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Health

Data has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on students’ learning and their...

New data shows drop in SC children’s physical health, fitness following pandemic

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 7:42 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Data has shown that the COVID-19 pandemic took a major toll on students’ learning and their mental health.

Top Story

Jessica McGee is working to start a nonprofit to raise awareness about the disease and hopes to...

One Grand Strand woman hopes to spread awareness about a rare form of cancer

Updated: Sep. 22, 2023 at 9:11 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
One Grand Strand woman is on a mission to spread awareness about a rare disease that almost took her life.

State

A Senate panel convened a group of researchers to hear the latest on the state’s efforts to...

SC working to establish first Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center in the state

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 9:05 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
South Carolina is in the process of establishing what researchers and advocates say would be a groundbreaking venture for Alzheimer’s care in the state.

Horry County

Horry County COVID cases on the rise; doctor provides prevention tips

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson
In the past week, Horry County has seen nearly 40 COVID hospital admissions.

State

A map shows the locations of current and new telehealth carts across South Carolina.

New partnership to help SC seniors access healthcare in rural, underserved areas

Updated: Sep. 18, 2023 at 10:10 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
A new partnership could help thousands of seniors across South Carolina access healthcare.

Top Story

National drug shortage putting locals at risk.

‘We turn patients away every day’: Grand Strand pharmacies feel the effects of national drug shortage

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 11:01 PM EDT
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By Ashley Listrom
Ocean Lakes Pharmacy says they can’t accept new clients for certain medications because they barely have enough of those medications to fill current customers' prescriptions.

State

Abortion providers file new lawsuit challenging SC’s ‘fetal heartbeat law’

Abortion providers file new lawsuit challenging SC’s ‘fetal heartbeat law’

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
South Carolina’s restrictive ban on abortion has been hit with another legal challenge from abortion providers.

Horry County

Horry County Schools says each school will get four doses of Narcan, which will be given by the...

All Horry County schools will receive 4 doses of Narcan, district says

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Schools in Horry County will now have a lifesaving, opioid-overdose reversal at their deposal.

State

Children in daycare and in school must get up-to-date on their vaccines.

State health officials release updated vaccine requirements for students

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 7:33 AM EDT
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By Madeline Jaskowiak
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has announced updated immunization requirements for kids in childcare and school.

State

South Carolina’s top prosecutor is calling for the companies he claims are responsible for...

‘We want the wrongdoer to pay’: SC attorney general sues over toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
South Carolina’s top prosecutor is calling for the companies he claims are responsible for polluting the state’s drinking water and natural resources with toxic chemicals to be held accountable.
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Health

SC schools can now have supply of overdose-reversal drugs under new law

Updated: Aug. 8, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
The new school year means new students, new teachers, and now, for South Carolina schools, a new tool in their first-aid kits that could save lives.

State

New SC law will require athletic trainers be licensed

Updated: Aug. 4, 2023 at 9:25 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
In recent months, there have been some scary moments with medical emergencies at sporting events, like when Damar Hamlin of the Buffalo Bills went into cardiac arrest in the middle of a game in January.

Pee Dee News

Florence County university awarded $400,000 in AI healthcare investment

Updated: Aug. 3, 2023 at 5:53 AM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
Researchers and students at Francis Marion University may help form what the future of modern medicine looks like.

Health

Conway Medical Center, Novant Health team up to expand healthcare access

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 6:42 PM EDT
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By Ashley Listrom and Kristin Nelson
A new partnership is hoping to expand healthcare in the Grand Strand and Pee Dee regions.

Pee Dee News

Florence medical center to establish children’s behavioral health unit

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 12:43 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
The McLeod Regional Medical Center said they plan to start work on a 15-bed specialized unit dedicated to children with behavioral health crises.

State

New SC law should make it easier for children to bring sunscreen to school

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 7:32 PM EDT
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By Mary Green and Patrick Phillips
With school set to begin in weeks, a new South Carolina law should make it easier for students to add sunscreen to their backpacks.

