Articles categorized as General Health.
Everything about the world has changed – how you get your groceries, how you connect with family and even how you connect with your doctor. Although we’re in the middle of a pandemic, life goes on. Kids still get hurt, you may have weird looking spots appearing on your skin and people still need ongoing … Read more
Combine an upscale doctor’s office with a spa and what do you get? The new Blood Connection Center in North Charleston – that’s what! Blood Connection Centers are permanent locations for donating plasma, platelets, red cells and whole blood. You may have donated inside one of their bloodmobiles, which are set up almost every day … Read more
One million Americans are currently living with a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, according to a recent study funded by the National MS Society. This neurological disease affects the central nervous system and disrupts the flow of information between the brain and body, which can greatly impact everyday activities. Despite the growing number of MS diagnoses across … Read more
As Dr. Richard Gross, a retired pediatric orthopedist who graduated from medical school in 1965 and recently won a Humanitarian Award from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America, said, “Health care delivery and medical care cost remain as the major concern of most Americans. The perception of many patients is that they are alone … Read more
In South Carolina, the past decade in health care has been one of mergers and expansions, job growth, expanding coverage under Obamacare and moves to more accountable care organizations. In all, it was one of progress, health care professionals say, but much work remains to be done. In 2018, stakeholders in South Carolina’s health care … Read more
There are 4.6 million American children living in homes with guns that are both loaded and unlocked. And every year, nearly 600 of them 17 and under die by suicide with a gun and an additional 100 are unintentionally shot and killed. Firearms are the second leading cause of death for children in the United … Read more