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Analysis and Planning for South Carolina

Updated weekly as healthcare news develops.



December 20, 2010

August / September News

NIH awards $6.5 million grant to USC for health-disparities research, Claflin partnership

According to midlandsbiz.com (22Aug10), the National Institute of Health awarded a $6.7 million grant to the University of South Carolina’s Arnold School of Public Health. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

USC med school plan questioned

According to the Post and Courier, (31Aug10), the Greenville Hospital System has promised to contribute $35 million to the $39 million over seven to 10 years to help pay for the expansion. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Researchers Say Access to Primary Care Doesn’t Always Guarantee Better Health

According to Kaiser Health News, (09Sep10)TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Expanding USC’s medical school won’t solve primary care problem

According to the Post and Courier, (13Sep10) TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

DHEC Working to Reduce Infant Mortality

According to WSPA News Channel 7, (23Sep10), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

MUSC dental program gets grant

According to the Post and Courier (26Sep10), “a federal grant worth $1.7 million will help the Medical University of South Carolina restart a graduate dental program who provides affordable treatment across South Carolina.” TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.