BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Make-A-Wish South Carolina is looking to add additional volunteers to its Berkeley Country branch. “Currently, we are in need of 2-3 more volunteers in Berkeley County,” stated Brennan Clark, the organization’s volunteer coordinator. “We have a few wonderful volunteers in this region but are looking to grow our base as we grant more wishes!” Make-A-Wish South Carolina grants wishes to […]
Roper St. Francis officials say they will curtail services during the coming days to ensure the safety of its teammates and patients. All elective surgeries will be canceled for Thursday and Friday. Wednesday surgeries will be limited to outpatient surgeries scheduled prior to noon. Roper St. Francis Physician Partner offices will be closed starting noon Wednesday. Roper St. Francis diagnostic […]
Lorraine Lutton, a senior healthcare leader known for her progressive leadership and focus on patient outcomes, has been selected as the next president and chief executive officer of Roper St. Francis, the Lowcountry’s largest healthcare system for adults. This marks the first time in Roper St. Francis’ 150-year history that a female will lead the private, not-for-profit healthcare system that […]
CLOSING EARLY Roper St. Francis Physician Partners outpatient practices will close at noon on Friday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Hermine. Patients with appointments are being notified and rescheduled. Roper St. Francis Physician Partners is our network of more than 230 physicians that covers a complete range of primary care and 20 subspecialties. STAYING OPEN All three hospitals — Roper […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–A serious horse disease carried by mosquitos has spread to Berkeley County, making it essential that horse owners have their animals vaccinated, according to officials with Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health. Recent cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) have moved beyond the coast to the Midlands and the Upstate, said State Veterinarian and Livestock-Poultry Health Director Boyd Parr. “One […]
Summerville Medical Center will break ground this winter on expansions and renovations that will invest more than $53 million into the hospital by early 2019. Located in Summerville, the hospital is at the center of Charleston’s growth zone that is seeing rapid expansion with families and businesses moving in. The expansion is designed to improve access to the highest quality […]
GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–According to Joint Base Charleston officials, mosquitoes recently captured at the Charleston Naval Weapons Station in Goose Creek have tested positive for the West Nile virus. The tests on the mosquitoes were performed at the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine in Ohio. The only way to get the virus is from the bite of an infected mosquito. At this time, […]
Lab tests have confirmed that a South Carolina resident has contracted an extremely rare infection of the brain, the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced Tuesday. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed for us today that this individual was exposed to the organism Naegleria fowleri,” said Linda Bell, M.D. and state epidemiologist. “The exposure […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Smiles and the sound of laughter filled the hot summer air Saturday as 18 people with disabilities took to the waters of Lake Moultrie to participate in the Adaptive Water Sports Expo. The event held at Lions Beach in Moncks Corner allows the athletes to waterski, kayak and swim with the help of an army of trained volunteers. […]
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Authorities say a popular swimming spot could pose some potential health threats to swimmers. According to Joint Base Charleston officials, Short Stay on Lake Moultrie recently tested positive for high levels of Escherichia coli. They recently confirmed the news on their official Facebook page: The beach’s designated swim area was closed for the weekend; however, people can still […]
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