Skin Cancers on Head and Neck
Head and neck cancers include lesions on the skin of these parts of the body. The most common types are squamous cell cancer, basal cell cancer and melanoma
Ask the Doctor: Is It Okay to Delay Routine Medical Care?
At the beginning of the pandemic, most routine health care visits were cancelled to preserve health care supplies and limit the spread of coronavirus. But what’s the downside to putting off routine health care?
A Special "Key to the City" Presentation for Barbara Willm
Lexington Medical Center Vice President of Development and Community Relations Barbara Willm has received a special honor from the Town of Irmo.
Ask the Doctor: How Can I Help My Child Cope with Quarantine Fatigue?
Most of our year has been spent in some level of quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alzheimer's Care During COVID-19
In recognition of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Kim Carpenter shares the ways Carroll Campbell Place has helped residents and their family members navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lexington Medical Center Welcomes Sara S. Wallace, MD, FAAP
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Sara S. Wallace, MD, FAAP, to the hospital’s network of care at Lexington Pediatric Practice.
Lexington Medical Center’s Lung Cancer Screening Program
What makes lung cancer so deadly is that it is usually detected late, when treatments are less likely to help. That’s why Lexington Medical Center offers a lung cancer screening program.
Ask the Doctor: Why Stop Smoking Now?
If you’ve been smoking for a while, you may wonder why you should stop now. The damage has been done, right?
What You Need to Know About Diabetes
South Carolina has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the nation, with 1 in 7 adult South Carolinians diagnosed with the condition. It’s important to know the warning signs of diabetes so you can intervene early.
Urgent Care Video Visits: A New Type of House Call
Lexington Medical Center Urgent Care locations are now offering convenient telehealth visits through MyChart, Lexington Medical Center’s electronic health record.
Lexington Medical Center Becomes First Hospital with HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence in South Carolina
Lexington Medical Center has received the prestigious HeartCARE Center™ National Distinction of Excellence from the American College of Cardiology, becoming the only health care organization in South Carolina and one of only 30 in the United States to achieve this honor.
Risk Factors for Head and Neck Cancers
Two of the biggest risk factors for developing cancer in the head and neck are drinking alcohol and using tobacco products.
Chapin Family Practice Welcomes Candace Prince, DO, and Joshua Prince, DO
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Candace Prince, DO, and Joshua Prince, DO, to the hospital's network of care at Chapin Family Practice.
Obstetrician Delivers Next Generation of Midlands Family
One Midlands family has a uniquely deep relationship with James W. Stands, MD, of South Carolina OB/GYN Associates.
HPV Can Lead to Head and Neck Cancers
The human papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted disease known to cause cervical cancer in women. But did you know that HPV can also lead to head and neck cancers?
Respiratory Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
At Lexington Medical Center, respiratory therapists are part of the care team for every COVID-19 patient.
Early Detection Could Save Your Life
Many women report the first sign of their breast cancer was a new breast lump they discovered on their own.
Trick-or-Treating During COVID
Halloween is always full of spooky fun. But a COVID-19 pandemic can add an extra layer of tricks that make the day uniquely scary.
Can You Have Flu and COVID-19 at the Same Time?
Health experts are warning of a potential "twindemic" when the COVID-19 pandemic and the flu epidemic surge simultaneously this fall and winter.
Celebrating Hospital Quality Week
When you need medical care, you want to know the care you receive will be both safe and effective.