State

S.C. Veteran health care provider given 5 stars for medical facilities

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 12:59 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood
A Veteran health care provider with a facility in Myrtle Beach is touting a recent accomplishment.

Home

Grand Strand surgeon performs first AI-assisted hip surgery in South Carolina

Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 7:50 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
Dr. Peter Ramsey with OrthoSC said the new technology is not coming for his job but making it easier.

Top Story

‘It won’t happen to you until it does’: MUSC, members of S.C. community educate others to prevent drownings

Updated: Jul. 19, 2023 at 8:34 PM EDT
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By Ashley Listrom
While drowning is a national problem, kids are at a higher risk of drowning in South Carolina.

Grand Strand News

Georgetown County to use settlement funds to fight opioid epidemic

Updated: Jul. 18, 2023 at 9:16 PM EDT
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By Dylan Leatherwood and Ashley Listrom
Georgetown County is looking to expand resources and partner with hospitals to fight opioid addiction.

Horry County

McLeod Health hosts ceremony to break ground on new cancer center

Updated: Jul. 17, 2023 at 9:29 PM EDT
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By Julia Richardson and WMBF News Staff
Shovels officially broke ground on the latest McLeod Health cancer care facility in Little River.

State

SC Ride to End ALZ kicks off after hitting historic, million-dollar milestone

Updated: Jul. 14, 2023 at 7:37 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
The July heat isn’t stopping hundreds of cyclists from pedaling from one side of South Carolina to the other over the next three days.

Health

New study shows low birth weights in South Carolina babies

Updated: Jul. 12, 2023 at 5:27 PM EDT
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By Steven Schlink
A local mother hopes to encourage others whose children are facing early health issues.

News

State pays out 6-figures for patient ‘slip and fall’ at Georgetown hospital

Updated: Jul. 4, 2023 at 6:43 PM EDT
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By Blair Sabol
The state of South Carolina paid out a woman who claimed her trip to a hospital in Georgetown left her worse off than when she arrived.

Horry County

Horry County Fire Rescue hiring new specialists in wake of opioid epidemic

Updated: Jul. 3, 2023 at 9:08 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Horry County Fire Rescue team is looking to add two new positions to its team to try and help curb the opioid epidemic.

State

McMaster issues statement on Supreme Court’s Planned Parenthood ruling

Updated: Jun. 21, 2023 at 12:45 PM EDT
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By Patrick Phillips
Gov. Henry McMaster praised a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would allow South Carolina to prevent taxpayer funds from going to abortion providers.

Health

First-of-its-kind behavioral health hub in Florence to serve as model for future facilities across S.C.

Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 8:30 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
On Thursday, state leaders announced what they are calling an innovative approach to treating South Carolinians’ growing mental health needs.

Top Story

Trident Medical sees more proactive patients with smart watch health features

Updated: Jun. 10, 2023 at 5:33 AM EDT
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By Meredith Blair
A Lowcountry hospital says health features found on wearable devices are creating better awareness for people with heart conditions.

Community

Humane Society, Petco Love hold free pet vaccine event in North Myrtle Beach

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:24 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach aims to vaccinate 300 pets through this effort.

Health

DHEC to launch voluntary sickle cell disease registry

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:35 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Sickle cell disease is the most common inherited blood disorder in the U.S., but what we know about its impact on South Carolinians is limited.

Crime

Siblings accused of assaulting man with clothing iron, knife

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 1:47 PM EDT
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By Marissa Lute
A brother and sister are facing charges after police say they assaulted the woman’s husband earlier this week.

State

SC House passes six-week abortion ban bill after hours-long debate

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 11:23 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
After a marathon, 23-plus-hour debate, a bill that would drastically slash abortion access in South Carolina has just cleared a major hurdle.

