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‘I can’t afford this’: Little River cancer patient shocked by $700 bill for monthly medication
LITTLE RIVER, SC (WMBF) - As healthcare costs rise across the county, a Little River woman is questioning how she’ll pay for medication she may need for the rest of her life. Delcenia Currence has been fighting breast cancer since 2024. Just a few weeks ahead of her 81st...
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MUSC Health to open new dental clinic in Florence, expand oral care in Pee Dee
FLORENCE S.C. (WPDE) — MUSC Health is opening a new dental and oral care clinic in Florence that officials say will expand access to dental services across the Pee Dee and help train the next generation of dentists in South Carolina. The new MUSC Health Dental and Oral Care...
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MUSC Health expands dental care with new clinic in Florence
FLORENCE, S.C. (WBTW) — MUSC Health is opening a new dental and oral care clinic in Florence aimed at expanding access to dental services across the Pee Dee. The MUSC Health Dental and Oral Care Clinic is located on the Florence Medical Center campus and will begin seeing patients on Monday, Sept 14. MUSC said […]
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Mayor Tally McColl Proclaims Health Equity Awareness Month
Mayor Tally McColl proclaimed Health Equity Awareness Month in the City of Dillon. He signed the proclamation at the Soup For The Soul meeting held today at the City Wellness Center. The proclamation reads as follows:. Health Equity Awareness Month Proclamation. The City of Dillon. WHEREAS, all residents deserve an...
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Nursing school hopes to cut into shortage of caregivers
The Health Resources and Services Administration predicts that by 2028, there will be a nursing shortage of over 267,000 nurses in the United States, with the state of South Carolina fourth in that projected shortfall. Betternurse.org says rural areas are projected to face larger shortages than metropolitan areas. Dr. Kandi...
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McLeod Health Offers Preview of New Hospital in Carolina Forest
McLeod Health welcomed area leaders, healthcare providers, community partners and members of the public to a ribbon cutting and open house celebrating the McLeod Health Carolina Forest Hospital on August 27. The event offered an early look inside the new hospital ahead of its scheduled opening this fall. The unveiling...
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New McLeod Health hospital set to open in Carolina Forest this fall
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A new hospital is preparing to open its doors in Carolina Forest this fall. McLeod Health gave the community a first look inside Thursday, celebrating the new facility with a ribbon-cutting and open house. The $90 million, four-story hospital will have 48 beds and...
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Get to Know Coastal Cancer Center and the Comprehensive Care They Provide
Greg talks with Dr. Emily Touloukian at Coastal Cancer Center. Coastal Cancer Center has been serving patients in the Grand Strand area since 1982, providing comprehensive cancer and blood disorder care close to home. With locations in Myrtle Beach, Conway, Loris and Murrells Inlet, the practice offers medical oncology and hematology services, along with chemotherapy and radiation oncology. Its team focuses on providing personalized care throughout a patient’s journey, with nurse navigators and experienced clinical staff available to help answer questions and provide support along the way.
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SC sitting in ‘Stroke Belt’, Health officials urge residents to watch for risk
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Careteam Plus hosts National Health Center week event
CONWAY, S.C (WBTW) — Careteam Plus recently held a National Health Center Week celebration at its campus in Conway to highlight the essential role health centers play in the community. The event emphasized providing medical access to all residents, regardless of their insurance status. The organization is currently celebrating...
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McLeod Health Dillon Earns National Recognition
McLeod Health Dillon has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of only 183 hospitals nationwide to earn a five-star rating in both physician and nurse communication, based on patient experience data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). McLeod Health Dillon is the only hospital in South Carolina to receive these distinctions.
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MUSC Florence breaks ground on future cancer center
FLORENCE COUNTY S.C. (WPDE) — MUSC Florence officially broke ground Wednesday on the future MUSC Hollings Cancer Center at Florence Medical Center, marking a significant milestone in expanding access to comprehensive, state-of-the-art cancer care for patients across the Pee Dee and northeastern South Carolina. The facility is expected to...