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Flu deaths nearly triple in South Carolina as officials urge …

In the last week, the number of the deaths blamed on the flu this season has nearly tripled in South Carolina. DHEC officials say over the past month, respiratory illnesses have spiked in South

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Health officials urge precautions as respiratory illnesses …

WebWash your hands, wear a mask and protect yourself. That’s what state health officials are urging everyone to do as flu numbers and other respiratory illnesses …

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Prisma Health begins construction of new Northeast …

WebOn Tuesday, Prisma Health broke ground on a new facility in Columbia. Prisma is expanding access to outpatient care near I-77 and Killian Road with the new Northeast Columbia Medical Park.

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DHEC sends message to expecting parents with 'Counting …

WebCOLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is working to improve maternal health and birth …

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Gov. appoints Seema Shrivastava-Patel as DHEC Board …

WebWed, March 15th 2023 at 3:52 PM. Seema Shrivastava-Patel was appointed as Chair of DHEC's Board after it's previous director stepped down in December (SC Dept. of Health and Environmental Control

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DHEC urges South Carolinians to adopt heart-healthy …

WebThe South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging SC residents to build and maintain habits that lead to a healthy hear …

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DHEC aims to reduce maternal mortality rates with …

WebDHEC is using National Maternal Health Awareness Day, Tuesday, to bring attention to pregnancy-related health concerns and efforts to decrease the state’s …

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DHEC hosting health and wellness fair for community

WebDHEC is hosting a Health, Wellness and Safety Fair on Wednesday.The event will be held from 10 am to 1:30 pm at DHEC's 2600 Bull Street location.The event is fr

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DHEC partners with SC schools to have overdose …

WebCOLUMBIA, SC (WACH) --- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) …

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DHEC offers free HIV, STD testing on National Black …

WebWorld Aids Day: DHEC boosts HIV testing in honor of lives lost and progress made. Dec. 1, 2023. (WCIV)

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Prisma Health announces medical park build for an …

WebCOLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Prisma health officials along with state lawmakers celebrated the groundbreaking of the all-new Northeast Columbia Medical Park. Michael Bundy CEO of Prisma Health in the

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DHEC unveils comprehensive 2023 State Health Assessment report

WebThe 2023 SHA is a comprehensive compilation of population health data, it outlines health outcomes, health behaviors and health factors across the lifespan in …

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Prisma abandons plan to buy 3 more South Carolina hospitals

WebSun, April 11th 2021 at 4:50 PM. Prisma abandons plan to buy 3 more South Carolina hospitals. COLUMBIA, SC (AP) — South Carolina’s largest hospital system will not be …

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WebPeople over 50 should be looking forward to retirement. Your Health’s model is to enable people to live their best lives after 50 and allow them to enjoy their

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Experts say long term mask use could cause health issues

WebCOLUMBIA, SC (WACH) -- With mask ordinances in effect in most cities, some believe wearing masks can have a long term effect on your health. However, experts …

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Thousands scrambling to find health care options after Prisma

WebColumbia, S.C (WACH) — Thousands of Prisma Health patients are going to have to make changes after the hospital decided it will no longer accept United Health …

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West Columbia welcomes new Center Well Senior Primary Care: A

WebA new Center Well Senior Primary Care Center opened on Wednesday in West Columbia.This new center will provide a personalized experience to every …

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MUSC Health, SC State University partner to boost student health …

WebMUSC Health announced a new partnership with South Carolina State University (SCSU), which will offer student health services. This collaboration will …

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South Carolina doubles school-based mental health counselors

WebAccording to September 2023 survey results of South Carolina school districts, the number of counselors doubled to 1,209 at the start of the 2023-2024 school …

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