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Flock this Way flock walk

WHEN:  Oct. 13, 2012 – 10:00am

Registration begins at 9:00am

$25 for adults / $15 for children (12 & under)

WHERE:  Barefoot Landing (Flying Fish Restaurant)

Early “Bird” Registration begins on Sept.

Cancer awareness through the words of survivors and shopping

Cancer awareness through the words of survivors and shopping

Do you know someone who's battling or defeated breast cancer? We'll introduce you to a woman who lost three in her family to it, but has lived without the disease for 15 years. Michael Maely, WMBF News Anchor will introduce you to her and people fighting to save lives at 12 p.m. on WMBF News This Week. Plus we'll tell you how you can save money while shopping and help their effort.     

Openings still available for Darlington Raceway’s Blood Drive on Sept. 11

Openings still available for Darlington Raceway’s Blood Drive on Sept. 11

Openings still available for Darlington Raceway’s Blood Drive on Sept. 11

DARLINGTON, S.C. (Sept. 7, 2012) – For fans still thinking about donating blood at Darlington Raceway’s Blood Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 11, appointments are still available for the Pee Dee’s largest single-day collection event of the year.

Waccamaw Community Hospital Blood Drive Sept. 7

Waccamaw Community Hospital Blood Drive Sept. 7

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - As the saying goes, it takes all types, and in no situation is that more apropos than for blood donations.

Red Cross sees lowest blood donations in 15 years

Red Cross sees lowest blood donations in 15 years

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) The American Red Cross is seeing the lowest blood donations in 15 years.

The extreme summer weather has contributed to a decrease in donations lately.

"With extreme heat keeping some donors at home and severe storms forcing the cancellation of dozens of blood drives earlier in the month, the American Red Cross continues to have an emergency need for donors of all blood types," said the spokesperson for the American Red Cross, Frecia Ammons.

Marion County Healthcare Foundation hosted ribbon cutting ceremony for new medical clinic

Marion County Healthcare Foundation hosted ribbon cutting ceremony for new medical clinic

MULLINS, S.C.The medical staff at the clinic provides free basic primary medical care to patients that meet the eligibility requirements. The staff includes Parmanand J. Dawani, MD; Erin Stewart, nurse practitioner; Lenora Hewitt, licensed practical nurse; and Lastachia McCall, receptionist. Services provided by the staff include regularly scheduled visits, selective medications when supply is available, referrals to other local resources, and patient education. Clinic hours are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

MCHF to host ribbon cutting for the Helping Hands Free Medical Clinic

MCHF to host ribbon cutting for the Helping Hands Free Medical Clinic

From Marion County Healthcare Foundation

Marion County Healthcare Foundation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the Helping Hands Free Medical Clinic at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 29.
 
Those in attendance will receive a tour of the new facility, now located in the Marion County Healthcare Foundation’s main office on Main Street in Mullins.