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Blood Connection needs immediate donations
OCT 2, 2020
The Blood Connection (TBC), the local non-profit, community blood center, is asking for the community’s immediate support in donating blood to help meet the urgent need of blood products for area hospitals.
Officials from TBC say that COVID-19 keeping some from donating blood, combined with hospitals seeing a “recent influx of traumas, in addition to restarting elective surgeries, has created a ‘storm of sizeable proportions.”
Presbyterian College students moving in, getting acclimated
AUG 11, 2020
“This fall will look different than any semester we’ve had at PC,” said Dr. Joy Smith, Presbyterian’s College vice president for campus life and dean of students. “We’ve been working hard all summer to get to the point where students can return.
“We’ve been following the guidelines established by the CDC and are taking extra precautions in an effort to remain healthy during this time,” said Smith.
Spartanburg community receives $4.4 million grant to combat teen pregnancy
AUG 10, 2020
The Spartanburg Regional Foundation has been awarded a three-year, $4.4 million federal grant to reduce teen pregnancy. The grant will support a coalition of organizations working together to address high teen pregnancy rates and prevent related negative health outcomes.
“We’re so excited to bring national funding to Spartanburg to support local needs,” said Kristy Caradori, executive director of the Spartanburg Regional Foundation. “We are grateful to our program partners because this award would not have been possible without their commitment and expertise.”
McMaster makes previous guidelines mandatory
JUL 30, 2020
Gov. Henry McMaster announced that all previously recommended guidelines for restaurants and other establishments that attract groups of people are now mandatory. The governor’s Executive Order establishing these new measures will go into effect Monday, Aug. 3.
“These limited restrictions are temporary, they are measured, and they are targeted towards what we know works,” said McMaster. “These measures give South Carolina the best chance to slow the spread of the virus without shutting down the state’s economy – which we cannot and will not do – as many continue to call for.”
Spartanburg Regional offers no cost, no order COVID testing
JUL 30, 2020
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System is now offering no-cost, no-order testing at its COVID-19 testing facility in Spartanburg.
Those seeking COVID-19 testing can visit the former Spartanburg Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Dealership, located at 1035 N. Church St., and have a specimen collected without leaving their vehicles, regardless of whether they are experiencing symptoms.
Spartanburg Medical Center gets high marks from U.S. News & World Report
JUL 29, 2020
Spartanburg Medical Center ranks as the No. 2 hospital in the state, a Best Hospital for 2020-21 by U.S. News & World Report.
“In the midst of a pandemic, it is gratifying to be recognized for our hard work,” said Spartanburg Medical Center President Phil Feisal. “Each and every day, our medical professionals work hard to provide excellent care and keep our community healthy.”
High school sports will begin later, have shorter seasons
JUL 16, 2020
High school sports will get a later start because of the impact of COVID-19.
The South Carolina High School League Executive Committee approved Wednesday to forward the start of fall sports contests to September. The 14-2 vote was reached by the virtual meeting.
Greer City Council proposes emergency ordinance for masks in certain businesses
JUL 14, 2020
Greer City Council will vote on an emergency ordinance and resolution Tuesday to mandate individuals to wear face coverings/masks within the city in certain circumstances.
South Carolina’s spiking and record-setting COVID-19 cases have nearly doubled in the past two weeks, according to Dr. Joan Duwve, Director of Public Health for DHEC. Greenville County is a hot spot with daily record cases.
Greer Memorial offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing
JUL 6, 2020
Prisma Health Greer Memorial Hospital began to offer hospital-based drive-through testing for COVID-19 on Monday. The testing will be Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., near the hospital emergency department. People seeking testing at the Greer Memorial Hospital site should enter through campus entrance No. 4, which is the Brushy Creek facility entrance, and follow the signs.
In addition, Prisma Health Oconee Memorial Hospital will expand its hours to 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. The Oconee testing site has been moved to an area adjacent to the patient tower at Oconee Memorial Hospital.
Prisma Health offers free depression risk assessment
JUN 19, 2020
Prisma Health is offering a free depression risk assessment, available online at PrismaHealth.org/DepressionQuiz.
