On the afternoon of Tuesday, July 9, Dillon resident Linda Battle was preparing for Bible Study at her church. “I had a backache,” she recalls, “but this was painful and unlike anything I had experienced before.” Thinking the feeling may pass, Linda decided she would take a Tylenol and lie down for a while.READ MORE

Since his junior year of high school, Dr. Kwame Brown knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Two things inspired him to choose Family Medicine as his specialty: his time spent before medical school completing a master’s degree in a rural area, and a book he found in a local thrift store about the practice of family medicine. READ MORE

Most individuals prefer to avoid the need for surgical intervention, often considering surgeons only when circumstances require their expertise. Typically, patients  consult surgeons due to a medical issue or as a result of  trauma from an accident or other unforeseen event.READ MORE

Wilhelmina Cassidy, a Cheraw resident, lives life to the fullest. She enjoys cooking, decorating and planning events, and even making T-shirts in her home. However, an accident from her past left her with limited mobility, making it difficult to do the things she loved. READ MORE

For Gray Covington of McColl, South Carolina, HOPE now has a new meaning. In March of 2023, Gray was enjoying a full and blessed life.  She was planning her daughter’s wedding and became a “Gabby” to her first grandchild, a baby girl. This also was the time of year when she scheduled her yearly mammogram at McLeod Regional Medical Center’s Breast Imaging Department.READ MORE

Physical Therapists play a crucial role in healthcare. Collaborating with physicians and other specialists to develop personalized treatment plans, they help patients recover from injuries, manage chronic conditions, and improve mobility. READ MORE