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Berkeley Co.

Ebony Holmes was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in February 2022, after doctors initially...

‘Trust your gut’: Survivor shares story as colon cancer rates rise in young

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Blair Sabol
Though colon cancer rates have decreased among older populations, there’s been a rapid shift in who’s getting diagnosed.

State

A Senate Medical Affairs subcommittee has held two hearings, with a third scheduled for next...

SC senators renew push to split up DHEC

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mary Green
South Carolina senators are renewing a push to split up a major state agency after their efforts fell short last year.

Charleston Co.

Pediatricians at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital say they are seeing a rise in child...

Charleston’s MUSC seeing rise in child deaths mirroring national trend

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:47 PM EDT
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By Emilie Zuhowski
Amid a report of a dramatic rise in child mortality cases across the nation, doctors at MUSC’s Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in Charleston report they are seeing a similar increase.

Charleston Co.

Nehemiah Action Event officials called on Charleston County Council to adopt the Housing Our...

Nehemiah Action Event calls on local officials to address healthcare, housing

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By Molly McBride
Healthcare, housing, and the filling of Gadsden Creek are some of the 'hot button' issues that local officials will address at these years' Nehemiah Action Event in North Charleston.

State

Next steps: Where those no longer eligible for Medicaid in SC can turn

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:32 PM EDT
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By Emily Johnson
Medicaid coverage will end for millions of Americans in the coming months, potentially leaving those stripped of Medicaid confused on where to turn next.

Charleston Co.

‘MUSC’s Match Day’: Over 100 students find out their residency placement

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:26 PM EDT
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By Meredith Blair
Med school graduate students across the nation, including in the Lowcountry, are spending the day celebrating.

State

DHEC: Most water samples are at or lower than new EPA recommended standard for PFAs

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 9:12 PM EDT
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By Blair Sabol
Of the water samples collected and sampled by the state’s health department, most are at or lower than the new recommended maximum standard for PFAS.

Charleston Co.

MUSC launches sickle cell disease app for adolescents

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:06 AM EDT
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By Samantha Popovics
An app launched by the Medical University of South Carolina for children and adolescents with a rare disease is helping doctors understand this disease.

Health

Advocacy group spreads awareness on impacts of breast cancer in Black women

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Emilie Zuhowski
Black women in South Carolina and across the country are being disproportionally affected by the deadly impacts of breast cancer.

Health

State health officials want dead birds to track West Nile virus

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:17 PM EDT
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By Steven Ardary
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control wants the birds to help them test and track West Nile virus during the spring and summer.
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Charleston Co.

Medical technology: CPR training kiosk opens, researchers study AI in medicine

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT
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By Andrew Rowan
Two initiatives are underway across the Lowcountry aimed at leveraging health outcomes.

Charleston Co.

Alzheimer’s prevention study needs more diverse participants in the Lowcountry

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 9:42 PM EST
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By Katie Kamin
A groundbreaking study to prevent people from ever developing symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is being held right in Charleston.

State

Expert explains medical tourism risks after SC natives killed during travel

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:38 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
Medical experts and researchers are reminding people about the risks of traveling to other countries for health procedures.

Charleston Co.

Crews repairing sewer main break near James Island Creek

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:55 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
Officials with Charleston Water System say crews are working to repair a sewer main break at the bridge over James Island Creek.

Health

S.C. woman faces charges for illegal abortion, police say

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:32 AM EST
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By Anisa Snipes
South Carolina law bans self-medication to abort a pregnancy.

Health

S.C. to award $35M in grants for behavioral health care

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:46 AM EST
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By Samantha Popovics
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced a $35 million grant program for hospitals within the state that will expand access to crisis stabilization services.

Dorchester Co.

Boil Water Advisory issued for Ridgeville

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 7:18 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The town of Ridgeville is asking people in the community to boil their water this weekend.

Charleston Co.

Charleston Police send out warning about veterinary tranquilizer in drugs

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:46 PM EST
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By Marissa Lute
The Charleston Police Department is urging caution after they have identified a dangerous substance in illicit drugs that have recently been taken off the streets.

Charleston Co.

‘Be the beat’: Roper St. Francis spreads CPR tips to save lives

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 5:47 AM EST
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By Molly McBride
As American Heart month comes to an end, Roper St. Francis wants to remind the community that everyone has an opportunity to save a life by knowing hands-only CPR.

Charleston Co.

DHEC testing state water supply, preparing to meet coming EPA standards

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:47 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says they are conducting tests on public water supply.

National

Report: COVID-19 most likely came from Wuhan lab leak

Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 1:14 PM EST
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By CNN Newsource
The United States Department of Energy says the COVID-19 pandemic most likely came from a laboratory leak in China.

Charleston Co.

MUSC’s health van provides vaccines to protect against cancer

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 6:57 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
Cancer providers and survivors gathered Friday morning on MUSC’s campus to stress the importance of screenings for early detection of the disease.

Charleston Co.

New ER coming to James Island will reduce EMS drive-times

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 5:47 AM EST
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By Molly McBride
Construction is well underway on the new James Island emergency room designed to get lifesaving care faster to residents of James and Johns Island.

State

Bill would block local laws on e-cigarettes, vapes from being enforced in SC

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:58 PM EST
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By Mary Green
A bill advancing at the State House would ban South Carolina cities and counties from enacting their own local restrictions on e-cigarette and vape sales.

Charleston Co.

North Charleston school holds drills for cardiac emergencies

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 10:52 PM EST
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By Andrew Rowan
Some Lowcountry schools are making sure they are ready if the scary moment ever comes.

