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SC DHEC Announces CDC Authorization of Updated Covid-19 …

WebOn Sept. 1, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officially approved and recommended the first updated COVID-19 booster vaccinations to better protect against the Omicron variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19. The Omicron variant …

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SCDHEC and UofSC to Lead Year-long ‘SC STRONG’ Initiative to …

Web“Partnering with collaborators from academic institutions, government agencies, family medicine and pediatric clinics, and nonprofit organizations across the state, this widescale public health project will track current infection rates and provide scientific evidence of immunity among various populations,” said Dr. Daguise.

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ChangeSC Will Help South Carolinians Access Food, Learn about …

WebA new statewide initiative called ChangeSC will connect South Carolinians living in food deserts with fresh, locally grown food while working to improve their eating habits and health outcomes.. A pilot program for the initiative launched Nov. 1 in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, focused on four counties with high food-insecurity rates: …

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Residents Urged to Discard Limited Number of Faulty iHealth …

WebWhen taking a COVID-19 home test, please closely follow the instructions on the box to ensure the most accurate test results. If you receive two negative rapid antigen test results in a span of 24-36 hours and are still having symptoms, contact your health care provider for consideration of a PCR test.

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Greenville Health System and Palmetto Health to Become Prisma …

WebBoth affiliates will be rebranded as Prisma Health in early 2019. Campuses and hospitals will retain their core name identities like Baptist, Greenville Memorial, Laurens County, Richland and Tuomey. Coming together under one name and brand is a reflection of how GHS and Palmetto Health have worked together to improve the health of all …

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Health Officials Encourage South Carolinians to Live a Heart Smart

WebDisparities exist in heart health outcomes, with African Americans facing a higher risk of developing ischemic heart disease— decreased blood flow and oxygen to the heart muscle— when compared to Whites. In South Carolina, heart disease deaths were 27% higher for non-Hispanic Blacks compared to non-Hispanic Whites in 2021.

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Open Enrollment Deadline for 2022 ACA Federal Health Insurance …

WebThe open enrollment period for the 2022 Federal Health Insurance Exchange ends on Dec. 15, 2021, for coverage to start Jan. 1, 2022. “Open enrollment is an opportunity for residents to choose the best insurance plan to meet their needs if they do not have health insurance through their employer or through private means,“ said North …

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Prisma Health Community Care Program Seeks Volunteers for At …

WebPrisma Health is seeking service volunteers for Community Care, a program providing assistance to recently discharged patients who are vulnerable or with chronic conditions needing nonmedical help to remain safe and well at home. Volunteers are needed in Upstate and Midlands communities. Both individuals and groups receive …

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SC DHEC Celebrates Grand Opening of New Upstate Public Health

WebVital Records services will be offered at 118 Dillon Drive, right next to the new public health department at 120 Dillon Drive. “Providing safe, convenient access to essential public health services is one critical way we are addressing the needs of our communities,” said Kandi Fredere, PhD, DHEC’s Upstate Regional Health Director.

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Prisma Health Opens New Primary Care Practice in Downtown …

WebPrisma Health Primary Care – Stone & Main is Prisma Health’s newest primary care practice located at 1 E. Stone Avenue in down Greenville.The office is now open. In addition to the practice, the facility will house the health system’s first direct primary care office, a new business-to-business option in which employers pay a flat monthly rate …

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Medical Resources Directory

WebEMERGENCY NUMBERS A list of numbers for emergency medical services for Greenville and the Upstate region. See also: Urgent care centers. Alternative Health Care Providers/Practitioners A wide variety of treatment options for those who want to go beyond conventional approaches. Chiropractic A list of Doctors of Chiropractic serving the …

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Prisma Health Partners With Compass One to Provide …

WebPrisma Health has selected Compass One Healthcare (Compass One) as its partner for environmental services (EVS)* beginning Sept. 1, 2023. As part of this partnership, hourly EVS team members from all Prisma Health hospital locations will transition to Crothall, as long as they meet pre-employment screening requirements.

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Clemson and MUSC: Working to Improve Health in Rural South …

WebClemson’s request for continued funding for the Healthy Me—Healthy SC program will go before the 2020 South Carolina General Assembly; it aims to continue leveraging MUSC and Clemson’s collective expertise in education, health and community outreach — as well as the statewide reach of both institutions — to better address the crisis.

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Prisma Health Encourages Annual Screening for Those at …

WebPrisma Health reminds those that are at an increased risk to schedule an annual screening to help detect signs of the disease early. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) states that approximately 85% of lung cancer occurs in current or former tobacco smokers. While smoking tobacco is the biggest factor in one’s chances of

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CDC Announces More Than $300 Million in Funding to Support …

WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded more than $116 million in year one, of a three-year, $348 million program, to organizations for community health worker (CHW) services to support COVID-19 prevention and control. The CDC also awarded more than $6 million of a four-year $32 million program for training, …

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SCDHHS Announce Number of School-based Mental Health …

WebNationally, the number of mental health visits in pediatric emergency departments increased from 7.7% of all encounters in 2011 to 13.1% in 2020. According to the South Carolina School Behavioral Health Academy, children are 21 times more likely to access mental health services in schools than in any other setting.

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Health Supply US Establishing Glove One Operations in Greenville; …

WebHealth Supply US, a government contracting and medical supply company, has announced plans to establish new manufacturing operations in Greenville County.The company is investing $150 million and creating 600 new jobs over the next five years. A dedicated health care industry and government private sector partner, Health Supply US …

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Children's Health

WebShriners Hospital for Children. Welcome to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville. We are one of 22 hospitals in an international health care system dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs. (864) 271-3444. 950 W Faris Rd, Greenville, SC 29605.

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Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System

WebChildren’s Hospital of Greenville Health System (GHS) is located in Upstate South Carolina. Board-certified physicians care for more than 400,000 infants, children, and adolescents each year. From primary care to specialty care, we are dedicated to providing outstanding medical care for every child. (800) 472-8339. 701 Grove Road, Greenville

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Health Careers Night at the Greenville Drive

WebAll Greenville County Schools students are eligible for a free ticket to attend the seventh annual Health Careers Night and attend a baseball game at the Greenville Drive on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Bring your family to the ballpark to learn about health courses and certifications offered in Greenville County Schools. The overarching goal of

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