Local health news and wellness coverage relevant to Beaufort and the Lowcountry community. Includes updates on public health initiatives, healthcare providers, hospital news, wellness resources, mental and physical health trends, community events, and health alerts affecting residents and families in Beaufort County and nearby coastal communities.
Beaufort County residents who shop at Publix are being urged to check their freezers after the grocery chain announced a recall of selected GreenWise frozen berries because they may be contaminated with E. coli O145, a potentially dangerous strain of bacteria.
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Beaufort Memorial is expanding its cancer services with the addition of Dr. Glenn Mieszkalski, an experienced, board-certified radiation oncologist who will see patients in Beaufort and Okatie, according to a media release.
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If you have acne scars or wrinkles that you’d like to make less visible, you may have considered dermarolling.
Dermarolling: A safe, DIY version of microneedling? Read More »
You are more likely to develop cancer the older you get. But for reasons scientists still don’t understand, testicular cancer is most likely to affect men in their 20s and 30s. Although relatively rare, testicular cancer often progresses quickly. This fast growth rate makes early detection and prompt treatment crucial.
Testicular cancer can spread quickly – Know the signs Read More »
Experiencing the burning and frequent urination of a urinary tract infection (UTI) is no fun. You might be surprised to know that many of the risk factors of UTIs are under your control. If you find yourself getting UTIs frequently, talk with a medical provider about what you can do to lower your risk.
Understanding, managing UTI risk factors Read More »
Compared to the 1950s, Americans today are more than four times as likely to survive a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. This means that for people of the same age, the annual risk of dying from cardiovascular disease is now just one-quarter what it was in 1950.
Heart attack recovery starts with cardiac rehabilitation Read More »
Beaufort Memorial is expanding women’s healthcare in the Lowcountry by adding a new nurse practitioner to its OBGYN team, according to a media release.
OBGYN Nurse Practitioner joins Beaufort Memorial Read More »
Beaufort County Mosquito Control has confirmed the first local mosquito samples to test positive for West Nile virus this year, prompting increased surveillance and plans for additional treatments in the City of Beaufort.
West Nile virus detected in Beaufort mosquito samples Read More »
A Beaufort Marine Corps veteran and father of a child with autism has launched a nonprofit organization aimed at helping Lowcountry families obtain autism evaluations and connect with critical support services.
Beaufort Memorial has announced a new investment in workforce housing in Beaufort through its partnership with Woda Cooper Companies.
Beaufort Memorial invests in workforce housing in Beaufort Read More »
