General Health Articles

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Charleston Gastroenterologist Dr. Joshua Watson on Preventive Care

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Charleston Gastroenterologist Charleston gastroenterologist Dr. Joshua Watson discusses his military background, preventive medicine philosophy, and specialty in colon cancer screening, GERD, and more. Explore more on digestive wellness and preventative care Visit Lowcountry Gastroenterology at Novant Health Skip to main content Meet Dr. Joshua Watson, Charleston Gastroenterologist Lowcountry Gastroenterology has been serving the Charleston area … Read more

Happily and Healthily Ever After

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Health Benefits of Marriage The health benefits of marriage include longer life, emotional support, and improved wellness. Learn more about the health benefits of marriage at any age. Explore more on healthy relationships and longevity Study: Health Benefits of Marriage – NCBI Skip to main content Love, Commitment, and a Lifetime of Health Ahh, love. … Read more

Addressing the Nursing Shortage

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Nursing Shortage Charleston Nursing shortage Charleston affects hospitals, schools, and communities. Learn how Charleston is responding to the nursing shortage with long-term strategies. Explore local healthcare career development initiatives HRSA Projections: National Nursing Shortage Skip to main content Nursing in Crisis: Too Few for Too Many Nursing is the largest health care profession in the … Read more

The Future Of Healthcare Weighs In

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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

Zelda Fosters Care

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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

Dee Norton: Lending a Healing Hand to Victims of Child Abuse

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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

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