Melissa Jamerson of Carolina Dental Studio in Spartanburg has been a registered dental hygienist for 31 years. She said she sort of just “fell into” it. “This career was truly […]
General Health
Hospital Recognition
It’s no secret that South Carolinians have access to some of the best health care facilities, doctors and other medical professionals in the country. The Palmetto State’s hospitals are home […]
Local Cancer Centers
Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute At Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, the emphasis is on education and guiding patients through their cancer treatment and beyond. The center offers […]
CBD in Cooking
If you’re looking for ways to introduce CBD to your diet – or your cocktail hour, for that matter – it’s easy to do a web search and come up […]
Lodging for Families During a Hospital Stay
When a family member requires extensive medical care, treatment can often mean a road trip to hospitals and specialists in the Charleston or Upstate area. Overnight visits will require finding […]
A Look at Braces
For hundreds of years, orthodontists have used metal brackets, wires and elastic bands to straighten teeth, close gaps and line up the top and bottom rows of molars, canines and […]
Ailments that Dentists Detect
There really is no need to go kicking and screaming to an appointment to get your teeth cleaned these days. Not only is the advent of pain management and “extras” […]
Hope for Prostate Cancer
Michael Allan of Summerville came home from the Vietnam War and eventually found himself in a new type of battle. For Allan, 73, it was prostate cancer. After he left […]
Lymphedema In Breast Cancer Survivors
Imagine for a moment that you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. After months – or even years – of treatments, fighting, then healing, and the avalanche of emotions and […]
A Beauty Queen’s Battle with Scoliosis
A poised dance instructor beckoned her 7-year-old pupil to her side. The teacher glided her hand over the spine of the previously twirling tiny dancer. After a quick examination, her […]
The Cancer Society of Greenville
For 53 years, the Cancer Society of Greenville County has served about 4,000 people suffering with cancer. It all started in 1965, when a young lady had cancer of the […]
When Dehydration Becomes Serious
Dehydration can prove to be a silent health problem. You feel fine, but, before you’re dizzy and weak. Especially during the summer when the temperature and humidity soar, our bodies […]