Health

McLeod Surgeon Dr. John W. Sonfield answers some important questions about mammograms and breast cancer treatment options. Question: When should a woman start getting a regular mammogram? Answer: This is an interesting topic. Over the last couple of years, it’s sort of

Francheska Russell, M.Ed, LPC It is estimated that 7 out of 10 people in America may experience a life-threatening event such as a natural disaster, serious accident, fire, physical or sexual assault/abuse, war, having a loved one die from homicide or suicide,

HopeHealth providers in the areas of family medicine, primary care, pediatrics, women’s health, pain management, endocrinology, psychology, counseling, senior care, infectious diseases, diabetes management, rheumatology, and chiropractic care are accepting new patients. HopeHealth has locations in Florence, Williamsburg, Clarendon, Orangeburg, and Aiken

Lisa Woodberry, FNP, with McLeod Pediatric Endocrinology, discusses common thyroid problems in children and young adults and some symptoms parents should be aware of. The thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and development. Having a thyroid that isn’t

People with atrial fibrillation (or Afib) have 3 to 5 times greater risk for ischemic stroke. The left atrial appendage, a small pouch located on the top of the heart, is believed to be the source of a majority of stroke-causing blood

Corey Remle, Community Health Worker Grief is a broad collection of feelings and behavioral responses we experience after the loss of someone or something important to us. Bereavement — the loss of someone close, such as a spouse, family member, friend, or

John Browning, MD Many women work hard to take care of their family, job, and many other responsibilities and may not take the time to prioritize their own health. Research shows over 40 percent (or 70 million women) skip or delay important

Kitty Finklea, RDN Imagine a busy city with crowded streets and lots of different people moving around. On a microscopic level, this is what the community of microbes in your large intestine might look like. This community of organisms, called the gut

McLeod Cardiothoracic Surgeon Dr. Cary Huber explains how the MAZE procedure can treat atrial fibrillation with great success. A MAZE procedure is a heart surgery that can often permanently treat AFib, or atrial fibrillation. The procedure blocks abnormal signals through the heart

Dr. Zachary DiPaolo, McLeod Orthopedic Surgeon, explains how exercises that focus on balance and strength training can help reduce the risk of falling. The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified falls as a major public health issue. Worldwide, falls are the second