In the age of technology, where information is always just a click away, we’re more equipped than ever to advocate for ourselves as consumers and patients. But when you or […]
General Health
Spot a Stroke
F – Face drooping A – Arm weakness S – Speech T – Time to call 911 Face drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it […]
Get your Check-ups
With a pandemic on the rise, there is a concern that people are embracing fear and ignoring early signs of a heart attack or stroke. “We want the community to […]
What are Ear Tubes?
Grommet. That’s a funny-sounding word that could mean peace and peace of mind for parents of very young children. It’s not a fascinating new toy based on the Muppets or […]
Focus on the Well-Being of those in Health Care
Clinician burnout impacts providers and patients but also the health care system, and the additional strain on clinicians during the COVID-19 pandemic are unparalleled. Fortunately, health care leaders are looking […]
Myopia in Children
Squinted eyes while watching television, a tablet or book a bit too close to the face and complaints of headaches – parents are quick to observe unusual behavior in their […]
The Facts on MIS-C
Following on the heels of the scourge of COVID-19, parents and medical providers need to wary of a new coronavirus-linked illness called MIS-C. Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is a […]
Internships in Health Care
“Every day is a joy,” said retired special education teacher Cheryl Johnson of her work with Project SEARCH at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Greenville. As the program’s workforce […]
Plasma for COVID Patients
Convalescent plasma therapy is not a new medical treatment. However its significance has grown recently as a valuable tool for patients currently fighting the coronavirus. Plasma therapy has a variety […]
Detecting Heart Disease
The numbers for heart disease are staggering. It’s the leading cause of death both for women and men and among whites, African Americans and Asian/Pacific Islanders. That, of course, is […]
EpiPen and Allergies
In the 1970s, a new type of solution to reversing severe allergic reactions was introduced. Invented by Sheldon Kaplan and approved for marketing by the Food and Drug Administration in […]
Autism Interrupted
Shutdowns due to COVID-19 caused disruptions to every business and household, but its impact on families of autistic children who depend on routines couldn’t have been more pronounced. From the […]