McLeod Health fully vaccinates 2,000 SC teachers for COVID at mass clinic during Phase 1b
The Sun News 4/2/2021 Chase Karacostas, The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
Apr. 2 Thousands who were the first to receive vaccines under Phase 1b in South Carolina got their second shots Thursday at Darlington Raceway s mass immunization clinic.
Phase 1b greatly expanded vaccine eligibility in the state, including to teachers and those with pre-existing health conditions. The first Darlington Raceway clinic, hosted by McLeod Health on March 5, got special permission from the state to include Phase 1b participants three days early.
McLeod estimates that the clinic immunized about 2,000 teachers last month, many from the Florence School District One. They were expected to return Thursday for their second dose of the Moderna vaccine.
Community members reflect on past year, life during the COVID-19 pandemic
Community members reflect on past year, life during the COVID-19 pandemic By Jennifer Roberts | March 6, 2021 at 10:24 AM EST - Updated March 6 at 10:25 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) - Behind every COVID-19 update is a story waiting to be told.
For over a year, WMBF News has provided data about coronavirus cases and pandemic restrictions placed on numerous South Carolina businesses.
Throughout that time, families shared their stories about overcoming so many unknowns surrounding COVID-19 both at work and at home.
Community members across the area are reflecting on what life has been like during these uncertain times, in the hopes of encouraging their neighbors to persevere and never give up.
WHAT TO KNOW: S.C. moves to Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Looking ahead to Phase 1B rollout in S.C. By Brad Dickerson | March 3, 2021 at 10:19 AM EST - Updated March 8 at 8:44 AM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – South Carolina is forging ahead with its rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, with Gov. Henry McMaster announcing the state is days away from offering doses to more than half of its population.
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WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE IN PHASE 1B?
Those in South Carolina aged 55 and older will be eligible for the vaccine starting on March 8. Others in this category include:
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EX Program By Truth Initiative® And McLeod Health Join Forces To Help Employees, Patients Live Tobacco Free
With Support from Truth Initiative, the EX® Program Brings Personalized Quit Smoking Tools to the McLeod Health Employee Wellness Program
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®, the national public health organization inspiring lives free from smoking, vaping and nicotine, today announced that it is joining forces with McLeod Health, a leading healthcare network.
The EX Program will be available to the nearly 8,900 employees working for the McLeod Health system of hospitals and physician practices in northeastern South Carolina. The McLeod Healthier You Program will integrate the EX Program into its overall wellness package for employees. With the EX Program, McLeod Health will now provide all employees who use tobacco including smokers with chronic conditions such as diabetes or heart disease tailored support to quit.