Posts in the "Women’s health" Category

Heart Attacks in Women

Pamela Morris, M.D.

By Dr. Pamela Morris, MUSC Cardiologist, Women’s Heart Care Program

Last month, talk show host Rosie O’Donnell revealed that she had suffered a heart attack and was lucky to be alive. Like so many female heart attack victims, Rosie initially ignored her symptoms, and put off seeking help nearly 24 hours after her symptoms . . . → Read More: Heart Attacks in Women

MUSC begins Heart Month by Going Red!

On Friday, Feb. 3rd , MUSC will kick off Heart Month in style! Join the American Heart Association & MUSC in the Ashley River Tower atrium from 9:30AM – 11:30AM, as we bring awareness of the #1 killer of American women – heart disease. 

Activites include: CPR demonstrations, Healthy snacks & goodies, FREE heart healthy information and resources, . . . → Read More: MUSC begins Heart Month by Going Red!

Cervical Cancer: Protecting Yourself and Your Family

By Dr. Jennifer Young Pierce

Cervical cancer is still the leading cause of cancer deaths among young women and it is almost entirely preventable.  Cervical cancer is caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a virus that is common among sexually active women.  However, not all women with HPV will develop atypical cells on their cervix that could lead . . . → Read More: Cervical Cancer: Protecting Yourself and Your Family

MUSC’s Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program

MUSC Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program

Why MUSC?

Experience and expertise - The MUSC Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program includes four of the top surgeons in this field. Our doctors were some of the first to use natural tissue reconstruction methods that require microsurgery, such as the revolutionary DIEP flap procedure, which was pioneered in Charleston, SC.

High volume – We . . . → Read More: MUSC’s Advanced Breast Reconstruction Program