Women in Health: Morgan Lancaster

Women’s health is a cornerstone for East Cooper Medical Center, which has provided generations of women with personalized and comprehensive care for every stage of their life. “We’re proud to offer breast care, gynecology, obstetrics, maternal fetal medicine, pelvic health, urogynecology and a level II nursery, providing infant care as early as 32 weeks gestation,” … Read more

Women in Health: Melody Carithers

By Jim Rada Melody Carithers has spent most of her career helping seniors, working in marketing and sales in senior communities and the medical industry. Her husband, Shannon, is a registered nurse who worked at the Medical University of South Carolina. However, 11 years ago, they decided they wanted to work for themselves rather than … Read more

Women in Health: Dorothy Baker, DMD

By Anne Toole The road that led to being a successful business owner and pediatric dentist was not always clear or easy for Ladson native Dorothy Baker, DMD. She faced challenges like graduating dental school during a recession, coping with tragic loss and being a single mom, but her determination and positive outlook helped steer … Read more

Women in Health: Nicole Dahlkemper, DMD

By Linda Esterson Nicole Dahlkemper, DMD, owner of Water’s Edge Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Mount Pleasant, credits her practice’s success to building trusted relationships with her patients and within the community. “Seeing patients return for routine care and knowing that they trust you for their dental needs can be incredibly rewarding,” said Dr. Dahlkemper, … Read more

Women in Health: Kimberly Farfone Borts

After 17 years with Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, Kimberly Farfone Borts is moving on to what she described as “a really amazing opportunity” with a nearby community that is affiliated with her current employer. Farfone Borts, Bishop Gadsden’s vice president for mission and communications, was named in November as executive director of a senior … Read more

Women in Health: Jane Ellis

As both a chief financial officer and chief operating officer, Jane Ellis works hard every day at Lowcountry Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine – not only because she loves her job, but because she wants to set a strong example for her three daughters. With a background in manufacturing accounting and wealth management, Ellis started at … Read more

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