Venomous Spider Bites
Warm weather means animals become more active, including venomous spiders.
Primary Care
Today Show Features Brookland Baptist Church Vaccine Clinic
NBC's Today Show news anchor and Columbia native Craig Melvin covered a story about Lexington Medical Center's vaccine clinic at Brookland Baptist Church this month.
Venomous Snake Bites
As temperatures rise, people and snakes begin their warm weather activities. This information may help you prevent venomous snake bites and understand first-aid measures if one occurs.
A Little Weight Loss Yields Big Results
When it comes to losing weight, little changes can go a long way.
ER Physician's COVID Vaccine Decision
Emergency physician Xinwei Liu, MD, recently sat down with WIS to discuss his experience with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Suicide Prevention Grant Helps Physicians Save Lives
Lauren Matthews, MD, Lexington Pediatrics, sat down with WLTX' Queen Johnson to discuss how a recent grant is helping our physicians detect warning signs of suicide - in her case, in adolescent patients.
Now Accepting COVID-19 Vaccine Registrations for Those in Phase 1B
Individuals in Group 1B can now register for a vaccine at Lexington Medical Center by going to LexMed.com/vaccine and clicking on “Request Form” to register for the vaccine.
Ask the Doctor: Helping Older Adults Cope With Isolation
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.
Telehealth Gaining in Popularity
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.
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Community
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.
