Articles categorized as General Health.
Factors outside of their control prevent many South Carolinians from achieving good health. This issue has been hitting the headlines recently as people realize that not everyone is on a level playing field when it comes to getting and staying healthy. Healthy People 2030, a federal initiative seeking ways to improve health, describes these differences … Read more
Since COVID arrived early in 2020, there have been many increasing global health threats –pneumonia, streptococcus group A, lung infections, fungal pathogens and the mounting likelihood of additional pandemic viruses. But one threat not that many people are talking about, which ironically comes from hospitals and facilities battling COVID, is medical waste. For the rest … Read more
Many people don’t know anything about their parents’ health history. Since much of what health care providers know about us comes from intake forms that outline family health histories, it’s easy to miss something that could be the perfect path to preventive measures or behavior modifications. The Medical University of South Carolina, in conjunction with … Read more
Dr. Susan L. Johnson, Ph.D., the Medical University of South Carolina’s director of health promotion and assistant professor of graduate studies in the College of Health Professions, was one of 23 people selected to serve in the six-month Sustainability Leadership Initiative held from October 2021 through April 2022. Sponsored by Sustain SC in partnership with … Read more
A nurse for 27 years, Penny Raulston is just the person to ask about the health benefits of wine. After working 12-plus hour days in the medical field for decades, Raulston, along with her husband, started what she calls a “mad scientist experiment” making wine at home. Almost two years later, Raulston owns Elevation 966 … Read more
By Janet E. Perrigo During the week of Oct. 11 through 17, American nursing case managers were honored by the American Case Management Association. Although the celebrations were somewhat limited by COVID-19 restrictions, Zoom meetings and digital connections were implemented to recognize outstanding professionals in this field. Local hospital supervisors nominated those who had demonstrated, … Read more