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Meet Ember, the newest member of the MUSC Paws Team! Ember loves showing off her tricks to entertain staff at MUSC Children's Health Summey Medical Pavilion every Thursday. Her sister, Scarlett, will be joining the team soon, too! Welcome, Ember and Bobbi! We’re thrilled to have you both on board. #PetTherapistThursday #ChangingWhatsPawsible🐾

Mariam Alexander, M.D., Ph.D., was instrumental in bringing a clinical trial to Hollings to help to test a new type of drug - a bispecific T cell engager. She talked to Good Morning Charleston to explain how tarlatamab works and why she's excited about this now-FDA approved option for small cell lung cancer patients. 

We are pleased to announce that Charles W. Schulze has been elected as the new chairman of the MUSC Board of Trustees. A Greenwood native, Schulze joined the MUSC Board of Trustees in 2002 as the lay representative for the Third Congressional District. He holds a BBA in accounting from the University of Georgia, a master’s in accounting from the University of South Carolina and is a former Distinguished Lecturer at Georgia. Schulze served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972. His decorations include four Outstanding Unit awards with "V" device for Combat Support Valor and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm. He is a retired shareholder from a regional accounting and consulting firm and now works as a financial forensic investigator and licensed private investigator in South Carolina. His past roles include president of the South Carolina Association of CPAs and chairman of the South Carolina Board of Accountancy. He is also currently on the Finance and Audit committee for both Shriners International and Shriners Children's.

Congrats to Kim (MS, RD, LD) and Brandon Menneke on their wedding! They donated their wedding flowers to MUSC Health Florence Medical Center for everyone to enjoy. Kim is one of our amazing dietitians. Thank you for this beautiful gesture! #MUSCHealth #MUSCFlorence

Meet Tinika from Rock Hill, SC, whose journey is an inspiring testament to resilience! She's featured here with Prince Anand, M.D., a MUSC Health Lancaster transplant nephrologist. After starting dialysis in September 2019 and being listed at multiple transplant centers, Tinika finally received her life-changing kidney transplant on June 5, 2023, at the MUSC Health Transplant Program – Mid-Carolinas in Lancaster, SC. We’re proud to share that she was our 59th kidney transplant patient at that time (we’re now over 173 and counting)! Reflecting on her experience, Tinika shared: "I could have chosen to complete my treatments at a facility closer to home and only visit MUSC Health for my annual check-ups. But here, I wasn’t just blessed with a new kidney; I was blessed with a family." We are honored to have been a part of Tinika's journey and witness her strength and determination. Her story reminds us all that, at MUSC Health, we’re more than just a health care provider — if we’re lucky, we become family. #ChangingWhatsPossible #TestimonialTuesday #MUSCLancaster #Transplant #KidneyTransplant

Savannah Amerson is the only known child in South Carolina with CTNNB1 Syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Thanks to the dedicated team at MUSC Children's Health and cutting-edge genetic testing, Savannah received an early diagnosis, guiding her on the path to the best possible care. Her story highlights the importance of awareness and advocacy for rare diseases. https://lnkd.in/dCRkEzYD

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, or AAA, is a growing concern for many people aged 50-84. MUSC Health Midlands Vascular Surgeon Dr. Shane Parmer discusses this important topic in a fascinating and informative conversation with ABC Columbia. https://lnkd.in/e__hzAQs

"The call was from MUSC telling me they had a pair of lungs if I wanted them." Lt. Col. Donna McNabb-Riley didn’t hesitate to say yes. Her successful double-lung transplant is a testament to the exceptional care at MUSC Health. Learn her incredible story. https://lnkd.in/emwefNPU #LungTransplant #MUSCHealth

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Drs. Evan Graboyes and Jen Dahne have been awarded a $3.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop a new approach to treating depression among cancer patients. By leveraging electronic health records and a mobile app-based therapy, they aim to provide accessible and effective mental health support. Discover how their innovative work is paving the way for better patient care. https://lnkd.in/erM-gv5h

Congratulations to Jerome, MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center’s latest Daisy Award winner! Recently, Jerome went above and beyond to make a patient feel at ease during a challenging time. His warm smile and comforting presence provided much-needed relief, and his kindness extended beyond the patient to their family as well. Jerome's dedication to patient care is evident in the way he reassures and supports them throughout their visit. His proactive approach ensures that patients feel heard and cared for. We are incredibly proud to have Jerome on our team. Thank you, Jerome, for your unwavering commitment to our patients and for making a difference every day! Jerome's exceptional care and compassion truly make a difference.