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.
Beaufort Memorial is expanding access to respiratory healthcare and lung services in Beaufort, welcoming a board-certified physician assistant to its Pulmonary Specialists team, according to a media release.
Physician assistant joins Beaufort Memorial Pulmonary Specialists Read More »
Staff reports Beaufort Memorial is enhancing access to cardiac care throughout the Lowcountry with the addition of a board-certified, fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist serving patients in Beaufort and Okatie, according to
Beaufort Memorial adds interventional cardiologist Read More »
Healthcare is a complicated, evolving industry, and in May, Beaufort Memorial honored the dedicated caregivers and employees with the community health system who keep patient care at the heart of what they do.
BMH honors lifesaving caregivers, compassionate leaders at 2026 ‘Bemmy’ awards Read More »
Millions of women in the U.S. are familiar with the condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome – PCOS. In Spring 2026, the global medical community officially updated the condition’s name to polyendocrine metabolic ovulatory syndrome (PMOS), a change designed to better reflect the overall complexity of the disorder and improve understanding of its symptoms, causes and treatments.
Understanding the new name for a common hormonal disorder Read More »
It’s Taco Tuesday, and you’re basking in the glow of your last fish taco and margarita when it hits you – that burning sensation that rises from your stomach into the back of your throat. You’ve felt the sensation before, but you’re tired of the pain ruining your favorite foods. So, what exactly is it?
What’s the difference between heartburn, acid reflux and GERD? Read More »
A newly confirmed case of measles in a Beaufort County adult has prompted state health officials to identify several public exposure sites, including Beaufort High School’s graduation ceremony, Publix at Lady’s Island and the Dataw Island Community Center.
Beaufort County measles case linked to exposures at graduation, Publix, Dataw Island Read More »
It’s the time of year for vacations – think cruises, beach houses, timeshares, resorts and cross-country adventures. But just because there’s “PTO” and “OOO” on your schedule for the summer doesn’t mean that all your healthy habits from home should be thrown out the window.
Traveling – whether it’s the traveling itself or how you spend your vacation – can affect your stress levels, sleep pattern and diet.
So, how can you relax, unwind and make the most of your trip without sacrificing your health?
Feel your best on vacation by prioritizing wellness Read More »
After thinking it through, you’ve decided that you are ready for your first cosmetic surgery procedure. Before you head to the operating room, there’s a very important step, both for you and for your potential plastic surgeon: a consultation.
Make the most of your 1st plastic surgery consultation Read More »
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 »
