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Healthy baby campaign uses texts to reach mothers
WASHINGTON -- Expectant mothers are getting a new tool to help keep themselves and their babies healthy: pregnancy tips sent directly to their cell phones.
WASHINGTON -- Expectant mothers are getting a new tool to help keep themselves and their babies healthy: pregnancy tips sent directly to their cell phones.
'Prevent the Flu' by visiting traveling shot site
Public Health Region 5 wants to help you "Prevent the Flu in February."
Public Health Region 5 wants to help you "Prevent the Flu in February."
Survey assesses S.C. student risk behaviors
COLUMBIA -- Fewer South Carolina high school students are using alcohol and tobacco than 10 years ago, according to the state's biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey. That's the good news.
COLUMBIA -- Fewer South Carolina high school students are using alcohol and tobacco than 10 years ago, according to the state's biennial Youth Risk Behavior Survey. That's the good news.
Study: Vegetative brains show signs of awareness
NEW YORK -- Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them -- findings that push the boundaries of how to assess and care for such people.
NEW YORK -- Scientists have detected glimmers of awareness in some vegetative brain-injury patients and have even communicated with one of them -- findings that push the boundaries of how to assess and care for such people.
Healing Music to benefit Relay for Life
On Sunday, Feb. 14, a local cancer survivor will present a concert to demonstrate the healing power of music and benefit the 2010 Orangeburg County Relay for Life.
On Sunday, Feb. 14, a local cancer survivor will present a concert to demonstrate the healing power of music and benefit the 2010 Orangeburg County Relay for Life.
RMC, ERHS recognized for workplace safety
COLUMBIA -- Making the workplace safe for employees paid off for the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties recently when it received a check for $456,725 from Palmetto Hospital Trust, the workers' compensation self-insurance pool in which it participates. Edisto Regional Health Services Inc., an affiliate of RMC, was also recognized for workplace safety and received a check for $11,623.
COLUMBIA -- Making the workplace safe for employees paid off for the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties recently when it received a check for $456,725 from Palmetto Hospital Trust, the workers' compensation self-insurance pool in which it participates. Edisto Regional Health Services Inc., an affiliate of RMC, was also recognized for workplace safety and received a check for $11,623.
BATTLING OBESITY: Michelle Obama leads charge against childhood epidemic
WASHINGTON -- By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries.
WASHINGTON -- By now, it is abundantly clear that Michelle Obama loves french fries.
Cobb-Hunter named SHA's Outstanding Legislator
COLUMBIA -- The Southern Health Association recently honored state Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, D-Orangeburg, for her significant commitment to improving public health in South Carolina and throughout the Southeast.
COLUMBIA -- The Southern Health Association recently honored state Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter, D-Orangeburg, for her significant commitment to improving public health in South Carolina and throughout the Southeast.
Sermon spurs RMC physician to go to Haiti to help quake victims
Dr. Casey McMillan, Regional Medical Center hospitalist, watched and read the news reports coming out of Haiti with horror and sadness after the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the already impoverished nation.
Dr. Casey McMillan, Regional Medical Center hospitalist, watched and read the news reports coming out of Haiti with horror and sadness after the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck the already impoverished nation.
Surgeon recalls challenges in Haiti
For some people, missions are a concern. For Orangeburg surgeon Dr. Julius ”Brush” Babb, they’re a passion.
For some people, missions are a concern. For Orangeburg surgeon Dr. Julius ”Brush” Babb, they’re a passion.