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.
