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Trident Health names new CEO
Christina Oh joins Trident Health as CEO on May 3, replacing Todd Gallati, who served the hospital system for 13 years. Oh most recently served as CEO for Abrazo West, Tenet Healthcare’s flagship hospital in Phoenix.
Organizations recognized as community health heroes
Fetter Health Care Network and New Hope Missionary Baptist Church are the first honorees in a new S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control initiative spotlighting COVID-19 vaccination, testing and education efforts.
Senior primary care company opens 1st S.C. clinic
Oak Street Health, a primary care center network for adults on Medicare, moved into its new location at 6119 White Horse Road in Greenville on March 31.
Former surgeon general to lead public health discussion
The April 14 online event is free and presented by nonprofit economic development organization EngenuitySC as part of Competitiveness Week 2021. Regina M. Benjamin served as the 18th U.S. surgeon general from 2009-2013.
Governor issues executive order to safeguard medical supply chains
As the result of a longtime push among South Carolina officials for reshoring the medical supply chain, Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order he said will strengthen the Commerce Department's efforts.
N.C. supermarket and Clemson partner to vaccinate employees
Ingles Markets and Clemson University are working together to speed along vaccination to almost 1,000 employees and staff members that are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Brasfield & Gorrie to begin construction on Easley clinic
Contractor Brasfield & Gorrie is helping bring a dialysis clinic to Easley through a 10,000-square-foot renovation this summer.
Lexington Medical Center Northeast celebrates official opening
The 225,000-square-foot facility offers urgent care and imaging services, along with specialty satellite offices. Future plans include outpatient surgery services. LMC officials said the center meets a need in a growing community.
AARP study: S.C. nursing home COVID-19 infection rate worst in the nation
South Carolina's nursing homes still have the highest resident COVID-19 infection rates of any state in the nation, according to a recent AARP report, despite a dip in staff and resident infections.
Another Greenville company ramps up for vaccine transport support
Lifoam Industries, a subsidiary of Greer-based LifeMade Products LLC, is expanding its production capacity to meet a demand for ultra-cold packaging used in the transport of COVID-19 vaccines at minus 70 degrees celsius.
Program provides wheelchairs to individuals in need
S.C. Assistive Technology has purchased six wheelchairs through a grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Residents awaiting delivery of new mobility equipment can use the wheelchairs for up to six weeks.
Pfizer recognizes Greenville company for role in vaccine transport
When the nation welcomed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine with headlines and jubilation in December, few knew that the box keeping the vials viable at subzero temperatures came from Greenville, the site of Softbox’s growing U.S. hub.
