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CONTENTS Health & Wellness Creating a healthier South Carolina........................................................4 Affordable Care Act one year later: Changes you need to know about now.............................................................................6 Vital statistics: Facts about HSAs and FSAs.............................................10

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outh Carolina continues to rank near the bottom for most health problems including high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension, according to data from America’s Health Rankings. “It’s a combination of genetics and environmental factors,” said Rick Foster, senior vice president of quality and patient safety for the S.C. Hospital Association. “Our health status is not where we want it to be, but in 2020, we want to have the most improved health in the nation.” Foster is encouraged this will happen through the association’s partnership with 89 hospitals in the state, as well as public and private organizations at the local, state and national levels. South Carolina is one of the few states that has gotten these sources to agree to work together, he said. “We know we are not going to get there alone; we have to get there together.” To achieve its goal, the state will have the help of such patient safety programs as Every Patient Counts and Safe Surgery 2015 and Working Well, a Duke Endowment-funded program aimed at improving health awareness and wellness in the workplace. Working Well is a three-year initiative that brings evidence-based policies into hospitals’ current employee wellness programs. It focuses on three main goals: tobacco-free people and places; a healthy, affordable food environment; and access to physical activity throughout the workday. More than 30 hospitals are currently involved in Working Well. Foster said the benefits of the program will ultimately translate to the business community as well.

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“Within each community, the hospitals will take the lead and reach out to the business community” to create similar programs, Foster said. “We kind of view it that hospitals need to be clearly established as kind of an anchor in the communities they serve, not just for health care, but for the health of the community.”

Part of the transformation

The S.C. Hospital Association was created in 1921 to represent the state’s hospital community but has sharpened its focus in the last five years to include not only advocating for quality health care but being part of the transformation. Its programs include Every Patient Counts, in which it has partnered with its member hospitals, as well as private and public organizations, to: • Create an organizational culture of safety with engaged leadership. • Improve the quality and outcome of evidence-based medical care for key patient populations. • Eliminate preventable, serious adverse events and unintended patient harm. • Establish a patient-centered environment of care with open, transparent communication. In addition, South Carolina is the only state to partner with the Harvard School of Public Health for Safe Surgery 2015, an effort to improve surgical safety throughout the United States, Foster said. “The plan is now that we not only try to reach our statewide goal by 2013 but that we will serve as a model that will be implemented in different states across the country by 2015,” Foster said.

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Overall Rank: 41 Change: Up 5 Determinants Rank: 43 Outcomes Rank: 42

South Carolina finishes first in one area: bringing academic leaders, insurers and health care providers to use a community collaborative approach to tackle the problems, said Maureen Bisognano, president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. She touted the partnership that follows a “Triple Aim,” strategy developed by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement. The S.C. Hospital Association, Health Sciences South Carolina and BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina form the S.C. Partnership for Health. Its members represent health care payers, providers and academics who study health care trends. The nonprofit’s first project aims to reduce preventable hospital readmissions, such as for heart failure, heart attacks and pneumonia. The group is examining, for example, academic research, success stories from elsewhere, barriers to care, low-cost interventions and gaps in care to develop possible solutions and, if pilot projects are successful, disseminate them statewide. “Individual communities and organizations have been working to improve site-specific care, but we won’t achieve high-value health care unless initiatives are broadened statewide,” said Thornton Kirby, president of the S.C. Hospital Association and secretary of the organization. Jay Moskowitz, president and CEO of Health Sciences South Carolina and the organization’s treasurer said, “South Carolina is the only state in the nation where all the major research-intensive universities and largest teaching hospital systems have joined forces to use collaborative research to improve population health and patient care. Now we can complete the circle by engaging more directly with insurers and the business community.”

Strengths: • Low prevalence of binge drinking • Low percentage of children in poverty at 17.6 percent of persons under age 18

Challenges: • Low high school graduation rate • High violent crime rate • Limited access to early prenatal care • High infant mortality rate at 8.5 deaths per 1,000 live births • High incidence of infectious disease at 20.0 cases per 100,000 population

Significant Changes: (DOWN) In the past year, the rate of preventable hospitalizations decreased from 70.6 to 65.3 discharges per 1,000 Medicare enrollees. (DOWN) In the past year, the percentage of children in poverty declined from 19.8% to 17.6% of persons under age 18, counter to the national trend of increasing rates. (DOWN) In the past five years, the prevalence of smoking decreased from 24.3% to 20.3% of the population. (UP) In the past 10 years, the prevalence of obesity increased from 20.6% to 30% of the population. Data provided by America’s Health Rankings

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The Affordable Care Act one year later: Changes you need to know about now Staff Reports

ffering the best health insurance plan a business can afford is not necessarily a simple task for the owner or benefits manager as the Affordable Care Act implemented in 2010 continues to evolve and add benefits. Here is a primer for two major changes affecting business owners and employees right now:

below $50,000 annually. Employers must cover at least 50% of the cost of health care coverage for some of its workers based on the single rate. Small employers, whether businesses or tax-exempt organizations, will use new Form 8941, Credit for Small Employer Health Insurance Premiums, to calculate the small business health care tax credit.

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In 2011, the first of the baby boom generation will reach what used to be known as retirement age. And for the next 18 years, boomers will be turning 65 at a rate of about 8,000 a day, according to AARP. Though boomers reaching the age of 65 are eligible for Medicare, they are often still a vital part of the work force. Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) is gradually closing the gap in drug coverage known as the “Donut Hole.”

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Health & Wellness Strategies Benefit Your Business Typically, 15-20% of employees drive claims in most organizations; using incentives to encourage employee participation is just good business. Many of the employees who avoid health-promoting programs do so out of fear or simple complacency. Every workplace culture is different, so effective incentives can range from one-time gift cards, to drawings, or health insurance plan premium differentials. Along the same lines, dependents are typically the largest claimants; therefore spouses on the health plan should be encouraged to participate in wellness offerings. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to budget for the incentive structure; wellness programs not only require a strategy, but are most effective with a well planned budget.

