In Every Issue: A Unique Case
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
Keegan Johnson was a popular high school student, loved by his team members, his friends and, most of all, his supportive family. Though his life was tragically cut short when he passed away in early 2020, Keegan left an imprint on his community that won’t be forgotten. Now his story is being passed around with … Read more