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Local Health Care Employee Aids in Proclamation from Governor Sanford


The National Society for Histotechnology (NSH) announced the inaugural celebration of Annual Histotechnology Day on March 10, 2010. Locally, Trident H ... read more
 

Date Set for Berkeley County CON


The court hearing to determine whether medically underserved northern Berkeley County will get a new hospital has been set for Feb. 7, 2011.The South ... read more
 

New Procedure Helps Prevent Recurrent Disc Herniations


Dr. Jason Highsmith Pioneers New Technique at Trident Medical CenterFor patients undergoing surgery on a herniated disc there is a 15 percent chance o ... read more
 
 

Ask a Doc

Q: I have seen advertisements for the HPV vaccine. Should I consider this for my daughter?


A: There are two vaccines currently on the market that protect girls from some HPV infections.  These shots are given to girls ages 9-27 years old in a series of three shots over a six month period of time.  The two vaccines have some diffe ... read more
 
 

Women

Early Detection Saves Live


An annual mammogram can help identify abnormalities at the earliest possible stage. This knowledge can be powerful in the fight against cancer.Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related death among American women. Now, a new too ... read more
 

Cancer

First Class Cancer Care


Education and Support for Patients and Families Meet others who truly understand. •    The Breast Cancer Support Group is open to women ?who have been diagnosed with breast, ovarian or ?cervical cancer. •    A Caregi ... read more
 

Heart

When Your Heart Needs Care


Problems with the heart and circulatory system build over time and today are the major cause of disability and death in the United States. Our hospitals are ready to meet your needs any time day or night,” says Scott Woodfield, MD, FACC, medical dire ... read more
 

Emergency

Life Happens … Experience Matters.


Your father is having chest pains. Your daughter breaks her leg. You suddenly develop the worst headache you’ve ever had. When an accident or illness strikes, are you confident when seeking emergency care?Same-Day Surgery to Meet Your Needs The Ambul ... read more
 

Be Well

Baked Cranberry Brie


Ingredients:1 12 ounce wheel of brie cheese½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce1 8 x 10 inch sheet of puff pastry1 egg2 tablespoons waterDirections1.    Place puff pastry sheet on work surface. 2.    Position cranberry sauc ... read more
 

Ortho/Neuro

Summer Sports Safety


Summer can’t come fast enough for most of us. As the weather warms, people begin to flock to beaches, trails and ball fields. Everyone, it seems, wants to take advantage of the beautiful weather by ramping up their activity level. If you haven’t made ... read more
 

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Trident
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Summerville
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Moncks Corner
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Colleton
93 Mins
Grand Strand
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South Strand
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Memorial
61 Mins
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