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n a fast-paced environment where we work more, play less, and stress looms, we should be more aware of maintaining our health and well-being, yet we lack significantly in self-care initiatives and preventative care. Consequently, employers, as health insurance plan sponsors, are bearing the brunt of these costs. Insurers are not able to recover increased costs from providers in the healthcare field so they turn to their clients, health insurance plan sponsors, to pay more in premiums. The employer then must decide whether or not to pass along the increased premiums to the employees. An ever-changing healthcare environment full of uncertainty has employers looking for alternative methods to control costs and retain employees. Fortunately, change brings opportunity. The time is right for strategies that control your healthcare costs and improve return on investment. Aligning wellness with your business strategy can have a significant impact on your organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operational efficiency and bottom line. The right plan and partner make all the difference by improving decision-making and establishing a health and wellness strategy that engages employees and increases productivity. Promote and encourage preventive care. Today, the promotion of preventive care typically begins with the implementation of a Consumer Directed Health Plan (CDHP), an increasingly popular health plan in the upstate. In the 2010 Rosenfeld

Einstein South Carolina Employers Survey, 46% of surveyed plans offered a CDHP to their employees. This type of plan design encourages employees to be selective healthcare consumers, utilize preventative services, and receive care earlier. CDHPs provide health plan options to employers and employees with significantly lower premiums than traditional healthcare plans. CDHPs require greater education to employees initially and work very well when coupled with a health savings account or health reimbursement account that employers help fund to assist employees. The crucial design component of CDHPs is that preventative care is covered by the plan at 100%, without a copayment or deductible.

Additional services can enhance your wellness programs and operations. Providing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) to employees can reap huge rewards. Most wellness program providers find EAPs very beneficial for providing affordable and convenient resources. EAPs provide professional support for emotional and work-life challenges including, but not limited to, grief, disability, relationships, financial planning and hardships, elder care, and major life changes. This service provides a private and safe means for your employees to seek help when they otherwise may not. Assistance can prevent negative effects of compounded stress in the work and home environment, reduce On-site wellness offerings are increasing in absences, and result in more productive and content employees. popularity in organizations of all sizes. Employers can increase employee awareness of potential and current health risks by of- Do your homework, or at least allow your fering on-site health assessments with bio- broker/consultant to do it for you. A health metric testing, health risk questionnaires, and wellness strategy that is designed to fit and nurse consultations to review the results. an organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture, align with their This benefit encourages and educates em- vision, and meld into the overall business ployees to establish a primary care physician, strategy can result in long-term success for get immunized, and complete preventative the whole organization. screenings. Health education offerings and Howard Einstein is a principal with behavior change programs are also efRosenfeld Einstein, a regional insurfective strategies to gain traction with ance agent/brokerage and consulting an unhealthy population. Nicotine firm providing employee benefits, percessation, weight management, and sonal and commercial property and on-site fitness classes are all examples casualty, professional liability, of effective means in developing berisk management, claims havior change. Offering programs in management, workplace the workplace brings convenience, safety and wellness seraffordability, accountability, and can vices. Contact him at benefit the employer directly and (864) 271-6336, or more immediately with increased via email at heinemployee camaraderie, team stein@rosenfeldebuilding, and a more producinstein.com. tive workforce.

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harleston is a city known for its history, and its decades-old passenger cruise terminal will soon be just that. The S.C. State Ports Authority announced earlier this month that it is moving ahead with a EXECUTIVE $25 million redevelopSUMMARY ment plan for its Union Charleston council Pier Terminal property. backs plans to build Cruise operations will passenger terminal. be relocated farther north to a massive onsite warehouse now used for automobile storage, among other tasks. The 100,000-square-

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n the next 20 years, worldwide electricity demand is expected to double, and the world’s largest gas turbine plant, operated by General Electric on Garlington Road in Greenville, is retooling itself to meet a diverse set of global needs, including wind power generators. Already one of every two wind turbines in the United States today is made by GE. Last year, GE Energy built 604 of the 60-ton wind turbine machine heads in Greenville. (The blades are made elsewhere.) see GE, page 16

luor Corp. saw the potential of wind power early in the technology’s development, and set out to become a major player for renewable sources of energy. “We saw the potential in this technology six or seven years ago,” said David Eppinger, vice president in the power division at Fluor. “We believed it would yield projects of the size and complexity that Fluor is known to execute very well.” Today, the engineering and conEppinger struction company that employs more than 2,500 professionals in Greenville is the prime contractor for the world’s largest wind turbine project under construction – the Greater Gabbard Offshore Farm near Britain’s Suffolk coast. The giant turbines will occupy a hostile, corrosive environment of saltwater, waves and storms, while resting on pylons in water as deep as 100 feet. Despite those challenges, the service life of each of the high-tech windmills is expected to be 20-25 years. The $2 billion-plus, 500-megawatt complex is expected to be 20 miles or more from shore, minimizing visual and noise objections from neighbors. The 140 windmills will stand on 260-foottall towers and have three-bladed rotors that are more than 300 feet in diameter. Siemens Wind Power A/S will build turbines for the British project. Each one will pump out 3.6 megawatts of see PROJECTS, page 13

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CHANGES, continued from page 6 Starting Jan. 1, 2011, individuals reaching the coverage gap in Medicare Part D coverage will automatically get a 50% discount on covered brand-name drugs, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human services. The discount will be taken at a pharmacy or via the mail order service used, until the catastrophic coverage phase is reached. There is also a 7% discount on generic drugs while in the Donut Hole. Additional savings on covered brand-name and generic drugs is available while in the coverage gap until it closes in 2020.

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Vital statistics: Facts on Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts Staff Reports

s healthcare costs and premiums continue to rise, more employers are offering a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings Account to give their staff a means to help with medical and childcare expenses. Owners of small businesses and the self-employed can set up a Medical Savings Account (MSA), another vehicle for saving pre-tax dollars to pay for out-of-pocket medical and also dependent care services.

