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Nursing is the largest health care profession in the United States – 4.3 million strong, including LPNs, RNs and advanced practice nurses. That number, impressive as it seems, is not high enough, however. The consistent nursing shortage over the past several decades can be attributed to several factors, including an overall increase in health care … Read more
It’s a typical night in the emergency room, and you’re doing your typical shift. After a cup of coffee, the dull night is broken up by a young woman with what appears to be a deep cut slightly above her left eyebrow. She is accompanied by a man who says he’s her father, but they … Read more
April 5 marks the return of the Cooper River Bridge Run, which attracts fitness enthusiasts from all over the country and around the world. Now in its 48th year and hosting a capacity of 38,500 participants, the Bridge Run is the third largest 10K event in the United States. As the race approaches, some local … Read more
With the busy lifestyles so many people have nowadays, they find themselves having to cut back in other areas. One of those areas is meal preparation. No longer do most people have an hour or more to prepare dinner after work, let along breakfast before heading off to commute to a job. And, of course, … Read more
Cycling clubs have become a popular pastime among Charleston residents. Clubs span the gamut, from social and recreational groups who share a beer after a ride to competitive groups that enter races and push each other to improve their speed and form. Whichever you choose, camaraderie and socializing come standard – cyclists generally ride in … Read more
The CDC defines autism spectrum disorder as a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. The spectrum is sometimes referred to as a “rainbow” for its varied shades of symptoms and characteristics. According to Samantha Walker, an early interventionist at Coastal Therapy Services and mother of a child with autism, that … Read more