MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston was named by U.S. News and World Report for the sixth year in a row as the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina, with three of the MUSC Health, Charleston Division, specialty areas ranking among the best in the entire country: ear, nose and throat; gynecology; and cancer. Six other MUSC Health programs based in Charleston are considered “high performing” in the 2020-2021 U.S. News & World Report rankings: gastroenterology and GI surgery; nephrology; neurology and neurosurgery; orthopedics; rheumatology and urology#USNWR #BestHospitals #changingwhatspossible
Today may mark the end of #WIMMonth, but we're grateful every day of the year for our amazing #WomeninMedicine. Take the time to encourage & thank the women in your life who are pursuing medical careers. Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the field of medicine. Here's to you! #StrengthinDiversity
We are so thankful for all of our amazing care team members now more than ever 💙 Nominate your hometown hero by Oct. 5! Details below. #ChangingWhatsPossible #LexusCFWHometownHero
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Charleston Fashion Week and Hendrick Lexus Charleston want to support our community members and spread some joy! Nominate your favorite first responder, police, fire or health care professional deserving of recognition for helping to get us through this pandemic via the link below. #ImWhatsPossible #LexusCFWHometownHero
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Happy #WellnessWednesday! MUSC Health dietitician Molly shares one of her go-to dinner recipes - Beefless stir fry. What a great way to eat more #FruitsandVeggies! #NVFM2020
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What We’re Eating: Beefless Tips Stir-fry
We're #CharlestonsChoice! 🎉 Thank you for choosing MUSC Health for your healthcare needs! #ChangingWhatsPossible
MUSC Health's Dr. Thomas Keane, chair of urology at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, is one of the few surgeons who offers a radical perineal approach for a prostatectomy. Learn more about this technique. #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth
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MUSC Health Urologist Offers Radical Perineal Prostatectomy
“I just think it’s important that people understand how big it is what Zack did. I’ve told him thank you a hundred times and I could tell him a million more and it’s not enough," says patient Thomas Banks about his #livingdonor Zack Yasin.
Read the remarkable story of a good Samaritan, a "gentle giant," & the gift of life: http://ow.ly/InCR50BXYNv #ChangingWhatsPossible #KidneyTransplant
Learn more about screening for breast cancer during the pandemic on today's #HealthFocus podcast. Don't put off the preventative care you need! Schedule a mammogram today.
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Breast Cancer Screening during the Pandemic
If you're experiencing limited range of motion or pain in your shoulders, our team can help! Learn more about orthopaedic double shoulder replacement surgery from Dr. Eichinger's patient Todd, & visit our website to request an appointment: http://ow.ly/RolW50BRC4r
We're partnering with Hampton Regional Medical Center to provide state-of-the-art cardiology care for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, & heart disease! Come see our heart specialists today! http://ow.ly/6j3W50BTjJi
It's easier than ever to get your flu shot! You don't even have to get out of your car. All you need to do is #WearAMask & drive to the nearest MUSC Health Primary Care location. A care team member will give your vaccine through the window. http://ow.ly/ciaA50BRvW9
This week is #NursesAppreciationWeek, & our furry friends have a message for our amazing nurses - THANK YOU! 🐶http://ow.ly/wcBA50C97mL
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MUSC Pet Therapy Salutes Nurses Appreciation Week 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Heather Craven, recipient of the 2020 Academy of Medical Surgical Nurse (AMSN) Presidents' Award! 🎉
She was recognized for her significant contributions, including her volunteer work as a task force member & leader & for editing the core curriculum for the last 9 years. We're thankful for your transformational leadership, Dr. Craven! #NursesAppreciationWeek
📣 Athletes of all ages, visit the Walk-in Sports Injury Clinic to see MUSC Health Sports Medicine specialists - tomorrow's the last day!
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MUSC Health Sports Injury Walk-In Clinic 2020
#ICYMI: We're partnering with Beaufort Memorial Hospital to bring MUSC Health specialty care to the brand new Okatie Medical Pavilion! Follow the link for more info & a peek inside the facility: http://ow.ly/Pv6n50C991a
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Beaufort Memorial opens new multi-faceted medical facility in Okatie
MUSC’s annual Angel Tree Lighting with the Salvation Army! 🎄✨
Do you want to start a fitness routine but don't know where to begin? Check out today's #HealthFocus where Dr. Gerena talks about running, fitness, & stress relief during the pandemic.
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📣#COVID19 Vaccine Update📣 MUSC Health is now offering vaccines to community health care providers and first responders in accordance with the CDC's Phase 1a.
If you and your team meet the criteria for vaccination, email covidvaccinerequest@musc.edu to enroll in MUSC Health's vaccination program. Please provide your organization's name, a point of contact (with email address), and number of employees to be vaccinated.
For vaccine availability criteria, updates, and FAQs, please monitor our website: http://ow.ly/9tms50D0ozr
📣 #COVID19 Vaccine Update: We are now scheduling vaccinations for patients 70 years of age and older. We are also continuing to vaccinate healthcare workers in the CDC's Phase 1a.
If you qualify, please visit the link for more information and to schedule an appointment. You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire to determine your eligibility. If eligible, you can schedule an appointment at any of our 8 locations across the state. Learn more ➡️ http://ow.ly/HaBz50D5B9n
Before the pandemic, emergency physician Dr. Jennings was seeing about 10 patients after an overdose each month. Now she's seeing twice as many each month.
"Certainly, COVID has put strains on people's everyday lives. It has affected treatment availability in some cases. It’s affected a lot of the social support that many of these patients need such as peer recovery groups...certainly the social isolation and stress of COVID is a contributor"
Learn more & hear from Laura, a self-described addict who is now sober ➡️http://ow.ly/j3kY50D5blH
We are proud to announce that our Transplant Center has received Blue Distinction® Center+ Designation and Blue Distinction® Center for transplant in adult and pediatric divisions!
"Our goal is to provide the best transplant care and outcomes for our patients, and this is a true testament to our team's excellent work. This recognition really couldn't be possible without the dedication and expertise of our multidisciplinary team. I'm extremely proud," says Dr. DuBay, Director of the MUSC Health Transplant Center.
Learn more about the designations from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in this article ➡️ http://ow.ly/Ybrv50D3vKf
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"I continue to [serve] for the patients that need advocacy that might not have anyone to look out for them."
Certified Medical Assistant Kim Crownover is a proud advocate for her patients. She's been a part of our care team for 4 years now.
We are thrilled to recognize her for going above and beyond the call of duty as our first #SafetyHero of the week! Thanks for all you do! #SafetySaturday
It's the new year, a time for resolutions and new beginnings. Why not make a resolution to promote healthy aging in your life? Aging is inevitable, but there are steps we can take to be healthier. Learn more on today's #HealthFocus with Dr. Florez ➡️ http://ow.ly/bVCr50D2zFz