Health Savings Account

At employers that offer health plans with high deductibles, workers are eligible to contribute to a health

savings account pre-tax. For 2011 through 2012, the deductible must be at least $1,200 (or $2,400 for family coverage) with maximum out-of-pocket expenses of at least $5,950 ($11,900 for family coverage). The IRS allows contributions up to $3,050 for individuals and $6,150 for families. Like the IRA, HSA figures are adjusted annually and are exempt from taxes at the federal level. Withdrawals from a health savings account are tax-free as long as the funds are used for qualified medical expenses. Many insurance companies provide HSAs, but they often charge a maintenance fee because of higher administrative expenses. Some financial institutions offer HSAs with no fees where the funds can accrue interest.

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in turn, do not pay matching FICA and FUTA taxes because employees’ gross incomes are marginally reduced. FSAs also allow employers to offer a low-cost benefit that is targeted to meet employee needs in critical benefit areas. There are three types of FSAs: medical, dependent assistance (e.g., child care), and adoption assistance. The federal government determines what constitutes an FSA-eligible expense, however, each business establishes its own reimbursement limits. Employees can set aside pre-tax funds through payroll deductions. Unlike HSAs, the FSA funds are generally not held at banks but are part of a benefits package offered by the employer and administered through the insurer. FSAs do have a requirement that the funds be used by the end of a year. So even with a grace period of 2 1/2 months, participants need to understand if they don’t use it, they’ll lose it -- by March 15 of the following year.

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Cathy Powell’s breast cancer diagnosis totally blindsided her. She was healthy, active and the mother of two preteen girls. How could she possibly have breast cancer? But Cathy’s an award-winning statistics teacher, so she immediately started doing her homework. She knew she wanted breast cancer specialists who were up on the latest research and treatments. And she wanted to be sure they had a successful track record to prove it.

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Cathy chose Gibbs. And

that made all the difference in the world. In Cathy’s profession, numbers don’t lie. So when she learned that Gibbs is the only comprehensive community cancer center in the Carolinas, she took a closer look. Once she discovered that Gibbs is affiliated with MD Anderson Physicians Network, she knew she’d found the right answer, because MD Anderson is ranked #1 in cancer care. Go figure. She could get world-class care without leaving home.

Go figure. She could get world-class care without leaving home.

Numbers seldom tell the whole story, though. What Cathy found most comforting was the openness, compassion and respect she encountered at Gibbs. Within days of diagnosis, Cathy’s multi-disciplinary team put a precise treatment plan in place, and her nurse-navigator stayed with her every step of the way, keeping her and her family fully informed, presenting treatment options clearly and honestly, and supporting her decisions completely. Five years later, Cathy is still cancer-free, and the odds of any recurrence are exceedingly slim. At Gibbs, that’s how we measure success. I counted on Gibbs for my cure. That’s why I’m still here.

One of the many clinical research trials being conducted at Gibbs studies the effectiveness and side effects of adding a new drug to current breast cancer treatment regimens. By evaluating next-generation treatments, Gibbs is helping to make positive outcomes like Cathy’s the new standard.

Gibbs Cancer Center is a nationally recognized cancer treatment program with a multi-disciplinary team of experts who focus exclusively on cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research. Gibbs is the only center in the Carolinas – and one of only nine in the nation – affiliated with the MD Anderson Physicians Network. MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the largest and most technologically advanced cancer centers in the world. Gibbs is the only comprehensive community cancer center in the Carolinas, was one of the first centers selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to participate in the Community Clinical Oncology Program, and is the only NCI Community Cancer Centers Program (NCCCP) in the Carolinas. Gibbs’ customized support services for breast cancer patients, survivors and caregivers include: • • • • • • •

Center for Healing Cancer Learning Center Cancer rehabilitation, including the Energy for Life program Survivorship programs High-risk breast clinic Support groups Genetic counseling

Gibbs has received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer and has earned its highest level of accreditation. The heart and science of care. That’s why we’re here.

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he following section is meant to serve as a reference for business owners, managers and professionals. The Lists & Resources section includes a vast amount of

information on the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top businesses in the health care industry presented in list form. Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are included in printed lists. For a full list of participating companies, find this list at www.scbiznews.com/data.

Health & Accident Insurance Cos. in South Carolina Ranked by Premiums Written in 2009 Company Address BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina I-20 at Alpine Road, Columbia, SC 29219 United Healthcare Insurance Co. 450 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06115 American Family Life Assurance Co. of Columbus 1932 Wynnton Road, Columbus, GA 31999 Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. 200 Park Ave., New York, NY 10166 Golden Rule Insurance Co. 7440 Woodland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278 Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. 1601 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19192 Aetna Life Insurance Co. 151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, CT 06156 Prudential Insurance Co. of America 100 Mulberry St., Gateway 3, Seventh Floor, Newark, NJ 07102 Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Co. 1 Hartford Plaza, Hartford, CT 06105 Genworth Life Insurance Co. 6604 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Co. 1200 Colonial Life Blvd. W., Columbia, SC 29210

Phone/ Website 800-550-6322 www.southcarolinablues.com 860-702-5000 www.uhc.com 843-266-1800 www.aflac.com 212-578-2211 www.metlife.com 317-715-7111 www.goldenrule.com 860-726-6000 www.cigna.com 860-273-0123 www.aetna.com 973-802-6000 www.prudential.com 860-547-5000 www.thehartford.com 888-322-4629 www.genworth.com 803-798-7000 www.coloniallife.com

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Premiums Written

Market Share

$1,218,028,749

42.55%

$292,322,008

10.21%

$64,635,802

2.26%

$56,093,809

1.96%

$51,814,226

1.81%

$51,172,905

1.79%

$45,103,673

1.58%

$41,953,242

1.47%

$41,922,895

1.46%

$33,903,073

1.18%

$33,272,576

1.16%

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Lists & Resources

Health & Accident Insurance Cos. in South Carolina Ranked by Premiums Written in 2009 Company Address Time Insurance Co. 501 W. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI 53201 Unum Life Insurance Co. of America 2211 Congress St., Portland, ME 04101 John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (U.S.A.) P.O. Box 111, Boston, MA 02117 Sun Life Assurance Co. of Canada (U.S. branch) 1 Sun Life Executive Park, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 United World Life Insurance Co. Mutual of Omaha Plaza, Omaha, NE 98175 Lincoln National Life Insurance Corp. 150 N. Radnor-Chester Road, Radnor, PA 19087 Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America 7 Hanover Square, H-26-E, New York, NY 10004 Companion Life Insurance Co. P.O. Box 100102, Columbia, SC 29202-3102 Principal Life Insurance Co. 711 High St., Des Moines, IA 50307 Wellcare Prescription Insurance Inc. 8735 Henderson Road, Ren. 2, Tampa, FL 33634 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. 1 State Farm Plaza, Bloomington, IL 61710

Phone/ Website 414-271-3011 www.assuranthealth.com 207-575-2211 www.unum.com 617-572-4067 www.johnhancock.com 800-786-5433 www.sunlife-usa.com 402-342-7600 www.mutualofomaha.com 877-275-5462 www.lfg.com 212-598-8000 www.guardianlife.com 800-753-0404 www.companionlife.com 515-247-5111 www.principal.com 813-290-6200 www.wellcare.com 888-411-4185 www.statefarm.com

Premiums Written

Market Share

$30,596,495

1.07%

$24,385,672

0.85%

$23,009,401

0.80%

$21,393,263

0.75%

$20,819,895

0.73%

$20,497,839

0.72%

$20,124,421

0.70%

$19,188,896

0.67%

$18,856,863

0.66%

$18,170,894

0.63%

$18,069,276

0.63%

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Upstate Hospitals Ranked by Number of Licensed Beds Company Address Phone/Fax/Website

Licensed Beds

Active Staff Physicians

Registered Nurses

Administrator(s)/Top Local Official(s)

Year Founded

1,268

540

2,800

Michael C. Riordan

1912

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System 101 E. Wood St., Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-560-6000/www.spartanburgregional.com

760

528

1,403

Bruce Holstien

1921

AnMed Health 800 N. Fant St., Anderson, SC 29621 864-512-1000/www.anmedhealth.org

578

400

693

John A. Miller

1906

Self Regional Healthcare 1325 Spring St., Greenwood, SC 29646 864-725-4111/864-725-4260/www.selfregional.org

414

185

600

James A. Pfeiffer

1951

Bon Secours St. Francis Health System 1 St. Francis Drive, Greenville, SC 29601 864-255-1000/864-255-1088/www.stfrancishealth.org

338

675

930

Mark S. Nantz, Teri Ficicchy, Nancy Graebner, Dan Duggan, Frank Smeeks

1932

Mary Black Health System 1700 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29304 864-573-3000/864-216-4887/ www.maryblackhealthsystem.com

209

368

270

Douglas Moyer

1925

Oconee Medical Center 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672 864-482-3100/864-885-7256/www.oconeemed.org

169

330

Jeanne L. Ward, Hunter Kome

1939

Wallace Thomson Hospital 322 W. South St., Union, SC 29379 864-427-0351/864-429-2653/www.wallacethomson.com

143

110

Robert L. Barber

1921

Greenville Hospital System University Medical Center 701 Grove Road, Greenville, SC 29605-5601 864-455-7000/864-455-8439/www.ghs.org

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Upstate Hospitals Ranked by Number of Licensed Beds Company Address Phone/Fax/Website

Licensed Beds

Active Staff Physicians

Registered Nurses

Administrator(s)/Top Local Official(s)

Year Founded

Upstate Carolina Medical Center 1530 N. Limestone St., Gaffney, SC 29340 864-487-4271/864-489-0585/www.upstatecarolina.org

125

100

Joe Howell

1988

Carolina Center for Behavioral Health 2700 E. Phillips Road, Greer, SC 29650 864-235-2335/864-877-1260/www.thecarolinacenter.com

112

John Willingham

2000

Baptist Easley Hospital 200 Fleetwood Drive, Easley, SC 29640 864-442-7200/864-442-7521/www.baptisteasley.org

109

165

150

Roddey E. Gettys

1958

Laurens County Health Care System 22725 Highway 76 E., Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-9100/864-833-9142/www.lchcs.org

130

150

Richard D'Alberto, Will Grant, Kay Swisher, Lindy Beaver, Jamie Adair

1911

SpringBrook Behavioral Health System 1 Havenwood Lane, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 864-834-8013/864-834-6977/ www.springbrookbehavioral.com

Keith Jackson

1982

Cannon Memorial Hospital Highway 178, W. G. Acker Drive, Pickens, SC 29671 864-878-4791/864-878-8354/www.cannonhospital.org

Norman G. Rentz

1947

Shriners Hospitals for Children 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 864-271-3444/864-240-8167/www.shrinershq.org

Randy Romberger

1927

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Upstate Employee Benefits Brokers Ranked by Number of Agents Offering Employee Benefits Agents Offering Employee Benefits/ Local Employees

Specialization

Top Local Official(s)

Year Founded

Group Benefit Systems Inc. 337A E. Saint John St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-583-0958/894-591-1118/www.groupbenefitsc.com

85 11

Medical, life, dental, vision and disability; set up of Section 125, health savings and health reimbursements accounts; individual medical benefits for adults, children; medicare benefit options

Ted M. Easler, Jan DeRosa Easler

1986

Aflac 420 E. Park Ave., Suite 300, Greenville, SC 29601 864-312-5400/864-242-0768/www.aflac.com

50 0

Supplemental health benefits

INP

1955

Corporate Benefits Inc. P.O. Box 17975, Greenville, SC 29606 864-271-6430/864-271-6444/www.corporatebenefitsinc.com

19 22

All areas of employee benefits to include medical, life disability, retirement plans and voluntary benefits

Raymond P. Newsom, Patricia Reavis, John H. Young

1983

Benefit Controls of S.C. Inc. PO Box 6608, Greenville, SC 29606 864-242-9441/864-232-6655/www.benefitcontrols.com

11 16

Employee benefit programs

William A. Gantt

1985

Palmetto Insurance 1807 N. Blvd., Anderson, SC 29621 864-225-1633/864-225-6237/www.palmettoinsurance.com

9 73

Employee benefits, business insurance, personal insurance (home and auto), senior benefits, home builders

