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January 04, 2008

Don’t turn back the diet clock

Looking at your waistline and wishing you could turn back time? Granted, you're a few decades older, but what's keeping you from returning to a weight last seen in the disco era?

Mercy Medicine Clinic to open new Lake City site Monday

Mercy Medicine Clinic, a free clinic established in 1994 to help the working poor gain access to health care, plans to open a new location Monday in Lake City at 124 Epps St., thanks to a grant from the United Way of Florence County.

January 02, 2008

Avoid pitfalls when joining a gym

Joining a gym? Read Better Business Bureau tips on choosing a gym

January 01, 2008

Allergy symptoms strike many throughout winter months

As the weather turns colder, some people will begin experiencing allergy symptoms that seem out of place during the winter.

December 31, 2007

Hospitals plan tobacco-free launch

Hospitals across the country have been gearing up to go tobacco-free during the past year, and Pee Dee hospitals are getting ready to join the fight.

December 21, 2007

Book delivers answers for women about their bodies

When pitching your dream book idea to friends, the last thing you want to hear is: "Ewww!" Many, however, said just that to Nancy Amanda Redd about her plan to write a reassuring, practical guide to women's bodies.

December 20, 2007

Grant supports Northeastern Technical College nursing program

The Duke Endowment recently awarded a grant, which totals $663,405 over three years, to McLeod Health in partnership with Northeastern Technical College. The grant will help Northeastern Tech develop its nursing education program by adding an Associate Degree nursing program.

December 19, 2007

Environmental consciousness can’t always be bought

Many Americans are trying to buy their way into environmental consciousness, but according to some concerned researchers, it may not be such a great idea.

Horry County launches prescription discount program

A new prescription discount card program in Horry County starts Jan. 1 and is available to everyone regardless of age, income, or existing health coverage.

December 18, 2007

Efforts continue to reduce Pee Dee, S.C. teen birth rates

According to a report released last week by the Centers for Disease Control, teen birth rates in America have risen for the first time in 14 years. But, the results for the Pee Dee have not been confirmed for 2006.

December 17, 2007

Residents protest proposed Wallace area landfill

BENNETTSVILLE ? More than 80 people filled the Marlboro County Council chambers, which only allows seating for only 19 people, and lined the hallway outside Monday night to voice their opposition to a proposed landfill.

McLeod Breast Imaging accredited for three years

McLeod Breast Imaging has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.

December 14, 2007

Winyah Community Hospice Care seeks volunteers

Winyah Community Hospice Care needs volunteers to serve in the Pee Dee.

McLeod diabetes initiative benefits from S.C. BlueCross Foundation

FLORENCE ? The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation recently made grant awards totaling $2,886,791 to community groups serving health-care needs in South Carolina. The McLeod Health Foundation was one of the community groups that received funds for a diabetes initiative.

Red Cross asks residents to show they care with holiday blood drive

The American Red Cross will hold its sixth annual ?Show You Care,? blood drive in an effort to encourage blood donations during a typically slow time of year.

December 13, 2007

Hib vaccine recalled

Childhood vaccines and one doctor's perspective

Economic study on proposed coal-burning plant results released

FLORENCE ? Santee Cooper officials held a press conference Thursday on the Francis Marion University campus to discuss an economic impact study economics professors at the university compiled for the organization.

December 11, 2007

Seasonal Affective Disorder

As the seasons change and the days grow shorter, some people may develop symptoms of depression.

Balancing the Stressors of the Season

The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, togetherness and peace. And most of the time it is. But the holidays can be stressful, too.

December 10, 2007

LifePoint, McLeod dedicate Gift of Life Tree

LifePoint, originally known as the South Carolina Organ Procurment Agency, joined forces with McLeod Health on Monday to host the annual Gift of Life Tree Dedication ceremony.

December 06, 2007

Doctors to ask DHEC to test humans for mercury

Local doctors are expected to request human testing of mercury by the state health department. According to the Conservation Voters of South Carolina, the mercury threats in the Pee Dee area rivers has led some Florence doctors to ask DHEC to test humans for mercury contamination.

December 04, 2007

Ion Cleansing

How would you like to feel better, and all you had to do was soak your feel for 30 minutes?

Community leaders discuss how to attack kidney disease

Sponsored by a grant from BlueCross BlueShield, Marion County pastors, doctors, community leaders and public officials were told that attacking kidney disease with screenings, education and follow up will likely bring down the numbers of those suffering from the disease.

November 30, 2007