Fifty years ago, Frances Scott drove her Plymouth Cricket to work in downtown Charleston at the old St. Francis Hospital

To recognize Cancer Prevention Month, Roper St. Francis Healthcare cancer surgeons and oncologists call attention to the importance of routine

Laughing with your best friend until you pee your pants can be a hilarious memory or an embarrassing situation you

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Allyson Moe never will forget standing in Daniel and Allison Harrold’s yard, grieving the tragic death of their daughter, Clover.

Mark Dickson, Vice President of Mission for Roper St. Francis Healthcare pays honor to this special day. “Sunrise in the

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If you have diabetes, you can keep your feet healthy by following a few simple steps. Dr. Mary Hanley, medical

The sciency name for that throbbing, cramping, aching, you-want-to-stay-home-in-bed feeling that you likely experience every month is dysmenorrhea. The pain

Cancer treatment can be complicated, with several appointments each week, multiple doctors to see and even more medicines to take.

Last October, Bob and Vikki descended 4,000 feet of elevation, winding around switchbacks in their motorhome on a return trip

Nearly two million Americans visit their doctors every year seeking care for rotator cuff injuries that cause shoulder pain and

Hip Arthroscopy: A Minimally Invasive Look Inside Your Hip Joint When rest, physical therapy and other non-surgical treatments fail to

Your immune system’s job is to find foreign cells, like viruses or bacteria, and destroy them. In most people, the

Did you know that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer? According to the American Academy of Dermatology,

If you’ve ever snagged your toenail or had your nail grow into your skin, you know firsthand how painful it

Have you ever heard of a neuroma? You might not be familiar with the term, but chances are, you or

Many people have felt disconnected and lonely during the COVID-19 pandemic. But when seniors are socially isolated, they’re at higher

Congestion, coughing, runny nose, body aches – we’ve all been there during cold and flu season. And it’s positively miserable.

There are plenty of reasons you could gain weight during the perimenopausal and postmenopausal stages of your life. It’s also

Chances are that at some point in your life, you may have had chickenpox. Did you know that if you’ve

Winter offers a lot to look forward to — the changing weather and extra time with friends and family. But