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Breast Cancer Survivor Crystal Schafer
Crystal Schafer has always been vigilant about having yearly mammograms. When COVID hit in 2020, she still made a point to have a mammogram.
Ask the Doctor: I'm Concerned About the COVID-19 Vaccine
You may have put off getting a COVID-19 vaccine because you have concerns about its side effects or safety. Michael J. Oehler, MD, with Spring Valley Family Practice answers some common questions about the vaccine.
Lexington Medical Center Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation to Provide Blood Pressure Cuffs for Patients in Need
Lexington Medical Center Foundation received a $100,000 donation to provide blood pressure cuffs for patients in need. The donation will fully fund home blood pressure monitoring systems for patients over the next four years.
Brachytherapy Offers Hope For Prostate Cancer Patients
Prostate cancer treatments can cause negative side effects that impact a man's quality of life. Brachytherapy is a one-day radiation treatment that causes fewer side effects than other treatment options.
Nurse Shares Experience Caring for Pregnant Women with COVID-19
Brandi Ellisor, MSN, is the clinical coordinator for Lexington Medical Center's Labor & Delivery unit. She recently wrote about her experience caring for pregnant women with COVID-19. Her diary was part of a Post and Courier story about healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 surge.
What You Need to Know About Chest Pain
Garrett L. Ruth, MD, interventional cardiologist at Lexington Heart and Vascular Center, discusses chest pain and other symptoms of heart attack with WLTX's Queen Johnson.
Staying Safe in the Office During COVID-19
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many employees need to report to work. Wesley D. Boose, MD, MPH, of Lexington Medical Center Occupational Health, explains the best practices for keeping everyone safe at the office.
Employee Honored for Leading 100th Blood Drive
The Red Cross of South Carolina honored Lexington Medical Center employee, Savannah Tapler, for leading her 100th blood drive for the hospital.
COVID-19's Impact on Hospital Emergency Care
Patients seeking care in emergency departments can expect longer wait times due to the high number of COVID-19 cases. Clayton Carter, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Lexington Medical Center, sat down with WLTX to discuss the recent surge of COVID-19 and when people need to seek care.
LMC CEO Discusses Impact of COVID-19 Surge
On August 25, 2021, Lexington Medical Center President & CEO, Tod Augsburger, discussed the strain of the recent COVID-19 surge on the hospital and its employees with WIS TV's Mary Green.