David Walker, Danny Walker

1983

Steinberg & Associates Inc. 340 S. Pine St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-582-7575/864-582-7148/www.steinberg-associates.com

7 7

Employee benefit programs

Hank Steinberg

1969

Affinity Insurance Group Inc. P.O. Box 25394, Greenville, SC 29616 864-963-9849/866-756-1201/www.affinityinsgrp.com

6 6

Employee benefits

Tommy Hardin

1999

Brown & Brown of South Carolina Inc. P.O. Box 16837, Greenville, SC 29606 864-234-8889/864-234-5373/www.bbgreenville.com

5 17

Group health, disability, dental, vision and life insurance

John Church, Edward Whittingham II

1988

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 501 E. McBee Ave., Suite 101, Greenville, SC 29601 864-232-2881/864-232-5453/ www.southcarolinaupstategroup.nmfn.com

5 49

401k plans, group insurance, executive benefits

John B. Tripoli

1980

Sullivan Company LLC P.O. Box 2910, Greenville, SC 29602 864-288-4950/864-288-8020/www.SullivanIns.com

5 27

Employee benefits, commercial insurance, personal insurance

Joe Sullivan, Kay Cannan

1974

BB&T Insurance Services PO Box 27149, Greenville, SC 29616 864-297-4444/888-751-3014/www.insurance.bbt.com

4 86

Groups of two or more employees

Thomas R. Parrish

1976

Benefit Resources & Planning LLC 390 E. Henry St., Suite 102, Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-582-3437/864-582-3497/ www.benefitresourcesandplanning.com

4 4

Group health insurance

INP

1993

Brown & Brown of South Carolina Inc. P.O. Box 5139, Spartanburg, SC 29304 864-585-8717/864-583-1398/www.bbspartanburg.com

4 24

Guaranteed cost and partially self-funded programs

Mark E. Felk, Charles S. Worley

1917

Herlong Bates Burnett Insurance Inc. 28 Global Drive, Suite 102, Greenville, SC 29607 864-527-0424/864-527-0443/www.hbbins.com

4 15

Personal, commercial, life and health

Michael Herlong, Tom Bates

2002

Palmetto Insurance 110 W. 1st Ave., Suite F, Easley, SC 29640 864-343-2257/864-343-2258/www.palmettoinsurance.com

4 4

Employee benefits, life, long term care, annuities, Medicare supplements

Mike McAlister

2006

Assured Benefits Inc. 2 Mckenna Commons Court, Greenville, SC 29615 864-268-5717/864-268-0315

3 3

Group and individual medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance, Medicare supplement insurance

Steve Douglas Brown

1990

Cooper Insurance Services P.O. Box 922, Travelers Rest, SC 29690 864-834-2775/864-834-5003

2 4

All lines of insurance products and services

INP

1998

Gage Insurance P.O. Box 2185, Greenville, SC 29602 864-527-3300/864-235-9719/www.gageinsurance.net

2 3

Group health

Robert Gage

2002

J. Freeman & Associates Inc. P.O. Box 3597, Greenville, SC 29615 864-331-4400/864-331-4401/www.j-freeman.com

2 10

Group benefits, all lines of business insurance coverage, corporate retirement programs and asset management

Jason H. Freeman

1998

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Upstate Urgent Care Centers Ranked by Number of Physicians Company Address Phone/Fax/Website

No. of Physicians

Hours

Services

9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.

Colds, flu, fever, sinus and upper respiratory infections, intestinal distress, severe sore throat, earaches, urinary tract/bladder infections, sprains, strains or fractures, seasonal allergies, mononucleosis, simple skin conditions, insect or animal bites/stings, cuts and small lacerations needing stitches, allergic reactions/rashes, migraines, sports physicals

MD360 300 Scuffletown Road, Simpsonville, SC 29681 864-329-0029/http://ghsmd360.org

6 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun.

Treatment of injuries or conditions that are non-life-threatening including urgent care, comprehensive care, sports medicine, occupational medicine, physical therapy, lab and X-ray

Clemson Health Center 885 Tiger Blvd., Clemson, SC 29631 864-654-6800/www.clemsonhealth.com

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun

Urgent care, primary care, diagnostic services, occupational health services

Doctors Care - Simpsonville 25 Ray E. Talley Court, Simpsonville, SC 29680 864-967-7028/864-228-0915/www.doctorscare.com

center for the treatment of minor emergencies (breaks, sprains, cuts and 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 Walk-in scrapes); family care (annual and sports physicals, flu shots, vaccinations, a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1 p.m.-6 allergy, asthma, sinus infections, colds and flu); diagnostic services (on-site x-ray p.m. Sun. and lab); occupational medicine

Exigent Wade Hampton 2310 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29615 864-292-5915/864-244-7734/www.exigenturgentcare.com

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Illnesses, injuries, physical examinations, diagnostic tests including: laboratory, X-ray, EKG, hearing screening, pulmonary function testing; occupational medicine services

Westside Minor Care 8311 Warren H. Abernathy Highway, Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-560-9696/864-560-9636

8 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Walk-in facility for minor illnesses

Doctors Care - Anderson 2126 N. Highway 81, Anderson, SC 29621 864-226-2660/864-226-2665/www.doctorscare.com

Doctors Care - Berea 6704 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC 29611 864-294-1392/864-294-0424/www.doctorscare.com

Doctors Care - Congaree 701 Congaree Road, Greenville, SC 29607 864-458-7289/864-458-9462/www.doctorscare.com

Doctors Care - East Blackstock 218 E. Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-576-8646/864-576-8932/www.doctorscare.com

Doctors Care - Greenville 4200 E. North St., Suite 5, Greenville, SC 29615 864-292-2266/864-292-8356/www.doctorscare.com

Doctors Care - Greer 230 W. Wade Hampton Blvd., Greer, SC 29650 864-968-9144/864-968-9244/www.doctorscare.com

Mary Black Minor Care Center 2995 Reidville Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 864-587-3000/864-587-3019/www.maryblackhealthsystem.com

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Treatment for illnesses and minor injuries such as: colds and flu; earaches; minor skin lacerations, infections, rashes or burns; mild asthma or allergies; sinus infections; stomachache, diarrhea or vomiting; urinary infections; lab work and Xrays are also offered on-site for diagnostic purposes.

