic surgeon who practices at Bay Orthopedics in Georgetown, will present a community lecture entitled “Hip and Knee Pain” on Wednesday, November 16.

Two Local Hospitals Will Seek to Call Attention to New Information With a Half Day Seminar on November 12

Miss South Carolina, Chelsea Rae Gregory speaks about her ADHD experience on ABC News Radio for ADHD Awareness Week and will speak about her experience at the CHADD National Conference.

Fayetteville, NC’s Grey Group joined forces with Greer, SC's North American Rescue (NAR) to provide a two-day First Responder’s Course instructed by NAR’s cadre of former Army Ranger and Special Operations Medics.

Dr. Lizina Green will present a community lecture entitled “Recognizing Stroke Symptoms” on Friday, October 28 at 12:00 noon at the Georgetown Memorial Hospital Staff Development office.

Total Family Wellness, a family health and Chiropractic care office located in North Charleston, SC, is hosting a grand opening event on October 18th, 2011 from 6pm to 8pm!

Georgetown Hospital System’s HealthPoint Center for Health and Fitness in Pawleys Island will host a one-day Zumba for the Cure fitness event on Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Richard J. “Bubber” Ferdon, Jr. recently retired from the GHS Board of Trustees, ending a lengthy relationship with the organization.

Eric Heimberger, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, will present a community lecture on Tuesday, October 18 at 12:30 p.m.

Dr. Victor M. Diaz and Dr. Mitchell L. Devlin have been named the Chiefs of Staff at Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Waccamaw Community Hospital, respectively, for 2011 - 2013.Dr.

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Georgetown Hospital System’s Community Health Education Department will conduct community flu shot clinics beginning in October.

Dr. Chrisadel Heath will present a community lecture entitled “Recognizing Stroke Symptoms” on Wednesday, October 5 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center on Riverwood Drive, across from Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet.

Passport Health, the leading provider of travel medicine, immunizations and vaccinations in the metro Charleston area has recently promoted Adam Taylor to the new position of Marketing Director.

Miss South Carolina International, Chelsea Rae Gregory, will be reading to a group of elementary school children on Tuesday September 13th in Shelby, NC.

Passport Health Charleston, a leading provider of travel medicine, immunizations and vaccinations in eastern and coastal SC has opened a new location in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

The Culinary Arts Center at Hilton Head Health offers a variety of healthy cooking classes designed for all culinary skill levels and interests.