2017 Health & Wellness Guide

Health&Wellness

MAINTAIN YOUR BRAIN OVERALL HEALTH INDICATORS monthly

HEALTH TIPS TO STOP HEART DISEASE

FIND THE RIGHT DOCTOR FOR YOU

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INSIDE

6 n A HEALTHY SMILE Oral health linked to your overall health.

That’s something to smile about

8n M ATTERS OF THE HEART One out of two women will be diagnosed with heart disease in her lifetime

15 n MAINTAIN YOUR BRAIN Exercise, eat well, stay connected and keep mentally active

16 n NOT SO SWEET Drinking sweet tea can contribute to kidney stones

18 n SAVE YOUR SKIN You are on an island. Don’t even think about going outside unprotected

20 n DIRECTORY Contact information for the top medical professionals in the Lowcountry

26 n MEET THE PROS Profiles on some of the Lowcountry’s top medical professionals

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Extraordinary care, right here at home Excellent health care is a key factor for people deciding where to visit or retire.

Because the Lowcountry is a world-class destination, local hospitals and medical centers have been successful in attracting the best healthcare professionals. It makes extraordinary care possible, right here at home.

The difficult part is finding the perfect doctor, hospital or specialist. Some have websites, some do not. Some have a social media presence; some do not. Some are listed in print directories such as the yellow pages; others are not.

The Lowcountry Health Care Directory is your up-to-date, comprehensive guide to health care professionals on Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton and beyond. Inside you will find every health care provider in the region, separated alphabetically by specialty (from acupuncture to walk-in clinics). You will also find expanded listings for featured professionals, health tips and other related content.

Pull out this special section and use it for reference the rest of the year.

Copies were inserted into May 2017 issues of Hilton Head Monthly, Bluffton Monthly and have been distributed to numerous health care providers. Extra copies can be obtained at 52 New Orleans Road, Suite 300, Hilton Head Island. We hope you find this guide useful and take a moment to look at our websites, hiltonheadmonthly.com and yourlocalhealthchoice.com.

NOTE: All information was believed to be accurate as of press time. E-mail corrections to editor@hiltonheadmonthly.com.

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Healthy smile, healthy you Oral health linked to your overall health

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is widely accepted now that good oral hygiene and regular dental visits are an incredibly important part of a healthy lifestyle - not just for oral health but for overall health. Research suggests that your mouth can reflect the condition of your body as a whole, and that good oral health can actually help prevent certain diseases. Despite this knowledge, many people continue to neglect their oral health.

REGULAR DENTAL VISITS HELP MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH It’s important to see a general or family dentist twice a year for a checkup and cleaning. They will help with tartar control, cavity prevention and keeping an overall healthy mouth. They serve as your first line of defense, alerting you to any potential problems, and will be able to help guide you toward good at-home habits, from suggesting different brushing methods to helping you find the right toothbrush and floss for you. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, there is a relationship between gum disease and health complications such as a stroke or heart disease. Maintaining a twice-yearly schedule of visiting your general dentist is a great way to be alerted to potential issues before they become too serious. Pregnant women, or those planning to become pregnant, should 6 yourlocalhealthchoice.com

also check in with their general dentist to identify any tooth or gum issues.

Women with gum disease have shown higher incidences of pre-term, low birth-weight babies.

MAKE ORAL HEALTH FUN SO KIDS WANT TO BRUSH Teaching kids good habits early is essential to their health.

These days there are all kinds of fun accessories you can buy for home to make brushing exciting, like light-up timers and musical toothbrushes. You also want to ensure that going to the dentist is a fun experience and not one that the kids dread. A pediatric or family dentist who specialize in kids is a great place to start. From fun treats and giveaways to child-size chairs and bright decorated exam rooms, they will feel less industrial and scary to younger children.

SERIOUS ISSUES MAY REQUIRE A SPECIALIST If your dentist detects serious tooth or gum issues, it might be time to see a specialist. Your dentist might refer you to a periodontist to treat serious inflammation or infections, root issues, or in some cases dental implants.

Periodontists go through extensive training to tackle these tough issues as well as stay up to date on the latest technologies and methodologies.

