Governor Henry McMaster Awards Order of the Palmetto to Dr. Meera Narasimhan for Contributions to Neuropsychiatry
Governor Henry McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina's highest civilian honor, to Dr. Meera Narasimhan, MD, DLFAPA. Dr. Narasimhan is a professor and chair in the Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Floyd School of Medicine and Prisma Health Midlands. The award ceremony took place at the South Carolina State House and was attended by Dr. Narasimhan's friends, family, and colleagues. Among the notable attendees were Speaker of the House Murrell Smith, University of South Carolina Provost Mary Ann Fitzpatrick, and Floyd School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean of Medical Education Dr. PK Krajacic. This recognition acknowledges Dr. Narasimhan's significant contributions to the fields of neuropsychiatry and behavioral sciences, highlighting her impact on medical education and patient care within the state.