Common Remedies for Common Ailments

An illustration of a sick boy with a pillow and blanket and a thermometer in his mouth

For many parents, a sick child is a stressful experience that overwhelms them with worry. Fortunately, we live in an age where preventive and curative information for a sick child is readily available. It can be overwhelming trying to dig through the vast amounts of home remedies and advice littered in the comments sections of … Read more

Therapy Dogs to the Rescue

Look into the eyes of a gentle and loving Therapy Dog. "Hi buddy,"

Here they come, sauntering down the hallway of a hospital, a mental-health facility, a nursing home, a cancer ward, a detention center or just about any place where the lonely, bored, frightened or suffering are found. Therapy dogs arrive in all shapes, sizes and breeds, from Great Danes to Yorkshire terriers. They may have a … Read more

Blood Donor: Type O Blood, Platelets, in High Demand in South Carolina

World Blood Donor Day, June 14th

Blood donors help save lives, but only 4% of the population donates blood. There are eight different blood types – A+, A-, B-, B+, O-, O+, AB+, AB- – and type O blood donors are critically needed now in South Carolina. Types O negative and O positive are always in high demand. According to the … Read more

MUSC Brings a Unique Technical Experience to the Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital

Dr. S. David McSwain, chief medical information officer for the Medical University of South Carolina

It’s finished. The new Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital stands tall for all to see. It’s a welcomed addition to the Charleston skyline — a place where miracles will happen. As construction workers complete their final touches, we patiently await the official opening, slated for 2020. But there is no one more excited about the opening … Read more

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