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Happy Doctors' Day! Today, we celebrate the dedication and expertise of doctors like Dr. Jamie Wilson, whose skill and compassion gave Kenneth Apsley a second chance at life. After struggling with debilitating spine issues, Kenneth found hope through complex spine surgery at MUSC Health — and now he's back to walking and playing with his grandkids. Read Kenneth's story: https://lnkd.in/dvVw6CTg #DoctorsDay #ThankADoctor #ChangingWhatsPossible

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Some of our teams went BLUE — including MUSC Health Marion Medical Center and the MUSC Health - Charleston Gastroenterology team at Ashley River Tower — to raise awareness and encourage everyone to get screened for colorectal cancer. Thank you to our care teams for #ChangingWhatsPossible in colorectal cancer care. #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth

Join us as we celebrate Cailyn Oltmann, January's DAISY Award honoree! 🎉 Cailyn, an MSICU nurse, went above and beyond to bring holiday joy to critical care patients, creating a Holiday Festival of Lights in the unit last Christmas. Congrats, and thank you for your heart, Cailyn! #ChangingWhatsPossible The DAISY Foundation

While Mrs. Douglas transformed the landscapes of nursing and public health, Maxine Larisey, Ph.D., paved the way in botany and pharmacognosy. Born in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1909, Dr. Larisey earned her A.B., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in botany from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She dedicated her career to education, teaching botany at Washington University, Wellesley College and Judson College, where she also served as chair of the Division of Science. Her groundbreaking work continued when she arrived at MUSC In 1947, becoming its first female professor. She later joined the College of Pharmacy as a professor of biology and pharmacognosy, where she taught botany until her retirement in 1975. Dr. Larisey’s legacy as a trailblazer in science and education continues to inspire generations of students and scholars. In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, the Waring Historical Library developed a series dedicated to highlighting a handful of the extraordinary woman graduates, faculty, and staff at MUSC, starting at the first woman graduate of MUSC through today. Learn more: https://musc.co/4iBOaYy

Dr. Edward McCutcheon, CMO, MUSC Health - Catawba, joins Positively Charlotte to discuss the incredible strides MUSC Health has made in the community, including 200 kidney transplants since 2022 and a new graduate medical education (GME) program. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/en8nnMH4

ER Nurse Joseph Smith has been named the latest Daisy Award winner at MUSC Health Florence Medical Center. The award recognizes extraordinary nurses who represent excellence in nursing and provide compassionate care to patients. In his nomination, patients used words like gentle, kind, excellent communicator, and professional to describe him.

Dr. Lara Lambert is celebrating five years cancer-free this Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. After being diagnosed with Stage 3C rectal cancer at age 40, her journey has made her a more compassionate physician. She’s now committed to raising awareness about the importance of early screening and recognizing the signs. Read Dr. Lambert's amazing story and about her journey with MUSC Hollings Cancer Center: https://musc.co/3XQ3rNn #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth #TestimonialTuesday

Congratulations to Cathy L., Radiologic Technologist at MUSC Health Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine - Chester, on an incredible milestone: 50 years of service at MUSC Health Chester Medical Center! "Cathy has always given her all every day. She is a hardworking, dedicated team member, and all the patients know and love her," said Kim W., who has worked alongside Cathy for 30 years. #ChangingWhatsPossible #MUSCChester #FeatureFriday

Big thanks to ABC News 4 for sharing this incredible kidney transplant chain story featuring Voorhees University Head Basketball Coach James Williams. You may remember this story from December, but if you missed it, here’s how it unfolded: When James needed a kidney, his fiancée, Altimese, stepped up to donate—despite not being a match. Thanks to a kidney donation chain, James received a lifesaving kidney from an anonymous Good Samaritan donor, while Altimese’s donation helped another patient in need. Watch the full story here: https://musc.co/41UB0zf #KidneyMonth

Building on the legacy of strong nursing leaders, Rosslee Tenetha Green Douglas made history in 1972 as the first African American graduate of the MUSC College of Nursing. She went on to serve as an administrator for the Franklin Fetter Family Health Center, where she played a pivotal role in establishing regulations for licensing home health care agencies in South Carolina. Her leadership extended beyond health care and into national policy. On May 29, 1981, she was sworn in as director of the Office of Minority Economic Impact at the U.S. Department of Energy. This appointment made her the first African American woman appointed to a position in President Ronald Reagan's administration. Mrs. Douglas’s legacy is one of breaking barriers, shaping policy and advocating for health care equity – a true inspiration for generations to come. In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, the Waring Historical Library developed a series dedicated to highlighting a handful of the extraordinary woman graduates, faculty, and staff at MUSC, starting at the first woman graduate of MUSC through today. Learn more: https://musc.co/4iBOaYy