Five honored with Pillars of Professionalism Awards
The honorees included Dr. Howard Farrell, Dr. Bill Edwards, Dr. Lawrence Chewning, Dr. John Browning, and Dr. Marwan Elya. To read the complete article,please click here.
Gallbladder Disease: Diet change works for some; others need surgery
When the gallbladder does not function properly or gallstones develop the result is gallbladder disease. Gallstones are the most common occurring form of gallbladder disease. To read the full article, click here
Dr. Heather Leisy joined HopeHealth in June 2019 as the director of preventive medicine. She provides preventive medical care at the HopeHealth Medical Plaza in Florence and researches and implements methods to improve patient outcomes. To read the full article, click here.
June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month – and there’s no better time to discuss some of the most common questions. To read the full article, click here.
McLeod physicians first in SC to perform new colon cancer treatment
Advanced Endoscopic physicians from the McLeod Digestive Health Center successfully performed the first colon cancer removal procedure of its kind in South Carolina. For more information, please click on this Link
Dr. John Richey is a board-certified general surgeon with Pee Dee Surgical Group. His expertise includes advanced training in complex biliary and pancreatic surgery. To read the full article, click here.
Dr. Jenna MacLennan received her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She also completed an Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. Click here to read the complete article.
People who do not get enough sleep are at a high risk for heart disease regardless of their age, weight, smoking and exercise habits. Getting good quality sleep is also essential if you want to lower your risk for heart disease. Click on this link to read the full article.
South Carolinan honored with Citizenship and Community Service Award
Dr. William H. Hester, a longtime Florence physician, will become the first person in South Carolina to receive the American Medical Association (AMA) Benjamin Rush Award for Citizenship and Community Service. To read the full article, click here.
