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Health

  • Coronavirus

State

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has confirmed the first...

SC Health Dept. confirms season’s 1st flu-related death

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Patrick Phillips
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says a patient in the Midlands became the first person to die from influenza days before the official start of flu season.

Charleston Co.

The organization said Tuesday they have to collect around 10,000 additional donations to cut...

American Red Cross seeking blood, platelet donations amid national shortage

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:01 PM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
The American Red Cross says they are going through a national blood and platelet shortage and are asking for people for their help.

State

From college students to communities at risk, state health officials say everyone needs to get...

Health officials in South Carolina spread awareness of HIV medication

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:32 AM EDT
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By Elisheva Wimberly
From college students to communities at risk, state health officials say everyone needs to get tested and take active steps to prevent HIV infection.

State

Data has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on students’ learning and their...

New data shows drop in SC children’s physical health, fitness following pandemic

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Data has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on students’ learning and their mental health.

State

A Senate panel convened a group of researchers to hear the latest on the state’s efforts to...

SC working to establish first Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in the state

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:05 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
South Carolina is in the process of establishing what researchers and advocates say would be a groundbreaking venture for Alzheimer’s care in the state.

Charleston Co.

Data from the last several years show patients are at risk of losing some of their most...

Adding insult to injury: Items reported missing, stolen at Lowcountry hospitals

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 6:37 PM EDT
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By Cameron Bopp
Planning for a funeral is never easy. It can be made more difficult when a family isn’t able to complete their loved one’s dying wish: to be buried with their most valuable possessions.

State

Gov. Henry McMaster has officially made September Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness...

‘Don’t Risk It’ campaign raises awareness for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 8:41 AM EDT
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By Live 5 Web Staff
Gov. Henry McMaster has officially made September Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.

Colleton Co.

County officials and healthcare leaders have marked the development of a new medical facility...

New medical facility coming to Walterboro

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:33 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
County officials and healthcare leaders have marked the development of a new medical facility in Walterboro.

State

A map shows the locations of current and new telehealth carts across South Carolina.

New partnership to help SC seniors access healthcare in rural, underserved areas

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
A new partnership could help thousands of seniors across South Carolina access healthcare.

Charleston Co.

Narcan is a FDA-approved drug used to treat known or suspected opioid overdoses.

Nonprofit warns of spike in overdoses

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 8:53 AM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Nonprofit WakeUp Carolina is sounding the alarm on a spike in overdoses.
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State

How SC sheriffs will handle reporting requirement in abortion ban

Updated: Sep. 15, 2023 at 6:56 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
While most abortions in South Carolina are now prohibited after six weeks, the state’s law does allow for exceptions for rape and incest survivors up to 12 weeks into their pregnancies.

State Politics

Abortion providers file new lawsuit challenging SC’s ‘fetal heartbeat law’

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
South Carolina’s restrictive ban on abortion has been hit with another legal challenge from abortion providers.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. public libraries now offering checkout of blood pressure kits

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 9:04 AM EDT
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By Madeline Jaskowiak
The Charleston County Public Library system has announced that blood pressure kits are now available to check out at all 18 branches.

State

Lowcountry hospitals prepare as doctors see new COVID strain, flu, RSV

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 8:03 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
MUSC staff says they are seeing higher numbers of COVID-19 and the flu this fall compared to this same time last year as they also monitor the potential impacts of regionally-spreading RSV.

Charleston Co.

Over $4M in medical debt to be wiped away due to donations from nonprofits

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
Several area nonprofits have come together to eliminate several million dollars worth of medical debt from thousands of people in nine South Carolina counties.

State

Grant awarded to state Dept. of Social Services to strengthen families

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 12:47 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
A grant awarded to the South Carolina Department of Social Services will go towards establishing a program to aid in the reunification of children in the foster system.

Charleston Co.

Blood pressure kits available for check out at Charleston Co. libraries

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 12:25 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Charleston County Public Library has partnered with the American Heart Association to expand access to blood pressure monitoring kits to all 18 branches.

Charleston Co.

Trident Health opening ER on James Island this week

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 10:53 AM EDT
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By Madeline Jaskowiak
This week, people who live on James Island will have a more convenient way to access emergency care.

State

SC Dept. of Social Services highlights services, need for fosters in new campaign

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
A series of public service announcements from the South Carolina Department of Social Services is highlighting the services the agency offers and the need for foster parents in the state.

Charleston Co.

Narcan becomes available this week at major stores in the Lowcountry

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:37 PM EDT
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By Skyler Hill
The overdose reversal drug Narcan will be available without a prescription beginning this week.

Charleston Co.

‘We don’t matter’: Residents disclose living conditions at Gadsden Green

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 9:46 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
Rats, black mold and leaking ceilings are just some of the problems some families living in the Gadsden Green neighborhood said they are facing every day.

Charleston Co.

East Cooper Medical Center launching women’s services brand

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:52 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
East Cooper Medical Center is emphasizing its services for women with a comprehensive plan for women’s services offered now and their plans for the future.

Dorchester Co.

Infant surrendered at Summerville Medical Center

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 1:05 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
A 3-day-old infant was surrendered to healthcare providers at Summerville Medical Center under Daniel’s Law, officials said.

State

‘Instructional loss’: New state test scores show impact of COVID-19 in schools

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 6:23 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
New testing scores released by the South Carolina Department of Education Tuesday show how South Carolina’s students are doing in Math and English.

Charleston Co.

Nonprofit raises autism awareness, looking to build housing, retreat center

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 6:19 PM EDT
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By Rey Llerena
Living Darshan, a nonprofit based in Charleston, is looking to increase autism awareness in the Lowcountry, and they’re also looking to build a place where people with autism can feel safe.

