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SC Governor's cabinet awaits merger of public health …

WebCOLUMBIA, S.C (WPDE) — On the heels of lawmakers passing sister legislation to consolidate public health agencies across the state, Gov. Henry McMaster's …

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SCDHEC releases COVID-19 vaccine demographics in new …

WebThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has launched a new onlineresource providing information about the age group, …

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Ongoing care for 'long-haulers': Tidelands Health …

WebTidelands Health has launched a comprehensive, coordinated care and treatment program for those who have survived COVID-19 but continue to have a range …

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DHEC hosting free COVID-19 mobile testing clinics across …

WebThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is partnering with community organizations to host free COVID-19 mobile and …

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Robeson County health department now offering COVID …

WebThe Robeson County Health Department is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to “high risk health care workers, long term care staff and residents and …

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HGTC breaks ground on healthcare education facility …

WebHORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Horry-Georgetown Technical College held a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for the expansion of its Nursing and Health …

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Tidelands Health receives state approval for new hospital …

WebTidelands Health has received state approval for the construction of Tidelands Health Carolina Bays Hospital in south Horry County. Tidelands Health Carolina Bays …

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New surgery center to bring convenient, accessible …

WebMcLeod Health officials hold groundbreaking for Ambulatory Surgery Center on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (Credit: Joel Vazquez-Juarbe/WPDE) HORRY COUNTY, …

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MUSC gets grant to enhance rural healthcare; plans to aid …

Web(WPDE) — The Duke Endowment awarded the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seven grants totaling just over $4.28 million to improve access to high …

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'There's hope for tomorrow:' Hundreds walk for suicide …

WebMYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Hundreds of people took part in the 12th annual Myrtle Beach Out of the Darkness Walk at Broadway at the Beach. The event …

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SC one step closer to appointing 'Secretary of Health and Policy' …

WebThe new single department made up by the consolidation would be led by a new secretary of health and policy, who is appointed and overseen by the governor with …

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DHEC taking tuberculosis outbreak at Florence healthcare

WebFLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — The South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) continues their investigation into an outbreak of …

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McLeod Regional Medical Center to open new ER location in …

WebFLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — The McLeod Regional Medical Center Emergency Department will open in its new location on the first floor of McLeod Pavilion …

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CareSouth Carolina opens state-of-the-art McColl facility

WebCareSouth Carolina officially opened the doors this week to its state-of-the-art McColl Health & Wellness Center on Highway 15-401 in McColl. A news release says …

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McMaster announces $100M behavioral health facility coming to …

WebFLORENCE, S.C. (WPDE) — According to a news release, a $100 million behavioral health facility will be built in Florence. The South Carolina Dept. of Health and …

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McLeod Health holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Carolina …

WebHORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — McLeod Health held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new hospital in Carolina Forest on Monday. The $56 million, four-story …

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Bats found outside Pee Dee nursing home; residents moved

WebMULLINS, S.C. (WPDE) — The MUSC Health Mullins Nursing Center care team recently found bats outside of the facility and residents are being moved to MUSC …

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DHEC monitoring situation as Mullins nursing center residents

WebDHEC sent the following statement: "On Tuesday, MUSC informed DHEC of the presence of bats along the exterior of MUSC Health Mullins Nursing Center in …

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Biden administration sets landmark limits on toxic 'forever …

WebMICHAEL PHILLIS Associated Press — The Biden administration on Wednesday finalized strict limits on certain so-called "forever chemicals" in drinking …

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