Ahhh, September! We have made it! The brutal heat of August is behind us, and we move into, hopefully, cooler times. This can be a huge encouragement to get out and get active!For September, let’s look at a very special lower-body exercise that helps increase leg stability and improve balanc…

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE®) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA®) have recognized MUSC Health Florence Medical Center for excellence in lactation care.

Florence, SC,  – Julian (Jay) Hinesley has been named the new Chief Executive Officer of MUSC Health’s Florence Division effective mid-May 2021. The Florence Division encompasses MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, MUSC Health Marion Medical Center and their medical practices and affiliates.

Florence - MUSC Health and McLeod Health are launching a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) beginning April 19, 2021 until May 14, 2021. A Community Health Needs Assessment is a systematic survey involving the community to identify and analyze community health needs. The results provid…

FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes Matt Wise, FNP, family nurse practitioner, to HopeHealth in Kingstree.

FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes physician assistant Laura Howle to Behavioral Health services at the Medical Plaza in Florence.

FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes physician assistant Sonam Kuber, PA-C, to HopeHealth in Manning.

Pelvic relaxation may sound like something pleasant but that is definitely not the case. The phrase is another way of describing pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that occurs when the pelvic floor– the muscles, ligaments, connective tissue and nerves that support and control the bladder, ut…

FLORENCE —  MUSC Health is offering increased testing capacity across the state and results are typically reported within 24-48 hours, so test availability or turnaround time should not be a deterrent to individuals. Ideally, individuals, families and friends should be tested within five day…

MUSC Florence Medical Center continues to bring advanced system of stroke care closer to the residents of the Pee Dee region despite the coronavirus pandemic.

 At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, remains the number one priority. Close monitoring of the COVID‐19 pandemic continues at the MUSC Health – Florence Division. The following information pertains to MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers only. The M…

MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers have earned a combined 14 South Carolina "Certified Zero Harm Awards" from the South Carolina Hospital Association (SCHA). These awards are in recognition of the outstanding performance for patient safety and prevention of hospital­ acquired in…

At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, remains the number one priority. Close monitoring of the COVID‐19 pandemic continues at the MUSC Health – Florence Division. The following information pertains to MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers only. The MU…

FLORENCE —MUSC Health Florence Medical Center is proud to announce the addition of Podiatrist Michael McCann, D.P.M and General Surgeon Hatem Abdallah to the medical staff.

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MUSC Health Marion Medical Center is happy to announce J. Kevin O’Kelly, M.D. is now offering urology services to the surrounding area. He brings more than 27 years practicing urology, including 22 years of private practice at Low Country Urology in Florence, S.C.

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Paul T. Gayes, Ph.D., a professor of marine science and executive director of the Burroughs & Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies at Coastal Carolina University, is using a new Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) scanner to conduct research on long-term beach erosion and renouri…

The E. Craig Wall Sr. College of Business Administration at Coastal Carolina University has awarded professorships to faculty members who exemplify excellence in teaching, research, and service. The following professorships have been awarded for 2020-2021: The Vereen Teaching Impact Award to…

At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, remains the number one priority. Close monitoring of the COVID‐19 pandemic continues at theMUSC Health – Florence Division. The following information pertains to MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers  only.The MUS…

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…

At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, remains the number one priority. Close monitoring of the COVID‐19 pandemic continues at the MUSC Health – Florence Division. The following information pertains to MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers only. The MU…

FLORENCE, S.C. (August 1, 2020) – HopeHealth welcomes family medicine physician Samuel J. Tomlinson III, MD, to HopeHealth in Kingstree.

FLORENCE, S.C. (August 1, 2020) – HopeHealth welcomes Melissa Brady, MSW, LISW-CP, to the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence, where she serves as a behavioral health consultant.

FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes Jessica Green, LPC, LAC, CAC II, to HopeHealth in Manning, where she serves as a behavioral health consultant.

American Heart Association Award recognizes MUSC Florence’s commitment to quality stroke care

MUSC Health Florence Division is proud to announce the addition of Kimberly S. Jackson, M.D., and R. Michelle Johnson, NP to the MUSC Care Team.

 (July 14, 2020) – At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, remains the number one priority. Close monitoring of the COVID‐19 pandemic continues at the MUSC Health – Florence Division. The following information pertains to MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical C…

Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics president, Dr. Sally Goza, unveiled a new parent marketing campaign, “Call Your Pediatrician,” to encourage parents to schedule well-child visits during the COVID-19 pandemic.Well-child visits should take place in person in a medical home, not in …

Huntsville, AL. – The US Army Black Daggers, Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, will be jumping into MUSC Health Florence Medical Center, Florence, SC on Thursday, July 2, at 10:00am as part of the US Army’s Salute to Healthcare Workers.

At MUSC Health, the safety of patients, families, care team members, remains the number one priority. Close monitoring of the COVID‐19 pandemic continues at the MUSC Health – Florence Division. The following information pertains to MUSC Health Florence and Marion Medical Centers only.

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).

FLORENCE — Francis Marion University’s nursing program has received initial accreditation from the prestigious Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). 

FLORENCE, S.C. (June 12, 2020) – Diabetes care for HopeHealth patients in Williamsburg County is expanding. Beginning this month, Christy Evans, DNP, will provide diabetes care services at HopeHealth in Kingstree.

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 …

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…