In Every Issue: A Unique Case
Sundi Herring has spent years instilling hope in those bravely facing their cancer diagnosis, helping them find support and feel optimistic about the future. She never thought she’d one day be doing the same for herself — yet, as you read this, Sundi is a breast cancer survivor. After working 12 years as assistant manager … Read more
It all started when 15-month-old Toby Brauer took a few clumsy spills at day care. Because of his age, no one thought it was a big deal at first – he was learning to walk and maintain his balance, like many young toddlers. But when Toby’s falling continued to a greater degree than his peers, the … Read more
Dr. Lara Lambert always thought of herself as a healthy individual – she enjoyed a healthy diet, drank very little alcohol and did not smoke. So when she started having digestive issues around age 37, she initially brushed it off as part of the stress of her role as a physician at the Ralph H. … Read more
When upper respiratory symptoms started plaguing Kelly Bulak around March 2020, she set up a FaceTime appointment with her doctor. After requisite COVID-19 tests came back negative, Kelly said she was prescribed medicine to alleviate the symptoms and felt better for a while — until she didn’t. This cycle of respiratory distress followed by prescription … Read more
By Denise K. James When Michelle Carpenter decided to let her mother, Rosemary, move in six years ago, she found herself reflecting on the past and imagining the future – in essence, visualizing her entire family tree. As a member of the “sandwich generation,” the term for an adult who cares for both young children … Read more
By Denise K. James When Randy Lacy traveled to the Lowcountry in March 2019 to help his son, Thornton, renovate part of his McClellanville home, he didn’t expect to become exhausted after working a mere 20 minutes. Though he tried to push away worrisome thoughts, Randy realized he was having chest pain and discomfort in … Read more