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.
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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….
Local doctors address racial inequalities in health care
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…
Prisma Health doctor on the spread of omicron in the Midlands
Health officials in the Midlands are concerned about the spread of the omicron variant, especially among children.
New testing site opens in Columbia as health officials warn of continued surge in COVID-19 cases
“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.
COVID-19 test site at Prisma Health Richland Hospital closing
According to officials, the community COVID-19 drive-through testing site at Prisma Health Richland Hospital is closing.
Coronavirus surge leads Prisma Health to restrict most visitation in emergency departments
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.
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.
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.
