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November 06, 2009
Conway prepares for Rivertown Half Marathon
The Conway Chamber of Commerce and Atlantic Sports Marketing will host the Inaugural BI-LO Rivertown Half Marathon and Conway Medical Center Wellness & Fitness Center 8K Walk/Run on Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 7:30 a.m.
2010 Relay For Life “Full Volume” Kick Off
The American Cancer Society will be hosting their 2010 Relay For Life kick off at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Freestyle Music Park at the Ice Cold Country Theater.
November 05, 2009
Long lines at vaccine clinics expected to continue for a long time
Long lines at vaccine clinics across the nation may continue into December and January well after the peak of the flu season.
Study finds sleepy drivers cause problems on the roads
According to a new survey, sleepy drivers are wreaking havoc on U.S. roads.
New study out on twins and sisters
Twins who share the womb with a sister may enter the world a little healthier.
November 04, 2009
McLeod Diabetes Center Hosts 11th Annual Health Fair
The McLeod Diabetes Center has long been known for its excellence in diabetes care and outstanding work in community diabetes education.
New study finds another benefit of men keeping their cholesterol in check
Men who keep their cholesterol in check may be protecting themselves against the mostly deadly type of prostrate cancer.
Light cigarettes may not help if you want to quit smoking
If you want to quit smoking,light cigarettes may not be the answer.
New report on HINI flu and who’s at risk
It’s not just young people who are at risk of dying from the H1N1 flu.
November 03, 2009
CCU to hold benefit for American Cancer Society
Coastal Carolina University’s Department of Music will present a benefit concert for the American Cancer Society at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Wheelwright Auditorium.
New concerns about a new strain of MRSA
Health officials are concerned about a new strain of MRSA, an infection-causing bacteria.
Experts say children need a limit on watching TV
Television may increase aggression among young children.
New York company recalls some of its ground beef
A New York meat company has recalled more than 500,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
November 02, 2009
Carolinas Home Health and Hospice celebrates November as National Home Care Month
More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care from home care providers. In their honor, Carolinas Home Health and Hospice joins the National Association for Home Care & Hospice in celebrating November as National Home Care Month, according to a press release from Carolinas Hospital System.
Loris Healthcare System is hosting a free information session on ED
During the month of November, American Diabetes Month, the Erectile Dysfunction Institute (Edi) is encouraging all men diagnosed with diabetes and experiencing erectile dysfunction (ED) to ask their physician about screenings for cardiovascular disease.
Women may decrease their chances of a certain cancer by drinking coffee
Coffee may lower a woman’s chances of developing endometrial cancer, which is cancer of the uterine lining.
Study finds pregnant women should eat more vegetables
Here’s another reason for pregnant women to eat their veggies.
The CDC released new death rates from HINI
The death rate from the H1N1 virus continues to rise especially among the young.
Creek Ratz Hosts Oyster Festival to Benefit March of Dimes
Creek Ratz Restaurant (Florence and Murrells Inlet) is holding an Oyster Festival to benefit the March of Dimes on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 1 pm to 5 pm.
October 30, 2009
South Strand Ambulatory Care Center to offer seasonal flu vaccinations
The South Strand Ambulatory Care Center emergency department will provide seasonal flu immunizations from November 2 – 30 between 6 – 9 am daily on a walk-in basis.
October 29, 2009
Jared the SUBWAY guy makes a stop in the Eastern Carolinas
Jared Fogle was a 425-pound student at Indiana University in March 1998 when he noticed a sign at the SUBWAY® restaurant near his apartment promoting the chain’s “7 under 6” menu - seven submarine sandwiches with six grams of fat or less.
October 28, 2009
Oh My Aching Back!
It’s one of the most common medical problems millions of us face some time in our lives. Back pain. According to the National Institutes of Health, 8 out of every 10 of us will deal with it at some point.
QUIZ: Oh My Aching Back!
Take the scnow.com online back pain quiz.
October 27, 2009
McLeod Diabetes Center will host a a free Diabetes Health Fair
The McLeod Diabetes Center is set to host its largest community event, the Diabetes Health Fair.
Headaches are becoming a major problem for veterans
Some war veterans may be more prone to chronic headaches.
Study finds children need more Vitamin D
Many U.S. children aren’t getting enough Vitamin D.
More middle aged women are having heart attacks
Heart attacks are becoming more common among middle aged U.S. women.
October 26, 2009
Special programs offered by CHS in November
Carolinas Hospital System offers special programs during the month of November.
October 23, 2009
Pee Dee Start! Heart Walk set for Saturday at Francis Marion
Registration starts at 9 a.m. The walk begins at 10 a.m.
October 19, 2009
Coastal Samaritan Counseling Center announces free depression screenings
In recognition of the National Depression Screening Day CSCC is offering depression screenings and recommendations by Licensed Professionals Counselors at no charge to the public
