What Makes a Great EMT?
There’s nothing simple about being an emergency medical technician (EMT). First, you have to complete the process to become one, which includes training and passing a national exam. But that’s just the beginning. Working as an EMT means you make life and death...
Telemedicine Assists Stroke Victims in the Field
Stroke is the number one cause of long-term disability and has become a priority among medical professionals in an effort to improve outcomes.
8 Stroke Risk Factors You Can Control
Stroke is high on the list of medical conditions that can lead to disability or death. However, you don’t have to sit around waiting for a stroke to happen. Below is a list of eight risk factors for stroke and links providing information on what you can do to...
Charleston County Distributes Highest Rate of Opioids in the Nation
Charleston County ranks the highest rate for opioid pain pill distribution in the nation according to data from the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in the last few years. This reflects the severity of the opioid epidemic which has hit the nation hard....