Prisma Health is offering a free webinar, ‘Taking Control of Heart Failure: Advances in Care and Treatment’ at noon on Aug. 26.  

The City of Greer revealed the official name of its new sports and events center on Tuesday, announcing a 10-year naming rights partnership wi…

Prisma Health is providing residents with tips and insight as cyclospora outbreaks continue across the United States.

A Greer family has given a $3 million gift to the Prisma Health Cancer Institute to improve cancer care across the Upstate.

Prisma Health has launched a new feature on its patient portal, MyChart, allowing patients to register as organ, eye and tissue donors. The new feature was developed in collaboration with Epic Systems and Donate Life America, and since its launch in December, over 800 patients have registered as donors. The feature aims to make the donation process faster and more accessible, and when patients sign up through MyChart, their decision is securely recorded in the National Donate Life Registry.

Prisma Health is hosting a "Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp" for stroke survivors and caregivers from May 22-24 at Camp Cole in Eastover, South Carolina. The camp aims to foster meaningful relationships, provide educational sessions, and offer a range of activities to promote healing and recovery. The cost of participation is $50 per person, covering meals and lodging throughout the weekend, and transportation is included. Prisma Health has the most certified Stroke Centers in South Carolina, and scholarships are available through the United Stroke Alliance to remove financial barriers to attending the camp.

The University of South Carolina (USC) and Prisma Health are launching the Brain Health Center in Columbia, which will provide advanced diagnostics and treatments for patients with complex neurological conditions. The center will feature a 3 Tesla MRI scanner and the state's first 7 Tesla MRI scanner, enabling high-resolution imaging capable of detecting minute brain lesions associated with epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. The center will also offer structured lifestyle programs, patient and caregiver support, group classes, and community education.

Anthony "Tony" Asher, MD, has been appointed as the new president of the Prisma Health Neurosciences Institute and will oversee neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry across the enterprise. Asher is a practicing neurosurgeon and internationally recognized neuroscientist who has held several senior leadership roles, including president of the Neurosciences Institute at Atrium Health. He has authored or co-authored over 260 peer-reviewed publications and has helped establish programs in neuro-oncology and clinical data science. Asher will collaborate with stakeholders across Prisma Health and the University of South Carolina Schools of Medicine to develop a visionary model for the future of neurosciences care and research.

Prisma Health has appointed Steve LeBlond as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Digital Officer. With over two decades of experience in healthcare technology leadership, LeBlond will lead the organization's technology strategy, focusing on digital transformation, artificial intelligence adoption, and innovation to enhance patient care and operational excellence. LeBlond's appointment is expected to help Prisma Health stay at the forefront of healthcare technology, delivering exceptional care and improving patient outcomes.

Prisma Health officials are encouraging people to seek medical attention quickly when they fall ill during flu season, as early treatment can lead to quicker recovery. The state is currently one of the hardest-hit states in regard to this flu season, and vaccination remains the most effective way to protect against infections. The officials also emphasize that it is important to get a clear idea of what illness one needs to treat, as COVID-19, influenza, strep, and RSV are all potential concerns during this time of year.