A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS A HEALTHY SMILE While some lucky people are born with a perfect set of teeth, many suffer from mal-aligned, discolored, or damaged teeth. For many people, these imperfections are not purely cosmetic, but can also indicate or lead to other issues. An orthodontist will help correct misaligned teeth- and unlike decades past, orthodontia isn’t just for teenagers. Many orthodontists will begin to take corrective action earlier, as soon as a child has all of their adult teeth. And it’s never too late for adults with adult braces becoming a more and more common practice. For discoloration, gaps, and other types of damage, a cosmetic dentist can help make you much more comfortable with your smile with bonding, veneers, or whitening treatments. There are constantly changing technologies that make these procedures easy, not too time consuming, and affordable. There are many options now, allowing you and your dentist to decide on the best option for you. With these options so much more readily available, it doesn’t make sense to suffer with embarrassment about the state of your smile.

After all, a smile you feel confident in is one that you’re more likely to take good care of.

If you’re looking for a dentist or specialist in the Lowcountry, there are lots to choose from. In the following pages we profile some of the best in the area. Make an appointment today to take the first step towards a healthier smile and a healthier you.

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Matters of the Heart Years of gender-based cardiovascular research have found plenty of differences in men and women’s health. One out of two women will be diagnosed with heart disease in her lifetime. It’s the number one killer of women. BY KIM KACHMANN

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ifty percent of the time, the first symptom of heart disease in women is sudden cardiac death.

A day after “Star Wars” actress Carrie Fisher died of sudden cardiac arrest, her mother, actress Debbie Reynolds, suffered a fatal stroke.

Adrenaline released from intense physical or emotional stress like grief often acts as a trigger for strokes and heart attacks in post-menopausal women who lack protective hormones, according to a 2015 study in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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Yes, you really can die of a broken heart. You can also have a heart attack from intense physical stress.

Last April, 66-year-old Ellen Segal, who had no risk factors for heart disease other than periods of physical stress related to a severe cough, felt a mild pain in her left arm, followed by extreme exhaustion and shortness of breath.

Concerned, she went to her doctor, who ordered an electrocardiogram.

The test showed an abnormality found in heart attacks: ST-segment elevation. “My doctor said, ‘Do you realize you had a heart attack some-

time in the past week?’ Then he called an ambulance,” Segal said.

The interventionist cardiologist on call in the ER performed an angiogram on Segal to rule out a blockage in her coronary arteries, then did a ventriculogram, a test done during cardiac catheterization that evaluates the main pumping chamber of the heart, the left ventricle. The ventriculogram showed the entire tip of Segal’s heart was ballooned out and not moving — a telltale sign of “takotsubo cardiomyopathy” or “stress-induced cardiomyopathy.”

Also known as “broken-heart syndrome” because it can also be caused by intense emotional stress, more than 90 percent of reported cases are post-menopausal women, according to the NEJM study. Up to 20 percent of women evaluated for heart attacks actually have stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Segal received treatment to reduce the stress on her heart and recovered with no long-term heart damage.

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3D rendering of stent angioplasty.

Many people still believe that heart disease is a man’s disease. But the death rate due to heart disease for men has been declining since 1984 — and it has been rising for women ages 60 and younger. Four times more women die from heart disease than men, according to the American Heart Association. And it isn’t just older women; the AHA reports the death rate for young women with heart disease is rising. Experts say there are several contributing factors; rising rates of Type 2 diabetes and obesity are playing a role, as well as the lack of recognition among younger women that heart disease is important. Heart disease kills five times more young women than breast cancer.

Dr. Noel Bairey Merz, a National Institute of Health researcher and cardiologist for women and director of the Barbara Streisand Women’s Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute, said that women need to advocate for new therapies and diagnostics to detect female-pattern heart disease and heart attacks.

“Today’s cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic strategies were developed for men. The majority of women having heart attacks present differently than men,” Merz said.

“They’re also more likely to die than men.”

Men and women often experience different heart attack symptoms. While men tend to have intense chest pain, women may feel a dull ache in their left arms, jaws, chests, necks or backs. Women may also feel anxious, nauseous, fatigue, dizzy or short of breath.

When a man has a heart attack, it typically is a circulatory problem caused by an arterial blockage or rupture that blocks blood flow to part of the heart. More often in women, arterial erosion, spasm, microvascular disease or intense emotional or physical stress cause heart attacks.

