Such a fun day at the ballpark yesterday! ❤️⚾️ MUSC Children's Health brought some heart kids to enjoy the game and run the bases! Thank you so much Charleston RiverDogs for your support

Since the late 2000s, rates of depression among teenagers have increased by more than 60%. One significant change has been the rise of smartphones & social media. Dr. Rakin Hoq recently joined Fox 24 News Now to discuss this trend. youtube.com/watch?v=X5KfpS…

Dr. Jezabel Rodriguez Blanco, who holds dual appointments at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center & Darby Children’s Research Institute, led research pointing to a potential therapy for the Group 3 subtype of #medulloblastoma. Learn more ⬇️ web.musc.edu/about/news-cen…

The MUSC Emergency Management team and MUSC Health leadership teams continue to carefully monitor the path and potential impacts of Debby.⁠ Please visit web.musc.edu/alerts for the most current updates throughout the storm. Stay safe, Lowcountry.

All Charleston-area MUSC Children's Health Ambulatory Clinics & After Hours Care locations will resume normal operations on Thursday, August 8. 🌈 Additional information from MUSC regarding re-openings can be found at: web.musc.edu/alerts

The American Academy of Pediatrics says most babies don’t need tongue-tie releases. Molly Gros, International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant at MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women's Pavilion, discusses. web.musc.edu/about/news-cen…

“Syphilis rates are higher than they've been in quite some time" Dr. Stephen Thacker, an infectious disease specialist at MUSC Children's Health, discusses the syphilis surge in newborn babies and how MUSC is working with experts to prevent future cases. web.musc.edu/about/news-cen…

Summer COVID has topped winter numbers in an unusual occurrence that’s affecting people across South Carolina. Dr. Michael Sweat and Dr. Scott Curry discuss the uptick, as well as recommendations and updated guidance if you test positive. web.musc.edu/about/news-cen…

MUSC Children's Health had quite the group in attendance for the 2024 SCAAP Annual Conference in Hilton Head this past weekend. We are proud of our residents and faculty's commitment to the well-being of patients and families across South Carolina!

When Savannah Amerson was born, her parents had no idea that she had a syndrome that had just been discovered in 2012. Savannah is one of about 430 people worldwide and the only person in South Carolina diagnosed with CTNNB1 Syndrome.web.musc.edu/about/news-cen…

Congratulations to MUSC Health Chester Medical Center's Emergency Department on being certified as "Pediatric Ready" by South Carolina Department of Public Health. This achievement recognizes this team's commitment to providing the highest quality care to our youngest patients.

For teens with chronic illnesses, the shift from pediatric to adult care can be challenging. MUSC Children's Health providers discuss how they're working to improve the transition with the goal of all adolescents receiving seamless, comprehensive care. muschealth.org/health-profess…

The school year is the most challenging time for children and their mental health. Dr. Rakin Hoq, Director of Child Psychiatry Consultation MUSC Children's Health, shares signs that a child may be struggling with mental health issues. Watch Now: palmettolifesc.com/video/2024/08/…

Dreylan Holmes, a 14-year-old sickle cell warrior and high school freshman, will throw the first pitch at today's Charleston RiverDogs game. We're proud to support him + his family as they explore innovative treatment options w MUSC Children's Health! web.musc.edu/about/news-cen… #SickleCellAwareness

This Saturday's home match will recognize the fight against pediatric cancer 🎗️👕 In tandem with MUSC Children's Health, the team will wear special Kick Childhood Cancer Night warm-up tops, featuring handprints of patients at MUSC. The shirt also honors the late Rachel Edwards, who was a

Released today: the South Carolina inaugural childhood cancer report, produced by South Carolina Department of Public Health in collaboration with the South Carolina Children’s Hospital Collaborative, University of South Carolina and the South Carolina Cancer Alliance, which looks at 25-year trends. bit.ly/47e9Oxw

It’s no secret that being a parent can be stressful. But some families may be surprised that the U.S. surgeon general, a father of two, views that stress as a “critical public health issue.” bit.ly/3Z6ILlX

There are approximately 500 pediatric heart transplants a year in the United States. Dr. Minoo Kavarana joins Bobbi Conner to discuss the process of this complex medical event. southcarolinapublicradio.org/show/health-fo…

“I hope that by educating both parents and primary care providers about the rise in cases of sinus infection rapidly progressing to brain infection, we can encourage people to pursue the prompt evaluations they may need,” says Dr. Ramin Eskandari. bit.ly/4cVFbhu

COVID infections are higher now than last winter. Dr. Michael Sweat reminds us, “It’s as contagious as it’s ever been.” bit.ly/3XB0ikT