Mirci has announced that it will receive $160,000 from United Way of the Midlands to support its program operations for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. The grant will be used to support the general operations of Mirci’s clinical mental health services and programs throughout the coming year. “Having been a partnerContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Much of the information contained in this article has been provided to us on the website https://www.health.harvard.edu/topics/nutrition#nutrition0. Because the information on this topic is extensive, I am cutting to the bone with what we all need to know about good nutrition, and why it is so importantContinue Reading
IRMO, SC – Get ready to dance the night away! Prisma Health, in partnership with the Town of Irmo and Texas Roadhouse, is hosting a free Zumba in the Park event on August 9 from 7 PM to 9 PM at the Irmo Community Park, recently renamed Moore Park, locatedContinue Reading
By D. Keith Johnson, Public Affairs Specialist The Columbia VA Health Care System robotic surgery teams recently completed their 800th robotic surgery and the numbers are increasing every day. The 800th occurred in mid-April, and the teams are on schedule to hit 1000 by the end of the year. “TheContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders It is fair to say that most of us wish to attain health, and another group of our population is striving to become healthier. Although many of us grew up believing our health was all relevant to our genetics, we now know that we can often overcomeContinue Reading
Prisma Health is making a significant investment of $41 million to revolutionize the patient experience across its health system by deploying the latest smart bed technology. This initiative aims to support the care team and enhance patient care by replacing outdated inpatient beds with 1,500 state-of-the-art Hillrom smart beds andContinue Reading
Irmo, July 16, 2024 — The online magazine The Guide to South Carolina has chosen Irmo gym Elite Personal Training as Best in South Carolina 2024. Under the Health Clubs and Personal Training Studios category. Elite Personal Training is the only Imo business rated in the state. “We’ve been changingContinue Reading
By Dee Griffin During the summer heat people are susceptible to various heat related issues that can range from mild to severe. You have probably at least heard of if not experienced some of these yourself. These issues can be as simple as heat induced cramps and can progress toContinue Reading
Summer has officially arrived, bringing temperatures in the 90s to parts of South Carolina. While summer offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun, the extreme heat and increased activity levels can also lead to a rise in unintentional injuries and health issues. By being prepared and aware of common summerContinue Reading
I like to talk about what I call loving lies, therapists call it therapeutic fibbing, but whatever you call it, not telling the “truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth” is often the best thing for your loved one diagnosed with dementia. You want to spare your lovedContinue Reading
By Eileen Renders Although we all have very intricate and delicate systems within our bodies, and can therefore react differently to various external stimuli, for many of us, pain can cause a rise in our blood pressure. It certainly has been documented in my own body, however that is notContinue Reading