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SC Ports Awards $205,000 To Community Organizations South Carolina Ports has awarded $205,000 in grants to 111 community organizations and nonprofits throughout South Carolina as part of its fiscal year 2022 Community Giving Program. SC Ports dedicates a portion of its revenues each year to support charitable organizations in the communities in which the port operates. Programs with measurable, sustained impacts receive priority during the selection process. Visit www.scspa.com for more information.
City of Florence's Business of the Quarter Business Named Congratulations to the Greater Florence Chamber and City of Florence's Business of the Quarter, Aroha Afro Latin Dance, located in Downtown Florence. The Chamber, along with City of Florence, were honored to recognize Aroha owner Adalia Ellis during the December meeting of Florence City Council. Business of the Quarter is a unique partnership of the City of Florence and the Chamber to recognize local businesses for contributions to community development, growth and civic engagement.
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition For Efforts To Improve Cardiovascular Treatment
The Greater Florence Chamber looks forward to Aroha's continued efforts to help promote the arts and inclusion in Florence and beyond.
MPD Electric Cooperative Hires New Vice President MPD Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that Kullen Boling will be joining as Vice President of Rates and Contracts on January 3, 2022. Having previously served as Rates Manager with Central Electric Power Cooperative, Boling brings a wealth of utility experience ranging from managing, billing and metering to rate analytics for large industrial members across South Carolina. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at SCANA Corporation in various finance roles focused on electric and gas, nuclear, fiber and tower communications, as well as deregulated gas marketing. “We are very excited to welcome Kullen to MPD,” says William Fleming, Jr., President and CEO. “His leadership, experience and expertise in all areas of rate analytics will not only benefit the entire MPD team, but all our residential, commercial and industrial members as well.” Along with a strong utility background in electric and gas markets and deregulated gas marketing, Boling holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina Aiken where he graduated with honors.
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Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center has received an American Heart Association Achievement Award for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of cardiovascular disease – including heart attack, stroke and heart failure. For patients with conditions that are severe enough to be transported or admitted to a hospital, time is critical. The American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline and Get With The Guidelines programs help reduce barriers to prompt treatment for cardiovascular events. As a participant in Get With The Guidelines program, Carolina Pines applied for the award recognitions by demonstrating how their organization has committed to improving quality care for patients. “Carolina Pines is honored to be recognized by the American Heart Association for our dedication to helping our patients have the best possible chance of survival and recovery after cardiovascular events,” said Dr. Brian Sponseller, Chief Medical Officer at Carolina Pines. “The Mission: Lifeline and Get with the Guidelines programs help put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis to improve outcomes for cardiovascular patients.” This year, Carolina Pines received the following Achievement Award: • Get With The Guidelines- Stroke SILVER PLUS with Honor Roll and Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll
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“We are pleased to recognize Carolina Pines for their commitment to cardiovascular care,” said Lee H. Schwamm, M.D., national chairperson of the American Heart Association’s Quality Oversight Committee and Executive Vice Chair of Neurology, Director of Acute Stroke Services, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. “Research has shown that hospitals adhering to clinical measures through the American Heart Association’s quality improvement programs often see fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates.”
