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Charleston Animal Society Urges Pet Owners to Check Vaccinations Following Distemper Outbreak

In mid-October, a dog brought into the care of Charleston Animal Society tested positive for distemper, a highly contagious viral disease that attacks a dog's respiratory, gastrointestinal and central nervous systems. Distemper can be fatal if a dog is not properly vaccinated. Distemper vaccination is considered a core vaccine for...

Charleston, SC · 2d
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New urgent care center opens in Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. (WCBD) – Prisma Health Urgent Care has opened a new location in Goose Creek. The new clinic, near Walmart and the Crowfield Village shopping area, is now accepting patients and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. seven days a week. “As the southern Berkely County area continues to grow, access […]

Goose Creek, SC · 1d

The Money Overview

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UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose access to Providence, Lee Health, Yale New Haven Health or Bon Secours hospitals between Jan. 1 and Feb. 1, 2027. Only the Providence exit is confirmed; the other three systems are still in contract talks or have said they intend […] The post UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage members in Oregon, Washington, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina and Virginia could lose Providence, Lee, Yale or Bon Secours appeared first on The Money Overview .

South Carolina · 3d

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South Carolina independent pharmacies call for help amid financial struggles

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WSPA) — Independent pharmacies across the country are facing financial challenges and closing their doors, including in South Carolina. The South Carolina Pharmacy Association says about 40 independent pharmacies close in the state each year, and only 280 are still open. Kelley Johnson owned the Prescription Shoppe in Georgetown, which had been part […]

South Carolina · 23h

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Annie Andrews stresses high healthcare costs in tight South Carolina Senate race with Darline Graham

The South Carolina Senate race has drawn ever closer between Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews and Republican Darline Graham as the midterm elections draw to a finish. Andrews joins Antonia Hylton to discuss the surprisingly close race, her campaign's extensive outreach to voters, and the rising costs of healthcare going into 2027.

South Carolina · 5d

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Bringing cancer screening conversations to the salon chair

ANDRESON, S.C. (InvestigateTV) - Do you only go to the doctor when you have an ache or feel sick? For many women that answer can be “yes.”. A 2025 survey said that every one in six women say they missed or may have missed a routine cancer screening within the past year.

South Carolina · 7d

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Park Circle Home Case Highlights Limits in South Carolina’s Care-Facility Oversight

South Carolina’s oversight of community residential care facilities includes inspections and complaint investigations, but a report of alleged violations does not automatically trigger enforcement. Park Circle Home’s license was revoked in April 2026, and the North Charleston facility no longer serves vulnerable adults, according to Live 5 News. Live 5’s reporting on the case describes complaints and inspections alongside allegations of neglect and deaths, raising questions about how the state assesses and responds to concerns.

South Carolina · 6d

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Beaufort Memorial ER nurse wins DAISY Award

Special to The Island News. In the Beaufort Memorial emergency department, ER nurse Kaitlyn Heslin was caught off guard: nursing leaders and her colleagues were waiting to surprise her with a prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. Heslin, who began her career as a Beaufort Memorial ER technician about five...

Beaufort, SC · 15d

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Mount Pleasant Plots 30,000 New Trees After Losing 22% of Its Canopy

Mount Pleasant wants 30,000 more trees in the ground by 2046, a goal town leaders say could nudge overall tree coverage from 55% to 56% over the next two decades. The target comes from a citizen-led task force that recommended planting 1,500 trees every year for 20 years, and Tree Task Force chair Jaime McKee says the town has 1,200 acres of available land to work with as the effort gets underway.

Mt Pleasant, SC · 10d

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American Benefit Services

How does American Benefit Services lower out-of-pocket costs?. Why does American Benefit Services focus on maximizing plan benefits?. American Benefit Services, a second-generation family owned and operated company, is the Lowcountry’s trusted, local Medicare resource. They work to help navigate Medicare changes in a way that could potentially lower out-of-pocket costs, maximize plan benefits, eliminate confusion, ensure you have the right coverages to meet your unique needs, and keep you in provider and pharmacy networks that cover your preferred health care team.

