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Sports medicine physicians see a wide range of injuries – from a simple ankle sprain or a small ache, all the way to more acute injuries, such as ACL or rotator cuff tears. McLeod family and sports medicine specialist Dr. Art Jordan

HopeHealth provider James (Tripp) Elvis, MSN, FNP-C, is now seeing patients at HopeHealth in Hemingway. A native of Johnsonville, he is committed to serving his community by addressing the diverse needs of individuals across all age groups. Elvis has over 20 years

Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability amongst Americans, especially men. Those with a higher risk of stroke include people 55 or older, as well as African American and Hispanic patients, who have a higher risk of stroke than people of

Breast cancer is a group of diseases in which cells in breast tissue change and divide in an uncontrolled manner, typically resulting in a lump or mass. McLeod oncologist/hematologist Dr. Kerolos Rizk explains the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and why

The benefits of robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery are many, according to the National Library of Medicine. McLeod orthopedic surgeon Dr. Patrick Denton explains how this type of procedure can lead to even better surgical outcomes and faster recovery for knee replacement patients.

South Carolina has high rates of stroke, with the fifth-highest stroke death rate in the country in 2022, according to the CDC. In 2020, nearly 17,000 of our state’s residents were hospitalized for stroke at a cost of $1.3 billion, according to

by Haley Jackson, PNP Water safety is something I am incredibly passionate about as a pediatric nurse practitioner and mother to young children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the number one cause of accidental

Vicky Peterkin, MSW, LISW-CP Behavioral Health Counselor Do you find it harder to make friends as an adult? If so, you’re definitely not alone. As children, it is easy to make friends on the playground or during activities like sports, clubs, and

Martin Weiss, MD  We all have general aches and pains, but when do they escalate from something normal to a reason to seek medical treatment? If you experience pain in your joints, muscles, or bones, the pain is severe, or pain lasts

Children cope better with the hospital experience when they are well prepared. Being honest with your child will help build trust with you and with your child’s caregivers. McLeod Health Anesthetist Myra Alton, CRNA, explains the importance of open communication as your