McLeod Medical Center Dillon is partnering with the March of Dimes to lower the number of babies born too soon at their hospital.

McLeod Dillon is among a select group of 100 hospitals nationwide selected by the March of Dimes to receive its Quality Improvement Service Package which instructs the hospital in creating and implementing policies to reduce medically unnecessary (elective) inductions and cesarean deliveries scheduled before 39 weeks of pregnancy.

"Every week of pre...

McLeod Dillon is sponsoring its 25th Annual Teenage Volunteer Program for Summer 2013. Volunteer youth will have the opportunity to work with healthcare professionals in many areas of the hospital.

"As young people are thinking about their life career choices, what better way to learn about the opportunities in healthcare than to see doctors, nurses, technologists and therapists in action? Teenage Volunteers will have the opportunity to learn and feel appreciated for their efforts," s...

(Dillon, SC) - April 16, 2013, is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). McLeod Medical Center Dillon, along with other national, state and community organizations, urges the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends and healthcare providers, and execute written advance directives (healthcare power of attorney and living will) in accordance with South Carolina state laws. Resources are also available at www.nationalhealthcaredecisionsday.org.

In recognition of NHDD, re...

McLeod Medical Center Dillon will host a Pregnancy Celebration on Thursday, April 25, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the hospital. Expectant parents are invited to attend this event.

Pregnancy is a very exciting time for expectant parents. Whether it's a first or sixth pregnancy, there is great anticipation and planning that goes into bringing that precious new life into the world. Helping women to successfully plan for this very special event in their lives is the goal of our Early P...