Health

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The week of April 7-13 marks the 30th anniversary of National Public Health Week. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is celebrating the state’s progress…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — National Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Awareness Week and National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day both occur in April. The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is taking…

Carol McRae, RN, of McLeod Health Dillon was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human…

Join Clemson Extension Agents from the Horticulture Team and the Rural Health and Nutrition Team for a 1-hour class on growing tomatoes and understanding their nutrition. Program participants will take…

Pamela Elliott, RN, BSN, MHA, has been named the Chief Corporate Compliance Officer for McLeod Health. Elliott returns to McLeod after relocating to Columbia, SC, in January 2024 to serve…

CareSouth Carolina is excited to announce the addition of its newest provider, Dr. Heather Kilpatrick, D.M.D., who will be bringing her extensive dental expertise to the Miles of Smiles Pediatric…

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) announced today that the state has suffered its first pediatric flu-related death of the season. “We regret having to…

COLUMBIA, S.C. ― With the new year underway, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is highlighting the availability of free overdose (OD) prevention safety kits at all DPH…

Florence-Darlington Technical College (FDTC) is pleased to announce its annual “Little Smiles” free children’s dental care event on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in honor of National Children’s Oral Health Month….

CareSouth Carolina is proud to recognize Marilyn McDonald of Pee Dee Math, Science, and Technology Academy (PDMSTA) with the Community Partnership Award for her and her organization’s outstanding efforts to…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) today announced it has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…

Congratulations to Victoria Brantley on the birth of her son, Saviour, at 9:21 a.m. on January 2, 2025. He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Saviour…

SOCIETY HILL– After an extraordinary 30 years of dedication and service to CareSouth Carolina and its patients, Dr. Stephen Smith has announced his decision to transition into the next chapter…

HARTSVILLE— After an illustrious career spanning 46 years in community health, Tim Walters, CareSouth Carolina’s Chief Financial Officer, is retiring. A cornerstone of the organization since December 8, 1994, Walters…

CareSouth Carolina is pleased to announce Sherri Sutton, HR Compliance, Compensation & Benefits Manager, as the 2024 Employee of the Year. Since joining the organization in February 2017, Sherri has…

CareSouth Carolina is proud to announce that Jeri Andrews has been named the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the organization. With over a decade of dedicated service to CareSouth…

The DJ Rowell Foundation visited McLeod Health Dillon on December 18 with gifts in tow. As part of their Christmas Backpack Giveaway, The DJ Rowell Foundation partners with local hospitals…

COLUMBIA, S.C. – In recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 2-6), the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) urges residents who have not gotten their annual flu shot…