Roper St. Francis Hospital Was Built With Mount Pleasant In Mind Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital was built with the local community in mind. In operation since November 2010, the 85-bed hospital is located just off Highway 17 North near Wando High School. “We are truly a community-centered hospital,” said John Sullivan, FACHE, Mount […]
More Mt Pleasant Doctors
East Cooper Medical Center, Mt Pleasant, SC
East Cooper Medical Center, part of Tenet South Carolina,is a 130-bed acute care hospital located at 2000 Hospital Drive in Mount Pleasant. Previously located at 1200 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, East Cooper Medical Center has been providing healthcare to the East Cooper community since 1986. We provide a number of services including 24-hour emergency care, women’s […]
Vibra Hospital of Charleston
Extenuating circumstances in our lives can present health issues, and sometimes, those health issues are serious. Fortunately, residents of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding Lowcountry now have a new hospital that excels in specialized care. Vibra Hospital has recently established itself in Mount Pleasant and is gaining notoriety as the premiere place for both acute […]
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) […]
Treating Chronic Venous Insufficiency at The Vein Center
It starts deep inside your legs. You probably won’t notice at first and, even when symptoms such as swelling or heaviness appear, you might think it is just “getting older.” It is chronic venous insufficiency, and it is progressive. It occurs when the valves that return blood to the heart stop functioning properly. As a […]
Moms … Get Out Your Two-Piece! Options to Help Today’s Woman Look Her Best
It’s no secret that we ladies are busier than ever mothering our children and expanding our careers. With so many things to take up our time, we might tend to neglect our appearance, but it doesn’t have to be that way. For young mothers, the desire to achieve that pre-baby physique is common. "The main […]