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The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System announced on Wednesday that people who are in Phase 1a or seniors age 70- and older can add their names to a registration list via an online tool.
Officials said people can register starting this Friday at SpartanburgRegional.com/Vaccine. Once Spartanburg Regional receives confirmation of additional vaccine allocations from the federal government, they will begin notifying eligible individuals who have registered online that URL.
Officials said people who are unable to register online and have additional questions may also call Spartanburg Regional’s COVID-19 Customer Service by phone at 864-577-4091.
BSHSI COVID-19 hotline: 888-700-9011 (Spanish upon request)-
for questions about COVID-19. Call to be guided on next steps.
Linea de COVID-19 disponible (pida español): 888-700-9011, llame para más información.
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The Bon Secours Wellness Outreach team continues to support the community while working remotely and via phone.
Mayor Terence V Roberts and City Council cordially invite you to join the City of Anderson’s 14th annual Mayor’s MLK Breakfast on Friday January 15th at 9am. Keynote speaker Brandon Micheal Hall: Moving Forward With a Purpose: Think It-Speak It-Live It. Livestreaming on YouTube.Com/CityofAndersonSC.
Furman University
MLK Community Virtual Breakfast
with Jonathan Kubakundimana ’16
Program Manager of the Equal Justice Initiative
Join us for Furman University’s annual Community Breakfast honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s event will be held virtually and is open to Furman alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends of the University.
This year’s featured speaker is Jonathan Kubakundimana ’16. Kubakundimana is a program manager of the Equal Justice Initiative and is on the frontlines in the fight for racial justice in America. His work focuses on advancing an understanding of how the criminal justice crisis is rooted in America’s history of racial injustice, and the collective need to truthfully face that history and its legacy. At EJI, he has been involved in the research, writing, and community outreach related to developing projects that address the legacy of native genocide, slavery, lynching, and racial segregation, which shapes many issues today. Over time that has included producing publications, erecting historical markers, producing documentaries (True Justice) and films (Just Mercy), holding lectures, and contributing to the design and construction of the Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass Incarceration and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama.
Coming of age in Kigali, Rwanda, in the aftermath of the Genocide against Tutsis, Kubakundimana developed a commitment to social transformation through his work with other survivors to confront the legacies of colonialism and genocide ideology through traditional storytelling, theatre, and arts.
Space for this event is limited. Please register in advance.
This year’s virtual event is sponsored by Furman University and the Alpha Phi Alpha Greenville Foundation, Inc.
PIEDMONT CARE INTRODUCES AT-HOME HIV TESTING PROGRAM
HIV testing is key to controlling the spread of HIV. If people cannot get to a medical care provider or community-based organization for HIV testing, Piedmont Care is offering an FDA-approved at-home, self-administered HIV testing option. The CDC is recommending that community-based organizations, like Piedmont Care, consider at-home, self-administered HIV testing as an additional strategy to reach those most affected by HIV, since traditional HIV testing services may be interrupted due to the COVID-19 response.
The at-home HIV test requires no blood and offers results in 20 minutes. People qualifying for the at-home testing option will also have access to a 24/7 call center and video guide to get answers quickly.
The Piedmont Care team will also provide:
– Linkage to care services for people living with HIV
– Follow-up planning and resources
– Condoms and other HIV prevention tools
To see if you qualify to receive an at-home HIV test kit, click here or our website.
According to the CDC, an estimated 250,000 Americans are unaware of their HIV infection. Piedmont Care’s at-home HIV testing program is part of the national Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America (EHE) campaign. This cross-agency initiative leverages critical scientific advances in HIV prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and outbreak response by coordinating the highly successful programs, resources, and infrastructure of many HHS agencies and offices. South Carolina is targeted as one of 7 states that have a substantial rural HIV burden – with over 75 cases and 10% or more of their diagnoses in rural areas.
This is a great time to introduce at-home HIV testing to our community. Due to COVID-19, people at risk for HIV infection may be wary of visiting HIV testing locations. The traditional public health care system may be stretched to the limit during this pandemic. The at-home HIV test option helps Piedmont Care continue to address the urgent need for HIV testing and treatment in our community while being responsive to both community and public health needs – Tracey L. Jackson, Executive Director
The Piedmont Care at-home HIV testing program is supported by your donations. The pilot program is supported by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Walgreens, and the Mary Black Foundation.
