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On this episode of the South Carolina Lede for May 27, 2025: lawmakers return to Columbia to take up the $14.7 billion state budget for the coming fiscal year; state Democrats have a big week with their convention and major events featuring two prominent voices in the party; we bring you one of the Voices Collected for our Mother Emanuel remembrance initiative; and more!

In this powerful episode, hosts Heather and Matthew are joined by Sydney Severance, a young woman and former competitive athlete whose life changed dramatically when she unexpectedly became wheelchair-bound. After a painstaking journey to her diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Craniocervical Instability, Sydney partnered with the Medical University of South Carolina and Dr. Sunil Patel to help others have a more accessible path to a diagnosis. Hear how she launched “Operation Upright,” a campaign that successfully brought an Upright MRI machine to MUSC, and learn about the impact of this life-saving technology. Tune in for Sydney's inspiring story of turning personal adversity into advocacy!

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Aundrea Loftley about the health benefits of taking a brief walk after eating.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jane Scribner about sun protection strategies to reduce the risk of skin cancer.

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Thomas Curran about colon cancer screening options.

In this episode, Crystal Broj, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), shares how the organization is transforming healthcare through AI-powered voice bots, ambient listening, and digital front door innovations. She discusses the challenges and successes of implementing a new patient check-in system and deploying an automated AI agent in their patient access center. Crystal notes that one of the biggest lessons is the value of starting small—piloting technology, demonstrating ROI and KPIs, and scaling gradually. MUSC's AI voice bot – Emily – handles after-hours calls and appointment rescheduling, generating over $3 million in collections and reducing call handling time. Ambient tools like DAX have helped physicians cut “pajama time” by 37%, speed up chart closure, and improve clinical documentation. She also highlights how digital tools in the patient access center enhance scheduling and virtual care access, creating a seamless digital front door.  Crystal stresses the need for agile implementation, effective change management, and aligning technology with real workflows to drive lasting impact. Take a listen.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Alexus Gonzales about drowning prevention tips to keep young children safe around water.

What is the purpose of M&M? A destructive form of accountability? An opportunity for learning as a team? Is it a form of peer review? Join host Lillian Su, MD (Phoenix Children's Hospital) as she interviews Kim DiMaria DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN (Mott Children's, U of Michigan), Michael-Alice Moga, MD, MS, MBA (Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford University) and Jason Buckley, MD (MUSC Children's Health, MUSC) about their PCICS 2024 session on reimagining M&M which was highlighted by numerous participants in the post conference survey. Baseball analogies included! With permission, all 3 guests agreed to share their emails (buckleyj@musc.edu, kdimaria@med.umich.edu, mamoga@stanford.edu). Despite the 55 minutes, we didn't have time to cover all of the resources out there! Host and producer: Lillian Su, MD Sponsor: Rady's Children's Health

This week, Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kevin Griggs about everyday strategies to help manage stress.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Ray DuBois about some of the cancer research currently underway at Hollings Cancer Center.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Overstreet about reducing risk of dementia.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Remberto Paulo about the symptoms, diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes in children.

Today's top headlines:  MUSC studying app to lower depression rates in Lowcountry cancer patients Lowcountry first responders report increases in mental health cases Blood donation group seeks people of color donors for community blood drive SC’s Dept. of Corrections director sworn in as U.S. Attorney for South Carolina Summerville woman charged in connection with accidental shooting of 6-year-old 18-year-old woman impaled by fence pole in Colleton County crash Coroner identifies victim in deadly box truck crash in Charleston, suspect charged Charleston Co. School Board approves first reading of 2026 budget with 8% hike ‘I can’t eat, I can’t sleep’: Mother mourns son killed in Ocean Boulevard shooting, searches for answers Conclave to elect a new pope will start on May 7 as cardinals get to know one another Holy City Catholics hold funeral mass for the pope, look to the church’s future  

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Trisha Amboree about research showing higher rates of cervical cancer in women living in rural counties in the U.S.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Hannah Burrick about noise-induced hearing loss.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Neena Champaigne about advances in treating rare diseases in children.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Jeffrey Blice about the symptoms, causes and diagnosis of eye floaters.

Here are today's headlines:  MUSC study focusing on reducing death rate for new SC moms Two-time Super Bowl Winner celebrates winning battle with head and neck cancer Charleston County Sheriff’s Office launches free Narcan stands across county  Williamsburg County Sheriff’s Office investigating homicide in Kingstree Police investigating shooting in Ladson, 2 injured Russell Laffitte, alleged Murdaugh accomplice, enters guilty plea deal Berkeley County teacher fired and suspended for alcohol at school Charleston’s Ronald McDonald House announces expansion plans, giving campaign MUSC plans to build South Carolina’s only dedicated cancer hospital  Police charge driver in fatal hit-and-run in Moncks Corner Fire crews respond to brush fire in Huger Charleston County leaders disapprove Storybook Farm Planned Development request US Senator, Secretary of Housing tour Charleston homeless shelter   

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Rakin Hoq about anxiety disorders in children and adolescents.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kelli Williams about common asthma triggers in children in springtime.

