Articles about Primary Care
By Katie Thompson While the world has paused for the COVID-19 pandemic, two of the most-asked questions about returning to regular life are “When will there be a vaccine?” and “Will it be safe?” Thankfully, there are sites around the world, including several in South Carolina, that are conducting rigorous clinical trials to help lead … Read more
Have you ever wondered how prisoners in South Carolina receive health care? For most of us, it’s not something we’ve considered. For the 17,000 inmates and thousands of people employed by the South Carolina prison system, the focus on health care came crashing to the forefront of their consciousness earlier this year as it became … Read more
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals on the front lines have been adopting new cleaning protocols and applying innovative technology to prevent the spread of infection and minimize the risk for patients and staff members. From identifying and isolating COVID-19 patients and disinfecting rooms and personal protective equipment to enacting new visitation guidelines – hospitals … Read more
An interview with MUSC’s Infectious Disease Specialist Scott Curry, MD, and Family Medicine Physician Joylyn Yeazell, MD, at New Horizon Family Health Services. The flu shot is being touted as one the most important preventive health measures you can take this year. Read our exclusive interview below with top experts on why you should get … Read more
No one knows the coronavirus like a doctor who deals with patients diagnosed with it every day. That’s what Dr. Angela Taylor, facility medical director for the hospital medical team at Trident Medical Center, faces day in and day out since the pandemic began. “It’s hard to be a COVID patient,” Dr. Taylor explained. “They … Read more
It is safe to say that after re-opening from the COVID-19 shutdown, many businesses, especially in health care, were happy to simply survive, let alone thrive. As time went on, and opening with added precautions became the new normal, questions arose on how to have a prosperous business in the midst of a pandemic. It’s … Read more