LRADAC Wins Safety & Transitional Duty Awards
COLUMBIA, SC – LRADAC was one of ten South Carolina healthcare organizations recognized as winners of a Palmetto Hospital Trust (PHT) Safety Award, and one... Read more »
Addiction Treatment Program for Pregnant Women Celebrates 100 Healthy Newborns
This Mother’s Day, LRADAC’s treatment program for pregnant women struggling with addiction to alcohol or drugs is celebrating 100 healthy newborns.
LRADAC Selected for Two Honors at Mercury Awards
Columbia, SC – LRADAC received two honors at the annual Mercury Awards event hosted by the South Carolina chapter of the Public Relations Society of... Read more »
Area Coalition Begins Study on Responsible Beverage Service
Columbia, SC – In an effort to study effective ways to prevent impaired driving, a local task force is introducing a study on responsible beverage service... Read more »
LRADAC Announces Gayle Aycock as New President and CEO
LRADAC’s Board of Directors announced today the selection of Gayle Aycock as the agency’s new President and CEO.
Steve Hatchell, Chair of LRADAC’s Board of Directors, said, “The Board of Directors conducted a nationwide search for the next President and CEO. It just so happened that the best person for the job was already a part of the organization. Ms. Aycock brings a wealth of experience and knowledge about not only clinical treatment for addiction but the organization itself and the community we serve.”
Deborah Francis, President & CEO of LRADAC, Announces Retirement
Debbie Francis, President and CEO of LRADAC (Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council), is retiring from her years of leadership at the agency. Francis’ decision to retire will bring a close to her remarkable career in health care in South Carolina.
Steve Hatchell, Chair of LRADAC’s Board of Directors, noted, “Debbie has provided incredible leadership to LRADAC. During her tenure as CEO, she guided the organization through numerous significant changes including the move to our two state-of-the-art facilities, rebranding, and expanding the agency’s services to better serve the people of Lexington and Richland counties.