Dorchester Co.

Health expert breaks down strep pneumonia following DD4 school shutdown

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:05 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
Dorchester School District Four students were home on Thursday after switching to an eLearning day because of a case of strep pneumonia, but what is strep pneumonia?

Charleston Co.

Inspections continue at Bees Ferry landfill, neighbors raise health concerns

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 9:02 PM EST
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By Emily Johnson
Following a Live 5 Investigation of the Charleston County Landfill, concern over the landfill continues after a Charleston Water System notice and additional South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control inspection.

Charleston Co.

New grant to help MUSC improve lung cancer screening

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 10:20 AM EST
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By Samantha Popovics
The Medical University of South Carolina says a four-year grant it received will help them increase lung cancer screening rates and treatment.

State

SC House passes abortion ban; no sign of budging

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
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By Anna Harris and The Associated Press
A bill that declares “life begins at contraception” has passed a second reading in the South Carolina House of Representatives.

Dorchester Co.

DD4 going virtual after identifying pneumonia case

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Dorchester School District Four says after identifying a case of strep pneumonia, they will be going virtual for a few days.

State

Up to 300K people could lose Medicaid coverage when SC reviews eligibility

Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 10:40 PM EST
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By Mary Green
South Carolina will soon begin reviewing who is eligible for Medicaid for the first time in three years, and the state agency that oversees the program says up to around 300,000 people could lose their coverage in the next year.

Tri-County

Progress continues for Trident’s new behavioral hospital

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 11:33 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
Lowcountry health system’s new 60-bed freestanding behavioral hospital is opening in less than five months.

State

Report: Opioid deaths increase in one year in SC amid nationwide epidemic

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 5:44 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control says recently released data shows a significant increase in drug overdose deaths in the state over the past several years.

Georgetown Co.

Robotic-assisted surgery program comes to Georgetown hospital

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 7:12 AM EST
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By Samantha Popovics
A new pair of hands are helping doctors perform surgery at Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital.

Charleston Co.

MUSC offers free dental screenings for kids

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 12:32 PM EST
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By Dylan Leatherwood
In honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, the Medical University of South Carolina is offering free, educational dental screenings for children 12 and under.

Charleston Co.

Trident Tech offering free dental services for children this month

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 12:09 PM EST
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By Molly McBride
Dental students at Trident Technical College are offering free dental checkups and services for children as part of National Children’s Dental Month.

Berkeley Co.

Berkeley County libraries team up with Kennedy Center for new drug-disposal initiative

Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 11:05 AM EST
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By Samantha Popovics
Berkeley County residents now have a safe and environmentally friendly place to dispose of prescription drugs this month – with all 7 libraries participating and a mobile library.

Charleston Co.

Lowcountry experts explain link between heart and mental health

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 11:22 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
Heart health and mental health are often viewed separately, but Trident Medical Care wants people to understand how the two are connected.

Dorchester Co.

Women supporting women on ‘National Go Red Day’

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 5:37 PM EST
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By Elisheva Wimberly
A group of physicians and leaders with Trident Healthcare came together to help build a house on Friday.

Charleston Co.

Campaign encourages everyone to ‘Go Red’ Friday for a good cause

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 7:21 AM EST
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By Samantha Popovics
You might notice more people wearing the color red Friday and for some, it’s an important wardrobe choice to support women’s health.

Charleston Co.

National Adderall shortage impacts Lowcountry pharmacies

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 11:30 PM EST
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By Anna Harris
One Lowcountry pharmacist says less than 20% of the normal number of tablets that one Adderall wholesaler provides is currently in stock.

State

SC House passes bill to criminalize fentanyl trafficking

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:59 PM EST
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By Mary Green
Lawmakers are fast-tracking a push to criminalize trafficking fentanyl in South Carolina, where it is currently not a law.

Dorchester Co.

Summerville receives grant to combat littering

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 10:51 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
Summerville is receiving what some residents believe is “much-needed” support, in tackling the town’s litter issue.

State

Attorney general asks state Supreme Court to reconsider abortion ruling

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 2:02 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips and The Associated Press
South Carolina’s attorney general on Monday asked the state’s high court to reconsider its ruling striking down the state’s six-week abortion ban.

Charleston Co.

Women’s Preventative Care Expanding at Rural Libraries

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST
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By Molly McBride
Some rural Charleston County Public libraries are expanding the free preventative care they offer to women.

Charleston Co.

Shifa Free Clinic reopens in new location

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:19 PM EST
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By Patrick Phillips and Emily Johnson
A free clinic that anticipates helping thousands of patients and serving tens of thousands through its food pantry over the next three years is holding a ribbon cutting in Charleston Thursday.

Charleston Co.

USDA to strengthen enforcement for products with ‘organic’ label

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:38 PM EST
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By Andrew Rowan
The USDA is making changes to what can be labeled as organic.

Charleston Co.

Charleston VA programs serve more than 430 homeless veterans in 2022

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:03 PM EST
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By Melissa Rademaker
Charleston services provided 432 permanent housing placements to homeless Veterans last year.

State

Tri-County area in low and medium levels in latest COVID data

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
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By Meredith Blair
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest COVID tracking map shows three counties in South Carolina are in high levels of COVID-19, but none of them are in the Tri-County area.

State

SC State requests $200M+ from state legislature to help replace outdated facilities

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:10 PM EST
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By Rey Llerena
South Carolina State, the only public historically Black college and university in the state, has requested more than $200 million from the state legislature to replace several outdated buildings for students.
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