Horry County

Wastewater spill in Socastee ‘temporarily blocked’ before reaching waterway

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 12:58 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
A pipeline failure in the Socastee community led to a wastewater spill Wednesday afternoon, Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority (GSWSA) said.

Health

Bill to repeal South Carolina’s hospital approval law headed to governor

Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:51 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Healthcare in South Carolina could become more affordable and accessible with the signature of Gov. Henry McMaster.

State

Advocates urge lawmakers to enact ban on ‘meal shaming’ in SC schools

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
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By Mary Green
Data shows one in seven kids in South Carolina is not properly nourished.

State

‘Lives are in danger’ as N.C. nursing home inspections lag

Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 5:39 AM EDT
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By Nick Ochsner
WBTV Investigates: N.C. officials says staffing shortage leading to delayed inspections

Top Story

Colt’s Closet nearing final 10,000 toy goal for Children’s Hospital; 700 more toys needed

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 7:02 PM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
After starting Colt’s Closet when he was 10 years old, Colt made a goal to reach 10,000 toys by the time he graduated high school on May 25th, 2023. Now 17 years-old and one month out from graduating high school, Colt is 700 toys from meeting that goal.

Grand Strand News

‘He’s really brave’: Grand Strand family hopes new FDA-approved medication helps treat son with Cystic Fibrosis

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 7:45 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
Ali Sperling said her son Rowan seems like any other four-year-old: Curious, adventurous and loves Legos; however, he lives with a rare genetic disease that impacts their everyday lives.

Children

‘There’s a lot of confusion about this’: States decide the number of newborn screenings

Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By Ashley Boles
Conway Medical Center provides a pamphlet to all parents, which breaks the testing down further.

Health

Safely get rid of medications on Spring National Drug Take Back Day

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 11:27 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Spring Take Back Day happening across South Carolina.

State

S.C. Governor’s Mansion to shine blue for Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 8:54 AM EDT
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By Marcus Flowers
During the month of April, the South Carolina Governor's Mansion will shine blue for Parkinson's Awareness Month.

News

DHEC report shows alarming increase in infant, mother death rates; Tidelands Health paving way for care

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 10:35 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
DHEC’s Bureau of Maternal and Child Health shared its annual report stating that South Carolina’s infant mortality rate rose 12% from 2020 to 2021.

Top Story

A bill to axe the ‘pink tax’ heads to the S.C. senate

Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 9:45 PM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
A bill that aims to eliminate state sales tax period products passed the South Carolina House last week.

Top Story

‘We need to advocate for our patients’: Grand Strand Medical aims to bring awareness to minority women’s health

Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 9:53 AM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
As part of National Black Maternal Week, Grand Strand medical professionals are encouraging pregnant Black women and mothers, to understand the urgent maternal warning signs.

News

DHEC declines final review for two Horry County assisted livings

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 7:17 AM EDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Two Horry County assisted living facilities are on the brink of shutting down.

News

S.C. diners instantly access food inspection grades with QR codes

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 8:54 PM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
Diners in South Carolina can now access restaurant inspection details with a quick scan using their smartphones.

Community

‘My grandkids can’t keep up’: Grand Strand woman loses over 100 lbs. mostly by walking

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 11:24 AM EDT
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By Makayla Evans
A Grand Strand woman talks about her health journey and how she has lost over 100 lbs.

Health

Georgetown sheriff issues warning for Narcan-resistant, deadly fentanyl ingredient

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:52 AM EDT
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By WMBF News Staff
The Georgetown County Sheriff issued a warning about a new, deadly ingredient being mixed with fentanyl.

Community

FULL INTERVIEW | The effects of gun violence on children

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:50 PM EDT
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By Erica Edwards
WMBF News’ Erica Edwards sat down with Grand Strand Medical Center Psychiatrist Christina Lynn to talk about how gun violence affects our children.

State

SC lawmakers push ban on transgender healthcare options for minors

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:13 AM EDT
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By Mary Green
A new bill would ban minors in South Carolina from receiving gender-affirming care.
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