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Trauma Advisory Council to Meet Friday, Dec. 12, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 9, 2025

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Trauma Advisory Council will meet Friday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m., virtually. The agenda and link to view the meeting are available on the meeting event page.

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