News for March 20 to March 29 2012

In the News

USC medical school student could work in Florence - According the State, (28March2012), "Officials from Francis Marion University, McLeod Regional Medical Center and the Carolinas Hospital System are pondering a plan that would bring third- and fourth-year medical students from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine to study in Florence beginning in 2014." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE. ‘Medical home’ care takes off - According the State, (25March2012), "BlueCross is planning a medical home project in the Midlands that will involve eight of Palmetto Health’s physician practices. An estimated 3,000 patients at those practices with diabetes, congestive heart failure and/or high blood pressure will get the special attention referred to as a patient-centered medical home." TO READ MORE,CLICK HERE. FMU helps healthcare shortage, offers new nursing programs - According to WMBF News, (21March2012), "Francis Marion University plans to offer new science degrees in nursing and pharmaceutical studies to bring more practitioners to the rural areas of the Pee Dee." TO READ MORE, CLICK HERE.