News for September 20th -30th 2011

Greenville Hospital in South Carolina to Raise Prices, Add 120 Jobs - according to NBC WYFF4.com, (27September2011), "Greenville Hospital System's plans to add 120 new full-time positions, half of the new positions include nurses, physicians and support staff. The other half includes jobs in food service, housekeeping, and maintenance for computers and equipment." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Pelion welcomes medical center - According to The State (26September2011), "The center will offer basic medical and dental services for residents of the town of 700 that is a hub of the surrounding rural area." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Gibbs Cancer Center opens Gaffney care center - According to GoUpstate.com, (22September2011), "The Gibbs Cancer Center will provide patient access to radiation and chemotherapy all under one roof, as well as free community cancer screenings." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for September 14-19

In the News

Neighborhood promise: Nonprofit works to set up medical clinics in schools - According to the Post and Courier, (19September2011), "nonprofit Charleston Promise Neighborhood plans to establish pediatric medical clinics that will be staffed by MUSC doctors." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Hospital deal gets Bamberg County Council's OK - According to The Times and Democrat, (15September2011), Bamberg County Council gave approval to an ordinance authorizing the development of a multi-county healthcare park and sale of assets owned by Bamberg County, comprising a portion of the Bamberg County Hospital. TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for September 7th to September 13th

In the News

CMC wins battle to build Fort Mill hospital - According to the CharlotteObserver.com, (09September2011), "S.C. regulators announced this morning that the company can build the 64-bed Carolinas Medical Center-Fort Mill.", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. Two rural SC hospitals receive federal grants to help fund hit - According to the South Carolina Hospital Association news, (07September2011), "The Regional Medical Center In Orangeburg and Fairfield Memorial Hospital are among 40 rural health networks across the nation that will share more than $11.9 million to support their adoption of Health Information Technology (HIT) and certified Electronic Health Records (EHR), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for September 1st to September 6th

In the News

There are jobs in S.C., for those who have education, training - According to The State, (05September2011), "In South Carolina, health care leads the way in job demand, as openings for registered nurses and physical and occupational therapists are prevalent, according to the state Department of Employment and Workforce.", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. MUSC complex to be named for Clyburn - According to The State, (05September2011), "The $120 million complex includes a drug discovery building and a bioengineering building. The new facilities will corral researchers from MUSC, Clemson University and the University of South Carolina for cutting-edge research.", TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. East Cooper Medical Center cuts some staff - According to the Post and Courier, (02September2011), TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.