News for November 16 - November 23, 2011

In the News

State jobless rate falls a little - According to the Post and Courier, (23November2011), "The largest employment gains statewide were in government (up 3,500 jobs); education and health services (up 2,200)." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Kool Smiles adding jobs in Orangeburg - According to the Times and Democrat, (21November2011), "Kool Smiles said it will bring 22 new jobs from administrative to dentist over the next year." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Barnwell County Hospital in South Carolina to Close One of Three Clinics - According to Becker's Hospital Review, (18November2011), "Barnwell County Hospital announced it will close one of its three clinics in Wagener. Its closure means patients will have to drive approximately 30 minutes to receive care at the hospital's other two clinics." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for November 7 - November 15 2011

In the News

Driving Physician Employment - According to Health Leaders Media, (14November2011), "Physician practices nationwide are embracing employment at the hospitals and health systems they once eschewed. Bon Secours St. Francis currently employs 225 of the 650 physicians who work on site." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Upfit creates fresh look for USC med school - According to GreenvilleOnline.com, (12November2011), "The University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville, $39.5 million upfit will include a virtual lab, high-tech network communications and a Wi-Fi accessible plaza along with the lecture halls and lounge." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

BlueCross of SC to hire 500 people - According to WBTV.com,(12November2011), "BlueCross says it needs to hire registered nurses, accountants, auditors, accounting clerks and others due to new and expanding contracts in the government programs and private insurance divisions." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News Oct 27 - Nov 4 2011

In the News

South Carolina Partnerships Address Statewide Nursing Shortage - According to PR Newswire, (02November2011),"Current predictions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services indicate that South Carolina is expected to experience more than 12,000 nursing position vacancies by 2020. The shortage predicted for South Carolina corresponds with national projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that estimate more than 1 million new and replacement nurses will be needed to meet U.S. population demands by 2016." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Medical consortium works toward Pee Dee health-care goals - According to the SCNow.com, (27October2011), "Members of the Pee Dee Health Education Consortium (PDHEC) met at Francis Marion University on Thursday to hash out the details of implementing a partnership focused on training local students who are working toward becoming medical practitioners." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Palmetto Health breaks ground for northwest hospital - According to the Columbia Regional Business Journal, (27October2011), "Palmetto Health officials broke ground today for a 76-bed hospital to serve the burgeoning residential and commercial corridor along I-26, northwest of Columbia." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.