Piedmont Care is the nonprofit organization providing HIV and AIDS care, prevention, and advocacy in our community: (864) 582-7773, www.piedmontcare.org, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
The Goodrum Family, photo by Suzanne Camarata
Thank you Suzanne Camarata of The Gallery at Flat Rock whose Porch Portraits sessions raised $2835 for the Playhouse! Suzanne began this series when the pandemic made traditional photo sessions a challenge and inspired photographers used social distancing to create a new way to capture memories. “Porch Portraits by Suzanne brings the fun of a casual, light-hearted photoshoot right to your home – literally to your front porch or in your front yard. ” Suzanne is continuing her sessions this year, so make sure to visit the link below to get (or gift) a session today.
Banco de Comida I Food Pantry
Amid the arrival of the long awaited COVID-19 vaccine, the demand for a well-known treatment for those battling the virus, convalescent plasma, has skyrocketed.
The Blood Connection (TBC), a non-profit community blood center, has seen the demand for this life-saving product triple in the past few months because of its effectiveness.
However, the need for convalescent plasma continues to far outrun the supply.
The release of the COVID-19 vaccine has created a challenge for TBC, as it reduces the number
of people who are eligible to give convalescent plasma. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
has recommended that donors who have received the vaccine should not donate convalescent
plasma but can donate whole blood (a regular blood donation). To give convalescent plasma,
donors must be symptom free for at least 14 days and must have proof of a positive COVID-19
test or positive COVID-19 antibody test.
Visit web site or call to schedule your donation appointment:
Hendersonville
825 Spartanburg Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Greenville
435 Woodruff Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
Spartanburg
270 N. Grove Medical Park Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Give back and make a difference.
The 2021 MLK Days of Service are almost here – and Americans across the country are rolling up their sleeves in service. Are you ready to get out and serve?
Making time to volunteer for the 2021 MLK Days of Service is a great way to engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Whether you plan on participating in a training, picking up a hammer, or helping to create hygiene kits in the next few days, know that what you do makes a world of difference.
This year, we hope you’ll take advantage of the trainings and discussions designed to foster open conversations about diversity, inclusion, and equity.
To view the work opportunities visit: Needs | United Way of the Piedmont (galaxydigital.com)
You can order a long-sleeve t-shirt to commemorate your service for just $15! Click here to view the t-shirt.
Honor Dr. King’s legacy all year. Pledge to serve in his honor throughout the year.
The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System announced on Wednesday that people who are in Phase 1a or seniors age 70- and older can add their names to a registration list via an online tool.
Officials said people can register starting this Friday at SpartanburgRegional.com/Vaccine. Once Spartanburg Regional receives confirmation of additional vaccine allocations from the federal government, they will begin notifying eligible individuals who have registered online that URL.
Officials said people who are unable to register online and have additional questions may also call Spartanburg Regional’s COVID-19 Customer Service by phone at 864-577-4091.
The Goodrum Family, photo by Suzanne Camarata
Thank you Suzanne Camarata of The Gallery at Flat Rock whose Porch Portraits sessions raised $2835 for the Playhouse! Suzanne began this series when the pandemic made traditional photo sessions a challenge and inspired photographers used social distancing to create a new way to capture memories. “Porch Portraits by Suzanne brings the fun of a casual, light-hearted photoshoot right to your home – literally to your front porch or in your front yard. ” Suzanne is continuing her sessions this year, so make sure to visit the link below to get (or gift) a session today.
Amid the arrival of the long awaited COVID-19 vaccine, the demand for a well-known treatment for those battling the virus, convalescent plasma, has skyrocketed.
The Blood Connection (TBC), a non-profit community blood center, has seen the demand for this life-saving product triple in the past few months because of its effectiveness.
However, the need for convalescent plasma continues to far outrun the supply.
