Health

DILLON – November 18, 2024 – McLeod Health Dillon earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of National Injury Prevention Day on Monday, Nov. 18, the South Carolina Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Injury and Substance Use Prevention Section is proud…

McLeod Hospice will celebrate the 39th Annual “A Light for Someone You Love” Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 5, at 5:45 p.m. The ceremony, presented by Signature Wealth Strategies,…

CareSouth Carolina is proud to announce that CEO Ann Lewis and Family Nurse Practitioner Haley Jones were recognized for their contributions to community health at the Second Annual Health Promotion…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In recognition of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents about the important health connection between their heart and brain….

COLUMBIA, S.C. – With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updating vaccinations for two serious respiratory illnesses, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds everyone…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Oct. 23 that the state has suffered its first influenza-associated death of the season. “Sadly, a person from…

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating International Bat Week (Oct. 24-31) by encouraging residents to learn about the important role bats play in…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – During National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (Oct. 20-26), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) encourages residents to learn the dangers of lead exposure and how to…

October 21, 2024 (Dillon, SC) – Monica Gilchrist, RN, of McLeod Health Dillon was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY…

McLeod Health Dillon leadership met with local elected officials and the McLeod Health Government Affairs team on October 16. Senator Kent Williams and Representative Jackie Hayes joined the group to…

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― October is Substance Use Prevention Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is joining the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse…

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― Respiratory disease season is quickly approaching, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) wants to make sure you and your family are prepared. The best…

CareSouth Carolina is excited to welcome Krista Poulton, FNP, to the ROADS (Reaching Out and Delivering Services) team, where she will be focusing on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. CareSouth Carolina’s…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) will observe its fifth annual PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) Awareness Week by offering free HIV testing, PrEP educational webinars for…

Congratulations to the 38 nurses who officially joined the McLeod Health family at the New Graduate Nurse Signing Event held at The Conference Center at Barefoot Resort on Thursday evening,…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a case of measles in an Upstate resident who was recently aboard an international flight. DPH was…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, and the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating the successes of its Newborn Screening Program and highlighting stories…