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“S” is for South Carolina Lunatic Asylum / State Hospital. The South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, located on Bull Street in Columbia, was established by the General Assembly in 1821 but did not open until 1828.

“S” is for South Carolina Lunatic Asylum / State Hospital. The South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, located on Bull Street in Columbia, was established by the General Assembly in 1821 but did not open until 1828.

Mike Switzer interviews Shrihan Ganesh Babu, founder of CuffWay in Elgin, SC.

Mike Switzer interviews Shrihan Ganesh Babu, founder of CuffWay in Elgin, SC.

“G” Is for Guignard, Jane Bruce (1876-1963). Physician. Born in Aiken County, Guignard moved with her family to Columbia in 1895. With support from her family, she graduated from Women's Medical College in Philadelphia in 1904.

“M” is for Moultrie, John (ca.1699-1771). Physician.

“M” is for Moultrie, John (ca.1699-1771). Physician.

“M “is for Moultrie, James, Jr. (1793-1869). Physician, medical educator.

“M “is for Moultrie, James, Jr. (1793-1869). Physician, medical educator.

Assisting newborns with their breathing and circulation after birth is a specialized skill that you would think first responders would have. But the vast majority of them don’t, and that’s because it is, almost universally, not required.