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No two days are alike for the Rev. JohnBosco Ikemeh. From the minute he arrives at the Medical University of South Carolina in the early morning until the day is done, he’s running from task to task, filling in wherever he’s needed. Whether he’s celebrating mass, blessing the hands of the medical staff, being with … Read more
Living with severe back or leg pain can be debilitating and prevent you from having a normal life. In April, Summerville Medical Center launched a minimally invasive spine surgery program designed to deliver state-of-the-art care to Lowcountry residents seeking relief from spinal problems. Jerome Stewart, a Timberland High School physical education teacher and basketball coach, … Read more
Early detection improves outcomes for cancer patients, and that is exactly what the researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center are working on for those with liver disease – including cancer. Liver cancer develops slowly and is difficult to detect in its early stages. According to the Centers for Disease Control … Read more
Spending an hour talking to Dr. Neely Carraway about gum disease is pretty gross. She paints word pictures to describe what is going on in our mouths that we are (blissfully) unaware of and perhaps (dangerously) unprepared for. Gum disease seems like a topic most of us have some familiarity with. But not to Dr. … Read more
Parents of children with physical and developmental disabilities have a wealth of resources both in the Lowcountry and the Upstate. We have highlighted several of these programs as a quick guide for your family. With everything from alternative education to equine therapy to baseball for kids and adults with disabilities, you’ll find plenty of activities … Read more
Victor Holland is a retired engineering project manager from Prosperity, South Carolina. He is also a determined optimist. Even when he has had to repeatedly do battle with that dreaded “C” word – cancer – not once, not twice, but three times, he remained positive and enthusiastic about living his best life each and every … Read more