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06/14/2024

Blood donors are critically needed. According to the American Red Cross, about 20,000 fewer blood donations were collected over the last month than needed to maintain the national blood supply.

Just 15 minutes of your time could save up to three lives. If you are eligible, please consider donating blood in honor of to ensure care teams have enough supply to care for patients. ⁠
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Find a location: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive

06/13/2024

Quitting smoking at any age increases life expectancy, however, older adults typically have extra barriers to receiving services to help smoking cessation. Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Margaret Fahey about using free, digital-based tools to help quit smoking.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Margaret Fahey about using free, tech-based tools to help quit smoking.

06/12/2024

The MUSC Health & Wellness Institute is offering 20% off a DARI Motion-Capture Session through July 31.

Learn about your body’s range of motion, strength, balance and gait.

Save big with special promotions offered by the MUSC Health and Wellness Institute.

06/11/2024

MUSC Women's Health's Dr. Megann Helton-Rieter and Dr. Lauren Brown share how parents can best prepare their children for a positive first period experience.

We all have a story. I was 11 years old, out for the day - my bedazzled white skort was stained, I was embarrassed. Luckily they still sold pads for

06/10/2024

Shingles is a painful, itchy, vesicular rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. The CDC recommends two doses of recombinant shingles vaccine (Shingrix) to prevent shingles and related complications in adults 50 years of age or older.

In this Q&A with Dr. Erika Blank, learn how the new shingles vaccine offers robust protection against this discomfort & its lasting effects.

06/07/2024

“Clinical trials are how we improve cancer care for everyone, and quite often, clinical trials are a lifeline for the individual patients who choose to participate."

After five years of planning and anticipation, MUSC Hollings Cancer Center has opened the Summer and Clyde Anderson Advanced Cancer Therapy Clinic to provide specialized care to patients participating in phase I clinical trials for cancer.

A new dedicated phase I clinical trials unit at Hollings means more and different types of clinical trials will be available to cancer patients.

06/06/2024

Dr. Andrea Abbott tells people if something new shows up on their skin, take a photo and then check it again in a week. Is it changing? Is it getting worse? And then do one more week.

Using this method with the ABCDE Skin Cancer Rule is a good way for individuals to spot the potential signs of melanoma, which can help with early detection and treatment.

Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Abbott about identifying potential signs of melanoma and other skin cancers on this Health Focus.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Andrea Abbott about the ABCDE skin rule, to help identify potential signs of melanoma and other skin cancers.

06/05/2024

Dr. Steven Swift discusses the array of care advancements and treatment options for urogynecology patients.

Learn more & schedule an appointment: https://muschealth.org/medical-services/womens/pelvic-medicine

06/04/2024

Ranked #19 in the nation for obstetrics & gynecology by U.S. News & World Report, our board-certified women's health experts provide personalized care from routine to complex.

Learn more: https://muschealth.org/medical-services/womens/gynecology

06/03/2024

The term 'heat illness' refers to when the body loses its ability to properly cool off, leading to a heat imbalance. There are varying degrees of severity that this can lead to, and it is important to understand different signs that can help prevent serious injury. Dakota Thompson from MUSC Health Sports Medicine sheds light on various exertional heat illnesses and how to recognize and manage them effectively.

Master exertional heat illnesses with MUSC Health Sports Medicine. From cramps to stroke, stay safe and perform at your peak.

05/31/2024

Ready to quit smoking? No better day than ***coDay to learn about how MUSC can help smokers quit. Our To***co Treatment Program offers personalized plans and expert support to help you succeed. From choosing a quit date to managing cravings, we provide the tools you need for a smoke-free future.

Learn more: https://muschealth.org/medical-services/tobacco-treatment-program/quit

05/30/2024

MUSC Women’s Health is pleased to offer CenteringPregnancy as an option for prenatal care. The model provides group sessions with a health care provider and a co-facilitator. The groups meet 10 times for a 2-hour session and include 8 to 10 women who are due in the same month. Each group member receives all the typical health evaluations like blood work and ultrasounds in addition to providing and receiving emotional support from one another.

Learn more if Centering might be a good fit for you: https://muschealth.org/medical-services/womens/pregnancy/centering

05/29/2024

The FDA recently approved medication to help reduce allergic reactions for individuals with severe food allergies. Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kelli Williams on this episode of about this new treatment.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kelli Williams about new treatment available to help reduce reactions in individuals with severe food allergies.

05/28/2024

About 15 percent of couples struggle with fertility issues. Male fertility is often overlooked, yet 30 percent of the time, of those couples, the primary issue is actually on the male side. Dr. Solomon Hayon, a reproductive urologist and men's health expert at MUSC Health, sheds some light on this topic.

Uncover male fertility insights with Dr. Solomon Hayon. Learn about treatments, risks and optimizing your chances.

