The scourge of COVID-19 has separated us physically, but the mutual hardships we have endured in these unprecedented times have also served to unite us globally and locally. Whether assisting our most vulnerable citizens’ access to food, shelter or medicine, or just reaching out via social networking, virtual group chats—or even apartment balconies—to stay connected and lift … [Read more...]
Can You Avoid the Cold and Flu Season?
Colds and flus have become synonymous with the holiday season. Once the kids are back in school, noses start to sniffle and throats begin to tickle. Getting sick is unavoidable, or is it? In a sea of crumpled Kleenexes and cough-drop wrappers, is there hope for a germ-free season? Some local experts gave their best advice on prevention, vaccinations and … [Read more...]
COVID–19 Timeline
31st Chinese officials in Wuhan, China, confirm dozens of cases of pneumonia from an unknown cause. 7th The outbreak is identified as a new coronavirus. 11th China reports its first known death from an illness caused by the coronavirus—a 61-year-old man from Wuhan. 20th The World Health Organization reports confirmed cases of coronavirus in … [Read more...]
By the Numbers: COVID-19
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She Has Us “Covered” – Meet the Woman Behind This Issue’s Mask
Cathy Hunnicutt has always had a passion for sewing, and the art form has taken her as far as South America and as close as right next door in Mount Pleasant. Named “Pillows by Jane” to honor a few inspiring ladies in her life — including her mother, also a seamstress — the business has recently flourished in a new way, producing custom masks during the COVID-19 … [Read more...]
Nurses Have Always Been Our Heroes: A Muse from a Loving Husband
By 6:30 p.m. my wife is on the road headed to work her night shift at the hospital’s intensive care unit. Right about the time I turn on Netflix with a pepperoni pizza, she hits the ground running. She takes a report from a fellow nurse on a patient who is on life support, fresh from the operating room, or on a ventilator. Every shift is different, yet it’s always the same: … [Read more...]
Weeks & Irvine, LLC, Real Estate Attorneys
A thriving business is a two-way street; it takes impeccable customer service, as well as loyal patrons who believe in the product or service. Since the Lowcountry has been gripped in the realities of COVID-19, many of our local businesses have survived by evolving with the changing needs of their clients. Weeks & Irvine, LLC, Real Estate Attorneys is among these businesses, … [Read more...]
Locals Overcome the COVID-19 Virus
People get sick every now and then; it’s a fact of life. But what if you were sick with the virus that everyone in the world is talking about? While COVID-19 has produced some very scary statistics — just check any news outlet for the constant updates — the fact is, plenty of people get sick with the virus and then recover, including our South Carolina neighbors. Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]
Leading During a Pandemic: Mount Pleasant Town Administrator Addresses Preparations, Challenges
Click to Listen to Eric DeMoura As we shelter at home during the pandemic and play our own part in flattening the curve, the Town of Mount Pleasant must still provide essential services to its shut-in citizens. So, what is it like to run a town of 90,000 people during an unparalleled public health crisis? “It has certainly been challenging,” acknowledged Town … [Read more...]
The Truth About Sleep Apnea
"This is an equal-opportunity disease. While we see sleep apnea in people who fit the common profile, the fact is that it doesn’t matter if you’re skinny or fat, young or old." This post originally appeared on Charleston Physicians. Dr. Dana Blalock is on a mission to educate people about the common misconceptions associated with sleep apnea and snoring. A dentist for 32 … [Read more...]
Talk Less, Walk More: Phone Apps that Burn Calories
If your New Year’s resolutions whisper sweet promises of a new exercise regiment, how long before they dissolve into a puff of smoke, like steam lifting off a morning cup of joe? If you’re like me, a healthier you is always on the horizon — but just how realistic is it? Exercise classes sound great, but are not always consistently convenient. Working out at home presents daily … [Read more...]