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.
Aug 16, 2021, 2:14 PM
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Allison Sanford
On August 2, 2021, Philip Keith, MD, with Lexington Critical Care, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, posted this message on his Facebook page.
Aug 18, 2021, 5:48 PM
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Allison Sanford
After delivering a healthy baby, Hollie Harmon knows her decision to have the COVID-19 vaccine was the right one. She, along with maternal fetal medicine specialist Paul Browne, MD, sat down with WIS TV to discuss pregnancy, fertility and the vaccine.
Aug 30, 2021, 4:16 PM
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Allison Sanford
Patients seeking care in emergency departments can expect longer wait times due to the high number of COVID-19 cases. Clayton Carter, MD, an emergency medicine physician at Lexington Medical Center, sat down with WLTX to discuss the recent surge of COVID-19 and when people need to seek care.
Sep 10, 2021, 3:33 PM
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Allison Sanford
Batesburg math teacher and volleyball coach Nicole Amick was undergoing fertility treatment so she put off getting vaccinated. Then, she got COVID-19.
Oct 11, 2021, 9:36 AM
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Allison Sanford
You may have put off getting a COVID-19 vaccine because you have concerns about its side effects or safety. Michael J. Oehler, MD, with Spring Valley Family Practice answers some common questions about the vaccine.
Nov 4, 2021, 4:54 PM
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Allison Sanford
This week the Pfizer-BioNtech COVID-19 vaccine was approved for children ages 5 to 11. Lauren S. Matthews, MD, with Lexington Pediatric Practice appeared on WLTX to answer questions about the vaccine.
Nov 11, 2021, 11:41 AM
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Allison Sanford
Dr. Matthew Day is a critical care physician at Lexington Medical Center who has treated COVID-19 patients throughout the pandemic. He told us about his decision to vaccinate his young children.
Jul 28, 2022, 4:36 PM
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Allison Sanford
Shingles is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and remains in our nerves for life. Over time, the virus can reactivate and cause a painful rash known as shingles.
Aug 24, 2022, 10:13 AM
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Allison Sanford
Monkeypox cases are on the rise in South Carolina, but should you be concerned?
Apr 3, 2023, 4:14 AM
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Allison Sanford
HPV causes more than 90% of cervical cancers. There are many strains of this virus, but certain strains increase your risk of developing genital warts and cancers.
Apr 30, 2024, 12:43 PM
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Allison Sanford
Though once on the brink of eradication in the United States, measles cases have ticked upwards in recent years, concerning parents and health experts.
Oct 10, 2024, 11:59 AM
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Allison Sanford
Despite an abundance of scientific evidence proving that vaccines are safe and effective, a few myths persist that may make some parents hesitant. Here Dr. Elizabeth Dennison with Lexington Pediatric Practice sorts the myths from the facts.
