Grace Medical Clinic Greenville SC
The Best Walk-in medical clinic with old-fashioned values.
Happy 2024! This month is Blood Donor Month. Did you know that every two seconds, someone in America needs a blood transfusion. The need is great, extending beyond unexpected emergencies like car crashes, encompassing a wide range of medical treatments such as cancer therapies, cardiovascular and orthopedic surgeries, and organ and bone marrow transplants. 3% …
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. It affects about 37 million Americans, including adults and youth. Diabetes can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart, and it is linked to some types of cancer. But there’s also good news: Taking charge of your health …
President Lyndon B. Johnson started Hispanic Heritage Month in 1968. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15th to October 15th. The purpose of the month-long celebration is to recognize the contributions and rich cultural heritage of Hispanic and Latino communities. During this time, various events and activities are organized to showcase the diversity …
We all know that food is such an important part of our everyday life. We make decisions everyday about what to eat and what not to eat. Bottom line, what we eat makes a difference in our health and well being. That being said, we wanted to highlight the benefits of a Plant-based Diet during …
It’s National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that cervical cancer has often been referred to as “the silent killer.” In 2017, it was estimated that in the U.S. 13,000 women were diagnosed and that 4,000 deaths had occurred due to cervical cancer. It affects women of all ages and presents no symptoms in …
The “Holiday Blues” are a real thing. Depending on every individual situation, many can experience anxiety, depression, or loneliness at this time of year for a number of reasons. Mental health issues aren’t necessarily limited to the holidays, but a little effort can go a long way during this particularly emotional time of year. Fortunately, …
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes affects 25.8 million Americans, and 79 million Americans are pre diabetic. Diabetes is characterized by high blood glucose concentrations resulting from a defect in insulin secretion, insulin action, or possibly both. This can effect your kidneys as well as other complications. Diabetes can be controlled with medical nutrition …
Grace Medical Greenville offers breast exams, as well as referrals for mammograms and we are here to support you by discussing your risk factor for Breast Cancer. We also encourage you to visit https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org for more information. This month, in honor of all women we’re giving away this great Free Beauty Basket at the end …
Sickle Cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes a protein in your blood, called hemoglobin, to be of abnormal shape. This abnormal shape, or sickled, blood cells can get stuck in your blood vessels, which damages your organs and tissues. When your blood vessels get blocked by the sickled blood cells, you can have severe pain, …
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. It was responsible for nearly 46,000 deaths in 2020. This is about one death every 11 minutes. In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million made a plan, and 1.2 million attempted suicide. Suicide is a serious public health problem that can have lasting harmful …
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