Lowcountry Infectious Diseases

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CDC

Practice social distancing: put space between yourself & others. Continue healthy habits to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare

Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Kent Stock is recognized as a Roper St. Francis Healthcare COVID-19 Healthcare Hero. His story: https://www.rsfh.com/healthcarehero

Anti-malaria drug in trial for use against COVID-19

counton2.com Charleston, S.C. – WCBD – An anti-malaria drug is now being tested to see the effects it could have on COVID-19 and is being used in the Lowcountry. Hydroxychloroquine is typically used…

Commentary: Why COVID-19 testing and contact tracing won't get us back to normal soon

postandcourier.com Politicians often cite testing and contact tracing as part of the solution to the COVID-19 crisis without a good understanding of the realities of this virus, its transmission and our

Commentary: Let science determine when it's safe and avoid economic 'stuttering'

postandcourier.com My profession is infectious diseases but my passion has always been molecular virology. During the mid-1990s, I served as a research fellow at Vanderbilt University. The focus of my research

Interdisciplinary team works together to heal COVID-19 patients

Great work team!

rsfhvitalsigns.wordpress.com Every weekday at 9 a.m., an interdisciplinary team assembles in the COVID-19 unit at Roper Hospital to discuss each patient.

CDC

Wear a cloth face covering to slow the spread of coronavirus. Growing evidence suggests the virus can spread:

• Before people show symptoms (pre-symptomatic) and
• From people who have the virus but never show symptoms (asymptomatic).

Cloth face coverings help prevent spread of COVID-19 in these situations. Learn more about these coverings and how you can make one: https://bit.ly/2Ravt42

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Careers at Lowcountry Infectious Diseases

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Scary Mommy

Last night I shared a post on Facebook that said 'Hey A**hole, the flu shot isn't about you." Sitting here soaking up every ounce of caffeine before night shift, I figured I should elaborate.

The flu shot is for Influenza, a severe respiratory illness that can lead to death. Have you ever had it? I have, and it's awful. You spike fevers, every bone and muscle in your body aches, and no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to catch your breath.

You get the flu shot not always for you, but for those around you.

For the grandparents, whose bodies are not what they used to be, and they just can't kick an illness in the butt like when they were young.

For the 30 year old, with HIV or AIDS, who has a weakened immune system.

For the 25 year old mother of 3 who has cancer. She has absolutely zero immune system because of chemotherapy.

For the newborn baby who was just welcomed into the world, and isn't quite strong enough to fight off infections on his own.

For the nurses and doctors that take care of you. If they get sick, they can't go to work and take care of the countless patients that need them.

For the 50 year old husband who needs a medication for his chronic illness, and that medication also weakens his immune system.

For the pregnant mom that has been trying to get pregnant for years, and now she's trying to stay healthy for her unborn baby.

For the single dad who can't take any more sick days and needs to provide for his kids.

For the 7 year old boy that just wants to play with his friends. But he has a disease that puts him at a higher risk for infection, so he has to stay inside.

The flu shot is NOT always about you. It's about protecting those around you, who cannot always protect themselves.

I have been in the room as a patient has passed away, because of influenza. I have watched patients struggle to breathe, because of influenza. I have busted my butt to provide Tylenol, warm blankets, nebulizers, etc. to keep that patient comfortable and fighting a terrible respiratory infection.

Herd immunity is a thing. Influenza killing people is a thing. You getting the flu shot, should be a thing.

-Nurse Bitz

Note: the views stated are a personal statement and do not reflect the views of my employer.

(via Amanda Catherine Bitz)

Condoms That Change Color In Contact with STD Win Tech Award

Amazing. 😃

time.com The idea, which involves color-changing protection, remains in its very, very early stages

Hepatitis A exposures linked to N. Charleston Zaxby's at Tanger Outlets, per DHEC

abcnews4.com People who ate at the Zaxby's at Tanger Outlets in North Charleston between May 20 and May 23 were potentially exposed to Hepatitis A, according to the S. C. Dept. of Health and Environmental Control. DHEC announced the possible exposures on Monday, June 3, after learning Friday, May 31, that an emp...

