Patient story: Surviving and thriving with sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder where normally round red blood cells are instead crescent-shaped (or ‘sickle-shaped’), is most often diagnosed in infancy or early childhood. Symptoms like jaundice (a yellowing of the skin), painful swelling of hands and feet and fussiness or extreme tiredness may appear as early as five or six months […]
Navigating life after stroke
In this video, clinical neuropsychologist Marlene Cabrera, PsyD, spoke with us about the reality of life after stroke: what it looks like, what you need to know and how to thrive while looking forward to the future. “A stroke can lead to a wide spectrum of effects, both physical and psychological, as well as cognitive. […]
Naegleria fowleri: How common is infection with the “brain eating amoeba”?
“Naegleria fowleri is an amoeba that is very common in fresh water in the state of South Carolina, and honestly the Southeast in general,” said Dr. Burch. “Any body of fresh water like a lake, river, pond or hot springs you come into contact with will have the amoeba in it.” Dr. Burch noted that […]
How worried should you be about the measles?
If you’ve recently read reports about measles outbreaks, including the recent announcement that a case of measles was diagnosed in Upstate South Carolina, you may be wondering just how serious the measles illness can be. How can it be prevented? If you received a childhood vaccination, are you protected for life or should you receive […]
Strategies for managing stress
Prisma Health experts psychiatrist Brittany Peters, MD, therapist Carmenlita Sayles and counselor Lanita-Sunshine Patterson Smith stepped up to offer strategies for managing stress in your daily life. Whether you’re working with your partner, on your own or with your children to build resilience, facing down stress due to long days in the office or any […]