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Hospitals, doctors go hi-tech
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27 Oct 2009
- Written by By Jacquelyn Lewis
State-of-the-art equipment means patients receive top-notch, quality treatment
For hospitals, staying on the cutting edge of diagnostics and patient care means not just hiring top-notch doctors, but also providing them with the latest equipment and medical technology.
That necessity is not lost on hospitals in the Lowcountry where institutions such as Hilton Head Hospital, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and St. Josephs/Candler are staying ahead of the curve with everything from state-of-the-art imaging systems to robotic surgery platforms.
In May, Beaufort Memorial Hospital installed a $1.5 million da Vinci Surgical System, a machine that takes minimally invasive surgery to the next level. With traditional laparoscopic procedures, a surgeon maneuvers somewhat rigid handheld instruments while looking up at a two-dimensional video monitor to see the patient’s insides.
Highlighting Hospice
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27 Oct 2009
- Written by By Charles Edwards
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry holds “Light Up the Links” fundraiser to celebrate and recognize the efforts of caregivers
For many, the end of life decision is one that’s nearly impossible to make. No matter how dire the prognosis, the act of saying goodbye can seem too hard, too final. The grief can be overpowering.
The thing about grief is that it always ends with acceptance. Some brave part of the human spirit is always able to look their fnal destiny square in the eye and know their race is run. When that acceptance has been reached, it’s a natural progression that the emphasis of one’s treatment should shift from curing the illness to caring for the patient. That’s what hospice care offers: a chance to spend those final days in comfort.
Hilton Head area hospitals, doctors go high tech
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27 Oct 2009
- Written by Jacquelyn Lewis
For hospitals, staying on the cutting edge of diagnostics is imperative.
Heel to Toe for Polio
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01 Oct 2009
- Written by Jacquelyn Lewis
Local Rotary Clubs join effort to help eradicate the viral disease
When Jim Veccia was 16 years old, he went to bed with what he thought was a sprained back. He woke up the next morning unable to walk.
Breast cancer survivors offer encouragement
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01 Oct 2009
- Written by Maureen Simpson
Groups offer encouragement, camaraderie during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
At 68 years old and three months after her husband died of lung cancer, Priscilla Dement received a grim diagnosis of her own.
Paging Dr. Right
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12 Aug 2009
- Written by By Julie Cox
MD? PA? DO? Monthly makes sense of the titles to help you find the right health care professional.
Those in the medical field often have to cover a wide span of jobs and behind many professional titles come a number of degrees or certifications. To help you better
determine the right health professional for your needs, the following sheds some light on a few industry areas.
MEDICAL DOCTOR, MD
To earn the title of Medical Doctor (MD), a person must first earn an undergraduate degree, perhaps concentrating in an area of science to complete required prerequisites and obtain knowledge to pass the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test). Following admission to medical school, four years are spent in coursework and in close contact with a faculty member to ensure all requirements are met prior to an internship and residency.
Get in shape after baby
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29 Jul 2009
- Written by By Robyn Passante
Local classes let moms stay active with their kids
Having a baby is no small feat. Pregnancy, labor, delivery and recovery are incredibly taxing, not to mention the steep learning curve that comes with being a new mom. Add to that the pressure to return to one’s pre-pregnancy shape quickly, and you’ve got a volatile cocktail many women think is impossible to swallow.
But the actual weight loss isn’t as hard as convincing women — and those around them — to take the time and focus needed for their physical and emotional well-being, said certified personal trainer Stacey Saritelli of Hilton Head Island.
How to Stay in Shape Like the First Family
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15 Jul 2009
THE NEWLY INSTALLED FIRST FAMILY IS YOUNG, vibrant and inspirational for millions of Americans to get active. What are some of the Obamas’ favorite fitness activities and how can you stay in shape like the newest residents of the White House?
The first, and perhaps biggest, step is to make time — to get up and to get moving. The president and first lady show that even with a very busy schedule, you can find the time to stay fit and healthy. Make a date on your calendar to work out and keep it. Participate in a variety of activities to keep it interesting and work out with a friend or family member so you can motivate each other.
Take a deep breath
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14 Jul 2009
The first step in living with lung disease means learning about lung disease. To provide education and other resources to sufferers of chronic respiratory disease, Hilton Head Hospital has organized a Better Breathers Club.
A kick-off meeting for the club will be held at noon, Wednesday, July 15, at 58 Shelter Cove Lane, Suite F. Dr. Robert L. Burnaugh, a pulmonologist at Hilton Head Hospital, and Katrina Taylor, regional director for the American Lung Association of South Carolina and Georgia, will be the guest speakers.
