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Prisma Health using innovative new device aimed at improving accuracy of breast cancer surgery

The MagSeed is implanted into the breast, and allows surgeons to precisely located where cancerous tissue is located
Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Prisma Health is adding a new tool to its arsenal to help thousands of women win their battle against breast cancer. Through a small device inserted in the breast, surgeons can now precisely remove cancerous tissue without having to use a wire. In breast cancer surgery, if cancerous tissue can only be detected by a mammogram…
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DHEC submits vaccine plan, releases updated COVID numbers

Rob Dew,

SCDHEC/Twitter Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)–Friday, DHEC submitted its COVID-19 vaccine plan to the federal government. Officials say the goal is the equitable distribution of the vaccine across the state, based on the most current federal guidance and recommendations. According to the plan the vaccine will first be made available to certain identified groups, including front-line medical workers and nursing home residents….

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Serve and Connect expands ‘Compass Program’ to bridge police, community gap

The community organzation is expanding in hopes of breaking down more barriers in the North Columbia neighborhood
ABC Columbia Staff,

Columbia, SC (WOLO) — the community organization ‘serve and connect’ is expanding their ‘compass program’ starting in the north Columbia neighborhood. The goal of the initiative is to help break barriers that some say have too long existed between law enforcement and the residents within some area neighborhoods to create a new narrative that will rebuild trust,  community engagement,  and…

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CDC Director meets with state public health leaders in Columbia, encourages wearing face masks

Tim Scott,

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The head of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) was in Columbia Thursday afternoon to learn more about South Carolina’s COVID-19 response. Dr. Robert Redfield spoke with a panel of state leaders and health experts, including Gov. Henry McMaster (R-SC), State Epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell, Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Acting Director Dr. Marshall…