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.