Today’s cancer patient has a team of experts with a broad range of treatments available to them. McLeod Cancer Specialist Donny Huynh, MD, explains the many options.
FLORENCE, SC – Women in Philanthropy (WIP), the giving circle fund of Eastern Carolina Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2021 grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits in the Foundation’s seven counties (Chesterfield, Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Marlboro, Marion, and …
Mrs. Stephanie Ramirez, 1st grade teacher at Ruby Elementary School, was named the 2021-2022 Chesterfield County School District Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Ramirez was chosen from among the district’s 16 schools and was bestowed this honor during the annual banquet held May 11, 2021.
In the 20 years that I’ve been doing orthopedics, I’ve had the opportunity to see thousands of fractures. One of the things that I have not seen consistently is adequate attention toward fracture prevention by focusing on osteoporosis.
Columbia, SC – In an effort to provide families and individuals with the tools they need to navigate challenging times during COVID-19 and beyond, Duke Energy has partnered with the United Way Association of South Carolina providing $200,000 to assist utility customers with their bills and e…
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Bren T. Lowe, MHA, MPH, FACHE, has been named Administrator of McLeod Health Cheraw. Lowe currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Star Valley Health in Afton, Wyoming. He will begin his new role with McLeod Health on November 30, 2020.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it will begin awarding more than $400 million in grants under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program (SSVF) to 266 non-profit organizations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico an…
(Cheraw, SC) – McLeod Physician Associates welcomes Board Certified General Surgeon,
(Cheraw, SC) -- Diabetes is a health condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. Most of the food one eats breaks down into sugar, also known as glucose, and then it is released into the bloodstream. As the blood sugar elevates, the pancreas releases insulin. Insulin allows t…
Greater Cheraw Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Our SCDHEC disease activity rating placed Chesterfield County in the “medium risk” category last week. We were one of only seven counties in the state who had a “medium” rating. All others were in the “high risk” category. Superintendents from across the state are to meet with Superintendent…
Florence, SC - McLeod Health physicians and hospitals were recently recognized for providing excellence in healthcare by national healthcare research leader Professional Research Consultants, Inc. (PRC).
Greater Cheraw Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 770 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 6 additional deaths.This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 17,955 and those who have d…
There are two new opportunities for volunteers to advocate for and enhance Camp Coker for all, If you are looking to become part of the history, but more importantly the future, of Camp Coker - this is for you. Most importantly - please share this information widely – we are looking for ways…
FLORENCE — Francis Marion University’s nursing program has received initial accreditation from the prestigious Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
AccelerateSC Provides Extensive Guidelines on Re-Openings on the AccelerateSC website.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 770 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 5 additional deaths.
Initiatives include expanding engineering studies in public schools and giving college students hands-on access to latest industry equipmentOne unique project will create mobile career simulator to be used statewide
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 687 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths.
Francis Marion University named 523 full-time students and 25 part-time students to its President’s List for the spring semester. An additional 514 full-time students and 26 part-time students made the Dean’s List for the spring semester.
FLORENCE, SC ( June 9, 2020) - Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) Interim President Edward Bethea is pleased to announce the President's and Dean's Lists for the college’s 2020 Spring Semester. To be named to the Dean's List, a full-time (12 credit hours or more) FDTC student must …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 528 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 7 additional deaths.
The recent deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor only add to the growing list of innocent black men and women targeted for the color of their skin or murdered through police brutality. The racial injustices the African American Community face are not isolated, are not eas…
Mr Bobby Barnes Scouting career spans 67 years, which includes his time as a youth and an adult volunteer. He has attended Philmont Scout Ranch four times, Florida Sea Base five times, National Order of the Arrow Conference three times, and has attended 32 Order of the Arrow Conclaves. Mr B…
Recently, I had the honor of sitting with five Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) from VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System in a quiet private airport in Reno, Nevada. We were waiting for their jet, courtesy of the U.S. Air Force, to arrive and whisk these heroes away to New Jersey. They were o…
COLUMBIA, S.C. – In the best interest of the health of all South Carolinians, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), S.C. Hospital Association (SCHA), S.C. Medical Association (SCMA) and S.C. Office of Rural Health (SCORH) issue the following joint statement:
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 434 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 11 additional deaths.This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 15,228 and those who have …
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 542 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 11 additional deaths.This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 14,800 and those who have …
We know that any external factors that add stress, isolation, and financial strain can create circumstances where a survivor’s safety is further compromised. The COVID-19 pandemic has elements of all three of these external factors. Even more concerning, shelter-in-place orders meant that ma…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 390 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 1 additional death.
The American Red Cross has an urgent need for blood donations to prevent another blood shortage as hospitals resume surgical procedures and patient treatments that were temporarily paused earlier this spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division along with the members of the State Emergency Response Team are incorporating COVID-19 precautions and procedures into plans for the 2020 hurricane season. Atl…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 447 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries will resume committal services starting June 9 in all but two VA national cemeteries.
FLORENCE — Francis Marion University President Dr. Fred Carter told the university’s board of trustees Thursday that FMU would take the lead in sustaining a regional conversation on racial justice and equality in the wake of the George Floyd murder last week.
Francis Marion University will freeze tuition and fees for a second straight year.The university’s trustees affirmed that action at their regular meeting Thursday at FMU, and also heard from FMU President Dr. Fred Carter about plans to resume classes on campus this fall. FMU’s fall semester …
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 361 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and seven additional deaths.This brings the total number of people confirmed to have COVID-19 in South Carolina to 13,005 and those who ha…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — As restrictions are reduced by reopenings and South Carolinians return to their workplaces and participate in recreational activities that might involve crowds, DHEC continues to urge everyone to be vigilant in practicing social distancing and wearing masks to prevent the fu…
VA has released the Safe Firearm Storage Toolkit, which was developed in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry. The toolkit guides communities through the proc…
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Summer is here and although we are not back to our normal routines, folks are still traveling, visiting family and friends, and going to destinations to find warmth and sunshine. It is important for parents of teenagers to discuss travel safety and distracted driving with them and to rememb…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) today announced 285 new cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and 1 additional death.
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Some consumers may still be looking for their economic impact payments (EIP) in the mail. The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs (SCDCA) wants consumers to be aware of two situations that may affect how, or even if, they receive the money.
As much as police would like to fight it, there is no longer any way to contain people recording them in public. Smartphones are everywhere. It may be possible to talk one person out of doing it, but if a crowd forms, there's no way to stop it.
If you've attended or seen photos of the protests across the country in recent days following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, you may have noticed people in the crowd with neon green hats.
Your provider’s office called this morning and wants to schedule a Medicare annual wellness visit.You’re up to date on your shots. You see your doctor every three months for your diabetes. And you had a physical just last month.So why do you need to schedule an annual wellness visit?First, t…
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