As five respiratory illnesses spread, local doctors encourage vaccines and handwashing
With many of those pesky, annual bugs going around, local doctors are encouraging folks to wash their hands — and get vaccinated!
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Prisma Health to restrict patient visitation due to increased flu and respiratory illnesses
Prisma Health officials say beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 15, patient visitation from children under the age of 16 will be restricted due to an increase in flu and respiratory illnesses in the community.
Prisma Health Richland Hospital welcomes first baby of the New Year
Congratulations to the Nelems family of Columbia.
Santa visits newborns at Prisma Health
Newborn babies at Prisma Health Baptist Hospital got a special visit from Santa.
Local psychiatrist shares advice on handling the holiday blues
According to a 2023 survey, nearly 90% of adults feel stressed during the holidays, and over 60% of people already experiencing mental health issues find that their conditions worsen this time of year.
Summerville man becomes 1st SC patient to receive “Hemgenix,” a $3.5 million gene therapy treatment for Hemophilia B
A Summerville man became the first person in South Carolina to undergo potentially life-changing gene therapy. The treatment took place Thursday morning at Prisma Health’s Hemophilia Treatment Center in Columbia.
“Fitness Court” opens at Greenview Park, three more outdoor gyms on the way
Leaders with the City of Columbia and Prisma Health are announcing four new “Fitness Courts” that will be placed at local parks — a nationwide initiative launched by a group known as the National Fitness Campaign.
Doctors with Prisma Health say it’s time for your flu shot
“If you’re over the age of 65 and the high dose is available, that would be the recommended dose for you. If it’s not available, then still take the standard flu dose, because it’s still more important to receive your flu vaccine than to hold out for the high dose, hoping it becomes available,” she says.
Prisma Health hosted 34th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever” walk
Prisma Health hosted the 34th annual “Hearts and Hands Forever” walk at Riverfront Park over the weekend.
“Just walk out” — Prisma Health and Amazon open staffless store inside children’s hospital
Imagine being able to walk into a store, grab the items you want, and walk out — without ever interacting with a cashier. Well now doctors, nurses, and guests at Prisma Health’s Richland campus can do just that.