The Lowcountry, SC · 9d

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AnMed, Tri-County Tech building new center to address SC nursing shortage

AnMed, Tri-County Tech build center to address nursing shortage

Anderson County, SC · 9d

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River Landing Dentistry Backs SC Hygiene Community at 2026 Hygiene Symposium

River Landing Dentistry, a family and restorative dental practice with offices across the Charleston area, supported South Carolina's dental hygiene community this month as a Silver sponsor of the 2026 Hygiene Symposium, held October 9 and 10 in Myrtle Beach. The event was hosted by the South Carolina Dental Hygienists' Association.

Charleston, SC · 13d

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South Carolina to Launch Project Lifeline 250 to Strengthen Rural Hospital Cybersecurity

South Carolina and federal officials are preparing to launch Project Lifeline 250, a new pilot initiative designed to strengthen cybersecurity protections at rural hospitals and help safeguard critical healthcare services. The announcement is scheduled for Monday, October 26, at Newberry Health Hospital in Newberry, South Carolina. Gov. Henry McMaster will...

South Carolina · 11d

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Grand Strand Health becomes SC’s first hospital offering endoscopic mitral valve surgery

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — Grand Strand Health is the only hospital in South Carolina to offer endoscopic mitral valve surgery. Heather Palomino, MD, performed the surgery. Traditional open-heart surgery usually requires an incision through the breastbone. An endoscopic mitral valve surgery allows surgeons to access the heart through smaller incisions in the chest.

South Carolina · 15d

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MUSC Health Celebrates Construction Milestone on Hollings Cancer Center

MUSC Health celebrated a major construction milestone for the MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Nexton, with a topping-out ceremony marking the completion of the facility’s highest structural point. The 30,000-square-foot outpatient facility will expand access to advanced cancer care for patients and families in Berkeley County and surrounding communities.

Berkeley County, SC · 14d

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Chemical pollution still plagues SC community, years after government agencies pledged to help

Sabasitianna Addison stepped off the school bus and trudged to her house in the late summer heat, decompressing from a day at an elementary school with a nagging problem. Her school sits atop an old agricultural field that, years before she was born, had been fertilized with textile factory sludge. The sludge contained cancer causing chemicals, and last spring, the same toxins were found embedded in the dirt of the school playground. “I definitely did not think we’d have to worry about this at the schoolhouse,’’ said Sabasitianna ’s mom, Ashley Cook, as she greeted her nine-year-old at the family’s mobile home in Darlington County. The discovery of forever chemicals on the playgrounds of Black Creek Elementary School is just one chapter in a story of contamination and citizen frustration on the sandy plains of eastern South Carolina. Cook and parents of school children, as well as farmers and their neighbors, are among hundreds of people dealing with environmental damage and health threats from a decision long ago to spread waste sludge on agricultural land to help crops grow in Darlington and nearby counties. Forever chemicals, like those found in the textile sludge, have polluted farms, drinking water, crops, streams,

Darlington County, SC · 16d

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HRMC Discover Wellness Health Fair draws 270 attendees from six-county region

A health fair in Hampton, S.C. drew approximately 270 attendees from a six-county region. The event provided free health screenings, educational resources, and fresh produce to the community. Organizers attribute the event's success to partnerships between several local health and community organizations. HAMPTON, S.C. – Hampton Regional Medical Center’s Discover...

Hampton, SC · 14d

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Bamberg County voters express health care concerns during Annie Andrews’ visit

BAMBERG, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - Senate candidate Dr. Annie Andrews met with voters in Bamberg County, where residents raised concerns about rural health care access and the rising cost of living. Andrews is running against Republican Darline Graham and Libertarian Kasie Whitner. Jacqueline Hunter, who lives in Denmark, said health care...

Bamberg County, SC · 16d

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South Carolina voters cite health care, affordability ahead of Senate election

Voters weighed in on the issues driving them to the polls in the South Carolina Senate race during a town hall with Dr. Annie Andrews.

South Carolina · 15d