State

Report: COVID-19 trends in Lowcountry

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 10:07 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
Although it is over three years since the pandemic began in the U.S., COVID-19 is still a concern.

State

SC atty. gen. praises Supreme Court decision to not rehear Fetal Heartbeat case

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
South Carolina’s attorney general responded Tuesday afternoon to the state Supreme Court’s denial of a petition to rehear the latest case involving the state’s so-called Fetal Heartbeat Law.

State

SC sister senators react to 6-week abortion ban, urges for changes to the ballot

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Pilar Briggs
After the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled the state’s Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act constitutional, SC Senate, Sister Senators are calling for a change to the ballot.

Berkeley Co.

Narcan handout, training sessions scheduled in Goose Creek, Charleston

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 10:27 AM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
A Lowcountry not-for-profit group is sponsoring a Narcan giveaway Thursday in Goose Creek to coincide with International Overdose Awareness Day.

Berkeley Co.

Community baby shower set to offer supplies, support for new Lowcountry moms

Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 11:05 AM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
New and expecting mothers are invited to attend a community baby shower in Hanahan on Saturday for extra support while they welcome their new baby.

Charleston Co.

$10M funding available for graduate nursing students willing to teach post-grad

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 7:40 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
In the 2023 session, South Carolina lawmakers authorized $10 million dollars of state funding for student-debt forgiveness for graduate-level nurses who go on to teach in the state.

Charleston Co.

Tri-county domestic violence anonymous survey now open

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 8:59 AM EDT
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By Madeline Jaskowiak
A survey to assess domestic violence in three Lowcountry counties is open now.

Charleston Co.

MUSC sees uptick in COVID hospitalizations, doctors predict early flu season

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
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By Meredith Blair
Officials with the Medical University of South Carolina are seeing a rise in hospitalizations related to COVID-19.

Charleston Co.

African hospital receives Charleston area donations

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
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By Melissa Rademaker
Extra supplies from MUSC and some donated items from Roper Hospital left the Lowcountry in a shipping container in May and reached a hospital in need in Africa this week.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Schools adding more AED devices in schools

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 8:39 AM EDT
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By Madeline Jaskowiak
A big concern for some parents may be how the Charleston County School District is prepared to handle emergency situations.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. School Dist. expanding nursing staff, student health resources

Updated: Aug. 24, 2023 at 8:18 AM EDT
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By Madeline Jaskowiak
As students get back in the groove of going to class, nurses in the Charleston County School District want parents and kids to know that they are ready and prepared for the upcoming school year.

State

SC Supreme Court upholds state’s ‘Fetal Heartbeat’ law

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 11:28 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips, Steven Ardary and Emily Johnson
Gov. Henry McMaster is calling a South Carolina Supreme Court ruling on the state’s fetal heartbeat bill a victory for the sanctity of life.

Charleston Co.

Lawsuit accuses Charleston County physician of operating on wrong eye

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
The estate of a Charleston County man filed a lawsuit against a hospital, multiple businesses and a physician alleging negligence and recklessness.

Charleston Co.

Judge to host free probate court workshops

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 3:43 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
A Charleston County Probate Court judge will host workshops to explain how the court helps people with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Tri-County

‘It was so fast’: Summerville kids playing with keys lock themselves in hot car

Updated: Aug. 19, 2023 at 6:44 AM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
A Summerville mother shares her story after her two children locked themselves in the car in the blazing heat last week.

Charleston Co.

Trident Medical announces plans to build hospital on Johns Island

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 8:09 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
Trident Medical Center on Thursday announced plans to build a 50-bed hospital on Johns Island.

Charleston Co.

Report: 25 spills from Charleston chemical plant over 32 years

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 4:19 AM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
A chemical plant in Charleston has a history of spilling toxic chemicals, according to a report.

State

Paid family leave now guaranteed for all SC public school teachers, staff

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 6:29 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips and Mary Green
Gov. Henry McMaster held a ceremonial signing Wednesday morning for a bill to provide paid parental leave for school district employees in South Carolina.

Berkeley Co.

Live Oak Adolescent Mental Health unit filling fast

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
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By Molly McBride
The speed that one inpatient adolescent mental health unit filled up speaks to the greater need for teen mental health care across the Lowcountry, hospital officials said.

Dorchester Co.

‘A collaborative effort’: Dorchester Co., N. Charleston break ground on senior center

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 10:57 PM EDT
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By Caitlin Ashbaugh
The City of North Charleston and Dorchester County have taken the first steps in a land partnership to build a new senior center.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Schools prioritize COVID safeguards, vaccine opportunities

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:49 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
The Charleston County School District says COVID is still a concern as kids prepare to return to the classroom.

Charleston Co.

MUSC study offers free therapy for sexual assault survivors

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 8:56 PM EDT
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By Katie Kamin
Sexual assault can leave long-lasting trauma and profound impacts on survivors’ mental health, but a study now underway at the Medical University of South Carolina aims to get survivors the help they need — all for free.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Co. Schools equipping every school nurse with Narcan

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 4:45 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
The Charleston County School District leaders say they want to be prepared in the case an opioid overdose were to happen in their schools.

Charleston Co.

Seacoast Church to open new counseling center in Mount Pleasant

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:00 PM EDT
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By Anna Harris
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of the Charleston area says one in three people suffer from a mental health diagnosis and the need for resources around the Lowcountry often does not meet the demand.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry church, MUSC partner to bring mammograms to the community

Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 7:31 AM EDT
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By Destiny Kennedy
If you’re considering a mammogram checkup, a mobile mammogram unit will be available in North Charleston next week.
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