Care transition coaches introduced at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
A newly formed Care Transition program at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center will pair heart failure patients with a coach – free of charge – to transition them from the hospital to home for one month.
Two Palmetto Gold Nurses Honored from Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center
Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is pleased to announce that Autumn Collins, BSN, RN, CCRN and Kelly Beasley, RN have been selected to receive the 2018 Palmetto Gold Award. The Palmetto Gold Nurse Recognition and Scholarship Program is a statewide recognition program for nurses from all practice settings in hospitals across South Carolina. Each year the program selects 100 nurses from those nominated across the state to honor at...
Health science students serve, prepare for a career in healthcare
Students in the Health Science Technology classes at the Darlington County Institute of Technology (DCIT) always learn more than just what’s in the textbook. Each year, these students serve their community by hosting special needs Christmas parties at area elementary schools, collecting food and participating in Old People’s Christmas with Darlington High School, and conducting health screenings. They lead by serving as ambassadors...
Hartsville High Palmetto State boys and girls
Congratulations to the following students on being chosen to represent Hartsville High School at Palmetto Girls State and Palmetto Boys State. Students are voted on by faculty and staff, then interview with American Legion members. Qualifications considered in the selections process include leadership, interest in government, character, scholarship, maturity, cooperativeness, and desire to attend. Girls State Lauren Alvarez Emily...
50+ Senior Life Expo returns April 13 & 14
The 23rd Annual 50+ Senior Life Expo will take place on Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, at the Florence Center. This senior event focuses on entertaining and educating those approaching their retirement years or already retired. This year, HopeHealth joins Chad Buffkin, owner of Golden Life Magazine, as the managing partner for the event. Proceeds from the 50+ Senior Life Expo will benefit the HopeHealth compassionate care...
Church News – April 4, 2018
Please send your church news and photos to: editor@newsandpress.net Pastoral Anniversary Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 400 S. Main Street in Darlington, will celebrate the 9th anniversary of their pastor, Rev. Dr. Cecil Bromell on April 8 at 10 a.m. (morning worship). The guest speaker will be evangelist Tyquan Sparks from Marion, S.C. The public is invited to attend. Spring Summit The Woman’s Pee Dee District Department...

