ReWa and Clemson launch program to predict COVID-19 surge
ReWa, in partnership with Clemson, is one of the first water treatment agencies to develop a program for tracking concentration of the virus in the service area’s wastewater.
Spartanburg Regional receives federal grant to tackle teen pregnancy
As part of an ongoing initiative with a number of community partners, the Spartanburg Regional Foundation will use $4.4 million in federal grant money to address the county’s high teen pregnancy rates.
AFC Urgent Care centers open in Greenville
AFC Urgent Care opens a new clinic with at least five new centers scheduled to open in the area over the next several years. Bon Secours’ new Haywood Road location also offers employer health services.
Jostens, JR Automation and Oxco honored by lieutenant governor
High school and college graduates aren’t the only ones who turned to new alternatives during the (now virtual) graduation season. Laurens’ graduation apparel Jostens facility pivoted to cut and sew personal protective equi
AnMed Health chooses new CEO
The AnMed Health board chose an executive vice president from Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tenn., to lead the not-for-profit health care system. He replaces Bill Manson, retiring after 40 years on the leadership team at AnM
Greenville Chamber calls on local officials to enforce mask wearing
The Greenville Chamber released a statement July 30 calling for a local mask-wearing ordinances in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection and a second economic shutdown.
Upstate private practice, MUSC expand educational resources
Upstate practice Tribe513 and the Medical University of South Carolina are joining forces to expand care coordination across the region through new and enhanced training and educational programs for medical providers and students.
Greenville companies partner to patch a hole in COVID-19 supply chain
As politicians and policy influencers make a case for bringing the manufacture of critical medical supplies to American soil, a pair of Greenville companies just started doing business together to make sure a critical step in the testing
Greenville Health Authority awards more than $20M in grants
The Greenville Health Authority Board of Trustees awarded 15 new grants through its Healthy Greenville program with a unanimous vote on Wednesday, bringing the total of its community health-focused grants to more than $20 million.
USC School of Medicine Greenville expands addiction treatment program
An idea born in a lunch-and-learn session has led to substance use disorder treatment curriculum at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville.
Luxor Scientific offers testing discount through Spartanburg Chamber
Spartanburg businesses can get a 52% discount on COVID-19 testing for employees via a new Bringing Back the Burg Business Recovery Task Force initiative.
Upstate Giving, July 27
Clemson’s Dominion Senior Living at Patrick Square and Everlan Independent Living by Dominion presented a donation to Wild Hearts Equine Therapy Center after the nonprofit visited residents with horses in tow earlier this month.