The fourth most common cancer in men? It’s bladder cancer. While it’s less common in women, more than 600,000 people are living with bladder cancer in the U.S., and more than 83,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with this disease this year.
Society Hill, S.C- On Friday, June 18, Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Assault will host its second Clays for a Cause clay-shoot competition at the Moree’s Sportsman’s Preserve at 1217 Moree Road in Society Hill.
To help promote public awareness around strokes in the United States and its prevention, the month of May is recognized as National Stroke Awareness Month. According to the American Stroke Association, each year, nearly 795,000 people in the U.S. suffer from a stroke. A stroke occurs in an i…
“I’m just pouring from an empty cup.” This widespread feeling continues to be shared among adults as they reemerge from a year defined by loss, routine changes, stress and anxiety. The COVID-19 pandemic has left its mark on everyone, but adults connected to infants and young children have th…
Early this spring, I was honored to be chosen as the next Chief Executive Officer for Harvest Hope. After previously serving on the Board since 2015, I know what big shoes I am stepping in to fill. Throughout my volunteer time with Harvest Hope, it was incredible to watch the team serve thei…
For seventeen years, the Dorothy Blackwell Luncheon has been raising funds, and increasing awareness for senior hunger and other needs of Florence County senior citizens. The Dorothy Blackwell fundraiser/luncheon is the Senior Citizens Association’s (SCA) primary annual philanthropic event. …
Florence, S. C. – Sam White is the new Director of Operations for House of Hope. Previously, White was Director of Men. He has been employed by House of Hope for more than 6 years. White is a native Texan, finished high school in North Carolina, and graduated from Richmond Community Colle…
We have all experienced loss in some form or another because of COVID-19. Loss triggers the grief process, known as the five stages of grief. Understanding and recognizing this process is crucial in knowing what to do when experiencing paralyzing anxiety, irritability or depression. Accordin…
Largest CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Study in Health Workers Shows mRNA Vaccines 94% Effective
Geographically diverse population included across 33 sites in 25 U.S. statesA new CDC study adds to the growing body of real-world evidence (outside of a clinical trial setting) showing that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protect health care perso…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s Women, Infant and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) is making it easier for program participants to purchase more healthy produce by temporarily increasing the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruit and vegetable purchases beginning June 1, 2021.
A shorter version of this column has been published by Axios.
Beginning on Wednesday, April 28, CareSouth Carolina will resume its distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine at its drive-up mobile sites.
Alison Askins, Children’s Trust event planner, explains how the organization had to adapt in staging the recently-completed Building Hope for Children Conference. Due to COVID-19 concerns, the biennial event became an object lesson in how to be flexible enough to adjust to changing circumsta…
Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Janssen (Joh…
FLORENCE, S.C. – HopeHealth welcomes Cheryl Watson to HopeHealth in Timmonsville. Cheryl Watson is a behavioral health consultant with the HopeHealth beahvaioral health team.
On Saturday, April 24th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Circle Park and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills fo…
Sumter, S.C.- The Elizabeth Pettigrew Durant Children’s Center, serving the 3rd Judicial Circuit in South Carolina, has been awarded Satellite Membership by National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and review process. The 3rd Judicial Circuit is a division of the Sout…
On April 13, 2021, the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center opened their new Myrtle Beach VA Outpatient Clinic located at 1800 Airpark Drive. The new 84,000 square foot clinic boasts 200 clinical treatment rooms and is a much-needed increase in size to provide the primary care, mental health a…
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.
A bad knee adds pain and takes the fun out of recreational activities, such as golf. A total knee joint replacement can remove the pain and return you to the golf course. Even golfers, such as PGA professional Fred Funk and Nancy Lopez, a 48-time LPGA winning golfer, have undergone knee joi…
Implanting a pacemaker to keep a heartbeat steady and regular is a common heart procedure. But how do you know if you need one? McLeod Electrophysiologist Dr. Prabal Guha explains how patients are evaluated for a pacemaker.