Microvascular disease is an abnormal dilation of the blood vessels feeding the heart.

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PROFILES Front Row: Dr. Trey Bishop, MD, Dr. Carole Drabik, OD Back Row: Dr. Ken Gleitsmann, MD, MPH, Dr. John-Michael Johnson, OD, Dr. Scott K. Schultz, MD.

Bishop Eye Center At Bishop Eye Center our ambition is to give the eyes in our community a place to look to for unprecedented expertise, leading technology, compassionate care, and a unique vision for each and every patient. We delight in restoring our patient’s ability to see their world with their best personal vision.

The Leading Center for Cataract Surgery All of our experienced eye doctors are highly qualified in general eye care, as well as their individual specialties, including cataract surgery and treatment for glaucoma, dry eye, low vision, diabetic retinopathy, and other conditions. We take the time required to perform thorough comprehensive exams and have invested in the most advanced technology to diagnose and treat your eyes. And we pride ourselves in giving you individualized, compassionate care in a comfortable setting.

We hope to see you – and to help you see your best – soon.

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Angiograms can pick up male-pattern heart disease, but not the spread of fatty plaque more often seen in women with heart disease. In a recent TED Talk, Merz said that the difference between the fatty plaque in men and women reflects how differently they deposit fat in general. When men become obese, their bodies deposit fat in their bellies, similar to how they deposit lumpy fatty plaques in their arteries. When women gain weight, they often deposit fat all over their bodies. It’s the same with the even spread of plaque found in the eroded arteries of women with heart disease.

But there is hope for women: Catheters with intravascular ultrasound and cardiac MRIs can detect female-pattern heart disease, but more research is needed.

“Research on men with heart disease has been ongoing for 50 years. Research on female-pattern heart disease has been ongoing for 15 years — women are 35 years behind,” Merz said.

Scientists are studying how they can treat female-pattern heart disease more effectively than using stents, surgery and drugs. One promising field is stem cell therapy. “The biggest physiological difference between men and women is that women can bring new life into the world,” Merz said.

“Women’s stem cells are robust — much more robust than men’s — and if used to treat damaged heart muscle, they may help heal the injured tissue.”

Managing risk factors for heart disease is critical. Too many women don’t move enough, get outside or maintain a healthy diet — and what’s worse, they often feel apathetic about the consequences. Women are also more stressed and over-stimulated today thanks to 24/7 media blitzes.

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2017 Health&Wellness “During stress, it’s more common for women than men to experience reduced blood flow to the heart that can lead to chest pain or a heart attack,” said Dr. Carl Pepine, a world-renowned cardiologist for women.

“Critically important for women to know, epidemiological studies show that high blood pressure caries the greatest risk for mortality in women among all modifiable risk factors,” Pepine said.

The AHA now warns that too much added sugar may also increase the risk of heart disease.

Refined carbohydrates and sugar-sweetened drinks add to this risk. Sugar addiction contributes to the chronic inflammation and insulin resistance of Type 2 diabetes — major risk factors for cardiovascular disease in both women and men.

Awareness, better lifestyles habits, better diagnostics and better treatments could lower the death rate for women with heart disease. It’s time to get onboard.

PREVENT HEART DISEASE

he American Heart Association offers seven tips to help prevent heart diease: MANAGE BLOOD PRESSURE: High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. When your blood pressure stays within a healthy range, you reduce the strain on your heart, arteries and kidneys, which keeps you healthier longer.

CONTROL CHOLESTEROL: High cholesterol contributes to plaque, which can clog arteries and lead to heart attack and stroke. When you control your cholesterol, you are giving your arteries their best chance to remain clear of blockages.

REDUCE BLOOD SUGAR: Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or blood sugar, that our bodies use for energy. Over time, high levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves.

GET ACTIVE: Living an active life is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give yourself and those you love.

Daily physical activity increases your length and quality of life.

EAT BETTER: A healthy diet is one of your best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease. When you eat a heart-healthy diet, you improve your chances for feeling good and staying healthy — for life.

LOSE WEIGHT: When you shed extra fat and unnecessary pounds, you reduce the burden on your heart, lungs, blood vessels and skeleton. You give yourself the gift of active living, you lower your blood pressure and you help yourself feel better, too.

STOP SMOKING: Cigarette smokers have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. If you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health.

