National Health Center Week: August 4-10 story by Donna Tracy, Communication Coordinator, HopeHealth Every August, HopeHealth joins a nationwide campaign to bring awareness to the nearly 1,400 health centers that are serving the health needs of underserved communities across the US. This year, HopeHealth, along with the National Association of Community…
story by Kat Barnette, Young Living Consultant There are a couple of easy ways to incorporate using oils at school. Some schools do allow teachers to diffuse oils in their classrooms. Others have put them on cloths and placed them on the children’s desks. Make sure to check with your school to see…
story provided by Regency Hospital of Florence Don Ellis is always grateful to celebrate another Father’s Day and he has, in many ways, Regency Hospital Florence to thank for that. In 2013, then 67-year-old Don walked into his local emergency room short of breath, exhausted, and generally feeling bad. In quick succession, he…
A Lifeline for Fathers in the Pee Dee story by Gailon Wisdom Dads make a difference, and yet, too many dads today are not involved in their children’s lives. Not because they do not want to be involved, but things have simply gone wrong. Relationships with their children’s mother may have become…
story by Alan Barrett, PA-C When it comes to men’s health, preventive maintenance varies little from car or home maintenance. We routinely change the oil, rotate and balance the tires, and perform other preventative services to keep our rides performing safely and at optimal performance. Our garages are full of tools and…
You hear stories from students where they thank their teachers for the lessons that they taught them, and the time that they spent with them. This story is different from those. This is a thank you from the teacher to a student that taught them how determination, strength, and bliss can save a…
Mental health has everything to do with how we as individuals think, feel, and behave. The more positive we think, the more balanced a lifestyle we maintain, and the better we feel and function overall. However, for many, mental health automatically brings to mind mental illnesses like depression, anxiety, bipolar, and schizophrenia. Mental…
story by Alexis Grantham | photography by Faren Kilpatrick As the saying goes, and 1 Corinthians 10:13 reflects, “God will never give you more than you can handle.” We’ve all been tested, some more than others, but through faith, we are able to overcome our trials. Not many have fallen witness to this…
submitted by Pee Dee Coalition Pee Dee Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Assault is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the reduction of sexual assault, family violence, and child abuse and to the needs of its victims. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. This April and all year…
When it comes to makeup, this year’s look of choice is BOLD, BOLD, BOLD! Bold lips and even bolder eye makeup ruled the runways. The most colorful effects were created with an eye shadow. There were pops of pigmented neon, magenta, pink, turquoise, yellow and electric blue! Also popular were ultra-glamorous natural makeup…