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

Rooted in Compassion: Dr. Sidney Smith’s Dedication to Medicine

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A Calling Rooted in Family and Community Medicine has always been more than a career for Dr. Sidney Smith – it’s a passion and calling that began when he was a child and continues in his practice today. The gastroenterologist with Charleston GI grew up in the rural town of Turbeville in Clarendon County. His … Read more

Healing on the Back of a Horse

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EQUINE-ASSISTED THERAPY OFFERS AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS. Healing Through Horses on Johns Island Equine-assisted therapy is a unique method of healing that comes from building a relationship between horses and people. It boasts numerous benefits, and it’s thriving right in our own backyard. Nestled in the forests of nearby Johns Island … Read more

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