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prismahealth Disability Scoop / May 3, 2021

A first-of-its-kind network of autism centers across the country is aiming to better address the needs of those with the developmental disability by putting the latest research into practice faster. The newly launched 20-site Autism Care Network is a "learning health network," according to Autism Speaks, which is behind the new collaboration.

prismahealth Reverb MSN Music / May 3, 2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced 398 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 4 confirmed deaths Monday, May 3. This information is accurate as of May 1. Today's report brings the total number of people with confirmed cases since the outbreak began to 483,317 and confirmed deaths to 8,383.

prismahealth Abccolumbia.com / May 2, 2021

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)- Prisma Health is moving its COVID-19 vaccination site from Gamecock Park to Colonial Life Arena. The move, say officials, is meant to better accommodate the summer temperatures. The last day for the drive-thru site at Gamecock Park is Saturday, May 1, and the site at Colonial Life Arena will open at 8 a.m.

prismahealth WYFF4 Greenville / May 1, 2021

A Greenville vocal coach who survived a heart attack and stroke changed his eating habits and is now encouraging others to do that same.Robert Hoefer Jr. is celebrating nearly two years of healthy living after a heart attack and stroke prompted him to complete the HeartLife program at Prisma Health.

prismahealth WIS10 / Apr 30, 2021

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Prisma Health is moving its COVID-19 vaccination site from Gamecock Park to Colonial Life Arena. The move is designed to help accommodate the summer temperatures. The last day for the drive-thru site at Gamecock Park is Saturday, May 1. The Colonial Life Arena vaccination site will open 8 a.m., Wednesday, May 5.

prismahealth The State / Apr 30, 2021

Samuel Tenenbaum, a Columbia philanthropist and social activist, is retiring from his latest post as president of the leading Prisma Health-Midlands. From 2010 to 2020, Tenenbaum led a Midlands Foundation team in raising some $72 million in more than 118,500 donor gifts for the hospital system, Prisma said Thursday in a press release.

prismahealth Sumter Item / Apr 30, 2021

Howard Willie "Butch" Sumter, 67, husband of Mable Jenkins Sumter, transitioned on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia. He was the son of the late Hammie Williams Jr. and Pearlee Boykin Sumpter. Graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 5840 Springhill Road, Rembert.

prismahealth The State / Apr 29, 2021

Samuel Tenenbaum, a Columbia philanthropist and social activist, is retiring from his latest post as president of the leading Prisma Health-Midlands. From 2010 to 2020, Tenenbaum led a Midlands Foundation team in raising some $72 million in more than 118,500 donor gifts for the hospital system, Prisma said Thursday in a press release.

prismahealth Charleston Post Courier / Apr 29, 2021

GREENVILLE - The state-appointed board that owns hundreds of millions of dollars in hospital assets across the Upstate met this week with an attorney behind closed doors for more than two hours to go over the terms of its lease agreement with Prisma Health and to hammer out its expanding role in the region's health.

prismahealth The State / Apr 29, 2021

One Midlands hospital stands out in the safety grades released by a medical watchdog group Thursday. Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge continues to be ranked as one of the safest hospitals in South Carolina, according to the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. The Columbia hospital received the highest grade from the Leapfrog Group, which issues biannual safety rankings.

prismahealth WLTX.com / Apr 29, 2021

Some work in minutes. Others can take days for results. Here's what to know if you're considering buying a take-home COVID-19 test. COLUMBIA, S.C. - Getting a COVID-19 test is now easier than ever with take home tests becoming more readily available in stores.

prismahealth Charleston Post Courier / Apr 29, 2021

GREENVILLE - Twenty-one South Carolina students who identify with groups underrepresented in Greenville's only medical school will have an opportunity over the next 10 years to attend for free.

prismahealth Myrtle Beach Sun News / Apr 29, 2021

Smitty Heavner-Sullivan's doctor had just attended a conference on the HIV-prevention drug known as PrEP when he showed up for an appointment a few years back. Knowing her patient was gay, Heavner-Sullivan's doctor couldn't wait to tell him about the drug and how he could sign up for it.

prismahealth Charleston Post Courier / Apr 29, 2021

GREENVILLE - The popular Saturday Market was one of the first downtown events to return early in the pandemic, in large part because of its nature. Outside. Easy crowd control. Food as an essential commerce.

prismahealth WSPA 7News / Apr 28, 2021

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) - The City of Greenville, TD Bank and Prisma Health announced the return of TD Saturday Market Wednesday morning. The announcement begin at 10:30 a.m. in Village Green, located next to City Hall. Mayor Knox White and Prisma Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Wendall James spoke during the news conference.