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Trident Health Offers Free Community Events

Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Memory Loss Workshop; Thursday, February 23, 9 am - 5 pm. St. John the Beloved Catholic Church (Madden Hall), 28 Sumter Avenue, Summerville.   Trident Senior Health is proud to partner with Southerncare Hospice for another Alzheimer’s, Dementia and Memory Loss workshop. Please join us for an in depth look at the types of dementias, the pathology of the Al ...

Electrician of the Heart Can Correct Irregularities

To be honest, the word “Electrophysiologist” can be a mouthful, and if you asked people on the street what one does, most would have to offer an educated guess. Dr. Darren Sidney confesses that when he decided to make Electrophysiology his medical specialty, his own parents didn’t understand at first. Then he explained to his parents that he would be helping to correct disord ...

Trident Health Welcomes Electrophysiologist Specialist

North Charleston, S.C./ February 6, 2012 – Darren Sidney, M.D. has joined Charleston Heart Specialists in North Charleston. Dr. Sidney completed an Electrophysiology and a Cardiology Fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina. An electrophysiologist is a highly trained cardiologist who specializes in arrhythmias or "irregular beats" of the heart.   Dr. Sidney completed his I ...

Trident Medical Center Debuts Baby Lullaby Bell

North Charleston, S.C./ February 2, 2012 – Trident Medical Center is pleased to introduce a new baby lullaby bell. The system introduces each newborn baby into the world by playing “Brahms's Lullaby” by German pianist and composer Johannes Brahms. The lullaby's melody is one of the most famous and recognizable in the world, used by countless parents to sing their babies to sleep. ...

Trident Health Introduces “South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery”

North Charleston, S.C./ January 25, 2012 – As the clear cut leader of robotic surgery in the Charleston area, Trident Health is excited to introduce “South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery.” In 2011, the SC Institute performed 662 robotic surgeries, twice as much as any other hospital in the Lowcountry. The experienced team of 14 surgeons trained on the da Vinci robotic sys ...

Trident Health Offers Free February “Heart Health” Events

North Charleston, S.C./ January 23, 2012 – According to the American Heart Association, coronary heart disease and stroke are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States. Throughout February, Trident Health will be providing their annual “Heart Health Events”, including free heart screenings and the latest information to help individuals lead a healthier life ...

Putting Your Heart in the Right Place

At first, Gay Prosser blamed the vomiting and the pain in the middle of her chest on a previous back injury. She did not consider herself a candidate for heart problems. In fact, Prosser – a 46- year-old middle school mom at the time – had recently dropped to a size 6. It was the left arm pain that she couldn’t explain, and when her symptoms persisted through the night into the ...

Perform a Death-Defying Act, Learn CPR

North Charleston, S.C./ January 17, 2012 – On Saturday, January 28, Moncks Corner Medical Center will be hosting a free CPR training class for the community. The class will be held at the Berkeley Middle School Multi-Purpose Room from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. Instruction will be led by American Heart Association Instructors Chris Esdorn from Berkeley County EMS and Michael Shirey, Director of ...

Trident Senior Health Offers Free Alzheimer’s Support Group

North Charleston, S.C. / January 10, 2011- On Wednesday, January 25, Trident Senior Health will begin offering a free Alzheimer’s support group. By learning appropriate care giving skills and being aware of available resources, individuals can make sure their loved ones are receiving the support they deserve. This program provides information on causes, risk factors, stages of development an ...

Biggest Loser Finalist Coming to Charleston

120 pounds. You could say that’s what made Hannah Curlee famous. But the Season 11 finalist and fan favorite from reality TV’s “The Biggest Loser” says that her journey from 248 to 128 pounds represents an inner transformation that is just as important as the weight loss and recognition that has come with it. “There were so many things that I really wanted in life, ...

Trident Health Debuts New Logo

North Charleston, S.C. / January 5, 2011- Trident Health has unveiled a new logo and visual identity aimed at highlighting the organization’s strong commitment to the community and wide range of services offered. Trident Health is an HCA hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center. Tride ...

NBC’s The “Biggest Loser” Finalist to Headline Community Health Event

North Charleston, S.C. / January 3, 2012- Join Trident Health and Hannah Curlee, finalist from NBC’s The Biggest Loser Season 11, as she talks about her inspirational weight loss journey. In just 20 weeks, Hannah lost 120 pounds as she finished as a runner up to her sister Olivia.   On Wednesday, January 18, Hannah will be speaking at the Embassy Suites in North Charleston. The event be ...

Tips to enjoy the season without excess calories

A cup of eggnog can be a calorie-filled indulgence, and like many of our holiday dishes and drinks, it’s best for our health if we enjoy it in moderation, or perhaps with some modifications. Consider that a traditional 8-ounce glass of eggnog with spirits has around 390 calories. You can bring that count down by taking out the alcohol (340), using a low-fat version (280) or trying soymilk ...

New Level II Nursery Opens at Summerville Medical Center

Summerville, S.C./ December 20, 2011 – On Monday, December 19th, Summerville Medical Center  (SMC) held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of a state-of-the-art Level II nursery. The expansion project increased the nursery’s current size by 50% and adds a warm and welcoming space to comfortably care for infants, including a “quiet time” area for infants ne ...

Music Therapy Becoming a Major Healing Tool

Twice a week, Iris Bridwell travels from Eutawville to Trident Medical Center (TMC) in North Charleston, where she spends three hours receiving an infusion of magnesium, something her body has a hard time holding onto. Without the treatments, 64-year-old Bridwell would be weak, fatigued and in pain. The reality that she must continue them for the rest of her life used to be difficult but no long ...