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DHEC recommends COVID boosters for eligible South Carolinians …

WebDHEC Public Health Director Dr. Brannon Traxler is cautioning people that it may taking some time for providers to update their protocol for these boosters. “While it …

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SC has among the highest number of flu cases in the country, CDC …

WebThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control held a briefing on rising cases of flu, COVID and RSV. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - South …

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SC health dept. updates guidelines for K-12 schools, childcare …

WebCOLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control announced changes to its guidelines for childcare centers and K …

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SC Senate approves bill to merge 6 state health agencies into 1

WebThe bill senators advanced Tuesday in a 42-1 vote builds off BCG’s recommendations. S.915 would combine six separate state agencies into one, a new …

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Tidelands Health to move vaccination site to accommodate larger …

WebThe health system will set up its new vaccination site at the Compass Professional Center, located at 10607 Highway 707 near Salem Road starting on …

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New bill would merge six SC health agencies into one

WebA bipartisan bill filed last week, S.915, aims to fix that by combining six separate state agencies into one, a new “Executive Office of Health and Policy.”. This …

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State health dept. offering free testing for HIV, STDs Tuesday

WebThe testing is part of DHEC’s Ending the Epidemics initiative focusing on reducing new HIV, STD and hepatitis C infections and helping connect those with health …

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SC health dept. suspends 2 Charleston Co. assisted living facilities

WebDHEC issued emergency suspension orders against Bowles Community Care Home No. 1 and No. 2 in McClellanville after DHEC staff conducted an inspection …

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Trident Medical announces plans to build hospital on Johns Island

WebTrident Health President and CEO Christina Oh says the new hospital will make care more accessible to people living on the island. “Currently on Johns Island and …

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SC Senate confirms new health department director

WebBy Patrick Phillips and Adam Mintzer. Updated: Feb. 4, 2021 at 11:07 AM PST. COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Senate confirmed Dr. Edward …

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Tidelands Health adds medication disposal sites at two locations

WebPublished: Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:49 AM PDT | Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:52 AM PDT. GEORGETOWN, S.C. (WCSC) - Tidelands Health is adding new ways for the …

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Behavioral health hub in Florence to serve as model for future

WebOn Thursday, state and medical leaders gathered outside the future site of a regional behavioral health hub in downtown Florence, located at an MUSC-owned …

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SC bill allows mental health professionals to refuse care based on …

WebCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - South Carolina lawmakers are considering a new bill that would allow mental health professionals to deny care based on their beliefs. …

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One week after Senate approval, SC House OKs bill to merge state

WebCOLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) - A push to majorly restructure how health services are delivered to millions of South Carolinians cleared a big hurdle Wednesday …

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Charleston Co. School Board removes four Health Advisory …

WebThe Health Advisory Committee is made up of 13 members to review the sex education curriculum and make recommendations to the board. The argument Kelly …

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New medical facility coming to Walterboro

WebPublished: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:33 AM PDT. WALTERBORO, S.C. (WCSC) - County officials and healthcare leaders have marked the development of a new medical facility in …

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Feds find 3 SC parties accountable for $114 million healthcare …

WebCHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The US Attorney for the District of South Carolina says the court of appeals has affirmed their $114 million judgement against one …

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SC health department releases data on private well PFAS sampling …

WebBack in 2022, the state legislature provided DHEC with $10 million for any PFAS-related projects and data collection. Shortly after that funding, the agency started …

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Johns Island residents concerned about possible medical village

WebThe conceptual plans for the Island Park Place show a 40,000-square-foot Main Medical Facility along with other practices throughout the village like physical …

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Bugs, blood & beatings: Docs reveal claims against Summerville …

WebThe State Department of Health and Environmental Control is the agency responsible for investigating complaints against health facilities like Palmetto …

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Jamal Sutherland’s family sues behavioral health hospital, mental

WebJamal Sutherland’s mother, Amy, filed the lawsuit Thursday against Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health, Palmetto Behavioral Health Solutions, Wellpath, LLC, a …

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