In this video, Josh Whitney, Prisma Health physical therapist, showcased a series of exercises that stretch and strengthen the muscles that help support the spine and minimize ongoing lower back pain. These exercises can be done on the floor or on the bed for your comfort. Exercises to ease lower back pain like these can […]
Medical Minute: How to prevent colorectal cancer
In this quick Medical Minute, gastroenterologist Andre Eaddy, MD, explained the importance of colon cancer screenings like colonoscopies, which help detect benign or precancerous colon polyps that can be removed before problems develop. Dr. Eaddy also spoke on what symptoms of colon cancer to watch for and when to call a doctor.
Town Hall: HPV prevention and treatment
Prisma Health brought together a panel of experts to provide the latest information on HPV, including Dr. Benjie Mills, pediatric and adolescent gynecologist in the Upstate, Dr. Jill McLeod, OB/GYN in the Midlands and Dr. Divya Ahuja, infectious disease physician in the Midlands. They answered common questions about HPV, including: When it comes to your […]
Daylight saving time and healthy sleep habits
In this brief video, Antionette Williams Rutherford, MD, a sleep medicine physician, spoke on why daylight saving time can be so unsettling for both adults and children, as well as what adjustments we can make to help ease through the transition. Dr. Rutherford offered tips and advice on building healthy sleep habits, including:
What is it like to have a C-section?
While some C-section births are scheduled in advance, others may occur as part of an emergency. Many individuals looking forward to bringing home their newborn baby are worried about the potential for a C-section birth. They may have questions about the procedure, including: In this short informational video from Prisma Health, we walk through the […]
Essential information about gestational diabetes
In this easy-to-watch and educational video, Prisma Health spoke on essential information about gestational diabetes, including how it is diagnosed and treated. Health meals and regular exercise can help to lessen the negative effects and ensure you have the healthiest possible pregnancy and delivery. Keeping yourself informed is a great way to take control of […]