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Shaniqua Howard covers healthcare in Spartanburg — Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and the wider Upstate health network. They are among the longest-tenured reporters on the desk with 17+ years and pay close attention to Bon Secours Mercy Health — St. Francis and how access shifts week to week. Translates announcements into what they actually change for Spartanburg residents.
4 published stories
Walking remains one of the simplest health habits adults can build, and the evidence behind it is still strong. The CDC says adults should get at least 150\u2026
The South Carolina Department of Public Health is urging all South Carolinians — including Spartanburg County residents — to complete hurricane preparedness steps before June 1, 2026, when\u2026
South Carolina's measles outbreak -- which grew to 700 confirmed cases and ranked among the most severe in the state's public health history -- appears to be nearing\u2026
Published April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM | By B. Bree Kelley, Business Reporter Zero New Cases Since March 17 as Outbreak End Date Approaches The South Carolina\u2026