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With Women in Health, HealthLinks Magazine celebrates the leaders who share their intellect, compassion and perseverance every day. Because of them, our community receives the care and resources needed to be healthy and happy. To these women and all other leaders in the health care profession: thank you.
Keeping the mind, body and soul actively engaged as we age is one of the keys to a healthier, more fulfilled life. For seniors, a lifestyle that fosters these values can make a significant impact on mental and physical health. At The Willows of Easley, we create a culture that encourages these focal points – … Read more
When David Perry, MD, PhD, mused on what his specialty would be as a physician, he was able to take more time than most. The owner and founder of West Ashley’s Perry Dermatology began his journey by enrolling as a PhD student at the Medical University of South Carolina after earning a biochemistry degree at … Read more
Diabetes affects African Americans more than whites — Dr. Thaddeus Bell aims to change that. While studying at the Medical University of South Carolina from 1972 to 1976, Thaddeus Bell, MD, noticed that the complication rate of diabetes was disproportionately higher for Blacks than for whites. A recent article published by The State Media Company … Read more
When people think of methods for fighting depression, they probably imagine countless medications, Zoloft, Lexapro and Prozac may spring to mind. Cognitive behavioral therapy is also a common approach, but what if these treatments proved ineffective for some patients? It’s these more difficult cases that require a less conventional approach, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation, … Read more