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A primary care doctor’s best advice before your first visit
Your first primary care visit can feel overwhelming. Dr. Margaret Kimzey of Roper St. Francis Healthcare shares a practical, patient-friendly blueprint to help you prepare, communicate clearly and build a strong, lasting partnership with your new doctor from day one.
Recent Posts
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A high-pressure situation: Is this chest discomfort the sign of a heart attack or merely indigestion?
When a blockage suddenly cuts blood to the heart, chest discomfort may be the first indication that a life-threatening heart attack has occurred. Of course, spicy chicken wings can fire up a similar sensation, though with much milder consequences. So how can you distinguish between the two?
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Building trust in Gastroenterology with Dr. Kristen Miller
From the front desk to the exam room, Dr. Kristen Miller’s journey reflects Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s goal to expand access and build trust. This Black History Month, meet the gastroenterologist who puts listening, education and compassion at the heart of every patient visit.
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The Berkeley Hospital Mammography Team receives Excellence in Action Award
The Berkeley Hospital Mammography Team showed extraordinary compassion by supporting a patient facing housing and financial hardship, turning a vulnerable moment into one of care, dignity and hope.
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Ask the expert: Salt
Sodium plays an important role in the body, but most people consume far more than they need—often without realizing it. Roper St. Francis registered dietitian Jessie Thomas, RD, LD shares simple, realistic ways to cut back on sodium, season food smarter, and understand the differences between common types of salt to support heart health.
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OUR HEALERS
Building trust in Gastroenterology with Dr. Kristen Miller
From the front desk to the exam room, Dr. Kristen Miller’s journey reflects Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s goal to expand access and build trust. This Black History Month, meet the gastroenterologist who puts listening, education and compassion at the heart of every patient visit.
Future Roper Hospital
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Gulf Stream Construction, a local partner on Roper Hospital project, proud to help build future of healthcare for Charleston region
Gulf Stream Construction, a Charleston-based company with deep roots in the Lowcountry, is playing a pivotal role in building the future Roper Hospital campus. The company carries six decades of experience delivering complex infrastructure and site development projects, including several Charleston landmarks.
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Community town hall brings excitement for future Roper Hospital campus in North Charleston
Leaders hosted a community town hall to deliver construction updates on the future Roper Hospital campus. Participants were pleased to hear that the project will incorporate ongoing community input and bring improved access to care and economic growth to the region.