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Social Connections Benefits

September 19, 2024

Dr. Erika Blank explains how social connection can boost your health and happiness.

Embracing Nature's Healing

July 12, 2024

Dr. Erika Blank discusses forest bathing, the practice of finding solace & rejuvenation through a connection to nature.

Shingles: Vaccine & FAQs

May 17, 2024

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

Respiratory Viral Safety

March 14, 2024

Cases of flu, RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, and COVID spike this time of year, spreading through communities and posing a triple threat.

Tips to Manage Chronic Disease

December 18, 2023

Combat chronic conditions, like high blood pressure and diabetes, with these tips on lifestyle changes from this MUSC chronic disease expert.

RSV Vaccination

November 03, 2023

Discover the importance of RSV vaccination for adults, especially if you're over 60 or have certain medical conditions.

Breast Cancer Screenings

October 25, 2023

Discover the importance of breast cancer screening and early detection with insights from Dr. Lisa Wright, M.D. at MUSC Health.

Men's Health Month:

June 30, 2023

June is Men’s Health Month, and Dr. Nicholas Shungu is here to answer a few frequently asked questions and offer tips for men's health.

Gluten Disease Awareness Month

April 27, 2023

May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month, a time to get educated about this serious genetic autoimmune disease. Here to talk about it is Dr. Ashley Beckum.

Holiday Stress and Depression

December 07, 2022

Here are some suggestions to help you navigate holiday stress.

Clean Up Your Sleep Hygiene

November 23, 2022

Have you picked up some unhygienic sleep habits over the years? Dr. John Freedy shares some tips to help “clean things up” and improve your sleep quality.

Tips for Managing Sciatica

November 04, 2022

What is Sciatica? What causes it, and how can you treat it? Dr. Jerry Reves talks about this literal pain in the back.

Sickle Cell Anemia

September 30, 2022

Sickle cell anemia is a complicated disease, affecting more than a person’s physical well-being.

Flu Season Check-In

September 12, 2022

So you think you have the flu. Or is it COVID? Dr. Benjamin Lamb, discusses the difference and what to do if you have symptoms/

How to Lower Your A1C

July 26, 2022

Dr. Merritt Huber talks about why healthy A1C levels are critical, what happens when levels are too high, and how to keep A1C down.

Reversing Chronic Disease

July 18, 2022

In this episode, Dr. Erika Blank, an MUSC Health physician, talks about how evidence-based, lifestyle medicine is changing the lives of MUSC Health patients.

Well-Child Visits FAQs

June 22, 2022

Dr. Henry M. Lemon discusses routine wellness visits & why it’s important to schedule one for your child before they head back to school.

Heat Exhaustion FAQ

June 22, 2022

Dr. Ryan Barnes is here to answer a few frequently asked questions on heat stroke & heat exhaustion.

Nursing Care Close to Home

May 04, 2022

Camille Filoromo, CNO at MUSC Health’s Lancaster & Chester hospitals, talks about MUSC's nurses & how patients benefit from receiving nursing close to home.

Skin Cancer Awareness Month

April 26, 2022

More than five million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year making skin cancer the most commonly occurring cancer in the United States.

World Immunization Week

April 06, 2022

Dr. Sean Haley recognizes World Immunization Week (April 24-30) by discussing vaccines & sharing an immunization timeline.

Testicular Cancer Awareness

March 23, 2022

Urological surgeon Dr. Gregory Diorio wants you to know that when it comes to getting screened for testicular cancer, there’s nothing to be ashamed of.

Colorectal Cancer

March 07, 2022

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, so what better time to talk digestive health & the importance of primary care in cancer screening & prevention?

Doctors Day Message

February 18, 2022

MUSC Health primary care providers across S.C. are here to guide & refer you to medical professionals & specialists who can help manage health concerns.

STD Testing & Primary Care

February 09, 2022

Adrian Strand, M.D., MPH, board-certified family medicine physician at MUSC Health, discusses STDs and the importance of routine screenings.

Cancer Risk Reduction

January 10, 2022

Dr. Sarah Price offers a few preventive actions you can commit to in 2022 that can decrease the likelihood you’ll develop cancer:

Healthy New Year Tips

December 22, 2021

Dr. Jerry Reeves lists his health tips for a healthy year.

Behind the White Coat

November 29, 2021

Michelle Cunningham, M.D. is a board-certified family physician at MUSC Health and a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Managing Holiday Stress

November 22, 2021

Here are a few tips on how to manage stress over the holidays.

Vaccination Time

November 05, 2021

Get vaccinated against influenza and COVID-19.

How to Choose or Change Docs

September 15, 2021

In this episode, Dr. Danielle Scheurer, chief quality officer and a professor of medicine at MUSC Health, offers insights into how to choose or change doctors.

ER Alternatives

August 10, 2021

MUSC Health provides in-person and online visits. MUSC Health Primary Care clinics offer same-day sick visits, online video visits, and scheduled appointments.

Your A1C

July 12, 2021

What an A1C test measures, how it differs from a simple glucose tolerance test and why A1C matters.

Patient Advocate

July 08, 2021

If you’ve ever left your doctor’s office wishing you’d asked more questions about your diagnosis and what happens next, you’re not alone.

Physical Activity Goals

March 25, 2021

Most people know the importance of exercising. Many recognize that they are probably not exercising enough.

When To Go To Emergency Room

December 31, 2020

MUSC Health alternatives to the emergency room.

Stepping Up to Prevent Falls

September 15, 2020

Every year, millions of Americans over the age of 65 are injured in falls – they are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for that age group.