Posted on February 16, 2021
February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time when we spotlight heart disease, the leading cause of death in this country. This year, American Heart Month holds special significance due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic on the public’s heart health, including potential harmful effects on the heart and vascular system. There is no doubt…
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Posted on August 05, 2020
CCHC Heart & Vascular Specialists welcome Matthew M. Grove, DO
Coastal Carolina Health Care, P.A. is pleased to announce the association of Dr. Matthew Grove with Heart & Vascular Specialists. Dr. Grove specializes in Interventional Cardiology and is accepting new patients. Dr. Grove received his undergraduate degree at Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Philadelphia College of…
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Posted on November 05, 2019
November is National Diabetes Month
November is National Diabetes Month, a time when communities across the country team up to bring attention to diabetes, a disease that affects one in ten Americans — that’s more than 30 million people. To add to that, approximately 84 million adults in the US are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The…
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Posted on April 15, 2019
Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life
Exercise and Physical Activity: Getting Fit for Life Exercise is good for just about everyone, including older adults. Even moderate amounts of physical activity can have a big impact. Talk with your doctor first, of course. And if you’ve been inactive, take it easy as you get started, say, 5-10 minutes of moderate activity each…
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Posted on December 11, 2018
Exercising Outdoors in the Winter
As the temperature drops, the motivation to get outside and move seems to drop as well. But before you resign yourself to a stuffy gym treadmill for the rest of the winter, consider these benefits of breaking a sweat outside this season. First, take a look at the weather and prepare yourself for the elements….
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Posted on October 22, 2018
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice – Fall Foods that Boost your Health
That chill is in the air, and while we are all clamoring for our jackets and comfort food, don’t forget about those classic fall flavors that benefit your heath as well. Cinnamon, turmeric, apples, squash and pumpkin all have a multitude of health benefits, more than just making us feel warm inside. Today we’re sharing…
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Posted on July 16, 2018
Battling the Heat and Exercise
The heat and humidity feel oppressive when even just walking outside for short periods of time. When deciding to do any kind of physical activity in the added heat and humidity of late summer, keep in mind the added stress that your body may be under. We have compiled ways to help eliminate the risks…
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Posted on June 18, 2018
Make Sure Dad’s Healthy for Many Father’s Day Celebrations to Come
June is Men’s Health Month If you’re like most of the country, you celebrated the dad(s) in your life yesterday during Father’s Day. These men are special and we value the wisdom they provide and the time spent with them. We want them here to share the joys of life with us as long as…
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Posted on May 21, 2018
If You Suspect Stroke, Think F.A.S.T.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month Even though up to 80% of strokes are preventable, on average, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds. Every four minutes someone dies of a stroke in the United States. Would you be able to recognize a stroke if was happening to you or someone around you? Unfortunately, too many…
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Posted on May 02, 2018
CCHC Ranks #1 in the Country in Quality- At Risk Population – Keeping You Well and On the Path to Better Health
CCHC is proud of the transformational work taking place in our practices with a focus on delivering excellent care to the communities we serve. CCHC, as part of an MSSP ACO, has chosen to be accountable to Medicare for the quality it provides to the program’s beneficiaries. To measure quality performance, Medicare uses four domains. …
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