A House that Provides Saving Grace

Twin girls - Ronald McDonald House

When Charlotte and Lily were born prematurely with medical issues, Mom was overwhelmed by the fear of leaving her children to fight for their lives alone. Terrified and overwhelmed by the possibilities for her kids’ health and the means to pursue treatment, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston stepped in and made it possible … Read more

Your Heart’s in Good Hands

Dottie, RN at Trident Medical Center

Nationally-Ranked Heart Care at Trident Medical Center For 30 years, Dottie Blatchford, RN, has had a front-row seat to Trident Medical Center’s heart program. What she sees today as the Cardiac Procedures Recovery Unit supervisor is a large group of experienced and skilled cardiac specialists working together to care for patients from the Lowcountry and … Read more

When Unexpected Care is the Best Care

Dr. Lori Huff of East Cooper Medical Center

Katie McElveen had a smooth experience with her first son and wanted to have another child soon after so the siblings would be close in age. She and her husband, Donny, moved to Charleston during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Katie was supposed to deliver at East Cooper Medical Center in November of 2020. In October, … Read more

Carving Out More Jobs for Veterans

Soldier and civilian handshake - Veterans Ascend

Despite the many skills they develop throughout their careers, military veterans are often underpaid, undervalued and underemployed after they retire from military service. Frustrated and discouraged, many veterans and their spouses struggle to find employment opportunities that are in line with their capabilities because the technology that drives online job boards prioritizes specific keywords over … Read more

The Importance of Peace of Mind

Dustin Anderson (Director of Therapy) at The Village at Summerville

The Village at Summerville, part of Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina, offers a full continuum of services, which gives residents peace of mind knowing there is a plan in place. Residents enjoy a beautiful wooded campus with water features and walking paths. With the continuum of care offered at this 62-year-old community, there are plenty … Read more

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