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 […]
General Health
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 […]
A Best Case Scenario Caught in the Worst Case Scenario
It takes immense strength to fight a disease, let alone to fight one while you’re still in school and simultaneously caring for your family. Ryan Timmons, 23, was only a […]
GAPS Finds a Way to Make Lemonade Out of a Lemon
It’s hard to find something positive to say about the COVID-19 pandemic, but, for the Greenville Area Parkinson Society, there has been somewhat of an upside. Executive Director Laryn Weaver […]
Caregivers Also Need Care
COVID-19 has added stress to the already difficult task of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. “It has been devastating for a lot of families,” said Sara Perry, […]
Holiday Flavors
‘Tis the season for delightful holiday foods; to the palate, the holidays are synonymous with herbs and spices that bring the Yuletide season to life. And there’s good news for […]
Wills and Trusts
Planning for the future is never easy. Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, long-term care and funerals are complicated topics that require us to make concrete decisions, explore complex legal topics […]
Post-Surgery Care
Going into the hospital for surgery or an inpatient medical stay or procedure can be a worrying event even in the best of times. But add to that the unique […]