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 […]
Town Hall: Heart disease, heart health and what you can do at home
Cardiology experts included: Experts discussed the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, as well as ways to prevent disease and maintain heart health, including: The best way to treat heart disease is to prevent it from developing. Our Prisma Health heart health experts are here to give you the tools you need to stay healthy, […]
Treating treatment-resistant depression with ECT
In this video, real patients spoke about their experience with medication-resistant depression and how ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) changed their lives. The ECT Medical Director with Prisma Health, Dr. Adam Hart, explained how ECT works and how it is utilized by medical professionals. Dr. Hart and the patients offered answers on: For those who have tried […]