Behind the scenes of Greenville’s ‘Mask Up. Life Is Waiting’ campaign
The "Mask Up. Life is Waiting" campaign was unveiled on July 17 at a news conference held in front of Falls Park.
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Clemson establishes drive-thru COVID-19 testing for some returning employees
Those tested will be contacted in five to seven days or sooner with their test results.
Coronavirus-killing robots used at Bon Secours St. Francis hospitals
In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System has brought in virus-killing robots that use UV light to wipe out harmful microbes and germs.
COVID-19 drastically affecting Greenville’s Hispanic communities
While the novel coronavirus continues to spread over county and state lines, early research has shown the coronarvirus is affecting racial and ethnic minority groups disproportionately across the U.S. Earlier…
Prisma offers free depression assessment in light of pandemic’s mental toll
Prisma Health will now offer a free depression risk assessment due to the emotional and mental toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. The assessment is available online at PrismaHealth.org/DepressionQuiz. The depression…
Greenville hospitals still on guard during COVID-19 pandemic
After three months treating the disease, testing and tracing the spread of the coronavirus has become the focus.
Pandemic takes a toll on those with addiction
“We don’t know when [the pandemic] is going to be done,” says FAVOR Greenville's Rich Jones. “You don’t have to wait until it’s done to reach for help.”
New doctors enter the pandemic with excitement and some apprehension
“I went into medicine to take care of people, and to feel like you’re fighting a war is scary,” Dr. Carrie Bailes said.
YMCA of Greenville begins phased reopening
“We are excited to welcome back members to the Y,” said Scot Baddley, president and CEO of YMCA of Greenville.
Bon Secours Health System partners with Swamp Rabbits and Spire Motorsports to honor health care workers
Bon Secours Health System has teamed with Spire Motorsports and the Greenville Swamp Rabbits hockey team to present The Real Heroes Project, which honors health care workers on the frontline…
Clemson students create device that could combat COVID-19 at the grocery store
Carleigh Coffin and Ashlyn Soule, both current freshmen, are creating the device’s first prototype.
The coronavirus is creating a mental health crisis, but local help is available
Mental Health America of Greenville County, which manages the Upstate’s three crisis hotlines, has seen a significant uptick in calls and is struggling to respond to the growing call volume.
‘Heroes Truck’ visits SC health care workers
“Our healthcare workers were very excited to see the truck and grateful for the continued show of support from our community,” the Bon Secours-Greenville health care system said.
Greenville startup uMedMarket to have drive-up COVID-19 testing
The tests will cost $65
Bon Secours health system recognized for hospital safety
“To be recognized nationally as an ‘A’ hospital is an accomplishment the whole community should take pride in,” said Leah Binder, president and CEO of The Leapfrog Group.