South Carolina Health News (United States)

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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Composite Resources, a leader in the design, prototype development and manufacture of advanced composite products announced today that their life-saving C-A-Tourniquet was featured in ABC's season premiere of "Grey’s Anatomy".

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.

Dr. Michael Bohan will present a lecture “Current Treatment Options for Arthritis of the Hip and Knee” on Wednesday, September 14 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center, across from Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet.

College students can protect themselves from bed bugs using Greenbug for People, an all natural pest repellent that is 100% effective yet completely safe for people and the environment.

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.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Community Health Education Department will host a Regional Health Screening on Friday, September 9 at the Belin Memorial United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Murrells Inlet from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.

“Spread a little love and compassion and hopefully people will continue on spreading the love. It’s a pay-it-forward concept.” Marion Square Park on Saturday August 13th 2011 will become a free hug event from 10-2pm.

Chelsea Rae Gregory, Miss South Carolina International is visiting the Boys and Girls Club of Chicago while at her National Pageant this week.

Chelsea Rae Gregory, Miss South Carolina International 2011 and a National Affiliate for CHADD tells her story.

While experiencing excruciating pain while on a bicycle trip in Mexico, a fellow bike rider demonstrated some excercises that mitigated Andrew Ramirez's back pain in minutes. Inspired by how effective the treament was, he launched a site to help.

Team of Technicians Expands at Optometry Practice

Chelsea Rae Gregory, Miss South Carolina International 2011 has partnered with Fairy Godmother Project of Music City in Nashville, TN on behalf of the Sandbox Organization who are hosting a "prom" benefitting Levine's Children's Hospital patients.

Chelsea Rae Gregory and Avery Close, Miss South Carolina International 2011 and Miss Teen South Carolina International 2011 hosted a send off party to benefit CHADD on Sunday, July 10, 2011.

Eric Heimberger, MD will present a community lecture,"Current Treatment Options for Arthritis of the Hip and Knee,” on Tuesday, August 16 at 12:00 noon at Socastee Library.

Dr. Steven A. Meixel will present a community lecture “Understanding Stem Cells: Miracles of Nature?” on Wednesday, August 10 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center across from Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet.

Dr. Theresa M. Kelly, is now offering Holistic Metaphysical Counseling Services in the Charleston, South Carolina Area

Chelsea Rae Gregory, Miss South Carolina International 2011 celebrated America's birthday on the July Fourth weekend doing a number of appearances.

New Cafe Serving Organic Gourmet Coffee & Tea.

A new FREE E-newsletter, Increase Your Peace, is available to all who want greater control of their emotions and who desire to improve their lives and relationships.

Chelsea Rae Gregory, Miss South Carolina International 2011 was written about on the Gardner-Webb University website. Matthew Walters wrote an amazing article about her platform and plans to help others.

The Mental Health Association of Centrol Carolina held their Girl's Voice Conference today, June 28th at the Myer's Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte, NC.

Bruce P. Bailey, CEO of Georgetown Hospital System, recently was honored by Quorum Health Resources (QHR) for commitment to leadership excellence.

Greenville EyeCare Leverages Technology to Improve Vision Care

Miss South Carolina International 2011, Chelsea Rae Gregory, is launching a campaign to get pageant girls of all sizes and shapes to donate their gently used gowns for a charity event.