Health News For Columbus County, NC
THE MAYO CLINIC NEWS NETWORK Tomorrow’s Cure: The Future of Cancer Care is at Home Deb Balzer For many cancer patients, treatment can be an isolating and overwhelming journey —...
PHOENIX — Dr. Allison Rosenthal’s experience facing a leukemia diagnosis while in medical school inspired her to pursue a career fighting cancer. It also gave her insight into aspects of life wi...
Sunscreen Has a Shelf Life and Other Facts to Know Deb Balzer Did you know sunscreen has a shelf life and can expire? Or that too much heat or cold can...
Columbus Regional is moving into pain management on the Whiteville campus. Advanced Pain Solutions will open this month. It is a new service line dedicated to caring for chronic pain...
Mayo Clinic Minute: Fireworks Safety Tips For many, the Fourth of July holiday is a time to celebrate with barbecues, parades and fireworks. But, experts say, when it comes to...
Chadbourn’s latest boil advisory has been lifted. Town manager Jason Robinson said all tests came back today with no pollutants or contaminants in the town’s water supply. The town had...
Mayo Clinic News: Heatstroke Symptoms and Causes Heatstroke is a condition caused by the body overheating. This usually happens because of exposure to high temperatures or physical activity in high...
When a July heatwave turns the sidewalk into a griddle, water isn’t just refreshing – it’s life-support. Still, pounding down a quart at lunch can’t rewind a morning of slow-burn...
Chadbourn water customers are once again under a boil advisory, less than 24 hours after the last one was lifted. Public Works Director Steven Price said in a press release...
Chadbourn Town officials said this afternoon (Thursday) that the boil advisory has been lifted for the entire town. Chadbourn water customers lost pressure after a water main break earlier this...
Need a boost of energy? Coffee isn’t the only solution. If you regularly suffer from fatigue, it might be worth looking into a few nootropic supplements. Such supplements can help...
Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools have begun dishing out their summer meal programs this week. Chadbourn Elementary, Tabor City School, and Acme Delco Elementary will participate in ...
Construction is a booming industry, but it also has its hazards. It comes with more than a few risks, and it’s always worth knowing how to stay safe when you’re...
In recent years, more and more people have realized how important their mental health is. It’s a vital part of looking after yourself, and not putting the time or effort...
Contractors broke a waterline in County District One this afternoon, and a boil advisory has been issued while repairs are completed. Affected customers are from F.M. Cartrette to Peacock Road...
The state will not extend the primary and secondary Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) observation areas for the upcoming deer seasons. Ten new cases of CWD were confirmed over the past...