Health

DHEC confirms Hepatitis A “outbreak” across South Carolina

Columbia, SC (WOLO) —- The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) is alerting members of the public about the rise in the cases of Hepatitis A throughout the state have reached what health officials are calling “outbreak level”. According to officials, Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection that is transmitted by person-to-person contact with someone who…

‘Jake the Body’ cuts ribbon new fitness center at Midlands School

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–On Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McmMaster and Jake ‘the Body’ Steinfeld teamed up to cut the ribbon at the opening of Sanders Middle School’s new Don’t Quit Fitness center. Sanders was one of three schools in South Carolina selected as a Don’t Quit fitness champion after demonstrating new, innovative ways to promote physical activity. Categories: Local News,…

New Study on Hearing Loss in Children

ABC NEWS–When you hit your golden years, nobody is that surprised if you become a little hard of hearing. But what could be giving hearing loss to kids? Here’s ABC’S Janai Norman with details on a study about hearing loss. Categories: Local News, News Tags: Health