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 […]
Live demonstration of hands-only CPR/AED
In this short video, Prisma Health nurses explained what to watch for when it comes to a heart attack, offered advice on what you should do if someone near you appears to be having a heart attack and showcased a live demonstration of hands-only CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator, or AED. […]
Hearing loss in the workplace
“There is a large percentage of workers exposed to hazardous noise,” said Dr. Hardee. “Hazards include decibel levels harmful to human hearing and exposure to solvents and other chemicals as a part of work that damage hearing either quickly or over time.” In this short video, Dr. Hardee explained:
Patient stories: Bariatric surgery offers an active life with less pain
“Family, namely my niece and nephew, are a major motivational part of my life and a major reason why I chose this surgery,” Garner said. He met with Dr. John Scott at the Prisma Health Weight Management Institute, who spoke with him about ongoing problems not just with physical discomfort caused by his disease of […]
