There are numerous advantages for assisted living communities to partner with a primary care provider like South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC). The key to a successful program is seeing the residents regularly and addressing issues before developing into more severe conditions.

The South Carolina summer is upon us, and we have already experienced several days in June where the temperature has hit triple digits. Tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods get a lot of media attention as significant destructive weather, but excessive heat causes more yearly fatalities than any other type of weather.

Studies have confirmed that primary care's consistent management of chronic conditions helps prevent hospitalizations. A report published by the Primary Care Collaborative in December of 2020 states that primary care spending in the US was only 4.67% of total healthcare spending.

Assisted Living Communities have specific needs for providing medication management for their residents. With decades of experience serving senior living communities, SC Home Rx has developed a pharmacy partnership program specifically tailored to meet those varied needs.

As you think of everything you want to accomplish in 2023, don't forget to put an annual wellness exam on your to-do list. The exam is the perfect way to start the year by getting a comprehensive healthcare assessment that establishes a baseline and shows areas where you can improve.

January 12 is National Pharmacist Day, and the perfect time to give these dedicated medical professionals a shout-out. Use #NationalPharmacistDay and post a photo and kind words about your favorite pharmacist or pharmacy to show your appreciation.

Life is busy; why wait for your prescriptions when they can be delivered right to your door? Simplifying pharmacy services through the successful implementation of technology and automation is one of the main goals of SC Home Rx.

Like most people, you probably have applications on your phone that you seldom or never use. However, there is one app available through SC & GA House Calls and Main Street Physicians that I highly recommend if you want to save both time and money.

Main Street Physicians, Sc Home Rx, and SC House Calls is under a NEW NAME, Your Health.

Collecting a clean, fresh urine sample is essential for accurate UTI testing. Poor technique can lead to false results or the need to repeat the test.  Surveillance testing is not advisable if patient is not symptomatic. 

Discover how TTNS therapy helps calm an overactive bladder naturally. Learn how this gentle, drug-free treatment works, who it helps, and what to expect.

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Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), a technology that allows for the daily monitoring of a patient's vitals in the home and then transmits those readings to a central location to be analyzed by licensed professionals, shows remarkable results for reducing unnecessary hospitalizations.