COVID-19 Survivor Nicole Amick
Batesburg math teacher and volleyball coach Nicole Amick was undergoing fertility treatment so she put off getting vaccinated. Then, she got COVID-19.
Superfood of the Month: Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are low in calories and exceptionally rich in vitamin C and other antioxidants, making them an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
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.
New Mother Thankful She Had COVID Vaccine
After delivering a healthy baby, Hollie Harmon knows her decision to have the COVID-19 vaccine was the right one. She, along with maternal fetal medicine specialist Paul Browne, MD, sat down with WIS TV to discuss pregnancy, fertility and the vaccine.
Message From A Physician Caring for COVID Patients
On August 2, 2021, Philip Keith, MD, with Lexington Critical Care, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, posted this message on his Facebook page.
Nurse Still Working in Her Eighties
Fannie Ward has worked as a nurse for more than 50 years. Now in her eighties, Fannie sat down with WIS to talk about how her work at Lexington Medical Center work keeps her young at heart.
Superfood of the Month: Chickpeas
Chickpeas are loaded with protein, iron, zinc, fiber, folate and potassium. They're incredibly easy to include in your diet because they are affordable and available in most grocery stores in canned and dry varieties.
COVID-19 Surges at Lexington Medical Center
Aug 9, 2021, 2:41 PM
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Allison Sanford
Lexington Medical Center has experienced a dramatic increase in hospitalizations in recent weeks. On August 4, WIS TV visited one of our COVID ICUs to understand the severity of illness seen in this surge.
Five Things To Teach Your Children About Water Safety
Drowning can happen in an instant, so it's important to teach your child to stay safe in and around the water.
Is This Okay to Eat?
There are many ways that food poisoning can happen. Especially in the summertime, when food may sit out for a while at picnics and family gatherings.
Celebrating a Legacy of Patient Care
After 30 years of caring for people as a vascular surgeon, William M. Moore, Jr., MD, FACS, has retired from Lexington Medical Center.
NBC Nightly News: Inside Lexington Medical Center As COVID Cases Rise
In July 2021, NBC News returned to Lexington Medical Center to report on the sudden surge in COVID-19 patients at the hospital.
Superfood of the Month: Peaches
Summertime means peach season. This juicy fruit is not only tastes good - it's good for you.
Sun Rash: A Summer Skin Condition
Some people experience an itchy rash after their first sun exposure of the year.
Clinicians Recount Vaccine Experiences Six Months Later
Lexington Medical Center nurse Haleigh Orman and James Chapman, MD, of Lexington Family Practice Chapin recount their positive experiences with the COVID vaccine in this WLTX news story.
Understanding Heart Failure
Anil Purohit, MD, FACC, heart failure cardiologist with Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center, shared important information about heart failure in this WLTX interview.
Ask the Doctor: Relieving Poison Ivy Rash
Poison ivy and poison oak aren't actually poisonous, but can cause an itchy, blistering rash after they touch your skin. Know what to do if you have an encounter with these pesky plants.
Let’s Talk About Incontinence
Incontinence is a common, though often embarrassing problem for both women and men as we get older.
Teen Shares COVID-19 Vaccine Experience
Thirteen-year-old Makalya Hodson shared her COVID-19 vaccine story on WACH and emphasizes the importance of teens getting this shot.
