The new year is a time for resolutions, self-reflection and – for some – a fresh start with sobriety. Life in the Lowcountry is hardly conducive to any attempt at alcohol sobriety, many would attest and Charleston is the place to be if you’re inclined to imbibe. According to the South Carolina Department of Alcohol […]
General Health
The Charleston Men’s Clinic: By Men, For Men
Not every man hopes to be named People Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” but most men wouldn’t turn down the chance to feel better about themselves. Enter Medical Director Dr. Stuart Markovitz, the “guyologist” of Charleston Men’s Clinic, where he and an all-male staff treat only men in a private, relaxed, professional environment emphasizing patient education […]
Why Your Family Needs a Primary Care Doctor
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 […]
Primary Care: Changes, Challenges and Specialization
If there is one thing consistent about primary care, it’s inconsistency. Government regulations involving health care have changed at a historic level. Advancements and theories involving treatment and medicine are moving along at a rapid-fire pace. The days are behind us when a person or family would see one doctor for all their physical ailments. […]
Medical Makeover: Mount Pleasant’s Health Care Community is Growing
Mount Pleasant is growing, and its burgeoning population demands an increase in medical facilities. Several companies are filling that important need. Adams Development Co. LLC specializes in medical office development; one of its projects, near the intersection of U.S. Highway 17 and State Highway 41, was 100-percent occupied before construction was completed. Coastal Dermatology occupies […]
Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can bring on mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is by getting a seasonal flu vaccination each year. Every year in the United States, on […]
Health Tips From Dr. David Geier
With Spring in the air, many people want to get in shape or train for upcoming races and competitions. Starting a new physical activity program can improve both your health and your athletic performance, but, before you begin, you should take steps to avoid injuries. Dr. David Geier, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine […]
Feelin’ Pretty – Mount Pleasant Medi Spa
Heidi Williams, MD, a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, is affiliated with East Cooper Medical Center and Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital and has been in practice in South Carolina since 2002. Well-known for both her surgical skills and compassion, Dr. Williams also is the medical director for the Mt. Pleasant Medi Spa. Located […]
Surviving Breast Cancer: The Future Looks Rosy
There is no easy way to get the news. Breast cancer. It sucks the breath from your body. Your world stops turning as you try to comprehend the words your doctor is saying. What now? Breast cancer is not just one disease. There are many variations multiplied by the individuality of each woman’s (or man’s) […]