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South Carolina’s School for the Deaf and the Blind

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Two students at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind smile as they enjoy an afternoon outside.

Living with deafness or blindness is not without daily challenges, but the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind offers students with those disabilities a foundation to thrive. Its students have access to the same educational, athletic and social opportunities that students without those disabilities experience – with added educational expertise and tools to better equip students to overcome obstacles and reach their … Read more

To Be a Family Doctor, Or Not To Be

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Primary care doctors provide essential care

Over the past year, as the world grappled with the severity and enduring presence of COVID-19, people realized the critical importance of the medical profession and frontline health care workers. Communities continue to rally around their local medical professionals in meaningful ways as they contend with a once-in-a-generation public health event. The increased attention also … Read more

Unexpected Foot Injuries from Working at Home During the Pandemic

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A doctor examines a patient's foot

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in myriad health issues. Perhaps the least discussed maladies result from working at home, out of your normal routine. “I feel I have seen more foot stress fractures, especially during the beginning of the pandemic,” said Michael Sims, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon specializing in disorders of the foot and ankle … Read more

Charleston VA Efficient, Successful COVID Vaccination Rollout

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VA Outpatient Clinic, North Charleston, South Carolina

COVID-19 vaccinations have been highly sought after since the Food and Drug Administration issued the first emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech version of the vaccine in late 2020. High-risk and older individuals were given priority for the first doses of the vaccine in South Carolina, but stories of canceled appointments and limited availability seemed … Read more

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