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Florence Health & Wellness
Florence SC’s Complete Health & Wellness Guide
Local medical news, provider directory, mental health resources, fitness & nutrition guides, CE/CME for healthcare professionals, and caregiver support — all grounded in Florence.
Medical News
Mental Health
Fitness & Nutrition
Provider Directory
CE/CME for Med Pros
Caregiver Support
Seasonal Health Alerts
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Florence residents have access to a range of healthcare services across Florence, from hospital-based acute care to community health centers offering sliding-scale and Medicaid-accepted services.
The healthcare landscape across the Pee Dee region is shaped by SC public health priorities, including the 2024 reorganization of SC DHEC into SC Department of Public Health (SCDPH) and SCDES. SC DHEC and partner agencies oversee healthcare facility licensing, immunization programs, and environmental health for Florence and Florence.
HEREFlorence covers local health news, provider updates, and community wellness resources for Florence, SC. Our coverage spans mental health services, caregiver support, CE/CME opportunities for healthcare professionals, and seasonal health advisories. If it touches Florence health, it’s HERE.
Florence Health Alert — Current Advisory
Florence Health Advisory — Seasonal Allergy Season
Allergy season is active in Florence.
SC DHEC recommends residents with pollen sensitivities monitor daily air quality reports at scdhec.gov.
Pollen counts may be elevated across the Pee Dee region;
residents with asthma should keep rescue inhalers accessible and consult their provider if symptoms worsen.
View SC DHEC Air Quality Data →
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Health News
Health & Wellness News
Medical and health news to help you live your best life in Florence, SC — from Florence providers, regional health systems, and SC public health agencies.
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Upcoming Health & Wellness Events
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Health News You Can Use
National coverage on exercise, supplements, nutrition, sleep, mental health, and preventive care — sourced from CDC, NIH, USPSTF, and peer-reviewed research.
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Florence Residents Advised on Heat Safety Amid Persistent Summer Pattern
A persistent pattern of elevated temperatures across Florence and the broader Pee Dee region…
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Florence Residents Advised on Heat Safety and Medication Management Amid Summer Temperatures
Health officials in Florence are reminding residents to prioritize heat safety and review medication…
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Widens, Underscoring Public Health Vigilance for Florence Residents
A widening Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains in an expansion…
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Navigating Summer Heat and Medications in Florence
Navigating daily routines and outdoor activities in Florence during periods of high temperatures requires…
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Florence Doctors Urge GLP-1 Users to Prioritize Hydration Amid Summer Heat
Medical professionals are increasingly cautioning individuals prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonist medications to monitor their…
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Florence Residents Advised on Heat Safety and Medication Management This Summer
As the warmest months settle in, residents of Florence and the broader Pee Dee…
Health & Wellness Podcasts
Worth A Listen
Three of the most trusted shows in health and longevity — free on every major podcast app.
Neuroscience & Performance
Huberman Lab
Dr. Andrew Huberman, Stanford
Deep dives on sleep, exercise, nutrition, focus, and stress — with the underlying neurobiology and the protocols.
Nutrition & Gut Health
ZOE Science & Nutrition
Jonathan Wolf with Tim Spector & Sarah Berry
What the latest studies actually say about food, metabolism, the microbiome, and aging well — in plain English.
Longevity & Medicine
The Drive
Dr. Peter Attia, MD
Long-form interviews on heart disease, cancer, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology, and lifespan extension.
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Find Local Providers
Doctors, dentists, therapists, gyms, and pharmacies in Florence — updated 2026.
Provider Directory
Local provider listings for Florence are coming soon. Check back for updated directory information.
Find a Provider via SC DHEC →
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Continuing Education & Caregiver Support
CE/CME opportunities, support groups, and wellness resources for Pee Dee healthcare professionals and family caregivers in Florence.
Continuing Education — CE / CME
Francis Marion University — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Florence area professionals and students.
Florence-Darlington Technical College — Health Professions & CE
Pre-health advising, health professions pipeline, and continuing health education seminars for Florence area professionals and students.
SC AHEC — Pee Dee Region
Regional continuing education programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals. Covers Florence and surrounding Pee Dee counties.
scahec.net · (803) 733-3380
SC Medical Association — Physician Wellness
SCMA webinars, online CME modules, and the “Burn Out? Reach Out!” confidential peer support program for South Carolina physicians.
scmanet.org · 1-800-288-8616 (confidential)
Caregiver & Family Support Resources
Florence SC DSS — Adult Protective Services
In-home services, respite care coordination, adult day programs, and family caregiver counseling for Florence residents.
dss.sc.gov
Alzheimer’s Association — Pee Dee Chapter
In-person and virtual support groups, caregiver training, and the 24/7 Alzheimer’s helpline for families across Florence and the Pee Dee region.
1-800-272-3900 (24/7) · alz.org/southcarolina
NAMI Florence
Family-to-Family education, caregiver peer support groups, and mental health advocacy resources. Meetings held in Florence with virtual options available.
namisc.org · NAMI Helpline: 988 (press 1)
United Way — Pee Dee
2-1-1 referral line connects Florence caregivers and families to social services, food assistance, mental health, and emergency support resources.
Dial 2-1-1 · unitedway.org
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about providers, CE, caregiver support, and health resources in Florence.
Start with local community health centers that offer sliding-scale fees and accept Medicaid.
The SC DHEC “Find a Provider” tool at scdhec.gov is also a useful resource for Florence.
For dental care, community health centers and sliding-scale dental clinics accept Medicaid and new patients.
Community health centers in Florence offer sliding-scale dental services and accept Medicaid. Many also offer reduced-cost preventive care to community patients.
Use the SC DHEC provider search at scdhec.gov or call 2-1-1 to find Medicaid-accepting dental providers near you.
The Alzheimer’s Association Pee Dee Chapter hosts in-person and virtual support groups (1-800-272-3900). NAMI Florence holds regular family support meetings and offers a warmline for immediate support. United Way’s 2-1-1 line connects caregivers to respite care, day programs, and emergency assistance across Florence.
SC DHEC publishes weekly respiratory illness surveillance data at scdhec.gov.
Local pharmacies including CVS MinuteClinic and Walgreens offer flu and COVID vaccines without an appointment.
For school-age illness alerts, check the Florence school district website or sign up for SC DHEC Pee Dee alerts.
Traditional Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover routine dental care. However, many Medicare Advantage plans available in Florence include dental benefits.
Contact SC SHIP (the State Health Insurance Assistance Program) at 1-800-868-9168 for a free, unbiased review of your Medicare Advantage options.
Community health centers also offer sliding-scale dental regardless of Medicare status.
SC AHEC Pee Dee provides regional CE programs for nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals.
Francis Marion University supports health professions education and CE seminars.
Contact the SC Medical Association (scmanet.org) for statewide CME webinars and physician wellness resources.
The SC Medical Association offers a confidential “Burn Out? Reach Out!” peer support line at 1-800-288-8616 for physicians.
NAMI Florence provides mental health support for all healthcare and industrial workers.
For shift workers across the area,
United Way’s 2-1-1 line can connect you with local counseling and wellness resources.
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