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Injury Prevention: The Importance of Proper Safety EquipmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eighty to ninety percent of significant head injuries can be prevented. Emergency Medicine physician, Dr. Keith Borg, emphasizes that a majority of trauma injuries can be avoided by wearing a helmet or other safety equipment, using a seatbelt and not driving under the influence. Dr. Borg also advises the importance of using an authorized helmet and the proper fit for a helmet.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - August 14, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Child Safety: The SC Child Passenger Restraint LawEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Motor vehicle injuries are often extremely devastating injuries for children if the child wasnt properly restrained. Dr. William Basco, a pediatrician, gives an overview of the types of restraints that should be used based on the age and weight of a child according to the SC child passenger restraint law.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - July 20, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Child Safety: Preventing Motor Vehicle InjuriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Proper usage of an infant carrier, toddler seat, booster seat or lap belt for children should be a priority when traveling. Pediatrician, Dr. William Basco, explains what proper child restraints should be used in cars based on a childs age and weight according to the SC state law.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - July 20, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Cultural Differences: How Culture can affect Mental HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant talks about cultural issues that we face in Western civilization that may have an impact on how psychiatric illnesses present.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - July 5, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Cultural Differences: How Culture can affect Mental HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this mental health podcast, psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant talks about cultural issues that we face in Western civilization that may have an impact on how psychiatric illnesses present.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - July 5, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Racial Disparities in Mental HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant discusses racial disparities in mental health care and how often its more than a racial issue but is often tied to behaviors, economic resources, and adverse incidents earlier in ones lifetime and cultural differences.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - July 5, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Racial Disparities in Mental HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Psychiatrist, Dr. Stephen McLeod-Bryant discusses racial disparities in mental health care and how often it’s more than a racial issue but is often tied to behaviors, economic resources, and adverse incidents earlier in ones lifetime and cultural differences.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - July 5, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Leadership: Conversation with Dr. Jordan CohenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Jordan Cohen, the former Executive Director of the Association of American Medical Colleges, talks with Dr. Layton McCurdy about ideas of how to improve the current healthcare system and what role an academic university like MUSC plays in addressing health related issues and the importance of key leadership.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - May 29, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Leadership: Perspectives from the former Surgeon GeneralEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Former Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, shares his experiences as the Surgeon General (2002-2006) and explains the importance of superb leadership, especially in an academic setting for health professionals.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - May 18, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Legislative Issue: Possible Cigarette Tax IncreaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
South Carolina has one of the lowest cigarette taxes in the US and the possibility of raising the tax is an important legislative issue that could have an impact on the health of South Carolinians. Dr. Ray Greenberg discusses the impact of raising the tax in regards to the health consequences and possible benefits.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Cancer: Racial Disparity of Outcomes in SCEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Ray Greenberg explains the racial disparities of cancer outcomes in South Carolina. Some of the factors that play a role in the risk of developing cancer include racial differences, access to care related to economic status, as well as insurance status.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Cancer: Racial Disparity of Outcomes in SCEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Ray Greenberg explains the racial disparities of cancer outcomes in South Carolina in this cancer podcast. Some of the factors that play a role in the risk of developing cancer include racial differences and access to care related to economic status are discussed by Dr. Greenburg in this cancer podcast.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Dr. Ray Greenberg on Health Disparities in SCEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Dr. Ray Greenberg discusses the health disparities issues in South Carolina and the tremendous gaps in the health status of the population. Dr. Greenberg also gives an overview of several community organizations that MUSC has partnered with across the state to address this topic.
Source: MUSC SC Health and Policy Podcast - May 7, 2007 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts