South Carolina Medical News (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.

Dr. Jason C. Rosenberg, a pain management physician with NextStep Pain Management Center in Murrells Inlet, will present a community lecture “Oh My Aching Back! New Advances in the Treatment of Back Pain” on Tuesday, March 1 at 12:00 noon.

RSQ911 Solutions announces today an agreement with Air Methods to provide their customer relationships management system to all 114 community based aircraft.

Five Georgetown Memorial Hospital nurses recently received the Palmetto Gold Award from the South Carolina Nurses Foundation, Inc.

Dr. Daniel T. Friedman of Inlet Cardiopulmonary & Associates will host a free community lecture entitled “Your Cholesterol… What Do You Need to Know” on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:00 p.m.

Georgetown Hospital System (GHS) officials today announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Trustees.

The lack of a a healthcare specific, compliant, cost effective approach to Enterprise Information Management (aka EIM) is the #1 reason integration, data quality, reporting and performance management initiatives fail in healthcare organizations.

With patented its antimicrobial technology the Ice Wand reduces commercial ice machine cleanings, reduce ice machine slime & bacteria build-up, and increase customer satisfaction with beverages. Ice Wand, the ice machine slim inhibitor.

the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HI-TECH) – which in a nutshell means that you can receive funds for converting your practices filing and record keeping system to an electronic format!

AccessHealth SC has announced that Georgetown Hospital System was one of eight communities to receive technical assistance and support to establish local, coordinated networks of care for the low-income uninsured.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Community Health Education Department will host a Regional Health Screening on Friday, January 21 at the Georgetown Presbyterian Church Gymnasium in Georgetown from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Dr. Michael Bohan will present a lecture regarding joint replacement on Wednesday, January 26 at 12:00 p.m. at HealthPoint Center for Health & Fitness in Pawleys Island.

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Dr. Tom Kolarik has introduced a new blog titled "The Travelers Rest Chiropractor" . Providing accurate information to help educate residents of Travelers Rest, South Carolina about the many benefits of regular chiropractic care.

Dr. Mike Geran of Foothills Chiropractic in Travelers Rest, SC has opened a new office that offers affordable and effective chiropractic care to both individuals and families. Patients pay one low monthly fee and can come as many times as they need.

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Georgetown Hospital System is excited to announce new projects at Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Waccamaw Community Hospital.

Dr. Steven A. Meixel, a family medicine physician affiliated with GHS' Waccamaw Community Care, will present a community lecture “Depression and Grief” on Wednesday, December 8 at 12:00 noon at Wachesaw Conference Center.

According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States are living with diabetes, and an additional 57 million Americans at risk.

Dr. Edward J. Mikol of Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists will host a free community lecture entitled “Rotator Cuff Injuries and their Treatment” on Thursday, November 18 at 12 noon.

Eric Heimberger, M.D., a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Carolina Orthopaedic Specialists, will present a community lecture on Tuesday, November 16 at 12:00 p.m.

Georgetown Hospital System has earned recognition as a Mother-Friendly Employer by the South Carolina Breastfeeding Coalition.

Barry Bodiford's path to the "American Dream" began on a trip to Key West, Florida in the summer of 2004.

Ralston Health Group Offers Automated Pill Dispenser, Pill Dispenser, Medicine Dispenser, Medication Dispenser.

Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, jaws, and the teeth. Computerized treatment planning minimizes treatment times, recovery periods and the overall efficacy of your surgery.

Georgetown Hospital System’s Community Health Education Department will host a Regional Health Screening on Friday, November 5 at the Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church’s Parish Life Center in Pawleys Island from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Georgetown Memorial Hospital will host a Mammography Screening Clinic at its Diagnostic Imaging Center in Georgetown on Saturday, October 30 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Georgetown Hospital System recently donated an automatic defibrillator to the Georgetown County Family YMCA.

Dr. Walter L. Frank and Dr. E. Victor Archambeau have been named the Chiefs of Staff at Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Waccamaw Community Hospital, respectively, for fiscal year 2011.

Many people search out discounts for plastic surgery procedures in an attempt to keep the cost within their budget. The problem is, many of the providers offering "discount" services are not truly qualified to perform the procedure.

Dr. Steven A. Meixel, a Family Medicine physician at Waccamaw Community Care, will host a free community lecture entitled “Hypertension: The Silent Killer” on Wednesday, October 6 at 12 noon.

Spaces still remain for Healthability, a five-week program designed to benefit young females. The program will be offered at Georgetown Hospital System’s HealthPoint – Center for Health and Fitness beginning Tuesday, September 28th.

Hospital Donates $75,000 and Provides $150,000 in Services To Assist Local Organization and Under-Insured Residents.

Growing Sleep Apnea Market: Cpap Doctor continues to expand its reach outside our local market due to the overwhelming positive response from our local patients. Cpap Doctor expands the website with additional CPAP mask and CPAP supplies.

Georgetown Hospital System will offer organ donor registry drives at both Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Waccamaw Community Hospital on Wednesday, September 22 from 6-10 a.m. and 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Zyto scan makes it possible for you to know what your body prefers and needs to operate in optimal health!

Medical office walls are generally cold and impersonal and decorated with 'mass-market' decor as an afterthought. Wallfly Design specializes in transforming these walls with custom, inspiring, functional and colorful wall decals and designs.

Dr. Leslie Pitner, an Orthodontist and Dentist located in Columbia, is now offering a dental service using the product “Incognito”, which are often called invisible braces.

New book explores dynamic past of Faulkner Hospital

Georgetown Hospital System will begin a series of community lectures that are open to the public this month with a presentation from spinal surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Wingate.

With recent growth in local market and overwhelming positive response from our patients, Bryant Pharmacy and Supply is expanding its reach with it sleep apnea equipment. Bryant Pharmacy decided to launch it own CPAP mask and CPAP supplies website

Studies show, natural alternative to statin drugs is more effective for lowering high cholesterol, with NO harmful side effects. Statin drugs are the medications that doctors prescribe with the intent to lower bad or LDL cholesterol.

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) survey finds that 97% of parents aren’t providing proper oral care for their infants

Lending a hand to help combat neuromuscular disease, The Lexington ERA Wilder Realty office will sponsor a YARD SALE in the parking lot of their Lexington branch location