Articles about Primary Care
The Scoop on Salt: Is it Time to Table the Habit? The next time you reach for the salt shaker, pause to ask yourself, “Does this dish really need the extra salt?” The answer is most likely “no.” Alexis Appel, a registered dietician and nutritionist with Roper St. Francis Healthcare, said most Americans consume too […]
Located in Mount Pleasant, the Charleston Men’s Clinic specializes exclusively in men’s sexual health, including problems with erectile dysfunction, Low-T, premature ejaculation and Peyronie’s disease. The clinic has been praised for the expertise and skill of its all-male staff, discretion and comfortable atmosphere. A range of services is available, including the revolutionary GAINSWave™ treatment. This […]
Known for its unique beauty and history, South Carolina’s Lowcountry is synonymous with majestic marshes, Southern cuisine and sandy beaches. Over the past two decades, the Lowcountry has also become known for its progressive health care initiatives too. Palmetto Primary Care Physicians (PPCP) stands out as an early innovator of health care reform. PPCP was […]
A Comprehensive Plan: There’s More Than One Way to Cut Cholesterol Having high cholesterol is not a death sentence, but it is an issue that shouldn’t be ignored. Experts agree that a comprehensive plan including diet, exercise, prescription drugs and even natural medications is the optimal path to avoid coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral arterial […]
Medical specialists are needed for everything from delivering babies to treating cancers, but it’s the primary care doctors who are the quarterbacks of your health care. They catch the problems, coordinate the referrals and take into account lifestyle and medical history for a big-picture view of your health. Having a primary care doctor and a […]
MUSC Health Primary Care has established a system that focuses on the individual experience. Because technological advances, economics and policy adjustments have transformed the relationship between doctors and their patients, providing health care services has evolved into a more patient-centered approach, with emphasis on quality instead of quantity. Considered to be the gatekeepers of a […]