By Wyatt Anthony, Public Affairs Specialist A fellow at the Columbia VA Health Care System has earned national recognition for a data-driven project aimed at improving patient care and operational efficiency. Melissa Maguina, a Graduate Healthcare Administration Fellow, recently won first place for her presentation at the American College ofContinue Reading
IRMO, SC — Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo has celebrated a major milestone by graduating its first patient, marking an important moment for the new facility. Sandy Corrier of Lexington had lived a very independent life until she suffered a serious fall, fracturing her femur in three places. FacingContinue Reading
By Radley West Every spring, it happens. The weather gets nice, and suddenly everyone becomes very productive. Yards get cleaned. Garages get organized. Walking trails fill up. Pickleball courts reappear. Weekend projects multiply. And then, about two weeks later, people show up saying, “I don’t know what I did, butContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Walk into any supplement aisle and you’ll see it—$60 bottles of 50 billion CFU probiotics, often refrigerated and marketed as a cure-all for gut health. For some, they seem to help—briefly. A couple of weeks of improvement, then the symptoms return. In some cases, the bloating andContinue Reading
Alicia McFarland, chief medical officer of the South Carolina Pediatric Alliance, has been selected for the SCBIZ News Faces of South Carolina recognition, honoring her leadership, dedication to children’s health and commitment to strengthening pediatric care across the state. A board-certified pediatrician, McFarland is known for her work grounded inContinue Reading
Evette expresses support for organization’s mission to advance workforce health and wellbeing By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Days after the official launch of the South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition (SCHBC), members of the coalition met with S.C. Lt. Governor Pamela Evette at her State House office in Columbia to discussContinue Reading
By Radley West Every January gets all the attention, but in my experience, March is the real fresh start. The days get longer. The weather softens. People stop hiding under hoodies and start thinking about boats, beaches, and whether last summer’s shorts still feel friendly. At Anytime Fitness, we seeContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy, CHN, IPHM March is National Nutrition Month, and if there’s one thing I hear from people over and over again, it’s this: “I don’t even know what I’m supposed to eat anymore.” One expert recommends eating low-carb. Another suggests high-carb. Some swear by keto, while others thriveContinue Reading
South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition launches statewide – Press events slated for end of March The South Carolina Healthy Business Coalition officially launches today, marking the evolution of the South Carolina Healthy Business Challenge into a year-round coalition focused on advancing workforce health, wellbeing, and organizational resilience across South CarolinaContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy February has brought a fresh round of patterns and observations from client sessions and lab reviews. Here’s what’s been surfacing most often this month. Why Magnesium Levels Are Often Low Yes, soil depletion plays a role in declining magnesium intake — but that’s rarely the primary issueContinue Reading
One in nine children in South Carolina will experience the death of a parent or sibling before the age of 18. Processing that loss can be one of the most difficult challenges a child faces. To help families navigate that journey, Prisma Health Children’s Hospital–Midlands is offering the Healing HeartsContinue Reading
As measles cases continue to rise in South Carolina, Prisma Health has implemented additional protective measures across its hospitals, effective February 5, to help safeguard patients, visitors and staff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), South Carolina currently has the nation’s largest measles outbreak. New SafetyContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy Recipe of the Week: One-Pot White Bean Stew When the weather turns chilly and time is short, this one-pot white bean stew is a reliable go-to. It’s comforting, nourishing, and easy to prepare—perfect for a simple weeknight dinner and just as satisfying reheated for lunch the nextContinue Reading
By Radley West “The things that get you started won’t always be the things that keep you going — and that’s exactly how it should be.” When I first started working out, I’ll be honest, my why was simple: I wanted to look better. That was it. I wanted aContinue Reading
By Radley West “You don’t need to be extreme, just consistent.” When most people think about reaching their fitness goals, they picture big changes, intense training schedules, strict diets, and dramatic transformations. While those stories make great headlines, the truth is that most real success comes from something far lessContinue Reading
By Jennifer Tardy You are committed to your health—but sometimes it can feel like you are playing catch-up. You do many of the right things, but often only after something goes wrong. The truth is that some of the most powerful shifts in energy, hormone balance, and immune resilience doContinue Reading