South Carolina Medical News (United States)

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.

Aerie Engineering has added a new feature to its AerieLib Document Management System. Clients can now view an electronic map of their facilities, click on a building and see a history of the construction and significant events for that building.

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.

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.

Local authors Richard Aubut and Myrna Walsh team up on new book celebrating the medical center.

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.

360clean adds more strength to franchisee support by appointing new Director of Operations.

360clean reaches another milestone by being ranked in the annual Franchise 500 by Entrepreneur Magazine.

Dr. Robert Gavin Jr, MD with the Sport & Spine Institute in Hilton Head South Carolina, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement, and sports medicine including advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopy. Patient satisfaction is TOP.

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.

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.

Local bands are donating their time and talent to raise money for local bar owners, Kent and Lisha Frits November 6th from 2-8pm

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!

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.

New suite of portable hypothermia prevention products solely focus on dramatically decreasing preventable death, and improving patient outcomes through patient thermal management.

Aerie Engineering has added a new feature to its AerieLib Document Management System. Clients can now view an electronic map of their facilities, click on a building and see a history of the construction and significant events for that building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dr. Michael Bohan will present a lecture “Current Treatment Options for Arthritis of the Hip and Knee” on Wednesday, July 13 at 12:00 noon at HealthPoint-Center for Health and Fitness in Pawleys Island.

Suede Supper Club happy hour to support Crisis Ministries new health center.

Dr. Tisha Williams will present a community lecture “Sun and its Damages on Skin” on Wednesday, July 6 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center on Riverwood Drive, across from Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet.

Eric Heimberger, MD will present a community lecture on Tuesday, June 21 at 12:00 noon. Dr. Heimberger’s presentation, “Current Treatment Options for Arthritis of the Hip and Knee”, is the latest in a series of free community lectures.

Georgetown Hospital System will offer Safe Sitter courses at Georgetown this June and at Murrells Inlet in June and July.The course is provided for young adolescents ages 11-13 to prepare them for the responsibility of babysitting.

RemedyMD has identified the need within the HSCT community to build software that can aggregate, link, harmonize, and analyze data from patients and donors and then report data as necessary to the CIBMTR.

New evidence suggests vaccinated children and adults suffer from significantly more ADHD, neurologic disorders, autism, asthma, allergies, respiratory infections and many other potentially serious illnesses, including cancer.

Dr. Edward J. Mikol will host a free community lecture entitled “Rotator Cuff Injuries and their Treatment” on Thursday, June 2 at 12 noon. The event will be held at the Wachesaw Conference Center on Riverwood Drive in Murrells Inlet.

Dr. Steven A. Meixel will present a community lecture “Understanding Headaches: Usual Causes and When to Worry?” on Wednesday, June 8 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center on Riverwood Drive in Murrells Inlet.

Wellness plans are an affordable way for someone interested in becoming and staying as healthy as they can be.

Georgetown Hospital System will host “Summertime Emergencies in the Low Country,” a one-day seminar designed to educate and increase awareness of potential summertime emergencies, on Tuesday, May 24 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Community Health Education Department will host a Regional Health Screening on Friday, May 13, 2011 at the Forestbrook Baptist Church gymnasium from 7:30 a.m. –10:30 a.m.

The "Cat Nap" program designed to benefit hospital inpatients by providing a designated daily time for rest has been implemented throughout all nursing units at Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Georgetown Hospital System will host a First Annual Cancer Survivors Day Celebration Sunday, June 5 in Murrells Inlet from 2 – 4 p.m. at Wachesaw Conference Center.

Dr. Michael Bohan will present a lecture “Current Treatment Options for Arthritis of the Hip and Knee” on Wednesday, May 18 at 12:00 noon at HealthPoint-Center for Health and Fitness in Pawleys Island.

Georgetown Hospital System will offer “Create Your Weight”, an adult weight management and wellness program developed by Registered Dietitians, beginning April 12th and will take place every Tuesday through June 14th.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Radiation Therapy Center Chief Medical Physicist, Ingrid Marshall, MS, PhD, DABR, will be among speakers at an annual meeting of Physicists in Medicine to be held in Myrtle Beach April 7 – 9.

Berendt Medical has created a website designed to function as a medical job search engine for jobs across the United States.

Pharmaceutical Associates, Inc. will expand its Greenville, SC operations with an $8.5 million investment expected to generate 15 new jobs, the Greenville Area Development Corporation has announced.

Sumter High School Junior Student Government Representatives are hosting a walk to benefit 28 Below Foundation on May 13, 2011. 28 Below Foundation offers programs & services focusing on children, teens & young adults who have Lupus.

Dr. Jeffrey Wingate will present a lecture entitled “Spinal Stenosis” on Thursday, April 7 at 12:00 p.m. at HealthPoint in Pawleys Island. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited. To reserve a seat at this lecture, please call 520-7842.

Dr. Steven A. Meixel will present a community lecture “Smoking Strategies to quit for good…and the evidence for why you should” on Wednesday, April 6 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center in Murrells Inlet.

Amy C. Smith, FNP for Waccamaw Gastroenterology in Georgetown and Murrells Inlet, will present a community lecture titled “Colon Cancer: How Early Detection can be A Lifesaver” on Tuesday, March 29 and Thursday, March 31 at 12:00 noon.

Dr. Lee Milling will present a community lecture entitled “Advances in Breast Cancer” on Tuesday, March 29 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center across from Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet.

Dr. Steven A. Meixel will present a community lecture “Diabetes 101: Basic Information About the Disease and How to Treat It” on Wednesday, March 9 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center.