Major S.C. Insurers Will Stop Covering Early Elective Births

Tasnim Shamma — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:33:41 +0000

The largest insurance provider in South Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, and the state's Medicaid program will no longer cover the cost of deliveries for women who choose to give birth early for non-medical reasons.

Petting Zoo Led To E. Coli Outbreak In Cleveland County

Tasnim Shamma — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:47:39 +0000

The culprit: the petting zoo.

After more than a month of investigation, state health officials say they've determined what may have led to 106 cases of E. Coli infection and one death. Investigators say that now that the investigation has been completed, the next step is establishing a task force of state and local health officials and managers.

DHHS

Major S.C. Insurers Will Stop Covering Early Elective Births

Petting Zoo Led To E. Coli Outbreak In Cleveland County