Many environmental problems have elements of irreversibility to various degrees. Due to excessive dependence on fossil fuels and massive deforestation, greenhouse gases negatively impact Earth’s climate and increase global temperatures. These climate changes may manifest by drought, flood, hurricanes, rising sea levels, stronger storms, and wildfires.

Multiple studies have shown a correlation between regular healthcare access and the reduction in hospitalizations. In addition to its primary care service, South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HS) has integrated over ten specialty services into its assisted living (ALF) offering.

The South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) call center comprises multiple disciplines working in tandem to provide in-home and telehealth services throughout its region. With continued growth in call volume, it became imperative to find a solution to combine the latest technology and features to improve the customer experience.

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.

Some kids who grow up poor and disadvantaged try to distance themselves from their former lives as adults. Kim Hall, a Patient Care Coordinator for South Carolina House Calls (SCHC), saw her childhood adversity as an opportunity to help others.

South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) provides a continuity of care for their patients through an extensive network of resources. Those resources include multiple in-house specialties, including pharmacy, cardiology, psychotherapy, social work, diabetic specialty teams, and a new chronic care management program.

In parts one & two of our Chronic Care Management (CCM) series, we explored how qualified patients can benefit from CCM. And how South Carolina & Georgia House Calls utilizes in-home primary care providers, technology, and multiple in-house specialists to provide CCM service throughout the region. In our final installment, part three summarizes the components making up the CCM program and how patients qualify and enroll in CCM.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recognizes Chronic Care Management (CCM) as a critical component of primary care contributing to a patient's better overall health. CMS believes the proactive approach of CCM keeps patients healthier while avoiding costlier medical services in the future.

Chronic Care Management (CCM) is the coordination of care outside traditional medical visits for patients with two or more chronic conditions. The (CCM) program establishes consistent patient-provider relationships, offers customized patient-centric healthcare education while increasing patient satisfaction.

Take the first step. If you do not have a primary care provider, or it has been years since you have seen one, get started with a new South Carolina & Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) patient assessment.

As a full-service in-home and telehealth provider, South Carolina and Georgia House Calls (SC & GA HC) include psychotherapy as one of its essential specialty services. These specialists working closely with the primary care practitioners, offer support for patients experiencing depression, anxiety, complicated grief, or any standard classification of mental disorder recognized by mental health professionals.