BACK TO SCHOOL: Prisma Health staff recommends healthy routines for your kids to succeed this fall
“They desperately need schedules, routines, and rituals,” Byrd said. “That’s just how kids are.”
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BA5 Omicron Variant spreading more rapidly
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – The newest omicron variant BA5 is causing a surge in cases. Prisma Health is warning people in the Midlands to take the necessary precautions to protect their health. Doctor Helmut Albrecht with Prisma Health says Omicron variant BA5 spreads incredibly fast and it’s impacting those who are fully vaccinated. “It’s probably the worst virus we’ve seen…
Prisma Health offers new imaging technology
New imaging technology is now available in Sumter due to Prisma Health’s $3.5 million dollar investment in a new MRI machine at Prisma Health Tuomey hospital
hospital officials say the transition to the updated system was done in two phases in the past year.
U.S. facing shortage of contrast dye used in some X-ray, MRI and CT scan procedures
U.S. hospitals are facing a shortage of contrast dye used in some X-ray, MRI and CT scans, since the Chinese factory that produces it was shut down for weeks.
RESPONDING TO TRAGEDY: How those in the Midlands are keeping kids safe and informed
One Prisma Health adolescent psychiatrist says that when discussing the school shooting tragedy with children, keep the talk age appropriate.
Prisma Health to hold a camp for stroke survivors at Camp Cole!
Prisma Health’s Stroke Camp for stroke survivors and caregivers kicks off May 20-22 at Camp Cole in Eastover!
Prisma Health on the impact of a nationwide formula shortage on parents
A nationwide formula shortage is impacting parents, and Prisma Health says calls come everyday concerning the constant need.
Columbia-Richland FD helping fight kids cancer at Fire Truck Pull downtown
Columbia firefighters are pulling more than their weight for the Fire Truck Pull event to help kids with cancer. It starts tomorrow at 10 a.m. on Lady Street, and teams will compete to see who can pull their toy fire truck the fastest.
Prisma Health Midlands agrees to settlement resolving alleged Controlled Substance Act violations
Prisma Health Midlands agreed to pay a $1 million settlement resolving alleged violations of the Controlled Substance Act.
Prepare to lose an hour of sleep this weekend
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Don’t wait until this weekend to prepare for daylight saving time. Prisma Health suggests starting now will help your body transition smoothly. Time will soon spring forward and we’ll be losing an hour of sleep between Saturday and Sunday. Dr. Antoinette Rutherford with c says daylight saving disrupts the body’s natural rhythm causing grogginess and irritability….
