Articles about Primary Care
The history of the family doctor in the United States dates back to the late 1700s when physicians visited homes and cared for the whole family. They knew their patients well. They delivered them when they were born, set their fractures and treated a multitude of illnesses. Some performed surgeries and took care of trauma. … Read more
Spending time outdoors in the summer conjures up thoughts of camping under the stars, trips to the beach and picnics at the park. But all of that fun can be spoiled when mosquitos swarm or the sun gets too hot. Sunburn, bug bites and jellyfish stings are the worst part of a usually exciting season, … Read more
As if avoiding or surviving COVID-19 has not been challenging enough, the collateral effects of the virus also have been noteworthy. Perhaps you remember how, in early 2020, hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices suddenly became frontline MASH units – places that otherwise healthy people should avoid at all costs. It seemed as if overnight our … Read more
While choosing health coverage can often be a chore, it is sometimes a fleeting luxury for people with no employment, no access to doctors and no one to point them to the services and sources they need. But in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, a far-reaching network of medical professionals has formed an entire community to connect … Read more
When thousands of South Carolinians are testing positive for COVID-19 every day and there are concerns that more contagious variants will speed up the spread of the coronavirus, a new treatment is offering hope to patients and hospitals alike. Monoclonal antibody infusion therapy is an experimental treatment for COVID-19 patients at high risk of developing … Read more
By Lindsay C. Bishop When you picture a doctor’s office, plush chairs, magazines and calming music might come to mind. What you probably don’t envision is a 40-foot, three-room medical office on wheels. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the popularity and visibility of mobile health care units; however, they have been playing a crucial role … Read more