Tom Corwin
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Tom Corwin is the Health Reporter at the Post and Courier in Charleston because he can't get a real job.
She crashed her car and a fence pole came through her windshield and impaled her through the chest, narrowly missing her heart. Now surgeons work to repair her: www.postandcourier.com/health/impal...
‘One in a million’: Putting back together a woman impaled in a freak car accident in SC
Bralyn Padgett of Walterboro was impaled by a fence pole during a car accident. While surgeons saved her life, others now go in to repair the remaining damage.
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August 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM
She crashed her car and a fence pole came through her windshield and impaled her through the chest, narrowly missing her heart. Now surgeons work to repair her: www.postandcourier.com/health/impal...
Every time I write about therapy dogs, someone calls and tells me their dog would be great for that. But they don't know what it takes. Well, here you go: www.postandcourier.com/health/thera...
Your dog brings you joy. But is he therapy dog material?
Therapy dog visits deliver real health benefits, such as stress relief to patients and staff. But not every dog can make the grade.
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August 11, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Every time I write about therapy dogs, someone calls and tells me their dog would be great for that. But they don't know what it takes. Well, here you go: www.postandcourier.com/health/thera...
With little fanfare, MUSC gets the largest donation in its 200-year history from anonymous donors, and looks to improve health across South Carolina: www.postandcourier.com/health/musc-...
MUSC gets anonymous $50M gift, largest in school history. They hope it impacts overall SC health.
MUSC just got a $50 million gift, the largest single donation in its history. It will help attract the brightest students and faculty and improve state health.
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June 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
With little fanfare, MUSC gets the largest donation in its 200-year history from anonymous donors, and looks to improve health across South Carolina: www.postandcourier.com/health/musc-...
On the eve of another South Carolina execution by lethal injection, I wrote about a study of dozens of autopsies from previous executions, and the disturbing findings: www.postandcourier.com/health/sc-ex...
Lethal injection autopsies show extensive damage from corrosive drugs. State expert said it's normal.
As SC prepares to execute a man by lethal injection, a review of 43 autopsies shows prisoners' lungs full of fluid. A state expert dismisses that.
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June 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
On the eve of another South Carolina execution by lethal injection, I wrote about a study of dozens of autopsies from previous executions, and the disturbing findings: www.postandcourier.com/health/sc-ex...
An unintended but real consequence of federal cuts and threats to health research is the chill it also puts on private investment, even in promising therapies like this one: www.postandcourier.com/health/musc-...
MUSC spinoff company touts better, safer cancer therapy but faces tough investment climate
MUSC research to use he immune system to fight cancer shows it can be done safer, cheaper and better. An SC company pushing it may run short on investment.
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June 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
An unintended but real consequence of federal cuts and threats to health research is the chill it also puts on private investment, even in promising therapies like this one: www.postandcourier.com/health/musc-...
This was a difficult Mother's Day story to write but I think it is worth reading: www.postandcourier.com/news/mothers...
After losing 3 children, this SC woman will finally celebrate Mother's Day
A South Carolina family endured three child losses, including two to miscarriage. This year, they finally get to celebrate Mother's Day as they've long dreamed.
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May 11, 2025 at 8:09 PM
This was a difficult Mother's Day story to write but I think it is worth reading: www.postandcourier.com/news/mothers...
This cancer doesn't get a lot of attention but it is growing fast among men and is preventable but also deadly: www.postandcourier.com/health/esoph...
Throat cancer is fastest-growing among men, fueled by acid reflux and obesity
A kind of cancer that strikes the throat is one of the fastest growing among men and it often comes after much heartburn. Rising obesity is also fueling it.
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April 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This cancer doesn't get a lot of attention but it is growing fast among men and is preventable but also deadly: www.postandcourier.com/health/esoph...
Targeted cell therapy is getting better aim at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and doctors are eager to give it to more patients: www.postandcourier.com/health/musc-...
