Manufacturers recognized for safety
The South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance recognized 121 plant sites throughout the state for outstanding workplace safety accomplishments during 2009.
Locally, A.O. Smith Water Products Company of McBee, Highland Industries in Cheraw and Progress Energy facilities in Hartsville and Cheraw were recognized by the alliance.
Info: www.myscma.com.
American Cancer Society seeking breast cancer survivors
The American Cancer Society will host its Reach to Recovery volunteer training 9:30 a.m. March 20 at Carolinas Hospital System in Medical Mall B second floor classroom for breast cancer survivors to volunteer and offer peer support to the newly diagnosed or to persons awaiting a biopsy.
To become a volunteer a cancer survivor must have finished treatment, excluding Tamoxifen and similar ongoing drugs, have physician approval and complete a training program conducted by a certified trainer. Volunteers must be re-certified every two years.
Advance registration is required.
Info: Beth Johnson at (803) 673-2643 or beth.johnson@cancer.org. To request a Reach to Recovery visit or other cancer services and information, call the American Cancer Society at (800) 227-2345 any time of day or night.
Pilot program tracks medical paper work
My Personal Health Record, South Carolina (MyPHRSC), a free Medicare pilot project, has been extended through Sept. 30. MyPHRSC gives enrolled TRICARE For Life (TFL) beneficiaries online access to their Medicare claims records for the preceding 24 months. TFL beneficiaries in South Carolina can register and create their free MyPHRSC health record by going to www.myphrsc.com.
A new MyPHRSC feature, the Health Tracker, now lets beneficiaries track some of their own health information to better manage their health. The Health Tracker tool lets them monitor blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, peak flow and weight, print out the information and bring it to their doctor.
MyPHRSC is only available to TFL beneficiaries living in South Carolina. Beneficiaries with questions can email questions@myphrsc.com or call (888) 697-4772.
Hospital to host Gold Bug Party
The Auxiliary of Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center will host a Gold Bug Party/Drop In from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday in the hospital lobby to benefit Relay For Life. Bring your gold or silver (rings, bracelets etc.) and get paid cash on the spot. If you can’t attend, send your gold for a quote. All proceeds donated to Relay For Life.
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