Ever since she can remember, Dr. Margarita Murphy wanted to be a doctor. She pursued her dream with gleeful and dogged persistence and has established herself as one of the leading gastrointestinal surgeons in the Lowcountry. It is no surprise then that Dr. Murphy was chosen as “Best of Mount Pleasant” by the readers of […]
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Accurate Chiropractic: Offering Patients Options
Finding the right chiropractor can be a pain in the neck – or the back. Drs. Gina and Mike Courson of Accurate Chiropractic have been practicing in Mount Pleasant for 16 years. They attribute their business’ longevity and fourth consecutive “Best Of ” status to friendly customer service and cutting-edge treatment options. “We have a […]
Sweetgrass Pharmacy, Mount Pleasant
Have you ever wondered why every prescription you fill has that cryptic emblem “Rx” on it? These letters are shorthand for the Latin command “recipere” which means to take certain ingredients and mix them together for the patient in question. Once upon a time, all pharmacists assembled, or compounded, all of their own “recipes.” Slowly, […]
Roper St. Francis Mount Pleasant Hospital
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 […]
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 […]