SCDHEC announced Saturday that it is investigating two possible cases of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. One case is located in Charleston County.
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SCDHEC Reports First Death from Vaping-Associated Respiratory Disease
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has reported the state’s first death associated with an individual recently diagnosed with e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI).
Free Overdose Prevention & Narcan Training Offered Dec. 3
On Tuesday, Dec. 3, there will be a FREE training on how to recognize and respond to an overdose emergency.
Moncks Corner Nursing Facility Asking For Christmas Cards To Give To Elderly Patients
PruitHealth is asking Berkeley County residents to send heartwarming holiday cards and letters to its many senior patients.
South Carolina Flu: DHEC Encourages Vaccinations, Avoid Unnecessary Use of Antibiotics
This week is U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is encouraging South Carolinians to get their annual flu shot
New Device for Fighting #1 Cancer Killer Debuts at MUSC Health
MUSC Health has a new weapon in the war against the No. 1 cancer killer in the country.
2018 South Carolina Infant Mortality Report Released
New data released Wednesday by the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) shows that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate increased to 7.2 deaths per 1,000 births. In 2017, the state’s infant mortality rate was 6.5 deaths per 1,000 births. “One death of a newborn is one too many,” said Nick Davidson, DHEC’s interim director of Public Health. “DHEC […]
DHEC Confirms 2019 Season’s First Flu-related Death in South Carolina
The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) announced today that the state has suffered its first flu-associated death of the season.
LowCountry Women’s Specialists Partners with New RSF Berkeley Hospital to Provide OB/GYN Care
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – The recent birth of Ryleigh, a 6-pound, 8-ounce baby girl, marked the beginning of an exciting new partnership between LowCountry Women’s Specialists and Roper St. Francis Healthcare. Ryleigh was the first LowCountry Women’s Specialists baby to be delivered at the new Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital. With eight obstetricians and gynecologists on staff, LowCountry Women’s Specialists […]
RSFH Welcomes First Baby to be Born in Berkeley County Hospital in 45 years
Justice Jefferson became a part of Berkeley County history on Friday morning when he was born at 7:15 a.m.
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