The release of the COVID-19 vaccine has created a challenge for TBC, as it reduces the number
of people who are eligible to give convalescent plasma. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
has recommended that donors who have received the vaccine should not donate convalescent
plasma but can donate whole blood (a regular blood donation). To give convalescent plasma,
donors must be symptom free for at least 14 days and must have proof of a positive COVID-19
test or positive COVID-19 antibody test.
Visit web site or call to schedule your donation appointment:
Hendersonville
825 Spartanburg Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Greenville
435 Woodruff Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
Spartanburg
270 N. Grove Medical Park Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Give back and make a difference.
The 2021 MLK Days of Service are almost here – and Americans across the country are rolling up their sleeves in service. Are you ready to get out and serve?
Making time to volunteer for the 2021 MLK Days of Service is a great way to engage with your community while honoring the legacy of Dr. King. Whether you plan on participating in a training, picking up a hammer, or helping to create hygiene kits in the next few days, know that what you do makes a world of difference.
This year, we hope you’ll take advantage of the trainings and discussions designed to foster open conversations about diversity, inclusion, and equity.
To view the work opportunities visit: Needs | United Way of the Piedmont (galaxydigital.com)
You can order a long-sleeve t-shirt to commemorate your service for just $15! Click here to view the t-shirt.
Honor Dr. King’s legacy all year. Pledge to serve in his honor throughout the year.
The Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System announced on Wednesday that people who are in Phase 1a or seniors age 70- and older can add their names to a registration list via an online tool.
Officials said people can register starting this Friday at SpartanburgRegional.com/Vaccine. Once Spartanburg Regional receives confirmation of additional vaccine allocations from the federal government, they will begin notifying eligible individuals who have registered online that URL.
Officials said people who are unable to register online and have additional questions may also call Spartanburg Regional’s COVID-19 Customer Service by phone at 864-577-4091.
Are you looking for an excuse to knit or crochet for a good cause? Help make baby hats and blankets and adult hats, scarves, and slippers to support at-risk newborns and homeless adults. Your handmade knitwear will keep our neighbors warm. Volunteers with basic skills in knitting or crocheting are welcome. Please bring your own needles or crochet hooks and a pattern.
Check out Knit-n-Give on WLOS: http://wlos.com/news/only-on-wloscom/close-knit-group-of-women-use-their-talents-to-help-asheville-charities
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, event organizers will restrict in-person attendance to performers, speakers and sponsors. The program, which is presented by Greer Memorial Hospital and Prisma Health, begins at 11:30 a.m. and will be streamed live on the City of Greer’s Facebook page. A highlight video will be posted to the city’s homepage and the City of Greer YouTube channel that evening.
“We are so grateful to be able to continue providing safe programming during this time,” Recreation Supervisor Justin Miller said. “We feel the importance of our programs and events and the need to continue in a safe manner for our community and we are grateful to continue to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our 20th annual Day of Celebration.”
Rev. Earl D. Simmons, Sr. of Maple Creek Baptist Church will be the keynote speaker. Musical artists will include Gary Sherman Jr., Katrell Sherman, and Terry Paden.
For more information contact Miller at (864) 848-2192.
Link for program streaming:
Amid the arrival of the long awaited COVID-19 vaccine, the demand for a well-known treatment for those battling the virus, convalescent plasma, has skyrocketed.
The Blood Connection (TBC), a non-profit community blood center, has seen the demand for this life-saving product triple in the past few months because of its effectiveness.
However, the need for convalescent plasma continues to far outrun the supply.
The release of the COVID-19 vaccine has created a challenge for TBC, as it reduces the number
of people who are eligible to give convalescent plasma. The Federal Drug Administration (FDA)
has recommended that donors who have received the vaccine should not donate convalescent
plasma but can donate whole blood (a regular blood donation). To give convalescent plasma,
donors must be symptom free for at least 14 days and must have proof of a positive COVID-19
test or positive COVID-19 antibody test.
Visit web site or call to schedule your donation appointment:
Hendersonville
825 Spartanburg Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Greenville
435 Woodruff Rd.
Greenville, SC 29607
Spartanburg
270 N. Grove Medical Park Dr.
Spartanburg, SC 29303