In the News |
Rural hospitals ailing: 30 facilities in S.C. struggling to find their niche in a system that values big hospitals - According to the Post and Courier, (29August2011), "Rural hospitals offering only basic and emergency services may suffer due to the health care system valuing complicated procedures." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Mary Black Memorial Hospital rates highest in Upstate for stroke treatment - According to GoUpstate.com, (23August2011), Mary Black Memorial Hospital's new emergency room department, and expansion / renovations to it's intensive care unit, have resulted in high success rates for treating stroke victims. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. |
August 30, 2011
News for August 23 to August 31, 2011
August 22, 2011
News for August 7- August 18
In the News
Hospitals Gobble Up More Doctors - According to Kaiser Health News, (18August2011), a study conducted by the Center for Studying Health System Change found, hospitals in metropolitan areas across the country are quickening their pace to hire local physicians, TO READ MORE,
Law to help protect elders: Care providers will need licenses - According to the Post and Courier, (11August2011), "A new state law, introduced by Summerville Republican Rep. Jenny Anderson Horne and signed into law by Gov. Nikki Haley, requires licenses for in-home care providers." TO READ MORE,
First-year residents plunge into new roles - According to The State, (07August2011), TO READ MORE,
August 3, 2011
News for July 30- August 3 2011
Clemson, MUSC, USC get federal grants for nursing education programs - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (01August2011), "The Medical University of South Carolina, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina have received a total of $657,686 in nursing education grants from the federal Department of Health & Human Services." TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE.
Bamberg hospital lays off one-third of employees - According to the State, (30July2011), "Bamberg hospital laid off 35 employees, of a work force of 98", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.
