Category Archives: Press Releases
Dr. McConnell makes national news in Golf Swing story
Local doctor provides inside info: PGA Tour golfers get chance to have body scans for data (Post and Courier) When Jim Furyk tees off today in the PGA Tour’s The Barclays tournament, he will do so armed with inside information …
Baseball Players Turn to PRP to Prevent and Heal Injuries Physician Keeps Players on the Field and out of the Operating Room
For immediate release - PRP is becoming a regular term in the baseball world. Bartolo Colon of the Oakland A’s and New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez are 2 MLB players to recently undergo the procedure. As a result, Charleston Sports Medicine …
Bio-Identical Hormones a Safe, Natural Remedy to the Fatigue, Weight Gain, and Loss of Libido in Aging
Bright McConnell, MD, often hears from his patients at FitMed Partners that they worry menopause or male androphase could destroy their marriages on top of their self esteem. In women, he sees weight gain, hot flashes, aging skin, and bone …
Weight Loss Seem Impossible? Local Surgeon says Genetic Testing May Help!
For Immediate release—For many, weight loss is an issue that they struggle with all through their lives. For some, the culprit behind the weight gain may actually not be diet or lack of exercise; their genes may be to blame. …
Herrin Joins FitMed Partners
Judith Herrin, MS, RD has joined FitMed Partners as a Registered Dietician. Herrin has served as a nutritionist for MUSC and is an adjunct professor at the Citadel and Trident Technical College. She has a MS in Health, Exercise and …
Valentine’s Day Lacking Romance? Hormones Levels may be to Blame
For many couples, Valentine’s Day is a reminder of a lackluster love life and decreased sex drive. While many believe aging is to blame, there could be an underlying medical issue that can be diagnosed and treated. Decreased hormone levels …
Orthopedist uses technology to help improve patients’ lives
By Jessica Miller Dr. Bright McConnell, 58, an orthopedist who also specializes in age management and sports performance at FitMed Partners and Charleston Sports Medicine, said he treats all his patients like athletes. And he’s had lots of practice. Read …
Breast Cancer and Hormone Replacement Therapy: An Expert Examines the Complex Issue
When women reach menopause age, the issue of hormone replacement therapy becomes part of the conversations they must have with their physician. Hormone replacement therapy is an issue that has a lot of controversy and confusion surrounding it. One local …
Eat the Rainbow for Good Health
As part of National Nutritional Month, FitMed Partners wants to remind our patients that good nutrition starts with the smart food choices at the grocery store. Dr. McConnell gives patients key tips to remember when filling up your cart. He states, “Eat the …
March is National Nutrition Month An Apple a Day Isn’t Enough Anymore
A recent study showed that almost 90% of Americans are nutrient deficient. March is National Nutrition Month and an excellent time to educate people on the importance of nutrition and the effects of nutrient depletion. As an advocate for proper …
