Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 “100 Great Community Hospitals,” earning national recognition for delivering exceptional clinical care and serving as a vital healthcare resource for the Midlands. Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital was the only other South Carolina hospital included onContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA), one of the Midlands’ largest pediatric healthcare networks, has announced the appointment of Shannon Godby as its new Director of Human Resources. Godby officially joined the organization on July 6, bringing more than 25 years of human resources leadership experience, including extensiveContinue Reading
COLUMBIA – South Carolina Pediatric Alliance has been named Best Pediatric Practice in South Carolina in the annual Guide to South Carolina Best of South Carolina awards, an honor determined through statewide public voting. The annual awards recognize businesses and organizations that make a meaningful impact on the communities theyContinue Reading
After months of negotiation, Lexington Health and Cigna have reached a multi-year agreement. As a result, Lexington Medical Center and affiliated physician practices will be in-network with Cigna starting July 1, 2026. Lexington Health patients are receiving notifications via MyChart and mailed letters. Patients who previously had appointments or proceduresContinue Reading
The South Carolina Pediatric Alliance (SCPA) has announced the official launch of its newly redesigned website, SCPediatricAlliance.com, created to provide a more engaging, accessible, and informative online experience for families looking for pediatric care. The new website serves as a centralized hub for SCPA initiatives, like the recent launch ofContinue Reading
Former Marine infantryman and New York Times bestselling editor sets unofficial strength records in age-category: Marks two-year stroke anniversary By Chris Carter W. Thomas Smith Jr., a former U.S. Marine Infantry leader, counterterrorism expert, and 2025 inductee in the S.C. Military Veterans Hall of Fame pushed past advanced-to-elite level powerliftingContinue Reading
Lt. Governor Evette: “Health and well-being is not just a nice thing to do anymore — it is a business imperative” By W. Thomas Smith Jr. The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC) held several coalition-launch events across the Palmetto State late last month with headlining business and political leadersContinue Reading
In recognition of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Prisma Health will offer free head and neck cancer screenings on April 17 from 8 a.m. to noon at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital, located at 1501 Sumter Street. Screenings will take place in Beaman Auditorium on the ground floor. AppointmentsContinue Reading
Pictured are Managing Director Cece Mai, Leeza Gibbons, Chief Operating Officer Mel Price and Melissa Busby from Well Haven. Leeza Gibbons, founder of Leeza’s Care Connection, celebrated her birthday alongside her late mother’s legacy during a community gathering March 30. The event, Light Bites and Live Music with Leeza, wasContinue Reading
Eating for Healing: By Jennifer Tardy If you’re looking for something simple, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this week’s recipe is one you’ll want to keep on repeat. It’s the kind of meal that checks all the boxes—easy to prepare, minimal cleanup, and light yet satisfying. Even better, it delivers restaurant-qualityContinue Reading
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