The Silent Warning: What You Need to Know About Fatty Liver Disease

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Understanding Fatty Liver Disease You may not feel it. You may not even know it’s there. But for nearly 1 in 3 Americans, fatty liver disease is quietly developing, often without a single symptom. For something so common, it’s surprisingly misunderstood. “Fatty liver is essentially the buildup of fat in the liver, which normally has … Read more

The Village at Summerville: A Community with Heart

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Senior Care with Heart and History Senior care is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and it’s because of this that the all-inclusive retirement facility The Village at Summerville has been offering multiple levels of care for its 350 clients for 70 years. This includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. … Read more

The Threat of the Re-emergence of Measles

Measles Cases on the Rise in 2025 Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but cases are now on the rise due to small pockets of undervaccinated populations, resulting in hospitalizations and even some deaths. What the Latest Measles Statistics Show Measles cases are on the rise in the United States in … Read more

Understanding Medical Homebound Instruction

When Is Medical Homebound Instruction Used? Sometimes medical homebound instruction is the best option for students being treated for substance abuse or undergoing mental health treatment or for those who have to be out of school due to severe illness, post-surgery recovery or because of a bad injury. The Rise in Mental Health-Related Homebound Cases … Read more

Ancient Healing Practices

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Natural remedies that have been around for thousands of years are still in use today. In many cases, these “ancient health secrets” are just as effective as the remedies provided in the modern health care environment. The Roots of Eastern Medicine Since ancient times, Eastern medicine has approached illness or disease by treating the root … Read more

Serving the Tri-county Area for Half a Century

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TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER will kick off its 50th anniversary celebration with events scheduled for July 25 and July 26. Festivities marking the landmark birthday of the North Charleston-area medical center will continue throughout the year. Honoring a Half-Century of Care in North Charleston In 1975, North Trident Regional Hospital, now Trident Medical Center, opened in … Read more

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