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The Atkins Law Firm is a small, local business. Our job is to make a difference in the lives of our clients facing the workers’ compensation system. We owe our success to our community and one of the ways we seek to give back is by highlighting and contributing to local charities doing good things in our backyard. Holly has worked with Pawmetto Lifeline for “many years.” Pawmetto Lifeline is such a special organization because it is a no kill shelter. It promotes control of the local pet population through having all pets that come through the shelter spayed and neutered. Atkins Law Firm takes special pride in partnering with this wonderful organization and recently sponsored a community fundraiser as COVID prevented Pawmetto Lifeline from participating in its largest annual fundraiser, Bark to the Park. Atkins Law Firm was able to raise in enough money to help shelter 1,500 animals over the next year. If you are looking for a new pet for your family, please consider adopting from Pawmetto Lifeline. To learn more, visit pawmettolifeline.org.

The Atkins Law Firm is a proud supporter of Pawmetto Lifeline of Columbia. Pawmetto Lifeline is completely dependent on private gifts from individuals and foundations as well as revenue generating services that allow us to provide medical services for the homeless pets we rescue in our community. Visit www.pawmettolifeline.org to learn more about this 501(c)3 not-for-profit animal rescue organization.

 

We are all so proud of Tracey for getting her Master’s and a great job as the Librarian at Camden elementary. We wish her all the best and we will miss her!

Holly has been hobnobbing with the greatest lately.  Here are a couple of pictures, showing Holly with Heisman Trophy Winner George Rogers and Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts.

 

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In honor of National Diabetes Month, I’d like to share that while diabetes is a difficult disease to control, there are  many new options now that help everyone with diabetes to live a more normal life.  I wear an OmniPod insulin pump, and I would encourage anyone with diabetes to check with their insurance company to see if they qualify for an insulin pump.  It is an easy way to keep your sugars level, with much less hassle than injections.  I would also recommend the Dexcom system, which allows you to have your blood sugar readings every few seconds, without finger sticks.  The Dexcom is somewhat complicated, but is worth researching.  In regards to diabetes and workers’ compensation, I often have clients who have diabetes and their work injury aggravates their condition.  Diabetics need to be careful when they are hurt on the job, to make sure that the care is sufficient and does not lead to any type of infection or need for amputation, especially of the foot.

I’d recommend anyone who has diabetes or who may be at risk for diabetes, to attend the 19^th Annual Diabetes Fair in Sumter, SC on November 14, 2015.  The location is Wilson Hall School, and the event is from 1-5 PM.  This event is free and open to the public, and will provide great education, free health screenings, refreshments, and door prizes.  More information can be found on their website: http://cdkc.net/diabetesfair.html