Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Successful and Cost-effective Treatment Being told you have skin cancer can be truly terrifying. Reaching epidemic proportions in the United States, it is now the most common form of cancer doctors diagnose and treat. The good news is that skin cancer is not a death sentence and has one of the highest cure rates. With significant … [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...]
Lifelong Relationships: Garner Family Dentistry
Dr. Cynthia Garner opened Garner Family Dentistry on Chuck Dawley Boulevard in 2007 and has been providing family dental services in Mount Pleasant ever since. She loves taking care of her patients and seeing the impact she has made in their lives. “It’s a real joy to see immediate results and the change in people’s self-esteem,” she said. “They sometimes come in feeling … [Read more...]
A Vision for South Carolina: Early detection of Diabetes Pilot Program
We’ve all heard alarming stories about diabetes and some of the worst-case scenarios that can result from this disease – amputations, kidney damage, nerve damage and a higher risk of strokes and heart attacks. One scenario many people may not be aware of is a loss of eyesight – this disease is the number one cause of adult-onset blindness. It’s a major public health problem … [Read more...]
Helping Residents Hear Sound – Meet Dr. Juliette Gassert at Advanced Hearing Care
Juliette Gassert has always wanted to contribute in a meaningful way to society, to find a profession where she could help others make the most of their lives. Though she originally considered going into the business marketing field at the University of Maryland, she quickly decided that it wasn’t for her. It didn’t take long for her to find her place in the world. Since … [Read more...]
Banish Those Pesky Pounds SkinnyMe Weight Loss Clinic
From its humble beginning in the South Carolina upstate, SkinnyMe has quickly become one of the best known weight loss clinics, in the Palmetto state. Nancy Boulware, owner and CEO, turned her own struggles with weight, into a passion to help others become healthier, by shedding extra pounds. “I had tried every diet imaginable and just couldn’t lose weight successfully. … [Read more...]
Trusting in Personal Interaction Tidal Creek Dental
Some new business owners might shy away from a question as to whether they felt any trepidation launching a new career in a new locale. Not Dr. George Gaillardetz, who closed the doors on a successful practice in New Hampshire after almost 30 years and opened the brand new Tidal Creek Dental in July. “Our family just loves the Charleston area, and we felt like this would … [Read more...]
ChiropracticUSA: Don’t Let Summer Games Turn into Pains
It’s summertime, and the living is easy in the Lowcountry. Being so close to the waterways and beaches, you have your choice to live life to the fullest on boats and jet skis or get some much-needed rest and relaxation along the shore. Or, if you plan well, a lot of both. For many people, though, summertime fun takes a toll on the body – even if all you plan to do is relax to … [Read more...]
Embrace Your Inner Olympian: Coastal Rowing Studio
With so many trends, such as barre, spinning and CrossFit, sweeping the workout world, it’s hard to know which fitness practice is right for you. Want a workout that will leave you strong and energized? Coastal Rowing Studio delivers a series of options regardless of your athletic ability. The first studio of its kind in the Lowcountry, this family-run business has caught the … [Read more...]
Is Something Afoot? Call Coastal Podiatry
As the weather warms up, the lure of the outdoors is hard to resist. Whether you’re putting on your tennis shoes and pounding the pavement on a morning run or taking a leisurely beach stroll in your flip-flops, the spring and summer provide a great breath of fresh air. However, a more active lifestyle can also mean more foot pain. “If you’re becoming more active or … [Read more...]
Dr. Margarita Murphy: Relationships Are Her Best Medicine
Ever since she can remember, Dr. Margarita Murphy wanted to be a doctor. She pursued her dream with gleeful and dogged persistence and has established herself as one of the leading gastrointestinal surgeons in the Lowcountry. It is no surprise then that Dr. Murphy was chosen as “Best of Mount Pleasant” by the readers of Mount Pleasant Magazine. “I wanted to be a doctor to … [Read more...]