News for Dec 9th- Dec 18th 2011

In the News
USC, GHS encouraged by progress on new medical school - According to the GreenvilleOnline.com, (17December2011), "More than 800 students have already applied to be among the first class of the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, surprising officials involved in the school’s development." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Lowcountry Healthcare Providers Team-up for Uninsured - According to WSAV- TV, (16December2011), "The Access Health Lowcountry Network, a network that provides access to healthcare for people that are low-income and uninsured in Beaufort and Jasper counties, was just granted half a million dollars from the Duke Endowment to improve access to healthcare for the uninsured." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

Report foresees critical shortage of doctors in SC - According to the Post and Courier, (09December2011), "South Carolina could face a critical shortage of doctors during the next decade as baby boomers age, many physicians reach retirement age, and the state doesn't train enough replacements, according to a report released by the agency that tracks the health care work force in the state." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

News for November 24 to December 5

In the News

Kool Smiles Announces Plan to Hire Over 1,500 in the Next 12 Months - According to the Wall Street Journal, (02December2011), "Kool Smiles has seen an increase in patients through referrals and has added several offices this year to help provide more dental care to underserved communities in Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, South Carolina, Virginia and Texas. Kool Smiles announced plans to hire over 1,500 across the nation in the next 12 months." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

S.C. BlueCross, Palmetto Primary Care Physicians improve diabetes care - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (01December2011), "More than 800 diabetes patients are experiencing better health because of a a two-year study examining a centralized program called a patient-centered medical home. This study has been sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, BlueChoice HealthPlan and Palmetto Primary Care Physicians." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.

MUSC lands $10.5 million intercollege grant - According to the Charleston Regional Business Journal, (30November2011), "The Medical University of South Carolina's College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy has been awarded a $10.5 million research grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund a biomedical research center." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.