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Midlands Cares: Understanding Vein Disorders

Tyler Ryan learns about the causes, concerns, and treatments of common vein issues

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Vein disorders impact many people of all ages, and come from various causes, and impact over 30 million Americans.  According to Dr. Norma Khoury, a cardiologist, with a specialty in veins at MUSC Health explains the job of our veins: “If we look at the whole system, the heart pumps out the blood through the arteries,…

And it is time to derby…roller derby

Tyler Ryan learns about the sport of roller derby and the WFTDA

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — Since the 1930’s the sport of roller derby has captured interest, either in skating or watching, of America.  Just after the Great Depression, sports based promoter Leo Seltzer realized that ninety percent of America had been on roller skates, which helped him dream up “Roller Derby.” Fast-forward ninety or so years, and roller derby is…

For The Health of It: Live a (LESS) stressful new motherhood

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss how an OT can help reduce new mommy stress

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Life transformations occur when a baby is born in a mother’s life. O. T’s can help moms with this new phase in life and babies develop and progress through their milestones. CORA Health’s Hima Dalal has a few ways to promote healthy living for both mom and baby. 1. Post-partum Care Plans- Holistic approach of occupational…

Volunteer Opportunity: Help keep Lake Murray beautiful

Tyler Ryan learns about the Lake Murray Cleanup scheduled for September 17

LAKE MURRAY SC (WOLO) – Lake Murray, the 50,000 acre lake that spans over four counties is often considered a “jewel” for the region, not only because of the swimming and boating potential, but that of other recreational activities like fishing and paddle sports, but also the impact the lake has on tourism. It is a regular sight, on any…

The importance of HVAC check-ups

Tyler Ryan learns about why a bi-annual check-up of your HVAC unit is important

  COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Everyone knows the importance of checking the batteries in your smoke detector twice a year, but there is another important check-up you don’t want to forget. National HVAC Tune-up Day is September 25, which is a day set aside to remind homeowners to prepare the house for the winter heating season.  Midland Air’s Travis Nichols…

The Inaugural Guardian’s Bass Tournament pairs fishermen with Veterans on 9/11

Tyler Ryan learns about the bass tournament aiming to pair anglers with Veterans

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – September 11, 2001 was the day that the world changed forever.  There were heroes who were lost, and there were heroes who stepped up, and have, every day since, serving Country and Community.  Amongst the various events planned for Sunday September 11, 2022, is the inaugural Guardian Classic Veteran Fishing Tournament. According to US Army Sergeant…

For the Health of It: The OCD – OT Connection

Tyler Ryan learns about how occupational therapists can help treat OCD

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Can an occupational therapy help treat OCD? According to Cora Health’s Hima Dalal, the answer is “YES, occupational therapy has a significant role in the treatment of OCD.” To understand the treatment, we must first understand what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is.  In the name the Obsession is associated directly with the compulsion.  That having been…

Midlands Cares: The Osteopathic Option

Tyler Ryan learns about Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy from MUSC's Dr. Teresa Kilgore

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy is not a new area of medicine, however, it has become a specialty that one in four medical students are moving toward. MUSC Health’s Dr. Teresa Kilgore, who has been a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), has been practicing since 1990, but explains that the specialty dates back to the 1870’s.  She says…