The most significant compliment you can give us is to tell a friend about your care here at MUSC.  Below are some comments from this past quarter of patient surveys:

- We had a great experience (overall) with Dr. Bridget Williamson with both of our babies.  We would always recommend her if given the opportunity.

- Both Dr. Kohler & Dr. Creasman are exceptional - competent, experienced, up to date, compassionate & give me as much time as I need as my disease progresses.  I have recommended both to others.  They are WONDERFUL!

- Dr. Mauldin is so kind and competent.  I feel safe and am extremely relieved to be under her care.  She provides more than medical attention, but care for her patients.

- NICU staff = awesome.  I felt as though they genuinely cared about the well-being of my child. Outstanding!

- I have traveled over 100 miles for several years because of my confidence in the care I receive from Dr. Underwood & his nurse Eileen.

- Every time I go, the girls in the receptionist area treat me like family.

- I'm so pleased with my choice of Dr. Geier. 

- The nurse got me an ultrasound that same day so I could know exactly how far along I was.  She was very pleasant. 

- Anne at Northwoods is great!  She makes you feel comfortable & is very helpful.

- Dr. James Carter is the best.

- I drive approximately 50 miles to this practice - that's how much I like it.

We strive to provide every patient with very good care.  If for any reason we have not met your needs, please let us know today by commenting below.

In our family roles as wives, mothers, daughters, nutritional coaches, and caregivers, we women make countless healthcare decisions.  The groceries we buy and the food we prepare determine lifelong preferences for our families.  Our conversations with our children about drugs, alcohol, and sex may have lasting impact on their behavior.  And from well-baby checks for our infants to end-of-life care for our parents, we make countless choices about where our families receive medical treatment.  In fact, it is estimated that 80% of all health care decisions are made by women.

Women Leading Wellness is a workshop series sponsored by women faculty of MUSC in partnership with the Center for Women.  As women we understand the complexities, challenges, and joys of our multiple family roles.  The goal of the series is to engage with the women of the tri-county community to discuss the pressing concerns of women as healthcare leaders within their families and within society.  Each workshop will consist of a panel discussion with MUSC women and community women, with plenty of time allotted for free-ranging discussion with participants.

Please click on www.musc.edu/women for a complete listing of the workshops and for registration information.  Call your sister or best friend, and join us for evenings of discussion that will educate and inspire you in one of the most important roles of your life – a woman leading wellness for her family.

The new Citadel Mall IMAX® Stadium 16 is opening and they are only charging $1.00 a ticket.  Check out the flyer above.  All of the proceeds benefit the Lowcountry Division of the March of Dimes. 

MUSC has just been ranked one of America's Best Hospitals for Gynecology by U.S. News & World Report!  It is published online at www.usnews.com and will be featured in the August issue which will be available on newsstands starting Tuesday, July 21.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in downtown Charleston is widely recognized as having some of the top physicians in the country.  But what people don’t know is that some of our premier specialists also see patients in convenient locations throughout the area. 

For the past 8 years, women living in the East Cooper area haven’t traveled far to access the medical expertise and care offered by MUSC obstetricians and gynecologists.  July 5th marked the 8th anniversary for East Cooper Women’s Center (ECWC).

ECWC is a full service Ob/Gyn practice with deliveries at East Cooper Regional Medical Center.  Also specializing in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, menopausal health, and advanced laparoscopic surgery.  Call 843.876.ECWC (3292) for an appointment.

The most significant compliment you can give us is to tell a friend about your care here at MUSC.  Below are some comments from recent patient surveys:

- I was very worried and the office was helpful getting me in to see Dr. Pound during the time I would be home from college.

- Should the need arise; I would not hesitate ONE SECOND to recommend Dr. Kohler!

- Dr. Savatiel was EXCELLENT for my first prenatal visit.  She was very warm and was willing to share her extra time with me and my family.

- Amelia Rowland was very good to me and took very good care of me during my pregnancy.

- I have every confidence in Dr. Swift and his staff!  Thank you for your knowledgeable and efficient "Women's Health Center."

- My nurses on L&D were outstanding.  They were professional, courteous, sympathetic and efficient.  I was extremely impressed.

- Dr. Savage is highly recommended.  Definitely an asset to your practice - personable and easy to talk to.

- Dr. Natalie Hammond is truly remarkable.  Her compassion for her patients is unparalleled in today's medicine!

- Dr. Newman, Sally Shields and the sonographer were excellent in their treatment of me.  Thank you!

- I would definitely recommend this hospital for NICU care.  We had a great experience considering the circumstances.

- Words cannot express the confidence I have in Dr. Villers.  She is highly competent, yet very compassionate with her patients.  I would feel good recommending her to anyone!

- There is a reason Dr. Fylstra comes so highly recommended!

We strive to provide every patient with very good care.  If for any reason we have not met your needs, please let us know today by commenting below.

 
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Many of you reading this health blog may be pregnant so let’s talk about the father of this baby for just a moment with Father’s Day just around the corner. 

Having a baby is a family affair. The more informed and involved the father is during the pregnancy, the better the experience will be for you, your partner, and your new baby.

Fathers-to-be often need much of the same support and encouragement that you are receiving. 

•  Upon learning that they are going to have a baby, many men will immediately wonder or worry about whether they will be able to support a family – both financially and emotionally.
•  They will also worry about whether they too will be able to tolerate labor – meaning will they get queasy? Or will they faint? In actuality and thank goodness, very few fathers have ever done either.
•  Finally, many men know very little about what happens when you visit the OBGYN, not to mention a hospital or labor and delivery suite.

Tell him things you’ve read or learned about being pregnant. Explain what you are feeling – what it’s like to feel the baby kicking and rolling. If he doesn’t go to your prenatal visits with you, fill him in on all the details when you see him the next time. Enroll in a childbirth class together, so that both of you can get an idea of what the delivery will be like.

And then, when you are in the 3rd trimester, schedule a time to visit Labor and Delivery together. I bet it will put you both at ease.

Happy Father’s Day!

Every second Sunday in May, we set aside time to thank moms for all their care.  On behalf of MUSC Women and Infant Services, we would like to wish all moms, especially new moms and soon to be moms, a Happy and Healthy Mother's Day.  Thank you for choosing us for your care for the past 185 years.