Twin Pregnancies Are on the Rise
While twins are double the joy, twin pregnancies do carry a higher risk for complications. Specialist Pedro S. Argoti, MD, with Lexington Maternal Fetal Medicine, explains why.
Superfood of the Month: Watermelon
Watermelon is a staple at many summertime picnics and gatherings. While most people agree watermelon tastes good, most don’t know its many health benefits.
Lexington Medical Center Named One of Best Places to Work in SC
Lexington Medical Center was named one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina” by SC Biz News, in partnership with the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Best Companies Group.
Lexington Medical Center Ranked Best Hospital in the Midlands by U.S. News & World Report
Lexington Medical Center has been recognized the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-2023. The hospital also was named the second best hospital in South Carolina.
What You Need to Know About Shingles
Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and remains in our nerves for life. Over time, the virus can reactivate and cause a painful rash known as shingles.
Lexington Medical Cancer Center Affiliates with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center for Research and Education
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce Lexington Medical Cancer Center’s Clinical Research and Education affiliation with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, SC.
New Blood Clot Procedure Provides Immediate, Life-Saving Results
David Dunbar is used to living an active lifestyle. The 72-year-old retired psychologist walked several miles a day but those daily walks started to take a turn in the wrong direction.
Lexington Medical Center Announces New Orthopaedic Practice
Jul 18, 2022, 7:22 PM
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Allison Sanford
The board-certified physicians, advanced practice providers and highly skilled staff at Lexington Orthopaedics and Southeastern Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine are joining together to form a new practice called Lexington Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
New Procedure Helps Identify and Treat Lung Cancer Earlier
Lexington Medical Center is the first in the Midlands to use Ion®, a new robotic technology that makes it safer and easier to biopsy suspected lung cancer
Lexington Medical Center and MUSC Health Collaborate on Community Health Needs Assessment
Lexington Medical Center and MUSC Health have launched a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) this summer to learn how to best serve their shared community.
Lexington Medical Center to Begin Training Resident Physicians
Lexington Medical Center will begin training primary care physicians, in affiliation with the University of South Carolina School of Medicine.
University of South Carolina and Lexington Medical Center Partner to Train Nurses
Lexington Medical Center to build a 50,000-square-foot building on its campus to train USC College of Nursing students.
Superfood of the Month: Salmon
Salmon is one of the best proteins you can eat. This extremely popular and flavorful fish is packed with flavor and nutrition, and it’s widely available fresh, frozen and even canned.
How to Stay Safe in the Sun
It is important to prevent sunburn not only because of the short-term pain, but because it increases the risk of developing skin cancers like melanoma.
Painful Menstrual Cycles Could Mean Endometriosis
Endometriosis may affect around one in 10 women between the ages of 15 and 44. Many may not even know that they're experiencing those symptoms.
Lexington Medical Center Receives Prestigious Emmy Award for COVID-19 Special
Lexington Medical Center received an Emmy® award for a video documentary it produced about a hospital employee who lost her husband and father to COVID-19.
Trial Provides Successful Alternative to Blood Thinners
Similar to many patients who’ve suffered a stroke, Frank Hallman took blood thinners.
How Much Water Should I Drink In The Heat?
Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can do to prevent heat illness, especially if you are working or exercising outside in the heat.
Back in the Swing of Things After Open Heart Surgery
David Bennett may look familiar. He serves as the district athletics director for Lexington County School District One. He’s also been a high school and college head football coach.
Superfood of the Month: Potatoes
A common misconception is that potatoes are mostly fat and calories, but the truth is potatoes have close to zero fat and cholesterol, and are low in calories.
