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.
The Beaufort Memorial Foundation brought the sights, sounds and flavors of the Amalfi Coast to downtown Beaufort on Saturday, Feb. 7, as Tabby Place set the stage for the 37th annual Valentine Ball: an evening celebrating generosity, community and a shared commitment to local healthcare.
Valentine Ball marks 37 years of community support for Beaufort Memorial Foundation Read More »
Tendons connect muscles to bones, and tendinitis occurs when a tendon becomes inflamed. When this affects the Achilles tendon, it’s known as Achilles tendinitis — a common injury that can make walking, running, jumping, and climbing painful.
When tender tendons mean something more Read More »
Facing a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and it’s natural to feel fear, uncertainty and sadness. Yet many patients and survivors point to one thing that makes a real difference in their overall well-being: optimism.
According to the Urology Care Foundation, more than 500,000 American men undergo a vasectomy every year. This common form of birth control is effective at preventing pregnancy, but what happens if you change your mind?
Is a vasectomy reversible? Read More »
Beaufort Memorial has expanded access to much-needed orthopedic care with the addition of board-certified physician assistant Kara White, PA-C, in the fall.
BMH enhances orthopedic care with certified physician assistant Read More »
Beaufort Memorial Foundation project aims to bring healing effects of Lowcountry art into new Bluffton Hospital.
‘Heart of Healing’ program will unite power of local art, healthcare Read More »
Struggling with your 2026 resolutions? Don’t worry – try these simple goals to stay healthy.
Make this year a healthy one with these 10 habits Read More »
For many, sleep doesn’t always come easily, and the phrase “goodnight!” is easier said than done.
Goodnight, sleep tight: Prepare your body, mind for a good night’s sleep Read More »
Special to The Island News Denise Briggs, RN, has more than just a job at Beaufort Memorial – she has had a journey that has spanned over two decades, bringing her to her current position as a nurse in the hospital’s dialysis unit. She has been around Beaufort Memorial for her entire life, and in
A lifelong bond: Beaufort native grew up with community hospital Read More »
By Delayna Earley The Island News Federal regulators have cited Beaufort Memorial Hospital for multiple policy violations after a woman gave birth unassisted in the hospital’s parking lot in March, concluding that staff failed to properly evaluate and assist her when she arrived seeking emergency care. The findings were detailed in a Statement of Deficiencies
Beaufort Memorial Hospital cited by feds after woman gives birth in parking lot Read More »