Medi Urgent Care Center 111 Carter Park Drive, Suite A, Seneca, SC 29678 864-882-1420/864-886-0848

8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. and holidays

Urgent care

Self Regional Health Care's Express Medical Care 102 Rock Creek Blvd., Greenwood, SC 29649 864-725-5020/www.selfregional.org

9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.Sat., 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun.

Allergies, asthma, colds/flu, small cuts/scrapes, insect bites, dizziness, minor burns, sprains, sunburn or skin rashes, ear infections, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting, non-life-threatening conditions only

INP

10 a.m.- 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 12 p.m.-7 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Staffed by board-certified pediatricians, treat children 17 and younger for minor illness and injuries, such as bumps, bruises, sprains, strains, cold and flu

7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Colds, sore throats, upper respiratory infections, bronchitis, flu; minor injuries, such as bruises, joint sprains, muscle strains and simple broken bones; mild asthma attacks, allergies and rashes; uncomplicated urinary tract and gynecologic infections; wounds and lacerations needing simple repair, including sutures; pediatric ear infections, pinkeye, sinus infections and minor nosebleeds

Bon Secours After Hours Care 50 Cross Park Court, Greenville, SC 29605 864-991-1956/864-675-4559/http://www.stfrancishealth.org/find-aphysician-bon-secours-medical-group-after-hours-care.html

AnMed Health Kids' Care 2000 E. Greenville St., Anderson, SC 29621 864-512-6544/www.anmedhealth.org AnMed Health Minor Care 600 N. Fant St., Anderson, SC 29621 864-512-1787/www.anmedhealth.org

INP

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Medical Social Svcs.

Home Health Aide

Nursing Care

Local Employees

Top Local Official

300

Raymond R. Schroeder, Charyl M. Schroeder

168

Betty Kelly

139

Bill Killion

Regina Ervin

Landace W. Woods

Nancy Corley

Year Founded 1979

2007 2007 2007

a a

1986

1984

1995

Linda Russell

1985

April Reininger

2004

Hunter Kome

1999

Debbie Elliott

2006

Mary Ellenburg

1976

Melanie Coates-Hunt

1987

Erika Berry

2002

Marcia Keasler

INP

Bruce C Meyer

Barbara Johnson

1982

Julie Coates

2007

Cindy James

1995

Speech-Language Svcs.

Interim Healthcare 16 Hyland Road, Greenville, SC 29615 864-627-1200/864-627-7101/http://interimhealthcarecares.com ResCare HomeCare - Anderson 2710 N. Main St., Anderson, SC 29621 864-224-9121/864-224-2845/www.rescarehomecare.com ResCare HomeCare - Greenville 1350 Cleveland St., Suite B, Greenville, SC 29607 864-235-5141/864-235-2043/www.rescarehomecare.com ResCare HomeCare - Spartanburg 464 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29302 864-585-9600/864-585-7111/www.rescarehomecare.com AnMed Health Home Health Agency PO Box 195, Anderson, SC 29622 864-512-6410/864-512-6404/www.anmedhealth.org Greenville Hospital System Home Health Agency 255 Enterprise Blvd., Suite 120, Greenville, SC 29615 864-454-8046/864-454-2050/www.ghs.org Home Care of HospiceCare of the Piedmont 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646 864-227-9393/864-227-9377/www.hospicepiedmont.org Home Health Services of Self Regional Healthcare 1325 Spring St., Greenwood, SC 29646 864-725-7600/www.selfregional.org/services/homehealth_services.asp Gentiva Health Services - Spartanburg 110 Garner Road, Suite 14, Spartanburg, SC 29303 864-582-5936/864-582-4225/www.gentiva.com Oconee Home Health PO Box 1557, Seneca, SC 29679 864-888-8411/864-855-7256/www.oconeememorial.org Amedisys Home Health Care of Greenville 440 Roper Mountain Road, Suite G1, Greenville, SC 29615 864-288-9441/864-288-7705/www.amedisys.com SC DHEC Region 1 Home Health Service 220 McGee Road, Anderson, SC 29625 864-260-5617/864-260-4375/www.scdhec.net Carolina Home Health Care 430 Roper Mountain Road, Suite E1, Greenville, SC 29615 864-297-5711/864-297-5744/www.gentiva.com Amedisys Home Health of Clinton 210 Physicians Park Drive, Suite U, Clinton, SC 29325 864-833-3212/864-833-3234/www.amedisys.com Gentiva Health Services - Anderson 1704 E. Greenville St., Anderson, SC 29621 864-332-8200/864-332-8208/www.gentiva.com Always Best Care Senior Services of Greenville The Office Center at the Point, Greenville, SC 29607 864-527-0464/864-288-4608/www.greenville.alwaysbestcare.com Gentiva Home Health P.O. Box 625, Union, SC 29379 864-429-4821/864-429-5213/www.gentiva.com NHC HomeCare - Greenville 111 Smith Hines Road, Greenville, SC 29607 864-289-9982/864-289-9941/wwww.nchcare.com NHC HomeCare - Greenwood P.O. Box 3088, Greenwood, SC 29646 864-229-9888/864-229-9380/www.nhccare.com

Occupational Therapy

Company Address Phone/Fax/Website

Physical Therapy

Ranked by Number of Employees

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Columbia-area Hospitals Ranked by Number of Licensed Beds

Phone Fax Website

Facility

Licensed Beds

803-296-2273 803-296-3363 www.palmettohealth.org

Palmetto Health B 1301 Taylor St. Columbia, SC 29203 Lexington Medical Center 2720 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Columbia Regional Care Center 7901 Farrow Road Columbia, SC 29203

803-791-2000 INP www.lexmed.com 803-935-0505 803-935-4569 INP 803-256-5300 INP www.providencehospitals.com