Lowcountry Infectious Diseases & Infusion Center - Clinical Research Coordinator

Know anyone eager to learn, motivated, highly organized??? We are looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator.
http://www.lowcountry-id.com/careers/clinical-research-coordinator/

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Sponsor Shout Out!

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Dedicated to Dr. Haile ❤️❤️❤️

Registered nurse Beth Beaty spent more than one year collecting discarded supplies, mostly medicine caps, to create a beautiful mosaic of iconic Rainbow Row that she donated to Roper Hospital for our patients, staff and visitors to enjoy. What a gift! Read more about why she did this project here: http://bit.ly/rainbowrownurse

CBS Sunday Morning

A mysterious drug-resistant fungal infection has sickened hundreds of people in the U.S. in recent years. Dr. Neeta Ogden joined CBSN to dicuss where this infection comes from and why it's spreading.

LIFE in Quotes

Everyone has different views on vaccinating, however this speaks for itself...

Freethink

A patient has been cured of HIV for the second time ever, and the first without harsh side effects.

Scary Mommy

"Everyone can have their opinion, ours is based on factual and strong data."

View Julia Haile's Obituary on PostandCourier.com and share memories

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Dr. Judy Haile.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/charleston/obituary.aspx?n=julia-springs-haile&pid=191486283&fhid=6051

legacy.com Julia Springs Haile, MD Charleston - Julia Springs Haile, MD, 63, of Charleston, South Carolina, died at Roper Hospital after a sudden and brief illnes

Chlamydia in Charleston so common strain is named for Holy City

Protect yourself. We have free condoms at our offices courtesy of Palmetto Community Care.

abcnews4.com Charleston is synonymous with many things: church steeples, carriage rides, that famous dance, and, of course, rich history. Perhaps surprisingly, it's now also synonymous among some in the medical community with a strain of a highly infectious sexually transmitted disease. Statistics from South Car...

Freethink

There’s a new weapon to fight drug-resistant bacteria: viruses.

Why the flu shot can't give you the flu and why you might think it does

today.com Experts say it's impossible to get the flu from the flu shot. But here are some reasons people think the shot makes them sick.

APNewsBreak: 80,000 people died of flu last winter in US

Get your flu shot people!

apnews.com NEW YORK (AP) — An estimated 80,000 Americans died of flu and its complications last winter — the disease's highest death toll in at least four decades. The di

HuffPost

Please, no! We always have free condoms available in our Charleston office. Protect yourself.

The CDC is warning people to stop washing and reusing condoms.

CDC

Do you know the difference between infections caused by bacteria and those caused by viruses? One can be treated by antibiotics, the other can’t. http://bit.ly/2MGnt6T

[05/23/18]   Dr. Kent Stock, Antibiotic Stewardship Medical Director at Roper St Francis Healthcare, has helped Roper St Francis Healthcare become an IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence!

This recognition indicates that Roper St Francis Healthcare has made antibiotic stewardship a priority commitment with full leadership support. The Centers of Excellence is the Society’s way of identifying hospitals with high standards in stewardship programs, strengthening local expertise, and tracking, evaluating and reporting antibiotic use data.

Great job Dr. Stock!

New infusion center to relieve patients from lengthy hospital stays

Our newest infusion center is open for business in Conway!

wpde.com Many people in our community suffer from illnesses that require them to be in hospitals for long periods of time for treatment.What if we told you, you don't necessarily have to be in the hospital during your entire recovery process? You can heal at home b

National Geographic

Protect yourself people!

A man in the U.K. has contracted what is being called the "worst-ever" case of "super-gonorrhea." For the first time, the infection can't be treated with common antibiotics.

SC DHEC

The latest update of #Flu Watch, a weekly summary of reported influenza activity in South Carolina, is now available.