Articles categorized as General Health.
Lowcountry Gastroenterology has been serving the Charleston area even longer than Novant Health. Working together, the two entities now offer patients high-quality medical care from well-respected providers. Dr. Joshua Watson has been with Lowcountry Gastroenterology for a decade. He was born in Florence and went to medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina. … Read more
Ahh, love. The I do’s have been said, the wedding bells have rung and the rice has long since been thrown – that is, up until the ’80s when rice began to be eclipsed by more environmentally-friendly options. But that’s neither here nor there – what’s more important is the lifelong commitment made between two … Read more
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
Medical students entering the field today face challenges and realities that their elders probably rarely experienced. There’s the issue of political polarity infiltrating health care and affecting outcomes and the feeling of the unknown when it comes to the increasing use of artificial intelligence. Telehealth has exploded in recent years and will continue to expand … Read more
The new Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Health employee walked into the clinic wearing her employee badge proudly. She had completed a rigorous education program and was confident and composed. Her colleagues welcomed her warmly and were excited to have her join the team. Her name is Zelda and she’s a beautiful black golden … Read more
No one wants to think about children suffering abuse, but tragically it happens. And when it does, you’ll want to know that there are safe, trusted places kids can go to find help and healing. Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, a nonprofit with locations in downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant, focuses on preventing child abuse … Read more