Palmetto Health Children’s hospital brings holiday cheer
The Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital brought holiday cheer to children who are not able to enjoy it outside.
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Places to get vaccinated to avoid the Flu
It’s almost that time of year again and after 2017 when we saw one of the worst flu seasons ever, the CDC recommends getting a flu shot sooner rather than later.
Palmetto Health and Greenville Health renamed ‘Prisma’ Health
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– There is a new name in health care in South Carolina. Tuesday, The Greenville Health system and Palmetto Health announced, as part of a merger, that the health systems will be renamed Prisma Health. Hospitals will keep their base names like Richland, Baptist, and Parkridge, say officials. Officials say the name change will take effect in 2019. Categories:…
Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital urges families to protect children from Firework Injuries
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Are you ready for the 4th? If you have plans for fireworks, Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital and the American Academy of Pediatrics urge families to protect their children from injuries caused by fireworks. “We encourage families to attend community fireworks displays run by professionals, rather than using fireworks at home,” said Derick Wenning, M.D., medical director of…
USC Dance Marathon events recognized by SC governor
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared April 25 as S.C. Dance Marathon Day. In 2018, USC Dance Marathon, one of the state’s largest dance marathon events, raised more than $1 million for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Good Morning Columbia’s Grace Joyal sat down with Samuel Tenenbaum, the president of Palmetto Health Foundation, to discuss what…
Palmetto Health Officials Update: Number of Patients Treated in Train Crash
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Palmetto Health hospitals say they are treating patients from the Amtrak train crash. Here are the latest numbers from Hospital officials: Palmetto Health did receive 62 patients: 59 adults and 3 children. Patient count and conditions at the hospitals include: Palmetto Health Baptist received 4 patients: 1 admitted in fair condition. Palmetto Health Baptist Parkridge received 10…
Festival of Trees Wraps up in the Midlands with Donations for Children’s Hospital
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–The ‘Festival of Trees’ has come to a close in the Midlands after a successful run. Check out all the decorated designs. The trees lined the halls at the Columbia Metro Convention Center. It featured decorated evergreens… wreaths and other holiday items. The event raises money for Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital. Last year the event raised more than…
Palmetto Health offers free flu shots throughout fall
Midlands hospital system, Palmetto Health, said Wednesday that it plans to offer free flu shots at clinics throughout the fall.
Happy Anniversary: Palmetto Health Richland Celebrates 125 Years
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– It’s a major milestone for Palmetto Health, on Friday Palmetto Health Richland celebrated its’ 125th Anniversary. The Hospital began serving the community back in 1892. Today Hospital leaders and nurses say it’s an honor to be a part of a long standing facility in the Midlands. Palmetto Health Richland has grown to a 649 bed regional hospital…
Merry Masterpieces Created By Children For Hospital Fundraiser
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It was Christmas in July. Check out these Merry Masterpieces created by some little artists. A group of kids, who are former patients of Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, spent Sunday creating artwork and giving back. Their work will help benefit the hospital during one of its big fundraisers. The Merry Masterpiece event took place at the Mad Platter….
