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Helping Families for 35 Years Opening its doors almost 35 years ago, the Charleston Ronald McDonald House has become a sanctuary for families who need a home-away-from-home while their children endure extensive medical treatment at local hospitals. Initially offering only 12 bedrooms, the growing facility now has 32 rooms and consistently maintains a waiting list […]
“There is no clear way to tell when or if it will surface in an individual. What we do know is that risk increases with age, particularly in the population over 60 years old.” One half of all chickenpox cases occur in children ages 5 through 9. Conditions such as this last from two to […]
Candies, cakes and pies…oh my! The final months of the year are upon us, and with them come sugary temptations that enrapture the young and old alike. Holiday candies and desserts will find their ways into homes across America. Every culture and region has their favorite recipes – from fruit cake to dirt cake to […]
The new chief executive officer at East Cooper Medical Center is well aware that he doesn’t know everything about every department of the hospital. He insisted, however, that being an expert on two-and-a-half dozen building blocks of a modern medical facility is not a prerequisite for success in today’s health care environment. Speaking of the […]
A good family doctor not only keeps his patients well — he keeps them well-organized. That means all their care is available when and where they need it. All their records are filed and kept up-to-date. Everything is presented in a way that makes sense to them, no matter their age, language or background. Thoughtful […]
The human body is incredibly complex, but taking a proactive approach to well-being throughout your life doesn’t have to be complicated. The Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) is a model of care that puts patients first and provides an avenue for doctors to be involved in whole-person care, meaning that you receive a spectrum of […]