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American Red Cross to Hold Annual Platelet Donor Appreciation Event

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 5:34am
American Red Cross to Hold Annual Platelet Donor Appreciation Event

The American Red Cross South Carolina Blood Services Region will recognize Florence and Columbia area platelet donors at a platelet donor appreciation breakfast 9:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at The Zone at Williams-Brice Stadium, 1127 George Rogers Blvd., Columbia.

 

The event is an opportunity for the Red Cross to honor area platelet donors and award donors who have reached significant donation milestones.

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$5.25 Million S.C. BlueCross Grant presented to S.C. Free Clinics Statewide

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 8:02am
$5.25 Million S.C. BlueCross Grant presented to S.C. Free Clinics Statewide

The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation presented a check for $5.25 million to the South Carolina Free Clinic Association (SCFCA) here today, enabling the 42 member clinics across the state to have a centralized, integrated and multifaceted support system.

 

The system will include such functions as establishing a statewide certification program and special projects to implement statewide or regional efforts that would strengthen individual clinics’ capabilities.

 

“South Carolina’s free clinics have been taking care of our state’s uni

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Host Committee Announced for NAMI Mid-Carolina’s 5th annual NAMIWalks event

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 8:02am
Host Committee Announced for NAMI Mid-Carolina’s 5th annual NAMIWalks event

The Mid-Carolina chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness has announced the host committee for its 5th Annual NAMIWalks 5k event on May 19, 2012 at the West Columbia Riverwalk. By joining the host committee, these local business, healthcare, media, & community leaders are voicing their support for NAMI Mid-Carolina and its mission to break the stigma of mental illness in the Midlands.

 “We’d like to see people become more comfortable with the subject of mental illness,” says NAMI Mid-Carolina President Jack Balling.

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Presenting Donors Will Receive Coupon for Free Appetizer

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Monday, May 7th, 2012, 8:24am
Presenting Donors Will Receive Coupon for Free Appetizer

The American Red Cross and Texas Roadhouse are teaming up to give you a special treat during the month of May.

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USDA Recognizes 45 South Carolina Schools for Nutrition Excellence

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 8:14am
USDA Recognizes 45 South Carolina Schools for Nutrition Excellence

USDA Food and Nutrition Service Southeast Regional Administrator Don Arnette recognized 45 schools in the Richland One District with HealthierUS School Challenge awards for improving the overall health of their school environment.

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Police taking back unwanted prescription drugs

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012, 4:11pm
Police taking back unwanted prescription drugs

The Sumter Police Department working in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and withother law enforcement agencies nationwide will be sponsoring “Operation Pill Drop” Take Back Initiative”.

On April 28, from 10 a.m.

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Smile For Free

Submitted by Tenessa Jennings, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 19th, 2012, 8:53am
Smile For Free

On Friday, April 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Chrysostom Family Dentistry located at 3308 Platt Springs Road in West Columbia will offer free dental services to the public.

The facility plans on seeing at least 100 people and this service is on a first come, first serve basis.

Choices:

Up to 2 fillings

Up to 2 extractions

1 cleaning

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