As COVID-19 vaccination rolls out in parts of the world, many countries have started to implement or are considering the use of COVID-19 “vaccine passports” – paper or digital forms certifying that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19 – for purposes of international travel. In addit…
Intuitive eating is an eating method that has been studied for quite some time now. Some people may not have realized that they have been practicing intuitive eating most of their lives until they come across this term. Intuitive eating is an evidenced-based, mind-body health approach that f…
The abuse and neglect of our children is one of the most gut-wrenching topics that our society has to deal with. Children, our most precious resource for the future and our most vulnerable group of people, deserve our protection. Actually, they deserve our constant and absolute efforts. The …
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…
Troublesome symptoms of Pelvic Floor Disorders (also called Pelvic Floor Dysfunction), such as Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse prevent many women from enjoying life to the fullest. Painful or unexpected urination. Bowel problems. Lower back and pelvic pain. Discomfort during life’s mo…
Nearly 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain, which is pain that persists for three months or longer. It can occur after an injury, or without apparent damage or previous injury to the body.
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The following statement is attributed to Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director of the CDC and Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research:As of April 12, more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen ) vaccine have been admin…
“We have all known the long loneliness, and we have found that answer is community”-Dorothy DayLiving through a pandemic has not been my idea of fun.In the early days of the virus, streets were empty, people were ordered to stay home, wear gloves or masks if they went out in public, and wash…
CareSouth Carolina with the Johnson & Johnson (one shot) vaccine is hosting a Drive-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Bishopville. It’s tomorrow (Wednesday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. IT IS FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE!
Nearly a quarter into 2021, I feel it is important to take a step back, see where we have been, and re-address some things. Our journey began in January with my first exercise of the month article on walking. I want to revisit walking and the importance of this somewhat simple yet powerful a…
Good nutrition is an important part of feeling well and maintaining a healthy weight for cancer patients.
Child Abuse Prevention Month began April 1, and 116 prevention partners in South Carolina, including 10 women’s clubs, are working with Children’s Trust to raise awareness through events and activities like the planting of pinwheel gardens.
With a mix of relief and caution, older adults fully vaccinated against covid-19 are moving out into the world and resuming activities put on hold during the pandemic.
Francis Marion University’s masters level program in nursing has been ranked as one of the Best Nursing Schools in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Children’s Trust held its Building Hope for Children Conference on a virtual platform for the first time, and nearly 500 child-serving professionals, home visitors and prevention advocates participated in the biennial event March 23-25. And even though they couldn’t meet face-to-face this ti…
Pregnant women face many questions. At an event for pregnant women, McLeod OB/GYN Dr. Candice Greenan helped answer a few questions related to concerns some women raised about certain foods – from sushi to ice.
Florence, SC, - The COVID-19 Vaccine is one way we can build defenses against COVID-19 in our communities. McLeod Health is vaccinating based on national and state guidelines. This advisory is to remind the public of who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine in Phase 1B and what the…
Abnormal vaginal bleeding can be worrisome, impact reproductive health or have other serious consequences. Treating the condition will help you maintain your quality of life.
MUSC Health Florence Medical Center will be offering vaccination sites on Friday, March 26th, and Saturday, March 27th in Kingstree, Lake City, and Florence.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Beginning today, all nursing homes and assisted living facilities in South Carolina are required to offer outdoor and/or indoor visitation, with few exceptions, based on new guidelines released by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC). Thes…
Until early in the 21st Century, one in three women were dying of heart disease. They went to the doctor later, were sicker and were more likely to die than men.
Endometriosis – when the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the pelvis – can be painful, even dangerous, if left untreated. McLeod Gynecologist Dr. J. Michael Davidson describes a robot-assisted surgical approach to treating endometriosis. Click here to see the interview with Dr. J. Mic…
Once a cesarean section, always a cesarean section. That was the standard thinking for pregnant women years ago, but that standard has changed.
Although hip replacement surgery with the incision from the front has been around for a while, this so-called anterior approach has become increasingly popular. McLeod Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Walsh explains two basic approaches to hip joint replacement and a main advantage of the …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is updating K–12 school guidance to reflect the latest science on physical distance between students in classrooms. CDC now recommends that, with universal masking, students should maintain a distance of at least 3 feet in classroom setti…
PLEASE help us spread the word! MUSC is happy to announce that we have vaccines available tomorrow at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. We appreciate you sharing this announcement with your friends and families. Please see the ways you can contact us above for addditional details and to…
Horry County, S.C. March 11, 2021 - American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Acline Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC, was damaged by a fire this morning. The Red Cross is helping two peopleby providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as …
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