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Whitesville Elementary Students Learn About Dental Health

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month and Delta Dental of South Carolina’s popular, award-winning Land of Smiles® dental education program is on the road, taking the crusade for healthy teeth to more than 9,400 youngsters at 38 schools across the state. The cast of dynamic superhero characters made their most recent stop in Moncks Corner for […]

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More Than 10 Percent Of Berkeley County Residents Living With Alzheimer’s: Report

fizkes/Shutterstock BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – An estimated 10.9% of Berkeley County’s 65+ population has Alzheimer’s disease, according to new estimates released in 2023 by the Alzheimer’s Association. That compares to 11.5% statewide, and ranks #39 of 46 counties in South Carolina included in the data. Locally, it means about 3,800 people have Alzheimer’s in Berkeley County. Alzheimer’s disease afflicts an […]

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Roper St. Francis Health Clinic To Benefit Berkeley County’s Underserved, Uninsured

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – A recent gift from Hank and Laurel Greer will expand the Roper St. Francis Greer Transitions Clinic program into Berkeley County, bringing a new array of services, including advanced cancer screenings, to residents. A significant contribution from philanthropists Hank and Laurel Greer, naming donors of the Greer Transitions Clinic at Roper St. Francis Healthcare in North […]

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Free Narcan To Be Distributed At Overdose Awareness Event In Goose Creek

GOOSE CREEK, S.C. – The Kennedy Center Prevention Department, along with its SAMHSA-awarded grant, Partnership for Success (PFS), will observe International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on Aug. 31, 2023 by sponsoring a free Narcan® distribution event from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Goose Creek Graffiti Park (104A Red Bank Road). Deterra® pouches to dispose of unused medications will […]

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Red Cross Urges Berkeley County Residents To Use Caution In Extreme Heat

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – This week, much of South Carolina will experience dangerously high temperatures. In Berkeley County, residents can expect sunny skies with a high near 96 on Tuesday. Heat index values will be as high as 103°F. Heat indices meeting or exceeding that level can lead to dangerous heat disorders with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity in the […]

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Berkeley County Coroner Exploring Ways To Prevent Drug Overdoses

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Recent data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control shows drug overdose deaths in South Carolina continuing at an alarming rate. To tackle the problem closer to home, the Berkeley County Coroner’s Office launched Berkeley County Overdose Fatality Review Board this month. On Thursday, the board held its inaugural meeting at Cypress Gardens. “The […]

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Free HIV Testing, At-Home Kits Available To Berkeley County Residents

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control is offering free HIV and STD testing to Berkeley County residents in recognition of National HIV Testing Day, which is June 27. The screenings are also available to residents statewide. “Most people in the early stages of HIV infection have no symptoms, which makes routine testing a […]