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Thursday, April 04, 2013  A panel of experts will be discussing health disparities and blood cancers today, in an event hosted by USC.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013 

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  South Carolina health officials are marking the 13th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a series of events.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says the shooting rampage at a Connecticut elementary school should prompt discussions about mental health treatment, not anti-gun laws.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  The Department of Health and Environmental Control reported the first case of fungal meningitis in South Carolina Thursday.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Health officials say one clinic in South Carolina received a batch of drugs used for steroid shots that have been linked to a rare form of meningitis.

Friday, September 28, 2012  South Carolina health officials are hoping to raise awareness of efforts to wipe out rabies.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012  South Carolina health officials are warning visitors to the upcoming state fair to be vigilant about a new strain of swine flu.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012  South Carolina health and environmental officials have found elevated levels of arsenic and lead at a Columbia asphalt plant site.

Monday, February 27, 2012  C.A. Johnson High School is getting a new program that helps students successfully prepare for a career in healthcare.

Tuesday, August 09, 2011  Tuesday, the Budget and Control Board voted to increase the health care costs for agencies and employees an average of 4.5 percent each starting January 1.

Monday, July 18, 2011  A panel reviewing high-deductible health insurance policies for a proposed South Carolina health care exchange is planning to meet.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  Panels working on consumer protection, medical care liabilities and technology issues in a proposed state-run health care exchange in South Carolina are scheduled to meet.

Monday, July 11, 2011  A panel working on competitiveness issues for South Carolina's proposed state-run health care exchange is planning to meet.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011  The American Heart Association celebrated a victory at the State House Wednesday.  The Stroke System of Car Act is now law.  South Carolina has consistently had one of the highest stroke death rates in the nation.