Health

Shovels officially broke ground on the latest McLeod Health cancer care facility in Little River.

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.

A local mother hopes to encourage others whose children are facing early health issues.

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.

The Horry County Fire Rescue team is looking to add two new positions to its team to try and help curb the opioid epidemic.

Gov. Henry McMaster praised a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that would allow South Carolina to prevent taxpayer funds from going to abortion providers.

On Thursday, state leaders announced what they are calling an innovative approach to treating South Carolinians’ growing mental health needs.

A Lowcountry hospital says health features found on wearable devices are creating better awareness for people with heart conditions.

The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach aims to vaccinate 300 pets through this effort.

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.

A brother and sister are facing charges after police say they assaulted the woman’s husband earlier this week.

After a marathon, 23-plus-hour debate, a bill that would drastically slash abortion access in South Carolina has just cleared a major hurdle.

A pipeline failure in the Socastee community led to a wastewater spill Wednesday afternoon, Grand Strand Water and Sewer Authority (GSWSA) said.

Healthcare in South Carolina could become more affordable and accessible with the signature of Gov. Henry McMaster.

Data shows one in seven kids in South Carolina is not properly nourished.

WBTV Investigates: N.C. officials says staffing shortage leading to delayed inspections

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.

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.

Conway Medical Center provides a pamphlet to all parents, which breaks the testing down further.

Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Spring Take Back Day happening across South Carolina.

During the month of April, the South Carolina Governor's Mansion will shine blue for Parkinson's Awareness Month.

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.

A bill that aims to eliminate state sales tax period products passed the South Carolina House last week.

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.

Two Horry County assisted living facilities are on the brink of shutting down.

Diners in South Carolina can now access restaurant inspection details with a quick scan using their smartphones.

A Grand Strand woman talks about her health journey and how she has lost over 100 lbs.

The Georgetown County Sheriff issued a warning about a new, deadly ingredient being mixed with fentanyl.

WMBF News’ Erica Edwards sat down with Grand Strand Medical Center Psychiatrist Christina Lynn to talk about how gun violence affects our children.

A new bill would ban minors in South Carolina from receiving gender-affirming care.