COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Local doctors are discussing the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in the community. A group of Prisma Health psychiatrists are sharing the symptoms and possible solutions for those struggling with their mental health. According to Prisma Health, adults, children, and the elderly have seen an uptick in mental health needs due to the pandemic….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Racism and inequalities can be seen throughout black history and while there has been progress, discrimination is still present today. When it comes to health care doctors say many African Americans are reluctant to seek medical care due to distrust that comes from a history of inequitable medical treatment. Doctor Damon Daniels with Wellspring Family Medicine…
Health officials in the Midlands are concerned about the spread of the omicron variant, especially among children.
“We are going to keep seeing an increase. 80 percent of us are going to be infected in a few weeks I think. It’s so infectious,” said Dr. Divya Ahuja, Prisma infectious disease specialist.
According to officials, the community COVID-19 drive-through testing site at Prisma Health Richland Hospital is closing.
Due to the rise on COVID-19 cases, Prisma Health says most patients in the emergency department will not be allowed to have visitors except for special conditions.
“We’re confident that our capacity is good, but we are concerned about staffing. It is quite a challenge,” Shelton said.
Today, DHEC reported a spike in COVID cases after the long holiday. This comes as at home covid testing kits are becoming difficult to find at stores and longer wait times at testing sites.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)- Prisma Health Children’s Hospital in the Midlands lit up the night and hearts of young patients and families on Sunday, December 5th. The Good Night Lights event was held on the Columbia hospital campus. Santa, Columbia Fire Department, and other first responders paraded around the hospital campus to shine lights toward patients’ windows to help send well…
Two Midlands hospital systems announced they’ll no longer require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
