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25 parks in the Midlands of South Carolina
We’re highlighting 20 parks around Columbia, SC.
April 28, 2024 01:04 PM
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David Stringer
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Mr. Friendly’s
Dr. Meleigh Groff of Lexington Family Practice weighs in on what she would order at this iconic local eatery.
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Prisma Health On Call: Your breast cancer questions, answered
You asked, Prisma Health oncologists and radiologists answered.
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The Street Meat biking group rides Peak to Prosperity is Columbia, SC.
Culture
Get to know community cycling group Street Meat
This Soda City-based group offers an inclusive space for bike riders of all levels to come together and explore bike-friendly streets in the area.
October 12, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Which wellness trends are worth trying?
Physicians weigh in on four popular health + wellness trends.
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Development update: The latest on Nephron Nitrile
Nephron Nitrile officially opened in Saxe Gotha Industrial Park in West Columbia in December 2022, bringing PPE production to the Midlands and generating 250 jobs for Lexington County.
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Cafe Strudel
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3 reasons teen girls should see a gynecologist
A visit with an adolescent gynecologist is about more than medical care.
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Lexington Medical Center Acquires Multi-Tenant Office Building for Redevelopment
Lexington Medical Center is building a 20,000-sqft medical center off Forest Drive near the intersection of Trenholm Road.
August 30, 2023
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David Stringer
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Treat yourself (locally) for self-care month
6 local ways to practice wellness.
August 29, 2023
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Mussels and French friends at Black Rooster.
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Doctors’ Orders: Eating healthy at Black Rooster
What two local physicians would order at the “Frenchish” restaurant in West Columbia.
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Prisma Health On Call: Your teen health questions, answered
You asked, Prisma Health answered — see what the pros have to say about teen sex, depression, acne, positive body image, and more.
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A couple looking at the Blue Ridge Mountains from the patio of The Omni Grove Park Inn.
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Satisfy your summer travel bug with mountain views for two
Pack your bags, grab your favorite person, and save 15% on an end-of-summer getaway at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
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5 tips to prepare for a successful school year
Read on for back-to-school basics from local wellness experts.
August 3, 2023
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Get walk-in care at Prisma Health’s orthopedic same-day clinic
Here’s where to get same-day treatment for that strain, sprain, fracture, or other activity-related injury.
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We’re launching something new...
July 19, 2023
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10 ways to embrace summer (the healthy way)
Prioritize your mental + physical wellbeing this season
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Travel and Outdoors
Take an accessible hike on one of these trails in Columbia
These are three of our favorite local accessible trails that are wheelchair-friendly.
July 17, 2023
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Trevor Peters
 Students at Southeastern Esthetics Institute
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Pursue your wellness passions at Southeastern Esthetics Institute
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Medical residents
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Meet the next generation of local doctors
Lexington Medical Center is partnering with the University of South Carolina on a new program to train primary care physicians.
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Prisma Health On Call: Ask your teenage health + safety questions
What questions do you have for Prisma Health pediatricians?
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Vegan and vegetarian eats in Columbia
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Columbia.
June 27, 2023
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David Stringer
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Parking that’s good for the heart
Paying for parking was good for the heart in April in Columbia thanks to these meters, with funds donated to the American Heart Association.
June 21, 2023
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David Stringer
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Prisma Health On Call: Answers to your orthopedic and sports medicine questions
Prisma Health’s physicians are back — and they have answers to readers’ orthopedic and sports medicine questions.
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MUSC Health
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Do you know how your DNA affects your health?
Meet In Our DNA SC, a new community health research project led by MUSC Health.
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Lexington Medical Center receives nation’s highest rating for heart surgery
Fewer than 10% of hospitals in the country earn this elite distinction.
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MUSC Health's Stacey Rothwell, P.A.-C looking at and pointing to an x-ray on a computer screen.
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May is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
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Prisma Health On Call: Ask the experts your orthopedic and sports medicine questions
What orthopedic + sports medicine questions do you have for Prisma Health experts?
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