Aug 24, 2018, 4:22 PM
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Lexington Medical Center
This month, South Carolina reported its first confirmed case of measles in more than 20 years.
Oct 7, 2019, 4:28 PM
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Lexington Medical Center
Shingles is a virus that causes a painful rash with blisters on the body.
Oct 21, 2020, 12:08 PM
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Allison Sanford
Health experts are warning of a potential "twindemic" when the COVID-19 pandemic and the flu epidemic surge simultaneously this fall and winter.
Dec 15, 2020, 1:00 PM
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Allison Sanford
Lexington Medical Center received its first delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.
Dec 16, 2020, 11:00 AM
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Allison Sanford
In a historic moment, Ethan Rucker, RN, became Lexington Medical Center’s first employee to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Dec 18, 2020, 11:38 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Feb 9, 2021, 2:06 PM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Feb 10, 2021, 4:19 PM
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Allison Sanford
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?
Mar 3, 2021, 8:22 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Mar 8, 2021, 9:12 AM
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Allison Sanford
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce a partnership with Brookland Baptist Church in West Columbia to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible community members.
Mar 18, 2021, 5:02 PM
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Allison Sanford
Yesterday was a special day for 103 year-old West Columbia resident Inez Smith. After a year of waiting, she happily received the COVID-19 vaccine at Brookland Baptist Church. WIS News' Emily Wakeman shared her story.
Mar 22, 2021, 1:20 PM
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Allison Sanford
Emergency physician Xinwei Liu, MD, recently sat down with WIS to discuss his experience with the COVID-19 vaccine.
Apr 12, 2021, 11:15 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.
Jun 4, 2021, 4:30 PM
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Allison Sanford
The social distancing required to battle the COVID-19 pandemic was challenging on children's mental health. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine not only protects their health but helps us reach herd immunity and return to normal life.
Jul 2, 2021, 11:47 AM
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Allison Sanford
Thirteen-year-old Makalya Hodson shared her COVID-19 vaccine story on WACH and emphasizes the importance of teens getting this shot.
Jul 13, 2021, 11:36 AM
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Allison Sanford
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.
