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S.C. public health officials encourage vaccinations

With new national data showing a sharp rise in the number of U.S. students receiving exemptions from state vaccination requirements, the S.C. Department of Public Health is encouraging parents to talk with their doctors about the very real risks of opting out. “Without high immunization levels, communities are at risk...

South Carolina · 08-21
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South Carolina Daily Gazette

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State-funded testing of COVID-19 treatment approved to start 3,000-person clinical trial

The Medical University of South Carolina is taking the next step in a clinical trial to help treat COVID-19 symptoms before they lead to hospitalization.

South Carolina · 08-19

WCBD Count on 2

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SC health officials remind residents of importance of vaccines for National Immunization Awareness Month

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – For National Immunization Awareness Month, recognized in August, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) and the South Carolina Immunization Coalition are reminding South Carolinians of the importance of vaccines. SCDPH says children enrolled in school and childcare are required to be current on certain vaccinations at the start of […]

South Carolina · 08-20

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As new immunization numbers come out, SC health officials push for vaccinations

Members of the state Department of Health (DPH) and the South Carolina Immunization Coalition met in Cayce Thursday to talk about the factors that influence childhood vaccinations. Brandon Traxler, acting director of DPH, encouraged families to talk with trusted doctors about which immunizations are right, and about when is the...

South Carolina · 08-20
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ClearSky Health Announces Plans for New Medical Rehabilitation Hospitals in Arizona and South Carolina

ClearSky Health, a premier rehabilitative healthcare provider, has announced plans to build two new 36-bed medical rehabilitation hospitals, expanding the organization to 19 facilities nationwide. The hospitals will be located in Casa Grande, Ariz., and Seneca, S.C. The new hospitals will provide specialized rehabilitative care to patients recovering from disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex conditions. Each hospital is expected to treat more than 650 patients annually and create about 100 new jobs in its community.

Seneca, SC · 08-20

Charleston City Paper

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Women’s health care needs going unmet in S.C., study shows

A third of South Carolina women who responded to a nationwide survey said they’ve gone without reproductive health care since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2022 that the Constitution does not guarantee a woman’s right to an abortion. “It is sad that the number (of underserved women)...

South Carolina · 08-19

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Columbia event focuses on Medicare and mental health coverage

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Community members in Columbia gathered Tuesday to get answers about Medicare and mental health coverage. The Trinity Educational Community Center hosted a free conversation discussing Medicare and mental health resources. Attendees received practical health information, direct answers to their questions, and free on-site brain health screenings.

Columbia, SC · 08-19

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SC health officials highlight importance of vaccinations

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — South Carolina health officials are highlighting the importance of staying up to date on vaccines during National Immunization Awareness Month. The South Carolina Department of Public Health and South Carolina Immunization Coalition held a press conference Thursday to discuss vaccines that help protect children and adults from diseases including measles, meningitis and whooping cough.

South Carolina · 08-20

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Aesto Health Data Security Incident Affects Multiple Healthcare Provider Clients

A data breach at Aesto Health, a Birmingham, Alabama-based healthcare technology company, has affected several of its healthcare provider clients. Aesto Health provides secure data migration, legacy data archiving, and electronic health record (EHR) exchanges for medical practices and healthcare enterprises. According to its announcement, a security incident was identified on or around December 18, 2025, involving part of its Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure. Third-party cybersecurity experts were engaged to investigate the incident and confirmed that its AWS environment was accessed by an unauthorized third party between December 2 and December 18, 2025.

South Carolina · 08-14

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Dr. Alex Gaudin named to Best & Brightest 35 and Under

The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has announced that Dr. Alexandra Gaudin, MD, FAAP, has been named to Columbia Business Monthly’s 2026 Best & Brightest 35 and Under. The annual recognition honors rising leaders throughout the Midlands for professional achievement and contributions to their communities. Gaudin joined SCPA in...

Columbia, SC · 08-14

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SC sitting in ‘Stroke Belt’, Health officials urge residents to watch for risk

CONWAY, SC (WMBF) - Health Officials in South Carolina ask residents to be mindful of stroke risks in the state. South Carolina sits in the middle of the “Stroke Belt,” a term health officials use for the southeastern United States where rates of stroke risk factors are the highest in the country.

South Carolina · 08-13

News19 WLTX

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South Carolina has a nursing shortage

South Carolina · 08-13

WRDW-TV

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Maternity care deserts affect more than 180K Ga., S.C. women

SAVANNAH, Ga. - One in every two counties in Georgia is a maternity care desert, leaving more than 180,000 women across Georgia and South Carolina without adequate access to maternal health services, according to the March of Dimes 2026 Maternity Care Access Report. Maternity care deserts are defined as counties...

South Carolina · 08-14

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Maternity care deserts affect more than 180K women in Georgia, South Carolina

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - One in every two counties in Georgia is a maternity care desert, leaving more than 180,000 women across Georgia and South Carolina without adequate access to maternal health services, according to the March of Dimes 2026 Maternity Care Access Report. Maternity care deserts are defined as...

Georgia · 08-13

WMBF

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SC sitting in ‘Stroke Belt’, Health officials urge residents to watch for risk

South Carolina · 08-13

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Cape Fear Valley Health Receives $1.6M Grant for Maternal and Infant Health Program

Cape Fear Valley Health won a $1.6 million grant from The Duke Endowment. The money, according to a press release, will support mothers and babies across North Carolina and South Carolina. This multiyear funding backs the Maternal Infant Health Carolinas program. The program targets better outcomes for mothers and babies...

Cumberland County, NC · 08-11

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CFVH receives $1.6 million grant to support maternal, infant health

Cape Fear Valley Health has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from The Duke Endowment to participate in the Maternal Infant Health (MIH) Carolinas initiative, a multiyear effort focused on improving maternal and infant health outcomes across North Carolina and South Carolina, strengthening care coordination and advancing health equity. The...

Cumberland County, NC · 08-11

News19 WLTX

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SC school vaccine rules 'age up' for the new year

South Carolina · 08-10

mindfullyamerican.com

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How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost in South Carolina in 2026?

A semi-private room in a South Carolina nursing home costs about $9,034 a month in 2026, or roughly $297 a day. A private room costs about $9,612 a month. Both land under the national median. Medicare covers a rehab stay and then stops, and Medicaid pays nothing until your countable...

South Carolina · 08-06

WIS-TV

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SC vaccine requirements updated for the 2026-27 school year

CHARLESTON, S.C. — South Carolina health officials are reminding parents to ensure their children are up to date on vaccinations ahead of the new school year, with two changes to state requirements now in effect for 2026-27. The reminder comes as one confirmed case of tuberculosis has already been identified at Summerville High School.

South Carolina · 08-06