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Lexington Health provides fast, convenient care when you need it
Staffed by board-certified emergency or family medicine physicians, these centers provide dependable care when primary care isn’t immediately accessible.
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How 2 local institutions are addressing SC’s nursing shortage
The innovative partnership between USC’s College of Nursing and Lexington Medical Center will allow the university to train more nurses + address the state’s mounting health care provider needs.
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Hampton Street Vineyard
Dr. Joseph Lawton, III of Lexington Medical Heart and Vascular Center weighs in on what he would order at this Columbia landmark.
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Prisma Health On Call: Ask your questions about back + spine care
What questions do you have for Prisma Health orthopedics experts?
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Inside Cola’s recently refreshed memory care community
Rose Gardens at Still Hopes is an intentionally-designed community that’s tailored to the unique needs of its residents.
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Prisma Health On Call: Your stroke questions, answered
You asked, Prisma Health stroke experts answered.
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How Urgent Care can save your summer
With unrelenting heat comes summer-related illness and injuries — and it’s now easier than ever to treat them with the help of Prisma Health Urgent Care.
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Prisma Health On Call: Ask your questions about stroke
What stroke-related questions do you have for Prisma Health stroke specialists?
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Prisma Health breaks ground on new Northeast medical park
Prisma Health is constructing a 134,000 sqft care center in Columbia, offering comprehensive outpatient services and creating over 250 jobs, opening fall 2025.
May 14, 2024
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David Stringer
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar
Dr. Thomas Mazza of Lexington Medical Center’s Lexington Surgery shares his recommended order at this little slice of Italy.
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Lexington Medical Center opens new facility in Forest Acres
“We have wanted to bring Lexington Family Practice to the Forest Acres community for several years, and we’re happy to open the doors on our 13th location at this new facility,” said Terri Dooley, vice president in Physician Network Administration.
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