05/27/2024

On this day of remembrance, we honor those who have died while serving our country as members of the U.S. armed forces and offer our gratitude to these individuals and their loved ones.

05/24/2024

1 in 5 people will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. Protect yourself and those you love by wearing sunscreen daily and regularly reapplying it! ⁠
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Learn about other skin safety tips from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center: https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/news/archive/2021/06/30/oncologist-shares-top-tips-to-know-to-protect-yourself-from-skin-cancer

05/23/2024

Research from the World Health Organization shows that Kangaroo Care, or skin-to-skin care, significantly improves a premature or low-birthweight baby’s chances of survival, saving up to 150,000 lives a year.

When baby Eli was born on March 8, he weighed 1 pound, 11 ounces. Mom, Maggie, visits Eli at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital every day with her husband, and one of them participates in the practice daily to help Eli thrive.

Little Eli Gambon weighed just 1 pound 11 ounces when he was born prematurely. His family is doing something simple but important to help him thrive.

05/22/2024

MUSC Women’s Health offers care and treatment for every age and stage of life, including general gynecology, pregnancy, pelvic floor disorders and gynecologic surgery.

MUSC Health Women’s Health features comprehensive programs and services to meet the growing needs of women from the teen years through senior life.

05/21/2024

Blood in the urine is one of the key early signs of bladder cancer – often the only sign, as early-stage bladder cancer usually doesn’t cause other symptoms. When it does cause symptoms, they’re often similar to symptoms of urinary tract infections.

Jayne Adams shares her bladder cancer diagnosis story, including the professionalism of the team of doctors from four different health systems that cared for her.

After bladder cancer diagnosis, writer tells doctor: "I am going to live to 115. I have books to write."

05/20/2024

Pregnancy-related hypertension can increase the risk of blood clots later in life. Learn about MUSC's recent study on maternal health outcomes:

A recent MUSC study found that hypertensive disorders of pregnancy may contribute to higher rates of blood clots in women years after delivery.

05/17/2024

The HPV vaccine helps protect against six types of cancers. Dr. Kelly Sonawane talks with Bobbi Conner about HPV vaccination and vaccination rates in South Carolina.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Kelly Sonawane about HPV vaccination to help prevent six types of cancer, with an update about HPV vaccination rates in S.C.

05/16/2024

The majority of maternal deaths due to mental health conditions are preventable. Only one in eight will be screened, and one in four will get treatment. MUSC Women's Health is leveraging technology to improve screening and treatment. Learn about available resources and programs: https://muschealth.org/medical-services/womens/reproductive-behavioral-health

05/15/2024

Kangaroo Care, or skin-to-skin care, is an evidence-based care strategy that helps babies heal and grow. ⁠This seemingly simple practice has a significant developmental impact on babies in ways such as heart rate stabilization, temperature regulation, breathing control and sensory stimulation.⁠

Parents can also benefit from this practice. In addition to bonding with baby, skin-to-skin care can help decrease stress and even help increase the amount of breast milk produced.

05/15/2024

05/14/2024

Did you know that dermatologists recommend that, in addition to full-body checks by a doctor, people ask their hairstylists, barbers or massage therapists to look for unusual moles in all the places that they can’t see themselves?

As a hair stylist, Carol Helton is perfectly placed to look out for these spots. Carol shares her story and advocates for "getting that checked."

After melanoma surgery, hairdresser Carol Helton is spreading the word at her hair salon about staying on top of suspicious moles.

05/13/2024

This National Women’s Health Week serves as a reminder to do what you can to protect your health. Don’t forget to schedule routine screenings such as pap smears and mammograms: https://muschealth.org/medical-services/womens

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to every mother, every caregiver and every nurturer. We see all of you and celebrate you all! We hope everyone — from wonderful, hardworking moms to those who struggle with this day — gets a chance to relax and celebrate.

05/09/2024

Our nurses are at the center of a patient's health journey, delivering compassionate care from the moment an individual enters our facilities.

05/08/2024

Whether you are in need of an annual wellness appointment or a more specialized gynecology visit, our women's health experts are closer than you think, with several convenient locations to serve you.

MUSC Health Women’s Health is nationally recognized as one of the top 50 hospitals for gynecology.

08/29/2023

The MUSC Emergency Management team and MUSC and MUSC Health leadership teams continue to carefully monitor the path and potential impacts of Hurricane Idalia.

The Charleston area could receive heavy rainfall, possibly between 4 to 8 inches Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Eight-foot tides are projected for Wednesday night. Tropical storm-force winds and heavy rain bands are expected to arrive.

Charleston-area ambulatory clinics will close on Wednesday, August 30, at 3:00 p.m. On-peninsula clinics are expected to reopen at noon on Thursday, August 31. Off-peninsula clinics are expected to operate under normal hours on Thursday, August 31.

Virtual urgent care will remain available throughout the storm.

Stay up to date here: https://web.musc.edu/alerts