Sheriff Lott continues RCSD’s Memorial Day MURPH CHALLENGE tradition By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott and deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) participated in the 16th-annual RCSD MURPH CHALLENGE WORKOUT Memorial Day morning, May 29, at the department’s CrossFit gym in the old RichlandContinue Reading
Richland County hosted an informal Lunch and Learn event for county employees May 3 in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Staff from Columbia-based Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc. (MIRCI) discussed the organization and its benefits to the community. Attendees received tips on self-care, mental wellness and mindfulness from MIRCIContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Our last article focused on medication dangers. Here are some other important thoughts. Save money: Consumer Reports determined “Many Americans, even with insurance, spend more than they should on medications ($1,300+ annually).” Studies show that families are experiencing skyrocketing inflation and some are reducing household expenses to pay forContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose Recently, we explored the importance of engaging with competent doctors and seeking annual physicals to maximize good health. Let’s continue our journey on how medications can help or hurt us! Research your medications: Many individuals visit different medical professionals who treat “specific” aspects of their health. ForContinue Reading
Part 1 By Mike DuBose America’s prosperity and access to great healthcare options provide us with many benefits. Our excellent living conditions have pushed the average American’s life expectancy to nearly 80 years (compared to 54 years in 1914). While the pandemic shortened the length of our lifespans, many ofContinue Reading
In response to the evolving addiction crisis that is impacting communities throughout South Carolina, South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS) Director Sara Goldsby and Governor Henry McMaster has announced a new partnership involving the state’s three research universities that will improve the state’s ability toContinue Reading
The Ballentine Community Center will be hosting a free pilates event on January 6 from 10 – 11 am. Classical Pilates is a workout for the mind and body. Emphasis is on control, centering, concentration, precision and flow, unlocking the breath and strengthening the powerhouse for greater overall health andContinue Reading
By Terry Ward Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a good time to remind every woman of the risks and to be sure to have regular mammograms. A leader in the fight against breast cancer is West Columbia’sContinue Reading
Lexington Medical Center is pleased to announce it has awarded $1,330,650 to organizations in the Midlands that enhance the health and well-being of community members. Lexington Medical Center’s Community Outreach Committee and the Lexington Medical Center Foundation award the grants. This year’s grants went to the American Red Cross; BrooklandContinue Reading
Predawn PT with the sheriff is an annual event By W. Thomas Smith Jr. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott kicked-off his 69 th birthday the same way hecelebrates October 3 every year – with a challenging predawn workout at the RichlandCounty Sheriff’s Department’s (RCSD) Crossfit Gym in Forest Acres: NotContinue Reading
By Mike DuBose In our last article, we defined trauma and examined how many of us (or someone you know) are haunted by past tragedies. We learned that trauma has endless categories and how it impacts people differently throughout their lives. Sadly, as I researched the American staggering trauma statistics,Continue Reading