U.S. health experts urge people to get a flu shot this year to help avoid what could be a “twindemic” of coronavirus and influenza.

Let’s answer some of your questions about masks.

Thursday was his first day back on the job for Chastain Cannon after being out six months to recover from donating the majority of his liver

Don’t let heart disease put you on the sidelines of life.

Come to Lexington Medical Center on Valentine’s Day from 1 to 3 p.m. for a “Pet Therapy Stress Break.”

This new collaborative practice combines all cardiovascular services available in the hospital’s network of care.

The race is February 21 and 22.

It’s a busy time of year for colds and flu.

The center is pleased to welcome South Carolina OB/GYN Associates to the hospital’s network of care.

Enjoy music, food, a photo booth, a grand prize drawing and more.

Aches, pains, chills, nausea, and a headache. Who wants to feel those? You most likely will if and when you get the shingles vaccine - something that’s recommended once you hit the age of 50.

The annual event honors breast cancer survivors and their families.

It's the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline STEMI Gold Quality Achievement Award.

Run, walk and honor our heroes!

People on thyroid supplementation are being alerted to a fairly new study pointing out a connection between a high level of their thyroid hormone replacement drug - and heart risks.

Need a new primary care physician? Lexington Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Brandi Derrick to its network of care. Dr. Derrick is practicing with Peterson & Plante Internal Medicine Associates, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice with convenient locations around the Midlands. She’s accepting new patients. Visit PetersonPlante.com.

Each year, the Lexington Medical Center Foundation celebrates breast cancer survivors and their families at Women’s Night Out. This year’s event is set for Tuesday, October 16. It includes a silent auction, dinner and talk. Visit LMCFoundation.com for tickets.

Run. Walk. Honor Our Heroes! Sign up for the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K Run & Walk on Friday, September 14 in Columbia’s Vista. This race honors the service and sacrifices our military members, law enforcement officers, and first responders make every day. Visit http://www.t2trunsc.org to register.

How does a night of sampling delicious food and wine along the Congaree River sound? Join the Lexington Medical Center Foundation for Wine on the River on Saturday, August 25. The event benefits expanding the hospital’s 3-D mammography program. Visit LMCFoundation.com to purchase tickets.

Richard C. Webb, MD, has joined Lexington Surgical Associates, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice. A veteran of the United States Army, Dr. Webb specializes in general, breast and colorectal surgery. Visit LexingtonSurgicalAssociates.com.

A back-to-school reminder from our friends at Lexington Pediatric Practice, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice: Around age 11, children need a whooping cough booster and meningitis vaccine. During adolescence, boys and girls should receive an HPV vaccine. LexPediatric.com

Run, Walk, Honor our Heroes! Registration is underway for the 6th annual Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers South Carolina 5K presented by Lexington Medical Center. Visit www.t2trunsc.org to sign up for the September 14 race in Columbia’s Vista.

Lexington Medical Center is hiring! With a new patient care tower opening in 2019, the hospital is growing to meet the health needs of the community. On-site interviews will take place July 13 and 14. Go to the link below to fill out an application and schedule an appointment with a recruiter.

Calling all nurses: Lexington Medical Center is hiring! They’re undergoing the largest hospital expansion in state history and offer great benefits. Visit LexMed.com/Careers for job listings.

A typical day may include long hours of standing. Over time, people can develop a painful condition in the bottom of their feet called plantar fasciitis. It may feel like you’re stepping on a small rock. Ouch! Lexington Podiatry, a Lexington Medical Center physician practice, can help. Visit LMCLexingtonPodiatry.com

Congratulations, Lexington Medical Center! The hospital received a “Gold Plus” Quality Achievement Award for stroke care from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke program. That’s the highest honor possible. Learn about treating and preventing strokes at LexMed.com/Stroke.