Dogs are affectionately called man’s best friend. But did you know their companionship also offers benefits for your heart health?

Patients with certain health conditions are at greater risk for having serious complications from a COVID-19 infection. What should patients with heart disease know about COVID-19 and the vaccine?

Effective February 10, 2021 Lexington Medical Center will change its visitation policy to allow limited visitation in the hospital.

Many women are wondering if the COVID vaccine is safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Dr. Samantha Morton shares the answers with WLTX.

Mary Green Brush takes a brisk one-hour walk almost every day, but the walk she took on November 16 brought her down a path she’ll never forget.

One day last fall, Happy Malcom drank her final soft drink.

Sandhills Family Medicine recently celebrated its 40th anniversary of serving patients in the Lexington area.

As we continue social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many people struggle with isolation. This can be especially hard for older adults with little physical contact with others.

Throughout nearly 40 years of work as a family doctor taking care of thousands of patients, Henry J. Marion, MD, has prescribed sound advice. He tells them staying busy as they age is best.

You want to know your heart is in good hands. Robert Malanuk, MD, cardiologist with Lexington Medical Heart & Vascular Center sat down with WLTX's Queen Johnson to discuss the latest developments in our heart care program and when you need to seek heart care.

Because cervical cancer often causes no symptoms until the cancer has progress, prevention is vital.

Avocado is known for its high nutrient value and is added to many dishes because of its flavor and rich texture.

Lexington Medical Center is urging all eligible individuals in Group 1A to register for a COVID-19 vaccination at this time. Governor Henry McMaster has announced that Group 1A must register for vaccination by Friday, January 15, 2021 or lose prioritization in the vaccination process.

Lexington Medical Center opened its doors for the first time on January 6, 1971. One of the first patients was 23-year-old Virginia Baird -- nine months pregnant and in labor.

With an increase in COVID-19 cases throughout the Midlands, Lexington Medical Center is making changes to its hospital visitation policies.

Lexington Medical Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary in January 2021.

When Stacey Rostek swings her long dark blonde hair to the side, you can see a question-mark-shaped scar on her scalp. Although it’s barely visible, it’s a reminder that this wife and mom of three young children was diagnosed with a brain tumor one year ago.

Whether you call it telehealth, telemedicine or a virtual visit, seeing a doctor through a computer screen has become more popular than ever. Dawndy Mercer-Plank with WIS recently interviewed Todd Crump, MD, with Lexington Medical Center Urgent Care about how this technology has changed healthcare.

The highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine has arrived and many community members are interested in learning when the vaccine will be available to the public.

Lexington Medical Center participates in a number of cancer-related clinical trials for patients. Some are through the hospital’s affiliation with Duke Health’s oncology program. The treatments give patients access to a wide variety of treatments with a goal of better outcomes for patients in the Midlands and beyond.