Take Charge of Your Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month. In South Carolina, statistics show that one in seven adults has diabetes. That’s approximately 500,000 people.
Salute to Veterans and First Responders
As our nation marked the 20th anniversary of September 11th, Lexington Medical Center produced a video to express heartfelt gratitude to the first responders and military heroes who protect our community and our country each day.
Breast Cancer Survivor Mary Kathryn Burbank
Early detection of breast cancer is key to survival. In this “Buddy Call” report with WLTX news anchor Darci Strickland, Mary Kathryn Burbank explains how early detection saved her life.
Superfood of the Month: Kale
Kale is high in nutrients and low in calories, making it one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet.
Breast Cancer Survivor Crystal Schafer
Crystal Schafer has always been vigilant about having yearly mammograms. When COVID hit in 2020, she still made a point to have a mammogram.
Ask the Doctor: I'm Concerned About the COVID-19 Vaccine
You may have put off getting a COVID-19 vaccine because you have concerns about its side effects or safety. Michael J. Oehler, MD, with Spring Valley Family Practice answers some common questions about the vaccine.
Lexington Medical Center Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation to Provide Blood Pressure Cuffs for Patients in Need
Lexington Medical Center Foundation received a $100,000 donation to provide blood pressure cuffs for patients in need. The donation will fully fund home blood pressure monitoring systems for patients over the next four years.
Brachytherapy Offers Hope For Prostate Cancer Patients
Prostate cancer treatments can cause negative side effects that impact a man's quality of life. Brachytherapy is a one-day radiation treatment that causes fewer side effects than other treatment options.
Nurse Shares Experience Caring for Pregnant Women with COVID-19
Brandi Ellisor, MSN, is the clinical coordinator for Lexington Medical Center's Labor & Delivery unit. She recently wrote about her experience caring for pregnant women with COVID-19. Her diary was part of a Post and Courier story about healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 surge.
What You Need to Know About Chest Pain
Garrett L. Ruth, MD, interventional cardiologist at Lexington Heart and Vascular Center, discusses chest pain and other symptoms of heart attack with WLTX's Queen Johnson.
Staying Safe in the Office During COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many employees need to report to work. Wesley D. Boose, MD, MPH, of Lexington Medical Center Occupational Health, explains the best practices for keeping everyone safe at the office.
Employee Honored for Leading 100th Blood Drive
The Red Cross of South Carolina honored Lexington Medical Center employee, Savannah Tapler, for leading her 100th blood drive for the hospital.
Lexington Medical Center Receives Heart Award
Lexington Medical Center has established itself as a leader in setting the national standard for improving quality of care for heart attack patients.
COVID-19 Survivor Nicole Amick
Batesburg math teacher and volleyball coach Nicole Amick was undergoing fertility treatment so she put off getting vaccinated. Then, she got COVID-19.
Superfood of the Month: Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
COVID-19's Impact on Hospital Emergency Care
Patients seeking care in emergency departments can expect longer wait times due to the high number of COVID-19 cases. Clayton Carter, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Lexington Medical Center, sat down with WLTX to discuss the recent surge of COVID-19 and when people need to seek care.
LMC CEO Discusses Impact of COVID-19 Surge
On August 25, 2021, Lexington Medical Center President & CEO, Tod Augsburger, discussed the strain of the recent COVID-19 surge on the hospital and its employees with WIS TV's Mary Green.
New Mother Thankful She Had COVID Vaccine
After delivering a healthy baby, Hollie Harmon knows her decision to have the COVID-19 vaccine was the right one. She, along with maternal fetal medicine specialist Paul Browne, MD, sat down with WIS TV to discuss pregnancy, fertility and the vaccine.
Message From A Physician Caring for COVID Patients
On August 2, 2021, Philip Keith, MD, with Lexington Critical Care, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, posted this message on his Facebook page.
Nurse Still Working in Her Eighties
Fannie Ward has worked as a nurse for more than 50 years. Now in her eighties, Fannie sat down with WIS to talk about how her work at Lexington Medical Center work keeps her young at heart.
