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.
Special to The Island News Beaufort Memorial has welcomed a board-certified family medicine physician now seeing patients in Beaufort, according to a media release. Dr. Joseph M. DiMaria has joined Beaufort […]
Beaufort Memorial Primary Care Services adds new family medicine physician Read More »
If you feel pain or burning when you pee, you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI). While many UTIs affect the bladder and are fairly easy to treat, bacteria can spread to the kidneys, which causes a more serious infection.
Kidney infection vs. UTI Read More »
The yellow dust has descended – with warmer weather and spring breezes heating up Beaufort and the surrounding Lowcountry, pollen season has arrived.
It was all yellow: surviving pollen season Read More »
If you often notice your blood pressure rising after meals, your diet may be playing a role. While factors like genetics and family health history can contribute to hypertension, everyday food choices can make a meaningful difference in keeping blood pressure in a healthy range.
Foods to avoid with high blood pressure Read More »
At Beaufort Memorial Hospital, artwork depicting the beauty of the Lowcountry – think glossy, calming photographs of soft skies, palm trees, boats and the picturesque marsh – can be found in hallways, waiting rooms and even areas predominantly populated by hospital staff. Why? Art’s healing, calming power.
‘Eudaimonic well-being’ — the impact of art in healthcare Read More »
As one of the biggest breakthroughs in spinal medicine of the last decade, cervical disc replacement is an increasingly attractive option for those looking for an alternative to traditional surgical remedies.
Cervical disc replacement surgery: your questions, answered Read More »
Amino acids are small compounds that your body uses to build protein. Protein, in turn, helps your body build muscle, repair tissue and stay strong and healthy.
Amino acids: what are they, and why do they matter? Read More »
Beaufort Memorial has appointed an experienced – and familiar – nurse leader as the expanding health system’s first Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO).
Beaufort Memorial appoints veteran Hildreth as 1st Assistant Chief Nursing Officer Read More »
During her 30 years at Beaufort Memorial, ICU nurse Candice “Candy” Chappell, BSN, RN, has cared for countless patients and their families, offering steadiness in some of their most vulnerable, emotional moments.
