When it comes to either the seasonal flu or H1N1, experts agree that your best defense is a good offense in the form of prevention.

Georgetown County school officials are seeing mixed results as vaccinations are given at elementary schools this week.

The S.C. Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is having its Pee Dee Memory Walk on Saturday at McLeod Health and Fitness Center in Florence.

The doctors with the new Live Oak Medical Center say they hope services such as urgent care will make it easier for residents in local rural areas to get the health care they need.

A two-week Health Resource Expo is under way for employees of McLeod Regional Medical Center.

According to a news release, visiting will not be allowed for individuals under the age of 19 or by anyone who is experiencing any flu like symptoms such as fever greater than 100, cough, sore throat or runny nose.

The BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina Foundation presented a $70,000 grant to the Free Medical Clinic of Darlington County on Friday at Lawton Park in Hartsville.

As daylight-saving time draws to an end, local cyclists are urging drivers to be respectful and careful of riders on two wheels.

Some parents and school nurses say the vaccines will offer a convenient alternative for students whose parents cannot make it to the clinic or doctor’s office.

The Claire Chapin Epps YMCA opened the first week of October, but it celebrated its grand opening on Thursday.

Jared Fogle said his goal is simple: instill in students the importance of making positive decisions about their health now. Fogle, the national spokesman for Subway restaurants, recognized grand-prize winners of the Subway Fresh Fit contest during an assembly at Main Street Elementary School Thursday.

FirstChoice Healthcare PC is one of the selected sites in the Pee Dee chosen as a distribution site for the H1N1 vaccinations.

Loris Healthcare System is anticipating an active flu season. To protect our staff, volunteers and patients, Loris Community Hospital will implement these changes effective November 1.

Due to the severity of the current flu season, Conway Medical Center will implement visitation restrictions to protect their patients, staff and visitors effective Wednesday, November 4.

A cooking demonstration and guest speakers will be featured during the McLeod Diabetes Center’s 2009 Diabetes Health Fair. The free event, in its 11th year, will be from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 7 at McLeod Medical Plaza, 800 E. Cheves St., Florence.