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October 15, 2009
Clemson $9.3 million for tissue regeneration center
The grant is to establish a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence for Tissue Regeneration.
September 29, 2009
Questions About The Flu Vaccine
Flu Clinics are in full swing and they are packed with people. Many of you still have questions. We have answers to those in this report.
September 01, 2009
Anderson County Flu Shot Clinics
Find a listing of flu shot clinics in Anderson County
CVS, Walgreen Offering Flu Shots; Find a Location
CVS and Walgreens announced they will be offering flu shot clinics.
August 21, 2009
Free Flu Vaccines For Buncombe County Elementary and Primary Students
Vaccines will be given to students beginning the end of September or early October.
August 06, 2009
Swine Flu Rapid Testing
The government’s first study of how well rapid tests diagnose swine flu finds they’re wrong at least half the
time.
July 10, 2009
Upstate Couple Pleads For Bike Helmet Law
An Upstate couple prays their little girl survives a bike accident, while begging parents to make sure their children wear helmets.
July 02, 2009
Energy Drinks
A recent study done at the University of Buffalo links risky behavior and addiction in young people to energy drinks.
July 01, 2009
Sleep Aid Dangers
Sleep aids only mean’t to be used for a short time.
June 18, 2009
Local Woman Cuts Thousands Off Seniors Prescription Drug Costs
Cutting prescription drug costs from $1,300 a month to just $25.
That’s what a Spartanburg woman has been able to do for her father and countless other seniors.
May 14, 2009
Pfizer to Offer Free Medication to Unemployed
Pfizer will provide more than 70 prescription drugs - from Lipitor to Viagra - at no cost to unemployed, uninsured Americans.
May 07, 2009
Recession Depression
Carrie Davis takes a look how the economy is affecting mental health.
April 29, 2009
What Parents Need to Know About Swine Flu And Their Child
What parents need to know about swine flu.
April 28, 2009
Answering Your Questions About Swine Flu
As news of the swine flu outbreak increases daily, many of you still have a lot of questions about how this may affect you. We have some answers.
April 27, 2009
Local Experts Weigh In On Swine Flu
Upstate hospital officials say they are prepared if they begin to see patients with swine flu symptoms.
Right now they are asking everyone to take precautions if you are feeling sick.
April 24, 2009
March Of Dimes Helps Upstate Baby
One in six babies born in South Carolina is born prematurely and the March Of Dimes is trying to reduce that number. One mother says the group helped her baby survive.
April 23, 2009
Medical Miracles
A recent study shows an overwhelming majority of people, including doctors, believe in medical miracles and many think religion plays a big part in these miracles.
April 21, 2009
Gala Provides Free Health Screening while Supporting Local Charity
The event features free blood pressure checks, body composition analysis, information session about weight-loss programs.
April 16, 2009
Child Life Helps Distract Children In Tough Situations
At Greenville Hospital System they have people especially trained in ways to distract children and help them cope with tough situations.
Emily Kear with Child Life services says, “We focus on talking to them in a language they can understand about exactly what is happening and focusing on the sensory information. What they are going to see, smell, feel, taste and hear.“
April 13, 2009
Rain May Not Bring Relief To Allergy Sufferers
Recent rains have helped allergy sufferers by washing away pollen from the burst of spring we’ve been seeing lately. However, Greenville allergist Dr. Neil Kao says if you have spring allergies, you won’t be able sing with relief just yet.
April 08, 2009
Pollen Wreaking Havok on Children, Adults
Recent rains have helped, but pollen levels are among the highest ever, and children and adults continue to suffer.
April 07, 2009
1 in 4 American Children are Obese
the rate is alarmingly higher among American Indian children, with nearly a third of them obese.
April 02, 2009
Toys That Benefit Children With Autism
For some children, the toys they play with can mean the difference in being able to communicate with other people.
Bernice Thomas says, “You know I want to teach him. I can’t reach him. He’s withdrawn.“
April 01, 2009
Free Glaucoma Screenings
Thursday April 2 9am - 2pm at USC Upstate.
Tobacco Tax Has People Calling Quit Smoking Lines
It’s a hard habit to break, but adding sixty-two cents to the price of a pack of cigarettes may just break the bank in this tough economy and force people to snuff out cigarettes for good.
Darell Eisen says, “It is easier to quit when the price goes up because you don’t have the money for it.“
March 30, 2009
New Healthcare Help For Jobless
South Carolinians are suffering with one in ten people in the state out of a job.
Just last month South Carolina’s unemployment rate hit a whopping eleven percent, that means for many people covering their healthcare costs are now impossible.
March 25, 2009
Free Whooping Cough Booster Vaccines
The Haywood County Health Department will provide free booster vaccines to the public from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, March 26.
Cheese Sold In Our Area Possibly Contaminated
The Food and Drug Administration is recalling cheese from Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese, sold under the names Aguas Calientes and El Jaliciense because of possible listeria contamination.
It can come on as flu like symptoms, but according to emergency room doctor Brent Rody with Spartanburg Regional, listeria contamination can be deadly in some patients particularly babies and the
elderly.
March 19, 2009
Actress Dies From Head Injury
Actress Natasha Richardson dies from a head injury. Doctors say even seemingly minor head injuries can be more serious than first thought.
Free and Low Cost Medical Clinics
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