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This summer, Governor Haley signed a bill to better identify and treat concussion in student athletes at high school sporting events. As part of the bill, student athletes who are suspected of having a concussion must be removed from practice or competition until he or she has been evaluated by a trained medical professional and has received written medical clearance. Please continue reading to learn more: |
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Concussion: Do You Know the Signs?
Concussion Symptoms
Symptoms reported by the athlete can include a headache or pressure in the head, nausea or vomiting, balance problems, vision problems, concentration or memory problems and confusion. Others may notice the athlete appearing dazed, confused, clumsy and forgetful.
If a student athlete exhibits these behaviors, he or she should be taken out of play and seek medical attention.
St. Francis has Emergency Rooms at both ST. FRANCIS downtown and ST. FRANCIS eastside, as well as Bon Secours Express Care, an urgent care facility in downtown Greenville. After Hours Care (primary care after hours and on weekends) is also available at ST. FRANCIS millennium and in Travelers Rest, and the 675-HURT line is always available to take calls regarding potential sports injuries.
Visit St. Francis Sports Medicine's concussion web page for more information about concussion. |
Are you living with chronic, widespread pain? Do your symptoms flare up according to changes in the weather? Join us for a free seminar to learn more about the symptoms and treatments options for fibromyalgia, a chronic disorder affecting more than five million Americans.
If prescription medicine hasn't worked for you, you owe it to yourself to learn about Bon Secours St. Francis Fibromyalgia Restorative Care Program.
Participation limited to first 50 guests. Register now! |
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Clemson Honorary Game Captain
Football season has finally arrived, and Bon Secours St. Francis is proud to have the chance to honor seven very special football fans in the Upstate. As part of our sponsorship of the Clemson Honorary Game Captains, one of our remarkable patients will be named Honorary Game Captain for each of the seven home games this season. The Honorary Game Captain will be honored on the field of Memorial Stadium during the second half and featured on The Dabo Swinney Show.
20-year-old cancer survivor Johnny Waldun was our first Honorary Game Captain for the Clemson vs. University of Georgia game last weekend. To learn more about Johnny's story and how St. Francis helped support him on his journey to health and wholeness, watch his video. Check our Honorary Game Captains page the day before each home game to see each game captain's story.
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