What is “Tech Neck?”
The human head weighs around 10-12 pounds, gracefully balanced on our cervical spine. A tremendous amount of strain is put on this region, especially looking at computers, mobile phones and…
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Flu and Measles Update
Measles has been mentioned frequently in the news media this season. There are 933 cases in the South Carolina measles outbreak, that state’s Department of Public Health reported on Feb.…
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Lecture: Innovations in Joint Health
Please join us at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Cultural Center Theatre, for the next lecture in the 2026 Medical Center Lecture Series, when James Voos, M.D.,…
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Eight Ways to Love Your Heart
February is American Heart Month, and heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Some risk factors such as genetics and age are beyond your control;…
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MCOR Welcomes New Dermatology Specialist
The Medical Center is pleased to announce the addition of Mohs Surgeon Peter G. Bittar, M.D., to the Visiting Specialists Program. Dr. Bittar is a double-board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs…
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Pre-Diabetes: Action is the Best Medicine
November is National Diabetes Month and “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” certainly can be applicable to a pre-diabetes diagnosis. Action here is the best medicine,…
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Physical Therapy Month: Let’s Get Started!
October is National Physical Therapy Month! Your orthopaedist or physician has determined that you need to improve your strength, balance, pre-surgical or post- surgical recovery. Or perhaps you are determined…
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Benchmarks of Quality Patient Care
This summer the Medical Center was again inspected by AAAHC (Ambulatory Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care). This is a very thorough inspection conducted by independent surveyors in the health…
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Hydration and Heat Sense
Hydration is important any time of the year, and risk of dehydration begins once the body loses water content and essential body salts, such as sodium and potassium. Playing sports…
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Summer: Medical Center Service Reminders
Please note that from June 1 to September 30 the Medical Center’s hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00…
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