Without a doubt, our feet work hard bearing the brunt of keeping us on our toes and moving around. And when we experience foot issues, the pain can impact everything from mood to mobility. Continue reading
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
A combination of Roper St. Francis Healthcare physicians, staff and other healthcare professionals share their expertise to help patients and spur conversation on useful topics and trends.
Train with Lorraine Part 2: Stretch It Out!
Chief executive officers tend to be “get it done” type of people. That’s true for Lorraine Lutton, CEO and president of Roper St. Francis Healthcare, and a dedicated runner. “I like getting up early and getting my run in first thing,” she says. Continue reading
Feed Your Brain
If you’re training for an athletic event, you probably think twice about what you eat to properly fuel a long run. And you’re likely aware of the connection between a healthy diet and heart health, but evidently fewer people make the connection between eating habits and brain health. Continue reading
Train with Lorraine! Part 1
Finally, the days are getting warmer and longer, which means one thing: prime running season is about to hit stride. And in Charleston that, of course, means the Cooper River Bridge Run. Continue reading
Why Colonoscopy is Critical
Mention going to get a colonoscopy to a friend or loved one and you’ll likely get either a grimace or a snicker, or maybe both. Actually, you should get a huge high five. Continue reading
Meet the Gleatons – Doctors, Role Models, Love Birds
February is full of heart, when we celebrate both National Heart Month and Valentine’s. It’s also Black History Month, which makes it a perfect time to introduce you to one of Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s most dynamic duos – Kenosha and Doug Gleaton. Continue reading
Bruises: What’s Normal and When Should You Worry
Even the least clumsy among us ends up with an inexplicable black and blue mark once in awhile. And if it feels like you’re bruising more and more every year … you may be right. Continue reading
