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.
A scholarship launched by the Marmo family of Bluffton, in partnership with the Beaufort Memorial Foundation, began accepting applications May 1, offering both financial support to local nursing students and a means by which to help strengthen healthcare across the region.
Marmo Family Scholarship to support future Lowcountry nurses Read More »
If you’re constantly going to the restroom or leaking urine, you may have a problem with your lower urinary tract. Urodynamic testing, however, can help identify the cause of your problem, so you can get treatment and move forward with confidence.
How urodynamic testing can help you get back to life Read More »
Giving birth is a joyful experience, but your body goes through changes you may be eager to reverse.
Get fit safely after pregnancy Read More »
Smoking is bad for your health. That’s not a secret, and it’s certainly not news. But whether you’re an occasional or long-time smoker, it’s never too late to stop.
How to quit smoking Read More »
Don’t ignore subtle signs Special to The Island News Diabetes affects women differently than men, and many signs of diabetes in women can be easy to shrug off or attribute
Diabetes affects women differently Read More »
For 20 years, Beaufort Memorial Sgt. Sarah Pellot has offered strength, leadership and a passion for safety to the organization’s security department.
Special to The Island News For lots of people beginning a weight loss or weight management journey, the time element of healthy eating raises a concern: how much time will
Eat healthy with simple strategies for your busy schedule Read More »
By Dr. Cory A. Messerschmidt Beaufort Memorial Orthopedic Specialist Except for your two big toes, every toe has three joints. If the first or proximal interphalangeal joint becomes stuck in a
Uh Oh – Hammer Toe! When toes take a turn Here’s what you should know Read More »
Beaufort Memorial is hosting a free seminar centered on joint pain from 2 to 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, in Port Royal, aimed at highlighting common causes of hip and knee pain.
Beaufort Memorial to host free joint pain seminar in Port Royal Read More »
Dr. Rebecca A. Keith, a board-certified OBGYN, has joined Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists, bringing more than 30 years of clinical expertise – including several years of practice on Hilton Head Island and in Hardeeville.
Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology adds experienced OBGYN Read More »
