Family Medical History Has New Meaning

Family Medical History Has New Meaning

by | Care, For Men, For Women

Family Medical History Has New Meaning Several days ago, one of my loyal patients requested to be seen, urgently, because she was upset that family members would not reveal the cause of death of a middle age family member.  A lifelong friend who is battling four...
Stress Is Deadly

Stress Is Deadly

by | Care, For Men, For Women

Stress Is Deadly The medical literature has documented a plethora of information regarding deadly stress affecting our bodies.  Many of my patients are telling me about the perils of stress and how it affects their health with headaches, diarrhea, and fatigue.  Stress...
The Face of Heart Disease is Changing

The Face of Heart Disease is Changing

by | Heart

The Face of Heart Disease is Changing Perhaps, you have noticed that millennials are getting as sick as those in the baby boomer population. Not every millennial can say they do not know of someone in their age group who has experienced a heart attack, stroke, or...
Survival in the Rural Community

Survival in the Rural Community

by | Care

Survival in the Rural Community South Carolina is a rural state and many of the residents live in rural communities. It is well documented that they have health disparities that surpass those who live in the city. Lack of access to care and preventative health care...
Feeling Bad May Deserve ER Attention

Feeling Bad May Deserve ER Attention

by | Care

Feeling Bad May Deserve ER Attention It is no longer appropriate for patients to call the answering service to request the physician to call in a prescription without the physician having seen the patient. Patients will often do this and get upset if the physician...