Articles about Primary Care
To understand why Dr. Thaddeus John Bell has dedicated not only his professional life to the health disparities with African Americans but also his personal life – you first have to understand where he came from. As a sophomore at South Carolina State University in 1963, he was arrested as part of the civil rights … Read more
Most medical professionals agree with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s contention that pre-existing conditions have the potential to play a huge role in how people react to COVID-19. They are of the opinion that any medical issue that weakens your immune system increases the chance that if you are exposed to the coronavirus, … Read more
“If you see a homeless person on the street, what you’ve actually just seen is a person. I want to highlight that fact, because many people tend to turn the other way and sweep the homelessness problem under the rug,” Brandon Cook of New Horizon Family Health Services said, adding, “Anyone can experience homelessness. Sometimes … Read more
It was a Saturday morning, and B.J. Evans planned to facilitate a yard sale her church group was holding to raise money for a youth mission trip to Guatemala. But when she got out of bed, extreme pain kept her from putting weight on her foot. Walking was extremely difficult, and she was experiencing a … Read more
Charleston is known for its top-notch health care system. As the home of the Medical University of South Carolina, it is often on the brink of new medical technology and innovations. While the emergence of COVID-19 has opened a lot of people’s eyes to just how important the health care system is, it’s easy to … Read more
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