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Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Greenville County.
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Greer residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Greenville County, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.

The healthcare landscape across the Upstate region is shaped by SC public health priorities, including the 2024 reorganization of SC DHEC into SC Department of Public Health (SCDPH) and SCDES. SC DHEC and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Greer and Greenville County.

HERE Greer covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Greer, SC. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Greer health, it’s HERE.

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Greer Health Alert — Current Advisory
Greer Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Greenville County. SC DHEC recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at scdhec.gov. Pollen counts may be elevated across the Upstate region; residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View SC DHEC Air Quality Data →
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Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Greer, SC — from Greer providers, regional health systems, and SC public health agencies.
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National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
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HHS names four permanent senior FDA leaders
The Department of Health and Human Services on September 8, 2026, named four permanent…
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US Kindergarten Vaccine Rates Decline, Exemptions Rise
Kindergarten vaccination rates across the United States experienced another slight decline last year, while…
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Kindergarten Vaccine Exemption Rate Reaches Record High
The rate of exemptions from routine childhood vaccines among US kindergartners reached a record…
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Daily Nuts May Lower High Blood Pressure Risk
New research indicates that consuming approximately a handful of nuts daily could be linked…
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Greer Residents Urged to Heed Heat Illness Warnings Amid Summer Temperatures
As summer continues in Greer, authorities are reinforcing critical public health guidance regarding the…
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As summer continues in the Upstate, public health authorities are emphasizing the critical importance…
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Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
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What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
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Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Provider Directory

Find Local Providers

Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Greenville County — updated 2026.
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Local provider listings for Greer are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via SC DHEC →
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Continuing Education & Caregiver Support

CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Upstate healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Greenville County.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
North Greenville University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Greer area professionals and students.
Greenville Technical College — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Greer area professionals and students.
SC AHEC — Upstate Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Greenville County and surrounding Upstate counties.
scahec.net · (803) 733-3380
SC Medical Association — Physician Wellness
SCMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “Burn Out? Reach Out!” confidential peer support program for South Carolina physicians.
scmanet.org · 1-800-288-8616 (confidential)
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Greenville County SC DSS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Greenville County residents.
dss.sc.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Upstate Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Greer and the Upstate region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/southcarolina
NAMI Greenville County
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Greer with virtual options available.
namisc.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Upstate
2-1-1 referral line connects Greenville County caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Greenville County.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid. The SC DHEC “Find a Provider” tool at scdhec.gov is also a useful resource for Greenville County. For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Greenville County offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients. Use the SC DHEC provider search at scdhec.gov or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Upstate Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Greenville County holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Greenville County.
SC DHEC publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at scdhec.gov. Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment. For school-age illness alerts, check the Greenville County school district website or sign up for SC DHEC Upstate alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Greenville County include dental benefits. Contact SC SHIP (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-868-9168 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options. Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
SC AHEC Upstate provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. North Greenville University supports health professions education and CE seminars. Contact the SC Medical Association (scmanet.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The SC Medical Association offers a confidential “Burn Out? Reach Out!” peer support line at 1-800-288-8616 for physicians. NAMI Greenville County provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers. For shift workers across the area, United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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Latest Greer Health News

  1. Second-hand smoke reached 2.7 billion in 2023

    An estimated 2.71 billion people worldwide, including 767 million children under age 15, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023, and that exposure contributed to about 1.66 million…

  2. FDA withdraws Krazati Erbitux colorectal approval

    The Food and Drug Administration has withdrawn the accelerated approval of Krazati (adagrasib) in combination with Erbitux (cetuximab) for adults with KRAS G12C-mutated locally advanced or metastatic colorectal…

  3. Abbott TactiFlex Duo ablation catheter approved

    The Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott’s TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled, a device that combines pulsed-field ablation and radiofrequency energy in a single catheter to treat…

  4. FDA approves Etcamah for ESR1 breast cancer

    The Food and Drug Administration on September 4, 2026 granted accelerated approval to Etcamah (camizestrant) in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor for adults with hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative locally advanced…

  5. Kofinas garlic olive oil recalled by FDA

    LMSI LLC, doing business as Kofinas Olive Oil, is voluntarily recalling its Garlic Mediterranean Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil because the product contains a garlic essential oil that…

  6. FDA approves RASONQUE for pancreatic cancer

    The Food and Drug Administration approved RASONQUE (daraxonrasib), the first targeted therapy in a new class of RAS inhibitors, for adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma who have already…

  7. HHS names four permanent senior FDA leaders

    The Department of Health and Human Services on September 8, 2026, named four permanent senior leaders at the Food and Drug Administration, filling the top posts at the…

  8. US Kindergarten Vaccine Rates Decline, Exemptions Rise

    Kindergarten vaccination rates across the United States experienced another slight decline last year, while the proportion of children with vaccine exemptions reached an unprecedented high, according to federal…

  9. Kindergarten Vaccine Exemption Rate Reaches Record High

    The rate of exemptions from routine childhood vaccines among US kindergartners reached a record high of 4.2% during the 2025-26 school year, according to new data released by…

  10. Daily Nuts May Lower High Blood Pressure Risk

    New research indicates that consuming approximately a handful of nuts daily could be linked to a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure. A systematic review and meta-analysis,…

  11. Greer Residents Urged to Heed Heat Illness Warnings Amid Summer Temperatures

    As summer continues in Greer, authorities are reinforcing critical public health guidance regarding the prevention and response to heat-related illnesses. The advisories come as a reminder of the…

  12. Greer Officials Urge Vigilance as Summer Heat Prompts Safety Guidance

    As summer continues in the Upstate, public health authorities are emphasizing the critical importance of understanding and preparing for extreme heat events. These periods, characterized by a series…