Pineland Family Dental is more than just a name reflecting a family-owned practice. The children and grandchildren of patients who were served by Dr. James McClary Sr. when he opened his doors 38 … Continue Reading...
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Summerville Medical Center
Operating a good community hospital is all about understanding the needs of the people who live in the area served by the hospital, responding to those needs and playing an important role in the … Continue Reading...
Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu)
What is Influenza (Also Called Flu)? The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can bring on mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. The best way to … Continue Reading...
Vaccinations: Cure is Less Painful than the Disease
There has been no lack of discussion about vaccinations recently. While Hollywood stars have warned their fans against immunizations, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has repeatedly sung … Continue Reading...
A Journey of Persistence, Love and Faith
In many ways, Alexi Downing is a typical teen. She loves the beach, riding her bike and listening to music. “She’s sweet and sassy,” said Alexi’s mom, Angela Downing. “She’s determined.” These … Continue Reading...
An Ode to Primary Care Physicians
Four years pre-med, four years more of school. Three years in residency, Proves you’re no fool. During rotations, what did you find? Babies and brains, hearts and eyes ... Lungs and livers, … Continue Reading...
Kombucha’s Healing Powers
Can adding “mushroom tea” to your diet enhance your health? Here’s what you need to know about the most popular beverage at your local health food store. When Jonathan Cox was diagnosed with an … Continue Reading...
Primary Care Explained
Primary care is generally considered the basic level of health care that a person should receive – a day-to-day medical sounding board that can be relied on to treat a broad spectrum of everyday aches … Continue Reading...
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Untreated Hearing Loss: What You Haven’t Heard
Do you find yourself asking people to repeat themselves often or complain that people are mumbling too much? Can you hear but have difficulty understanding the words? Do you find yourself preferring … Continue Reading...
Diabetes: Changing from a Lifetime of Illness to a Better Life
We are experiencing a health epidemic – an avoidable one at that. Diabetes is categorized as a group of metabolic diseases in which the body either does not respond to insulin or simply doesn’t … Continue Reading...
