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.
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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….
Prisma Health employees help build new homes with Habitat for Humanity
Eight new homes across six counties will soon be ready for several South Carolina families.
Prisma urges parents to help kids build healthy habits during Children’s Dental Health Month
Prisma Health is encouraging all parents and children to build healthy dental habits in awareness of Children’s Dental Health Month.
Prisma Health: Uptick in mental health needs due to the pandemic
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….