Lymphoma patients have better shot at fighting hard-to-beat cancers with MUSC's new cell therapy
Taking a patient's immune cells and targeting their cancer with them, which is called CAR T cell therapy, is showing promise at MUSC with lasting remissions.
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April 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Targeted cell therapy is getting better aim at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center and doctors are eager to give it to more patients: www.postandcourier.com/health/musc-...
South Carolina doctors are watching the current measles outbreak with a degree of concern. The vaccination level is not ideal. There are more than 3,200 kids in Spartanburg schools, and more than 4,000 in Greenville, that have opted out of the shots. www.postandcourier.com/health/measl...
Measles outbreak in Texas has doctors worried over South Carolina's low vaccination rate
A measles outbreak in Texas continues to grow and cases are popping up all over the the U.S. The vaccination rate in South Carolina also puts kids at risk.
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March 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
South Carolina doctors are watching the current measles outbreak with a degree of concern. The vaccination level is not ideal. There are more than 3,200 kids in Spartanburg schools, and more than 4,000 in Greenville, that have opted out of the shots. www.postandcourier.com/health/measl...
What does that sneeze mean? Clearing the confusion over spring allergies, cold and flu.
March 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
What does that sneeze mean? Clearing the confusion over spring allergies, cold and flu.
This is one of the largest industrial outbreaks of Legionnaire's disease in the last decade and the source was unusual: a water jet cutter for sheet metal: www.postandcourier.com/health/legio...
Legionnaire's disease outbreak in Richland County traced to cutting tool and floor scrubber
More than 30 employees fell ill at a South Carolina company from Legionnaire's disease. The investigation found a water-based cutting machine to be the source.
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December 19, 2024 at 7:28 PM
This is one of the largest industrial outbreaks of Legionnaire's disease in the last decade and the source was unusual: a water jet cutter for sheet metal: www.postandcourier.com/health/legio...
Many feel the need to help others this season. But those who do it on a regular basis are getting health benefits from it, like lower blood pressure, and are likely to live longer: www.postandcourier.com/health/volun...
Did you know that volunteering, good deeds can be good for your health? It may help you live longer.
Volunteering at a food bank or other charity helps out others, but research shows that good deeds also does good for your body and might even lengthen your life.
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December 16, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Many feel the need to help others this season. But those who do it on a regular basis are getting health benefits from it, like lower blood pressure, and are likely to live longer: www.postandcourier.com/health/volun...
More legal trouble for the Palmetto State: www.postandcourier.com/health/depar...
Feds sue South Carolina over mental health living conditions. McMaster calls it 'political.'
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing South Carolina, claiming it violates civil rights by keeping mental health patients in group homes with no supports.
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December 11, 2024 at 8:11 PM
More legal trouble for the Palmetto State: www.postandcourier.com/health/depar...
South Carolina's ban on gender-affirming care (which includes many adults in the state) could be affected by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Lawsuits in the Palmetto State challenging those bans could also be sidelined until there is a decision. www.postandcourier.com/health/trans...
US Supreme Court case on banning transgender care could affect South Carolina, as well
As the U.S. Supreme Court contemplates whether a ban on transgender care for minors is constitutional, South Carolina could also see an impact from the ruling.
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December 9, 2024 at 7:18 PM
South Carolina's ban on gender-affirming care (which includes many adults in the state) could be affected by a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Lawsuits in the Palmetto State challenging those bans could also be sidelined until there is a decision. www.postandcourier.com/health/trans...
Since the November election, young women are flocking to providers looking for long-acting reversible contraception: www.postandcourier.com/health/birth...
Election results spur greater interest in contraceptives as SC nonprofit works on prevention
SC women who need free or low-cost birth control have been turning to New Morning, especially since the November election and abortion restrictions kicked in.
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December 2, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Since the November election, young women are flocking to providers looking for long-acting reversible contraception: www.postandcourier.com/health/birth...