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 Beaufort Marine Corps veteran and father of a child with autism has launched a nonprofit organization aimed at helping Lowcountry families obtain autism evaluations and connect with critical support services.
Beaufort Memorial has announced a new investment in workforce housing in Beaufort through its partnership with Woda Cooper Companies.
Beaufort Memorial invests in workforce housing in Beaufort Read More »
Every spring, ticks emerge as the talk of the town – and for good reason. As rising temperatures mean more time outdoors (more time on the golf course!), they also can mean an increase in the presence of ticks.
Tick talk: Protect yourself from Lyme disease this summer Read More »
Beaufort Memorial is expanding their primary care options with the addition of Beaufort Memorial Concierge Care, a membership-based model designed to foster personalized service and an expanded level of access for its patients.
Concierge Care option at Beaufort Memorial expands Primary Care Services Read More »
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 »