Recorded at SCbio's 2025 annual conference, Heather and Lauren welcome Dr. Ray DuBois, a physician and researcher who has dedicated his life to cancer research and patient-centered care. Dr. DuBois, Director of MUSC's Hollings Cancer Center, shares groundbreaking insights into developing cancer drugs and therapies, including how CAR-T cell therapy is killing chemo-resistant cancers, his research on the role of inflammation in the progression of colon cancer, and more. Listen now!

Today's top headlines:  Berkeley County civilian-based safety program helping deputies manage 911 calls Charleston leaders to consider plans for new apartments near MUSC Summerville and Dorchester County Community Vision survey opens for resident input ‘It is time to think big’: Charleston mayor publicly sets 2025 goals for city City leaders take next step in building new fire training facility in West Ashley People from around the world descend on Augusta for the Masters Shem Creek shrimpers seek lifeline from tariffs: ‘All we have is a lot of hope.’ Trump disrupts global economic order as sweeping new tariffs go into full effect Supreme Court blocks order requiring Trump administration to reinstate thousands of federal workers Trump signs executive orders to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source  

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Rachel Sturdivant about what we can do to keep our kidneys healthy.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Kenneth Miller about the role of physical therapy in healthy aging.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Christopher Goodier about reducing risk of pre-term birth.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Miriam Alexander about advances in lung cancer treatment in recent years.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Christopher Sege about therapy and treatment tailored to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Howell Jarrard about preventing and treating migraine.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Overstreet about reducing the risk of falls in older adults.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Peter Tang about potential diabetes related vision changes.

Join us on our latest episode where we talk about beavers and whiskey, and even better...a whiskey made from a beaver?Featured spirit: Eau de Musc from Tamworth Distilling.  Description per their website: Eau de Musc proudly features an old-world flavoring technique that uses the oil extract from the castor gland of the North American beaver, which exudes a leathery, raspberry taste, and acts to fortify the whiskey flavors. The full-bodied, two-year aged bourbon whiskey has a bolstered mouthfeel with a vanillin nose and notes of spice. The addition of birch oil, raspberry and Canadian snakeroot, a woody spice akin to ginger, comingle with the natural fruitiness of the castorerum, making the finish warm, crisp, and incredibly palatable. New Hampshire life is ruled by the wilderness, and beavers are widely prevalent, extremely territorial, and prone to overpopulation. Therefore, rural communities like Tamworth work with licensed and responsible trappers to manage the population in order to sustain the local ecosystem. To source the castoreum for the limited-edition release, the Tamworth Distilling team works with Anton Kaska, a professional trapper and outdoor skill instructor who is known for his commitment to sustainable practices. Anton provides the distillery with the castoreum sacs, which would otherwise be discarded, to produce the infused bourbon whiskey.Why in the world would anyone use beaver castor glands to make a beverage?  What other items is this used for?  Does the whiskey taste like beaver?  Only one way to find out...Special guest on this episode, our good friend Drew. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2018/06/16/beaver-butt-whiskey-review-eau-de-musc/707831002/https://shop.tamworthdistilling.com/product/eau-de-musc-200ml/210#newrelease #tamworth #distillery #beaver #whiskey #brandmysticism #drinkreview #podcast #isitworthit #arsenicculture  This Whiskey Is Made With Beaver Musk-E105https://www.youtube.com/@arsenicculturehttps://instagram.com/arsenicculturehttps://tiktok.com/@arsenicculturehttps://www.facebook.com/arsenicculture/https://x.com/arsenicculture

Headlines for Thursday: 1 dead, 1 injured in Moncks Corner train vs. vehicle accidentWilliamsburg County Sheriff, former supervisor indicted on corruption chargesNorth Charleston man charged with assault and batteryBerkeley County deputies investigating possible murder-suicideCharleston Police seek help in locating missing teenU.S. Supreme Court Justice's sister targeted with bomb threat at Charleston homeMan goes on trial for 2021 murder at West Ashley sports barCouple settles medical malpractice lawsuit against MUSC for $375KSenior center coming to King Street receives final approval911 calls released in North Charleston Tesla charging station attackGroups to rally for ‘common sense gun laws' at State HouseCharleston Co. Sheriff's Office rejoins of ICE's 287(g) program, community reacts

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Vanessa Hernandez about nearsightedness in children.

Today's top headlines:  Deputies arrest woman after family member's body found in Ladson mobile home  City of Charleston leaders launch initiative to raise awareness on opioid use  Neighbors raise questions at community meeting after Summerville homicide  Berkeley County to explore its ties to American Revolution through SC 250  Gov. McMaster pushes state lawmakers for tort reform  MUSC sleep specialists discuss hidden health impact of Daylight Saving Time  Powerful US storms create blizzard conditions and threaten to spawn more tornadoes 

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Nichole Tanner about annual lung cancer screening for individuals at an increased risk of lung cancer.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Meher Farooq about the connection between screen time use at bedtime and sleep problems in adolescents.

