Kristin Merkel is a News Reporter at KBZK. She specializes in medicine and healthcare, covering various topics including consumer health, mental health, wellness programs, diet and nutrition, fitness, and aging and longevity. Kristin's work has been featured in MONTANA SPORTS, Kxlf, Scripps Montana/MTN, KRTV Communications, KPAX Missoula/Kalispell, and Champion Media.
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Kristin's coverage predominantly revolves around local events and issues in Bozeman, Montana, with a focus on education, housing, winter activities, government & politics, family & relationships. Her articles often include expert commentary and announcements related to these topics.
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Since he was a child, Florence County resident Barry Flowers has struggled with his weight.
An exciting new health care opportunity is coming to MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center to help local students to step into the medical field.
By: Kristin Merkel
Kristin Merkel MUSC Office of Communications Sep 28, 2025 9 mins ago Related to this story The maker of Ozempic is slashing prices for U.S. patients who pay cash, a major shift in the fast-growing market for the drug. Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window.
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October 01, 2025 About the Author Kristin Merkel Media Relations Manager Office of Communications and Marketing
By: Kristin Merkel
Getting diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age with two kids at home is the last thing you’d ever imagine, but for 33-year-old Pamplico resident Lauren Kennedy, the unthinkable diagnosis became her reality.
Transitioning from the role of a provider to a patient is not something any MUSC employee expects.
The MUSC Health Lung Cancer Screening Program at Lancaster and Chester medical centers is redefining the standard for early detection, surpassing 3,100 screenings.
For a man who once loved to run, his latest race has rejuvenated his thought process in seeking new ways to advocate for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) awareness. As a passionate runner, 53-year-old Devon Woodard participated in many races until ALS caused him to redefine what it meant to cross the “finish line.”
By: Kristin Merkel
Presented every year by the South Carolina Nurses Foundation , the Palmetto Gold Award highlights the top nurses from across the state who show
By: Kristin Merkel
MUSC is bringing life-changing inpatient pediatric rehabilitation closer to home for South Carolina families, helping children to recover critical