Providence Hospitals C 2435 Forest Drive Columbia, SC 29204-2026 Tuomey Regional Medical Center 129 N. Washington St. Sumter, SC 29150 Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties 3000 St. Matthews Road Orangeburg, SC 29118-1498 KershawHealth 1315 Roberts St. Camden, SC 29021-7003 Newberry County Memorial Hospital 2669 Kinard St. Newberry, SC 29108 HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Columbia 2935 Colonial Drive Columbia, SC 29203 Fairfield Memorial Hospital 102 U.S. Highway 321 Bypass N. Winnsboro, SC 29180

803-774-9000 INP www.tuomey.com 803-395-2200 INP www.trmchealth.org 803-432-4311 INP www.kershawhealth.org 803-276-7570 803-276-6885 www.newberryhospital.org 803-401-1400 INP www.healthsouthcolumbia.com 803-635-0233 803-635-5612 www.fairfieldmemorial.com

Active Staff Physicians/ Registered Nurses

Administrator/ Year Founded

1,138

1,138 2,569

Charles D. Beaman Jr. 1892

414

200 1,400

Michael J. Biediger 1971

374

6 INP

Steve Adwell 1998

304

422 611

George A. Zara 1938

301

125 340

Jay Cox 1913

286

105 455

Thomas C. Dandridge 1919

217

377 167

Donnie J. Weeks 1913

102

30 84

Ronald J. Vigus 1925

3 39

James Rogers 1989

9 20

Michael L. Williams 1955

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Columbia-area Employee Benefit Brokers Ranked by Number of Employee Benefits Agents Phone Fax Website

Employee Benefits Agents/ Local Employees

Specialization

803-432-4960 803-432-4961 www.alpineagency.com

50 10

Group and individual health, employee benefits, workers' compensation, business insurance

Larry Baker

1997

803-772-3122 803-772-3124 www.dgilston.com

50 2

Health, life, dental and disability insurance; wellness programs; worksite benefits; 401(k); payroll; senior products; and employer required notification support

Tom Swayne

1962

803-799-7050 803-765-0131 www.imgbenefits.com

9 10

Large and small group, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life, long-term care

David G. Hodges

1977

GMM Insurance 3685 Leaphart Road, Suite C West Columbia, SC 29169

803-739-2345 803-739-2186 www.gmminsurance.com

7 10

Health insurance, long-term care, short- and long-term disability, cancer policies, specified illness policies, annuities, American Association of Wartime Veterans-certified seminars, M3 Team comprehensive care for adults 55 and older

Marilyn Gray

2005

BB&T Boyle Vaughan Insurance 1710 Gervais St. Columbia, SC 29201 Adams Eaddy & Associates 2230 Devine St. Columbia, SC 29205 C&H Financial Services of SC LLC 101 Rice Bent Way, Unit 2 Columbia, SC 29229 Clarke & Co. Benefits LLC 2422 Devine St., Suite B Columbia, SC 29250

803-748-0100 888-751-3201 www.insurance.bbt.com 803-254-9404 803-254-7548 www.adamseaddy.com 803-865-1618 803-462-4353 INP 803-253-6997 803-253-6998 www.clarkebenefits.com

5 70

INP

Melissa Shealy

1923

4 81

Commercial lines, personal lines, employee benefits

INP

1980

4 2

Small group, health, dental, life, fixed annuity

Curtis L. Hamilton

2005

4 8

Employee benefits, health insurance, wellness

Norman V. Clarke

1998

Company Alpine Agency P.O. Box 1587 Camden, SC 29201 David M. Gilston Insurance Agency 455 St. Andrews Road, Building A, Suite 2 Columbia, SC 29210 IMG Benefits LLC 1600 St. Julian Place Columbia, SC 29204

Year Top Local Established Official(s) Locally

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Columbia-area Employee Benefit Brokers Ranked by Number of Employee Benefits Agents Company Davis-Garvin Agency Inc. P.O. Box 21627 Columbia, SC 29212 Keenan Suggs Bowers Elkins LLC 1320 Main St., Suite 710 Columbia, SC 29201 Vista Insurance Group 1225 Pickens St. Columbia, SC 29201 Benefit Administrators Inc., a division of HUB International Southeast 176 McSwain Drive West Columbia, SC 29169 Johnson Insurance Associates Inc. 176 McSwain Drive West Columbia, SC 29169 Palmetto Insurance Group LLC 6 Calendar Court Columbia, SC 29206 Russell-Massey & Co. Inc. 1320 Elmwood Ave. Columbia, SC 29201 First Carolina Risk Management Advisors 2008 Marion St., Suite E Columbia, SC 29201

Phone Fax Website

Employee Benefits Agents/ Local Employees

803-732-0060 803-781-3641 www.davisgarvin.com 803-799-8490 803-254-9968 ksbellc.com 803-726-0550 803-400-1939 www.vistainsurancegroup.com 803-739-0001 803-739-2200 www.benefitadministrators.com 803-739-8183 803-739-2200 www.hubinternational.com 803-738-8183 803-738-1446 www.palmettoinsurancegroup.com 803-779-7854 803-799-6546 www.russellmassey.com 803-771-2345 803-254-6563 www.firstcarolinarma.com

Specialization

Top Local Official(s)

Year Established Locally

4 29

Group medical, group long- and short-term disability, dental, vision and life; individual health, life, long-term care and disability

Mark Fryer

1981

4 17

All employee benefits, life and health insurance

Robert R. Bowers

1975

4 7

Individual, large and small group

Cecilia Fournil

2007

3 6

All employee benefits, focusing on self-insured plans

Ronald Johnson, Jeff Miller

1983

3 15

Commercial lines, all

Ron Johnson

1983

3 6

Health, life, disability, dental, small and large group

Thomas H. Peacock, I. Jenkins Mikell

1995

3 16

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life

Charles Dorton, Melody Herring

1955

2 4

INP

Meredith Adams

2000

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Health & Wellness 2011: An employer’s guide

Lists & Resources

Columbia-area Urgent Care Centers Doctors Care - Beltline

511 Beltline Blvd. Columbia, SC 29205 Phone: 803-782-4051 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Care - Cayce

977 Knox Abbott Drive Cayce, SC 29033 Phone: 803-794-0476 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Care - Columbia East

7653 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 Phone: 803-783-2661 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Care - Forest Acres

4500 Forest Drive, Suite A Columbia, SC 29206 Phone: 803-738-9522 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Care - Lexington

247 Columbia Ave. Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: 803-359-5533 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Care - Northeast 10040 Two Notch Road Columbia, SC 29223 Phone: 803-788-1153 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.

Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Care - Ridgeview

4214 Hardscrabble Road Columbia, SC 29223 Phone: 803-736-8955 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Care - Seven Oaks

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Phone: 866-389-2727 Website: www.minuteclinic.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. Services: Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses

MinuteClinic - Columbia-Hardscrabble Road Inside CVS/pharmacy No. 2269, 4310 Hardscrabble Road Columbia, SC 29229 Phone: 866-389-2727 Website: www.minuteclinic.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. Services: Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses

100 Jimmy Love Lane Columbia, SC 29212 Phone: 803-772-5030 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

MinuteClinic - Irmo

Doctors Care - West Columbia

MinuteClinic - Lexington-Augusta Highway

3240 Sunset Blvd. West Columbia, SC 29169 Phone: 803-796-4251 Website: www.doctorscare.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Family care, urgent care and occupational medicine, minor emergencies, primary care, routine checkups, sports physicals, vaccinations, flu shots, on-site lab and X-ray

Doctors Express of Columbia

3304 Forest Drive Forest Acres, SC 29204 Phone: 803-787-3901 Website: www.doctorsexpresscolumbia.com Hours: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Services: Urgent care, lab work, digital x-ray, travel medicine, sports and camp physicals, occupational medicine, prescriptions, tuberculosis testing, streptococcal testing, hepatitis testing, preoperative exams, sexually transmitted disease testing

MinuteClinic - Columbia-Assembly St. Inside CVS/pharmacy No. 830, 900 Assembly St. Columbia, SC 290201 Phone: 866-389-2727 Website: www.minuteclinic.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. Services: Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses MinuteClinic - Columbia-Clemson Road

Inside CVS/pharmacy No. 2250, 121 Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229

Inside CVS/pharmacy No. 5549, 1008 Lake Murray Blvd. Irmo, SC 29063 Phone: 866-389-2727 Website: www.minuteclinic.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. Services: Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses Inside CVS/pharmacy No. 2497, 2373 Augusta Highway Columbia, SC 21359 Phone: 866-389-2727 Website: www.minuteclinic.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. Services: Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses

MinuteClinic - Lexington-Lake Drive North Inside CVS/pharmacy No. 7334, 5608 Sunset Blvd. Lexington, SC 29072 Phone: 866-389-2727 Website: www.minuteclinic.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. Services: Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses

MinuteClinic - Lexington-Lake Drive South

Inside CVS/pharmacy No. 5471, 1071 S. Lake Drive Lexington, SC 29073 Phone: 866-389-2727 Website: www.minuteclinic.com Hours: 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Mon.—Fri.; 9 a.m.5:30 p.m. Sat.; 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sun. Services: Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses INP=Information not provided. NR=Not ranked. N/A=Not applicable. Because of space constraints, only the top-ranked companies are included in printed lists. For a full list of participating companies, find this list at www.scbiznews.com/data. Although every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of lists, errors sometimes occur. Send additions or corrections to List Research, 389 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Suite 200, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464, fax to 843-849-3114 or go to www. scbiznews.com/data and click “Add Data.”

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Lists & Resources

Columbia-area Home Health Agencies

850

803-356-4451 803-356-4481 www.daybreakcare.com

160

803-749-0213 803-749-0214 www.agapehealthservicesllc.com

100

803-551-4004 803-551-4002 www.rahcolumbia.com

100

803-865-5033 803-408-1736 www.retireease.com

803-561-7680 803-750-3590 INP

803-791-3704 INP www.gentiva.com

803-255-4344 INP homecareassistance.com

Sincere Home Care Service of America Inc. 608 E. Springs Road Columbia, SC 29223

803-736-5451 803-736-5919 INP

Home Health of the Regional Medical Center P.O. Box 2352 Orangeburg, SC 29116

803-395-2600 INP www.trmchealth.org

Amedisys Home Health of Camden 1110 Broad St., Suite B Camden, SC 29020

803-713-9774 INP www.amedisys.com

Amedisys Home Health of West Columbia 3227-F Sunset Blvd., Suite 101 West Columbia, SC 29169

803-739-5881 803-739-5886 www.amedisys.com

Tuomey Home Health 500 Pinewood Road, Suite 2 Sumter, SC 29154

803-773-4663 803-774-9780 www.tuomey.com

NHC Home Care 193 Medical Circle Columbia, SC 29169

800-252-7760 803-939-0266 www.nhccare.com

DayBreak Adult Care Services 123A Library Hill Lane Lexington, SC 29072 Agape Health Services LLC 7232 Broad River Road Irmo, SC 29063 Right at Home 810 Dutch Square Blvd. Suite 113 Columbia, SC 29210 Retire Ease Senior Services 2611 Forest Drive, Suite 103 Columbia, SC 29204 Tri-County Home Health Care & Services 1950 Bush River Road, Suite 6 Columbia, SC 29210 Gentiva Health Services - Columbia 810 Dutch Square Blvd., Suite 206 Columbia, SC 29210 Home Care Assistance 1201 Main St., Suite 1980 Columbia, SC 29201

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Nursing Care

Top Local Official(s)

Year Founded

Valerie M. Aiken

1990

Coker Day

2001

Nina Nelson

INP

Steve Parrott

2003

Jo Milling

INP

Cindy Jones

INP

Kristin Bailey

2009

Denise Bryant

INP

1998

Kristen Henshaw

2005

Kristen Henshaw, Beth Kirchdofer

2007

INP

Jennie Edwards

1971

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Home Health Aide

803-758-4000 803-758-4001 www.careprohh.com

CarePro Health Services P.O. Box 1786 Columbia, SC 29202

Medical Social Svcs.

Local Employees

Company

Speech-Language Svcs.

Phone Fax Website

Occupational Therapy

Physical Therapy

Ranked by Number of Employees

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