After more than 40 years serving South Carolina, Doctors Care is officially transitioning to Novant Health Urgent Care this summer. The change follows Novant Health’s acquisition last November of UCI Medical Affiliates Inc., which included 52 Doctors Care locations and 20 Progressive Physical Therapy clinics, the latter now rebranding as Novant Health Physical Therapy. “WhileContinue Reading

The City of Columbia has rolled out a new public service campaign aimed at raising awareness about opioid overdose prevention and the importance of carrying Narcan, the life-saving overdose reversal medication. The campaign, led by the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) in partnership with The Courage Center andContinue Reading

By Radley West There’s a great saying that floats around the internet: If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur. Oh, how true it is. But in the age of YouTube tutorials, 5-minute “masterclasses,” and social media gurus, everyone seems to think theyContinue Reading

By Radley West We live in an era where information is everywhere—on our phones, in our inboxes, even in line at the grocery store. While having the world’s knowledge at our fingertips is amazing, it can also feel like drinking from a firehose. With every scroll, we’re bombarded with headlinesContinue Reading

By Radley West I failed a client whose goal was to lose weight. Unfortunately, in my world this is not a new or unique event. However, there’s more to this story and why it is important. My client planned to get to the gym three times per week and trackContinue Reading

By Mike DuBose Seventy-million Americans struggle with sleep problems, a crisis with serious health implications (depression, cardiovascular disease, memory issues, obesity, diabetes, weakened immune function, diseases, and persistent physical or mental fatigue). Fortunately, there are many proven techniques to help you sleep more effectively and awaken feeling refreshed. Let’s exploreContinue Reading

By Eileen Renders Sometimes, we are unsure whether we are overweight or our weight is in the right range for our sex, height, and body weight. We all have learned that being overweight, and especially obese, we are at a higher risk for certain types of cancer, heart disease, hypertension,Continue Reading