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For the 11th year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has named MUSC Health University Medical Center the #1 hospital in South Carolina! MUSC Health’s Obstetrics & Gynecology program ranked No. 16 nationwide, a significant jump from No. 30 last year. Cancer, Neurology & Neurosurgery and Urology were recognized as three “high-performing” specialties ranked among the top 100 in the country. Read more about our rankings and the full list of high-performing specialties here: https://musc.co/3J2anCt 🔗 #ChangingWhatsPossible

How can hospitals turn messy medical records into tools for better cancer care? MUSC Hollings Cancer Center researcher Dr. Jihad Obeid and his team built a lightweight NLP model that reads clinical notes and accurately identifies primary cancer types in patients with brain metastases, something ICD codes often miss. This method: — Has 90%+ accuracy — Has no need for large datasets — Works with standard clinical notes — Is scalable for smaller health systems This approach bridges AI and oncology, making it easier to group patients for trials and tailor treatment plans without adding to clinical workload. Learn more: https://kntn.ly/35c76aca #ChangingWhatsPossible

Congratulations to Samicca Berry and the Mid-Carolinas Transplant Program at MUSC Lancaster, recipients of the MUSC Employee Initiatives Grant for the second consecutive year. The $2,500 award supports their Meal Assistance Program, helping kidney transplant patients and caregivers access healthy meals during critical recovery time. “Helping transplant patients and their families focus on recovery and the gift of a lifesaving organ rather than financial challenges, has truly made a positive impact on their health and healing,” says Samicca Berry, Transplant Social Worker. Since 2022, the team has completed 300 kidney transplants. This funding helps remove barriers to care so patients and families can focus on healing. #MUSCLancaster #ChangingWhatsPossible

How do you deliver effective pain relief to children with broken femurs—while minimizing systemic medications? A new study co-led by Dr. Matthew Moake at Medical University of South Carolina and UMass Chan Medical School found that ultrasound-guided nerve blocks were significantly more effective than traditional approaches. Children experienced faster pain reduction and required 73% fewer oral morphine equivalents. The research included 12 emergency departments across the U.S. and Australia and is now the largest study of its kind focused on pediatric nerve blocks in the ED setting. “The nerve block lets us really decrease the use of systemic medications and their side effects… It gives you more customized care,” said Moake. Driven by real-time imaging, thoughtful research and better outcomes, we're proud to be changing what's possible in pediatric care. #ChangingWhatsPossible

We’re proud to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the MUSC Health Florence Rehabilitation Center! This space was designed to empower our patients to rebuild strength, confidence and independence. Our team uses a collaborative approach to guide recovery and ease the transition back to home, work and daily life. https://kntn.ly/b5d3a524 #ChangingWhatsPossible #MUSCFlorence

MUSC Health’s Cathy Bennett recently joined Carolyn Murray on WCBD News 2 | Count on 2'’s Pet Tales to talk about her journey into the world of therapy dogs and the moment she realized just how impactful they can be for patient care. As our therapy animal program coordinator, Cathy helps bring healing and connection to our hospitals in ways only animals can. You can watch (or rewatch) the segment here: https://lnkd.in/eDnRvCJc #ChangingWhatsPawsible

At MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, T-cells are being reimagined as more than just immune defenders. They’re becoming precision tools in the fight against cancer. Thanks to two new NIH grants, Dr. Shikhar Mehrotra and his team are advancing T-cell therapies on two fronts: —Making T-cells stronger through controlled stress —Disrupting tumors' ability to suppress immune response This work brings us one step closer to resilient, longer-lasting cell therapies for patients who have run out of options. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4fkDJbq

Big thanks to Regional Community Health for their generous gift to MUSC Health Orangeburg! Their support will help us bring a TEG machine to the hospital, a game-changing tool that shows how a patient’s blood is clotting in real-time. This technology empowers our care teams to make faster, more accurate decisions when it matters most. #MUSCOrangeburg #ChangingWhatsPossible

MUSC Health Administrative Fellowship Applications Now Open for 2026–2027! Join the nation’s largest administrative fellowship cohort at MUSC Health and immerse yourself in a one-year, hands-on experience at a leading academic medical center. Our program offers a combination of rotational and project-based work with direct exposure to executive leadership. 📆 Virtual Information Session: August 7 at 1 PM (EDT) Hear directly from current and past fellows about their experiences in the program. Register now: https://lnkd.in/ed2bPF4g Want to explore more about the fellowship? Visit the website and learn what makes MUSC Health’s program truly unique. https://lnkd.in/e-UVumGT #MUSCHealth #administrativefellowship #adminfellow #fellow #NAFCAS #NCHL

“As many as 1 in 12 pregnancies are affected by hypertensive disorders of pregnancy like preeclampsia.” With support from MUSC’s Employee Initiative Grant, Amanda Pearsall, RN-SANE, is launching Blue Bands Save Lives, a postpartum safety project designed to alert ED and EMS providers when a patient is at risk. “I will work with our OB, ED and EMS providers to give our postpartum moms the best care possible in Lancaster and Chester.” The initiative also includes BP monitors, educational resources, and a rare bridge between Amanda’s two roles: “It just so happens that it brings both of my departments that I work in together now. I work MUSC Chester ED full time now, and MUSC Lancaster part time.” Thanks for all you do, Amanda! #BlueBandsSaveLives #MaternalHealth #MUSCLancaster #MUSCChester #ChangingWhatsPossible