New South Family Medicine and MedSpa Wellness Program Have you ever thought that our medical model should be called sick-care not healthcare? What would it look like to truly focus our efforts on #HEALTH care? The majority of chronic health conditions that we treat today are FULLY PREVENTABLE. Read that again. Genetics play a role, environmental exposures and toxins also play a role, no question. Let’s choose to focus on the things we can control! Instead of feeling discouraged by the broken medical system let’s do what we can to change the health outcomes of our local community. You can join ..read more

Direct Primary Care People in and around this area are going to love the next level of care that they have never experienced until now in healthcare. Direct primary care offers you and your family top-notch health care, and so much more...like a high patient and provider satisfaction with an improved quality of care. Providers can address the patient's deeper needs, rather than trying to rush through a hectic day full of too-brief appointments. The practice doesn't depend on the insurance company to say whether they will pay for a certain procedure or a particular test, and how much. Instead ..read more

Your face is the first thing people see when they meet you, and it can leave a long-lasting impression. That's why so many people look into different ways to enhance their appearance. From smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, to plumping facial features, we’ve got you covered. Cosmetic Injectables can enhance your natural beauty and give you a refreshed, youthful look at any age! Trust Us Botox and Filler at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa is performed by, Jessica Mendelsohn, MD, physician assistant Kelsey Riggs, or our expert nurse practitioner, Shannon Shipe. All providers are certified i ..read more

Hey Fort Mill!  Let’s talk flu shots…. This season, the flu vaccine is more important than ever.  We expect to see an increased number of people to present with respiratory symptoms in the fall and winter each year.  2020-2021 be dually challenging, given the overlap of symptoms of Influenza and Covid-19.  It is also likely that people could have both, making the risk of more severe illness and hospitalizations greater. Every person over the age of 6 months should get a flu shot.  There are formulations  manufactured without egg products, so the worry of egg-aller ..read more

As we move through 2020, one of the positives that I see is the renewal of our discussion on race.  As a white woman in the suburbs, I recognize the privilege of that statement.  I recognize that, technically, this isn’t really a “renewal.”  It’s a movement that is much more visible now than it has been for many of us in the recent past. As a physician, I have met all sorts of different folks in my career.  I also know this to be a privilege.  I have worked with families of different races, different classes, different countries of origin, different religions, differen ..read more

Did you know flu season is here?? Flu season is quickly approaching and we need to discuss PREVENTION and appropriate treatments!  The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated EVERY YEAR!  The Centers for Disease Control talks about the three actions we can all take to protect ourselves and others against flu. Let's take a dive into what we can collectively do to keep each other healthy! GET VACCINATED!!! Everyone over the age of 6 months should get a flu vaccine each year, especially those that are high risk (we will talk about who is at high risk and who should not ..read more

Come visit me at LOOM Coworking April 17th for a Lunch and Learn!  I will be discussing Direct Primary Care and how it can help your small business provide better, more comprehensive and COST-SAVING healthcare for their employees!  A light lunch with be provided. Owning a small business presents itself with both exciting and challenging details. We know that having healthy employees and providing those employees with personalized, quality healthcare options facilitates hiring and retention. DPC can help reduce healthcare spending and lost wages by providing high quality primary care ..read more

Did you know that it is Congenital Heart Disease Awareness week? Did you know that 1 in 100 children is born with a congenital heart defect? That it is the most common congenital defect out there? There are hundreds of different types of congenital heart disease….those ranging from a small hole that never needs repair (or repairs itself) to complex diseases that require multiple surgeries, potential transplant, or are too severe for survival. My Henry has Tetralogy of Fallot. I will never forget KNOWING something was wrong. While the ultrasound tech and my husband wondered why I kept asking ab ..read more

Laser hair removal has been growing in popularity over the past few decades, as more and more people seek a more permanent solution to hair removal. We are thrilled to announce that we have the latest technology at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa! One of the most advanced systems available on the market today is the Motus laser hair removal system and our device has been firing nonstop since she joined our team. The Motus laser hair removal system utilizes advanced laser technology to remove hair from virtually any part of the body. Unlike traditional laser hair removal systems, which can ..read more

Laser hair removal has been growing in popularity over the past few decades, as more and more people seek a more permanent solution to hair removal. We are thrilled to announce that we have the latest technology at New South Family Medicine and MedSpa! One of the most advanced systems available on the market today is the Motus laser hair removal system and our device has been firing nonstop since she joined our team. The Motus laser hair removal system utilizes advanced laser technology to remove hair from virtually any part of the body. Unlike traditional laser hair removal systems, which can ..read more