PEAK IN CASES: Prisma Health staff shed light on extent of omicron variant spread
“We’re confident that our capacity is good, but we are concerned about staffing. It is quite a challenge,” Shelton said.
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Spike in COVID cases in South Carolina
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.
Good Night Lights event held at Prisma Health Children’s Hospital
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…
Lexington Medical Center, Prisma Health suspend COVID-19 vaccine requirement for employees
Two Midlands hospital systems announced they’ll no longer require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Prisma Health: Omicron variant ‘likely’ in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – It is highly likely that the new COVID variant is in South Carolina, this is according to an infectious disease physician at Prisma Health. As of now there is no known cases of the new strain in the country. Prisma Health Infectious Disease Physician Helmut Albrecht says the recent U.S. travel restrictions can delay the virus…
SC health experts recommend Pfizer vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 after CDC approval
Pediatricians urge parents to consult medical professionals if they have questions instead of the internet or social media.
Prisma Health hosting free flu shots events Saturday
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– Flu season is here and Prisma Health wants you to get that flu shot. Prisma Health is holding free drive-thru flu vaccination events this weekend. You can get your shot tomorrow at the following locations. Per Prisma Health: Free Flu Shots 9 a.m.–1p.m., Saturday, Oct. 30 W.A. Perry Middle School (Challenger Parking Lot) 2600 Barhamville Rd., Columbia,…
South Carolina health experts warn against complacency as COVID fight continues in the state
Not enough people in the state are vaccinated according to a Prisma Health infectious disease specialist.
Prisma Health launching free flu shot campaign in the Midlands
Prisma Health is urging you to get your flu shot. Officials say they will launch a free flu vaccination campaign in October.
Midlands pediatrician and parents react to news of Pfizer trials in children under age 12
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — Monday brought big news from Pfizer. The drug company announced that Phases 2 and 3 of trials of its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 5 to 11 proved to be safe and effective. “Obviously the more kids we get vaccinated, the better off we will be with our herd immunity as well as decreasing spread,” said…