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This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Erika Blank about reducing your risk of heart disease.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Christine San Giovanni about the benefits of short meditation breaks for children.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Arasi Maran about an increased risk of heart disease from a high consumption of ultra-processed foods.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Stephen Thacker about a large increase in norovirus cases in S.C. children this year.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. William Hawkins about pancreatic cancer research.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Sundar Balasubramanian about research exploring the benefits of yogic breathing exercises.

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Amanda Overstreet about strategies for healthy aging for individuals 70 years and older.

In this episode, Dr. Mark Cripe and I are joined by Dr. Kevin Hughes, the Director of Cancer Genetics at the Hollings Cancer Center and the McKoy Rose, Jr., M.D. Endowed Chair in Surgical Oncology in the College of Medicine at MUSC. Dr Hughes is recognized nationally and internationally for his expertise in breast cancer, breast disease management, genetic testing and the identification and management of patients with hereditary breast cancer risk.  His research focuses on developing tools that make cancer genetic testing simple, safe, and efficient.https://hollingscancercenter.musc.edu/patient-care/genetic-counseling-and-hereditary-cancer/hereditary-cancer-clinichttps://web.musc.edu/inourdnascYou will learn:1.    What is the definition of “High Risk”? 2.    What are some risk factors for high risk? 3.    Discuss the different risk calculators? Will AI replace these models? 4.    How do you counsel woman at high risk?   5.    Understanding many obstacles in seeing and counseling patients (socioeconomic, access to quality care, etc) do you think that we can use AI to help us?6.    How does having a high risk (Hereditary cancer clinic) like the one you have benefit hospital systems? 7.    Million-dollar question? Will AI replace physicians and surgeonsJ? Stay Connected with Dr. Deepa Halaharvi:TikTok: @breastdoctorInstagram: @drdhalaharviTBCP Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcastWebsite: https://drdeepahalaharvi.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deepahalaharvi5917Instagram: @thebreastcancerpodcast

This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Janet Carter about making small changes for a healthier eating plan.

In this episode of Take a Pain Check, host Natasha welcomes Stella Miller to share her journey with Juvenile Arthritis. Stella opens up about her early symptoms, the challenges of receiving a diagnosis, and the impact of medications like methotrexate and Orencia. She reflects on navigating friendships, advocating for her needs, and the support system that has helped her along the way. Stella also discusses the emotional toll of stepping away from basketball, a sport she loved, and how she found new purpose beyond the court. From her advocacy work with MUSC to modeling with a chronic illness, she shares how she's reshaped her identity and continues to inspire others. Apply to our scholarship today: https://www.takeapaincheck.com/scholarship Apply for our NEW paid youth and young adult support program: https://forms.gle/W3ciBhG89eAH8QvS8 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes. Our socials: Website: ⁠www.takeapaincheck.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takeapaincheck_/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@takeapaincheck?lang=en X: https://x.com/takeapaincheck Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/take-a-pain-check/ Stella's socials: Instagram & TikTok @Stellamiller71 Growing Pains, Copyright, 2018, Alessia Cara

In this episode, Scott Becker speaks with Thomas Crawford, PhD, MBA, FACHE, Chief Operating Officer at MUSC Health System. Dr. Crawford shares insights into MUSC's exponential growth from four to 16 hospitals, the playbook for turning around financially struggling facilities, and his leadership philosophy centered on accountability, discipline, and connecting to purpose.

Show Notes: Transforming Pediatric Rare Disease Research with Dr. Ramin Eskandari In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Ramin Eskandari, a pediatric neurosurgeon at MUSC who is revolutionizing rare disease research through his innovative work with biorepositories. Dr. Eskandari shares how his dedication to helping children and families has driven him to create a system that collects and preserves valuable CNS samples—residual materials that would otherwise be discarded. We discuss the incredible impact of these efforts on the future of rare disease therapeutics and how families can play an active role in advancing research. Highlights: Dr. Eskandari's Path to Pediatric Neurosurgery The Inspiration Behind the Biorepository Project What Are Biorepositories and Why They Matter Advocating for Residual Sample Collection Overcoming Challenges in Setting Up a Biorepository Data Sharing and Expanding Access Scaling This Initiative to Other Institutions Links: Combined Brain The Medical University of South Carolina

Chatbots at the Digital Front Door: Transforming the Patient Experience at MUSC On this episode Crystal Broj, Enterprise Chief Digital Transformation Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina talks to host Ben Hilmes about how MUSC is pioneering innovations in healthcare delivery. From pushing AI and its capabilities for tools such as voice bots to streamlining patient access to care to implementing robotic process automation to optimize workflow, Crystal has tons of insight into how MUSC is improving its services. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen/