Dwight Jenkinson has been both a participant and a witness to the tremendous growth of McLeod Health over the last four decades. Yet, it was the personal recognition of a problem faced by cancer patients that led him to be a part of the solution.

Dwight has been an important member of the McLeod family since 1957. Serving as interim Administrator, Dwight was instrumental in the establishment of McLeod Regional Medical Center at its current loca...

Eighty percent of strokes are preventable, yet it is expected that nearly 795,000 people in the United States will have a stroke this year. On average, someone has a stroke every 40 seconds.

"It is important to recognize the warning signs of stroke and dial 9-1-1 immediately," said Dr. Kristopher Crawford, Medical Director of the McLeod Dillon Emergency Department.   "Warning signs include sudden numbness or weakness of face, arm or leg - especially on one side of the body. ...

The Hospital Auxiliary promotes McLeod Dillon through its volunteer efforts. Volunteering many hours per month, they operate the Pink Dogwood gift shop, serve as hostesses at the Main Lobby Entrance, assist patients and staff member in the Cardiac Rehab and Physical Therapy outpatient areas and give of their time at hospital functions, Red Cross blood drives and many other events throughout the year. Proceeds from the gift shop and several other a...

McLeod Medical Center Dillon is pleased to announce that Lucinda Stroud, RN, has been named Directors of the Adult and Pediatric Medical/Surgical Unit.

Lucinda has been in healthcare for 30 years and has been a registered nurse since 1987.

"I was hospitalized at the age of five. My nurse made a lasting impression. This experience played a major role in my decision to become a nurse. I wanted to help those that were sick," said Lucinda.

In her new role, Lucinda will res...