Pulse Check at Carolina Pines

May is Stroke Awareness Month, and the latest episode of Pulse Check tackles one of the most important health topics out there - stroke awareness. 🧠Storm Beasley, BSN, Stroke & Chest Pain Coordinator at Carolina Pines, sits down with ER physician Dr. Matthew Meier for a conversation packed with real insight, important warning signs, risk factors, and what to do when every second counts.Whether you want to protect yourself, your parents, your spouse, or your friends, this is an episode everyone should hear. Tune in and test how much you really know about strokes.

This Pulse Check episode focuses on one of the most important (and often most avoided) topics in women’s health: mammograms and the fears that can come with them.We’re joined by Gabby Cho, who helps break down common concerns and what patients can realistically expect, offering clarity and reassurance around the screening process.We also highlight the advanced breast imaging technology at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, including the GE Senographe Pristina™ - a next-generation 3D mammography system designed with women in mind to deliver exceptional imaging while prioritizing comfort. It’s paired with the Pristina Dueta™ Patient-Assisted Compression system which allows patients to actively participate in their exam by controlling part of the compression process - helping reduce discomfort and anxiety while still ensuring highly accurate imaging.As the only facility in SC offering this level of technology, Carolina Pines remains committed to removing barriers to care and making preventive health more accessible for every person in our community.

Some stories stay with you - and this is one of them 🤍 In our latest episode of Pulse Check, we sit down with one of our own, Angelia Marlowe, RRT, as she shares her incredible journey as a living organ donor. After years of watching her husband battle chronic kidney disease, Angelia made the selfless decision to donate her kidney - giving him not just a second chance at life, but a renewed quality of life they now get to enjoy together. We’re honored to share Angelia’s story and hope it inspires others to learn more about the power of organ donation. To learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation or to become a registered donor, visit sharinghopesc.org.

The gift of life is one of the most powerful ways we can care for one another.In this episode of Pulse Check, our Director of Education, Rachel Courtney, sits down with Madison Kemplin from We Are Sharing Hope SC to talk about what it really means to say “yes” to organ donation.Together, they walk through the truth behind common myths, the lives forever changed through donation, and the support available for families every step of the way. It’s a conversation rooted in compassion, understanding, and the lasting impact one decision can make.To learn more about organ, eye and tissue donation or to become a registered donor, please visit sharinghopesc.org

Speech therapy is about so much more than speech - it’s about connection, confidence, safety, and quality of life. From inpatient care to outpatient services, speech therapy helps patients of all ages recover, rebuild, and thrive.In this episode of Pulse Check, Brandy White, MCD-CCC SLP, Director of Speech Therapy at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, shares why these services are so vital and how they support patients both in the hospital and beyond.

This episode of Pulse Check highlights a major milestone for cardiovascular care in our region. Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center is now partnering with MUSC Health Florence to establish a PCI (Percutaneous Coronary Intervention) Program, expanding access to advanced interventional cardiac treatment.Join us as we discuss how this collaboration enhances local emergency response, elevates clinical capabilities, and ensures patients can receive critical, time‑sensitive heart care without leaving their community.

In this special Q&A episode, our community submitted their most important heart health questions - and our cardiologists delivered.Join Dr. Mark Stellingworth and Dr. Eric Bonno as they break down what you need to know about protecting your heart, understanding risk factors, recognizing warning signs, and building habits that support lifelong cardiovascular health.Whether you’re focused on prevention or managing a heart condition, this conversation is packed with practical insights to help you feel informed and empowered.

So often, health goals start strong in January and fade just as quickly - but what if being healthy didn’t have to feel overwhelming or all-or-nothing? In Episode 2 of Pulse Check at Carolina Pines, registered dietitian Kim Alton and highly trained occupational therapist Dr. Sam Fareri come together to talk about health that actually feels sustainable. From nourishing your body with realistic nutrition choices to building movement and routines that fit your real life, they explore what it means to care for your health from the inside out. This conversation focuses on progress over perfection, practical habits, and small changes that support long-term well-being - not just New Year’s resolutions.

So many women are told to “just deal with it” - but should they? In Episode 1 of Pulse Check at Carolina Pines, Erin Griggs, Growth & Outreach Liaison at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center, talks with board-certified OBGYN Dr. Ashekia Pinckney about five persistent myths holding women’s health back. They unpack misconceptions around menstrual pain, postpartum depression, menopause, and regular OB-GYN visits, offering expert insight and real-world clarity to help women better understand their bodies and advocate for their care.