Predawn PT with the sheriff is an annual event By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott kicked-off his 69 th birthday the same way hecelebrates October 3 every year – with a challenging predawn workout at the RichlandCounty Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Crossfit Gym in Forest Acres: NotContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose All of us experience major distress during our lifetimes. As a result, our thoughts and emotions impact happiness, productivity, and relationships. Our mental and physical health are greatly affected by moods and circumstances. Some of us bounce back from life’s major problems, while others need extra helpContinue Reading
Prisma Health has named Jay Lucas as its senior vice president for government affairs. In this new role, which begins July 25, Lucas will be responsible for leading Prisma Health’s government affairs activities at the local, state and national levels. “Jay is a highly respected leader who is well-known forContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center was named one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina.” SC Biz News, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group, created this annual program, now in its 17th year. This survey and awards program identifies, recognizes and honors theContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce Lexington Medical Cancer Center’s Clinical Research and Education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, SC. This partnership will provide Lexington Medical Center patients access to MUSC’s National Cancer Institute-designated clinical trials and continue to ensure they receive high quality and comprehensiveContinue Reading
Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge named one of the Best hospitals in America Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital is included in Money magazine’s inaugural Best Hospitals in American list. Baptist Parkridge Hospital, located in the Irmo community, is one of only three hospitals in South Carolina selected of the 148 selectedContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center received an Emmy® award for a video documentary it produced about a hospital employee who lost her husband and father to COVID-19. The Regional Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented the Emmy at its annual awards ceremony in Atlanta on Saturday.Continue Reading
Lexington Medical Center has created a music video as part of its “Be Well” campaign to encourage healthy living. The three-minute video features hundreds of employees line dancing to a popular country music song and sharing ways they practice wellness. “We’re excited to share this new video, which encourages ourContinue Reading
Our beloved Silver Lining Club is a game-changer in supporting caregivers here in SC. We created this respite program for our caregivers to get a 4-hour break each Wednesday to help prevent burnout and to encourage self-care. Not only did Silver Lining Club assist in supporting our caregivers but itContinue Reading
On May 11th the Chapin Chamber welcomed Stephen Jerdan, owner of Kingfisher, with the ribbon cutting at their location at 1011 Rauch-Metz road in Irmo. Stephen is a certified International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) trainer. Inspired by those around him in the United States Coast Guard, Stephen began training yearsContinue Reading
In response to a decreasing number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients, Lexington Medical Center is updating its visitation policies. These new policies are effective Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Emergency Department/Urgent Care Centers One visitor is allowed to accompany a non-COVID-19 patient being treated in the Emergency department. If the lobbyContinue Reading