“Times of stress, such as the COVID-19 outbreak, can cause fear and anxiety,” said Geoffrey Williams, director of Prisma Health-Midlands outpatient behavioral care. “People have struggled with feeling isolated, especially those with chronic medical conditions who are still encouraged to stay home. People with chronic pain or chronic medical conditions are at a higher risk for depression.”
Prisma Health sets upstate COVID-19 community testing events
JUN 9, 2020
Prisma Health has announced near-daily COVID-19 community testing events throughout the Upstate during June 8-13.
The community testing, done in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and state agencies, will reach populations who may not otherwise have access to traditional testing or online virtual visits.
Greer cancels Freedom Blast, summer events
JUN 3, 2020
Greer has announced the cancellation of its Freedom Blast festival and all its annual summer events because of COVID-19 and recommendations from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of social distancing.
The Moonlight Movies series and Tunes in the Park are also canceled, and the street festival planned for July 10 to celebrate the conclusion of the CenterG streetscape project will be rescheduled, according to the City of Greer’s Monday announcement.
Prisma Health launches community testing for COVID-19 this weekend
APR 30, 2020
Prisma Health will launch community screening for COVID-19 at seven locations across South Carolina beginning Saturday, with more sites expected to be announced in the coming weeks. The community testing, done in partnership with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), will reach populations who may not otherwise have access to traditional testing or online virtual visits.
The initial screenings will be located in neighborhoods in Greenville, Richland and Sumter counties. Additional communities will be identified in Prisma Health’s other service counties over the next few weeks.
Boeing delivers 1.5 million surgical masks to GSP
APR 26, 2020
Prisma Health received a shipment of approximately 1.5 million surgical masks directly from China to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport in Greer Sunday bypassing extensive delays as well as eliminating shipping costs.
Prisma Health purchased the masks in late March but was unable to quickly move the shipment out of China.
F-16s flyover Monday at hospitals to honor medical professionals, first responders
APR 26, 2020
F-16s will conduct hospital flyovers Monday to salute the state’s medical professionals and first responders. The South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing will conduct the flyovers at the approximate times listed below.
The public can catch a view of the F-16s as the pilots fly over the Upstate’s 22 hospitals in the late morning.
2 more Upstate hospitals furlough employees
APR 11, 2020
Two more Upstate hospitals announced Friday temporary furloughs as a result of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Prisma Health announced furloughs in March, and as of Friday furloughed or reduced hours for about 3,900 of 30,000 employees.
AnMed and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System announced their expense-cutting moves.
Healthcare workers celebrated Easter Sunday at Greer Memorial
APR 10, 2020
The Faith Community of the greater Greer area will meet in the front parking lot of Greer Memorial Hospital on Easter Sunday at 6 pm. and circle the building in vehicles to show appreciation to the healthcare community.
The purpose is to pray for healthcare workers during the troubled times during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor issues Monday a work-to-home order
APR 6, 2020
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued Monday a work-to-home order to keep residents away from each other and from catching the coronavirus (COVID-19). The order allows people to go to work, essential businesses like grocery stores and pharmacies and visit family.
The Department of Health and Environmental Control asked the governor for the stay-at-home order. The order takes effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Limited in-house COVID-19 sample testing added at Prisma
APR 3, 2020
Prisma Health added in-house COVID-19 sample testing at the end of last week in both the Midlands and Upstate.
In-house testing is still being done on limited basis, it is already quickly reducing the number of patients awaiting COVID-19 test results at the hospitals, which helps reduce the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), Prisma reported. Being able to test internally has decreased waiting time for test results from days to a few hours, according to Prisma.
Non-essential, close-contact businesses ordered closed for 15 days
APR 1, 2020
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Tuesday to close non-essential and close-contact businesses for 15 days beginning Wednesday at 5 p.m.
City of Greenville officials announced Tuesday afternoon they postponed a meeting set for an expected vote on an emergency stay-at-home ordinance in an effort to stop the spread the virus COVID-19. McMaster's order made Greenvilles meeting moot.
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