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11/07/2025

"I just had the most pleasant mammogram — seriously, it was like a spa in there!"
– Gini Mason, patient at MUSC Health Women’s Health and Imaging Services in Downtown Columbia

Designed with comfort and care in mind, the new center offers same-day imaging and diagnostic services in a calm, welcoming space, from pink parking spots and fresh flowers to on-site coordination with breast specialists.

Because feeling cared for matters as much as the care itself.
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11/07/2025

"One of our patients was devastated after realizing his eyeglasses and wedding ring were missing following surgery. Understandably upset, he thought they had been lost forever. After retracing steps, it turned out he had accidentally dropped the bag on the bed while reaching for his phone to call his wife before rolling him to the operating room (OR).

Our compassionate team immediately jumped into action, searching everywhere and involving security. Despite the patient being upset and frustrated, the team remained calm, supportive, and focused on finding a solution.

A special thank you to Tiffany Fludd for going above and beyond. She was willing to go through the OR dirty linens and successfully recovered both the ring and glasses. Thanks to her persistence, the patient and his wife were relieved, grateful, and left with smiles."

Congrats on your recent BEE Award, Tiffany! Thank you for all you do — we're so proud to have you on the team that's !

Thanks to Bee City for sponsoring this award!

11/06/2025

MUSC has received more than $11 million from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences to launch the BRIGHT Center, Building Resilience through Innovative Interventions to promote Growth and Health after Trauma.

Led by Dr. Carla Kmett Danielson and co-directed by Dr. Kenneth Ruggiero, the BRIGHT Center will support early-career trauma researchers and strengthen MUSC’s statewide impact in trauma care and recovery.

By combining digital health innovation, community engagement, and implementation science, the BRIGHT Center aims to build hope and resilience for survivors of trauma, in South Carolina and beyond.

Learn more:
https://tinyurl.com/ptwd53zd

11/06/2025

MUSC is expanding the frontiers of stroke and neurological care. Dr. Steven Kautz and his team received a $6.5 million NIH grant to launch the Neuro-PRECISE Center for Precision Neurorehabilitation.

Using techniques like TMS, focused ultrasound, and non-invasive nerve stimulation, the team aims to target only the brain circuits that need help, improving recovery while minimizing side effects.

Learn more:
https://tinyurl.com/27u7dffn

MUSC to launch precision neurorehabilitation center with $6.5M in NIH support. Dr. Steven Kautz leads effort with strong potential for national impact.

11/05/2025

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center's To***co Treatment Program is now helping even more South Carolinians take the next step toward a to***co-free life.

The program recently expanded to Columbia, where pharmacist Dr. Catie Tuori is leading new efforts to support patients in person and virtually.

With compassion, evidence-based care, and a focus on both the physical and emotional sides of addiction, Hollings’ team helps patients quit smoking, va**ng, and using to***co.

Learn more:
https://tinyurl.com/4k967x7b

11/04/2025

Nutritious food is one of the most powerful ways we care for our health and the people we love. But for many families, putting healthy meals on the table isn’t always easy.

That’s where food assistance programs can make a real difference, offering support when it’s needed most.

If you or someone you know could use a little help, there are trusted resources available to make things easier: https://tinyurl.com/46zdys35

Take a moment to explore what’s offered in your area.

11/04/2025

Sweetgrass artistry meets healing at MUSC. Seventh-generation Mount Pleasant artisan Daniel Jefferson crafted this stunning installation using sweetgrass grown right here on our campus. The baskets are now displayed in MUSC University Hospital’s lobby as part of our Arts in Healing program, which integrates art into clinical spaces to enhance comfort, connection, and wellbeing for patients and visitors.

For Jefferson, the display has special meaning. “Sweetgrass baskets are the last art form that we as African Americans have that is still prominent today. This is an honor for my family and my community. It’s not about me; it’s about the hundreds of weavers to know that our baskets are being represented. It’s a gift that gives people hope and joy.”

Learn more:
https://tinyurl.com/2z4cd429

11/03/2025

MUSC Health’s vascular and interventional teams are working together to expand access to dialysis care in Charleston.

Under the leadership of Dr. Adam Tanious, medical director for Vascular Dialysis Access, patients can now receive dialysis access surgery five days a week across three campuses — Health West, Ashley River Tower, and MUSC’s main campus.

Dedicated providers, one coordinated approach, and care that puts patients first. 💙

Schedule an appointment here: https://tinyurl.com/37tvwrte

11/03/2025

Big things are happening in Florence!

MUSC Health Florence Medical Center recently held a ribbon-cutting to celebrate major renovations to its Emergency Department.

These updates were designed with patients and families in mind, creating a more efficient, comfortable space for emergency care when every second counts. The modernized design also supports our care team with enhanced technology and expanded capacity to meet the needs of our growing community.

11/02/2025

Only about 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) each year, a rare form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In February, Rich Maxwell became one of them, facing not only a cancer diagnosis but a lifelong chronic condition.

Fortunately, at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, he found a multidisciplinary team of dermatologists and oncologists providing specialized care available nowhere else in the state.

“I truly believe in this team because they're going after my disease,” Maxwell said. “They're doing things that are appropriate for my condition, but they're not holding back either.”

Read his story:

An uncommon cancer diagnosis was unwelcome news upon retirement. But Rich Maxwell found a focused team at Hollings Cancer Center.

11/01/2025

MUSC Health’s Trauma Programs were well represented at this year’s South Carolina Trauma Symposium, the state’s largest educational and injury prevention event, with participation from all 17 trauma centers.

From complex ICU case reviews to burn care discussions, our teams shared expertise and connected with peers across the state. We’re proud of our trauma nurses, nurse practitioners, and surgeons who represented MUSC Health Charleston at this important statewide event.