Kidney Disease is Often Silent
Hypertension and diabetes can slowly damage your kidneys, causing damage you may not be aware of until it's too late.
Healing a Ruptured Ear Drum
Holes in the eardrum are fairly common and can develop from trauma or surgery.
Lexington Medical Center Awards $1,400,500 to Community Organizations
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce it has awarded $1,400,500 to 26 organizations in the Midlands that enhance the health and well-being of community members.
Should You Poop Every Day?
If you wonder if you bowel habits are normal, we're here to help. Colorectal surgeon Elizabeth E. Price, DO, shares the lowdown on this sensitive subject.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Can Affect More Than Fertility
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common hormonal problems affecting women during their reproductive years.
Superfood of the Month: Beets
Beets are a powerhouse of health benefits and can easily be incorporated into a variety of dishes.
A Breast Cancer Diagnosis at Age 19
The year after high school should be one of the happiest times in life. But what happens when, at the very young age of 19, you learn you have breast cancer?
Lexington Medical Receives Chest Pain Accreditation
Lexington Medical Center has received Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention from the American College of Cardiology for its expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain.
Superfood of the Month: Apples
Widely celebrated for their nutritional profile, here are 10 healthful reasons why apples should be part of your diet.
Understanding and Preventing Suicide
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention reports that there are 132 suicides each day in the United States. Lexington Medical Center is working to curb these statistics by educating its clinicians about how to help.
Latest Advances in Prostate Cancer Detection
Two innovative new prostate cancer biopsy techniques improve prostate cancer detection.
Lexington Medical Center Selected as a Best Place to Work in SC
For the second year in a row, Lexington Medical Center is one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina.
Free Times of Columbia Readers Name Lexington Medical Center as “Best Hospital”
We are pleased to announce that readers of the Free Times of Columbia have named Lexington Medical Center as “Best Hospital” in Columbia.
A Nutritional Face-Off: Soy, Almond, and Dairy Milk
When it comes to milk alternatives, the options seem endless these days. Among the most popular choices are soy, almond, and traditional cow's milk. Let's dive into the nutritional profiles of all three so you can decide which is best for you.
When Breastfeeding Does Not Come Naturally
Despite what we often hear or see depicted on TV or in the movies, breastfeeding doesn't always come naturally or easily for all women.
World Class Care Lives Here: Chaplain's Story
Meet Matthew Greg. As one of Lexington Medical Center’s nearly 100 chaplains, he listens, comforts, prays for and administers sacraments to people of all faiths and beliefs.
Weight Loss Medication vs. Weight Loss Surgery
In the battle against obesity, both weight loss medications and weight loss surgery have a role to play.
In the Heart of Chapin
Peggy Lewis loves living along the shores of Lake Murray in Chapin. But after enjoying the banks of the lake, the 83-year-old began to notice she was having trouble walking back up the incline to the house.
How to Protect Yourself Heat Illness and Heat Stroke
As temperatures soar, outdoor athletes or workers can easily easily experience heat illness or even heat stroke, which can be deadly.
U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Lexington Medical Center as Best Hospital
For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has named Lexington Medical Center as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area and the second-best hospital in South Carolina.