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4 ways to maintain your brain

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any people want to build up some “insurance” against dementia and other memory problems. But there’s no need to invest in pricey brain-training programs. Instead, do-it-yourself lifestyle changes have been shown to help ward off memory loss and dementia, reports the February 2017 Harvard Women’s Health Watch. The following strategies lead the list:

EXERCISE. “The best evidence so far is for aerobic exercise and physical fitness,” says Dr. Bradford Dickerson, associate professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School. Scores of studies and clinical trials have linked regular aerobic exercise to a reduced risk of dementia. A few brain imaging studies have even shown that aerobic exercise increases brain mass and improves reasoning ability. The best exercise “dose” is 30 minutes or more per day, five times a week.

EAT WELL. The Mediterranean diet — high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; moderate in olive oil, unsaturated fats, lean protein (poultry, fish, beans, and nuts), cheese, yogurt, and wine; and low in red meat — has been a mainstay of cardiac prevention for almost 20 years. It has also been linked to a reduced risk of dementia. The closer people follow this type of heart-healthy diet, the lower the risk.

STAY CONNECTED. Being part of a social network also appears to reduce the risk of dementia. The variety in a person’s social network and the satisfaction he or she gets from social contacts is more important than the size of the network.

KEEP MENTALLY ACTIVE. The “use it or lose it” principle appears to apply to brain health. Mental stimulation, like playing a musical instrument, learning another language, volunteering, or engaging in hobbies, offers greater benefits than repetitive exercises like crossword puzzles. Although “brain-training” programs are a multi-million-dollar industry, there is no conclusive evidence that any of them improves memory or reasoning ability. “We don’t know whether playing brain games is helpful,” Dr. Dickerson says. “Getting together with family and friends to play cards may be as good.” yourlocalhealthchoice.com 15

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Sweet tea can contribute to kidney stones On a hot summer day, a glass of sweet tea is a satisfying thirst quencher. But before pouring yourself a tall glass, here’s a thought to let steep: Too much sweet tea can cause dehydration and contribute to the formation of kidney stones.

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idney stones have a strong connection to your hydration status. Sweet tea is definitely a high oxalate-content drink.

Oxalate is a natural chemical commonly found in various teas and other foods such as spinach, okra, peanuts and rhubarb. The body can typically flush it out. But when consumed in excess, oxalate builds up in the urinary tract, forming hard, crystallized masses that are painful when they pass.

Basically, it’s a buildup of minerals in your urine. Most people can pass that mineral buildup.

In places like Hilton Head Island and elsewhere in the South, where sweet tea is a part of everyday life, oxalate buildup can quickly become a problem.

Sweet tea alone may not lead to kidney stones, he said, but when coupled with other factors, such as diet and health, drinking too much sweet tea could make people more susceptible to developing them. Doctors recommend patients cut back to one glass of sweet tea a day.

According to the National Kidney Foundation, more than half a million people per year are treated for kidney stones in the emergency room. The foundation also estimates that one in 10 people will be affected during their lifetime.

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Areas in the Southeast and Southwest United States comprise what urologists refer to as the “kidney stone belt,� partially because people tend to get more dehydrated in warmer climates. Local urologists have reported an increase in kidney stones as the weather turns warmer.

Summer is a more common time for kidney stones. A major problem is people tend to drink less water than they think they do.

Drinking lots of fluids such as sweet tea or other caffeinated beverages may seem like a flavorful and healthier way to stay hydrated, but they have the reverse effect.

Drinking lots of fluids such as sweet tea or other caffeinated beverages may seem like a flavorful and healthier way to stay hydrated, but they have the reverse effect.

Caffeine has a natural diuretic effect, so it takes more fluids out of your body so you get dehydrated. The main thing you should do is drink as much water as you can.

To prevent kidney stones, doctors suggest drinking 2.5 to 3 liters of water per day alongside a healthy lifestyle.

The best prevention is: One, good hydration; two, maintain a normal body weight; and, three, avoid excess salt intake. yourlocalhealthchoice.com 17

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Save your skin from the island sun

Visiting an island with a bright blue sky and world-class beaches can lead to irrational decision-making.

Like going outside unprotected from the sun.

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ummer on Hilton Head Island is ideal for swimming, boating, golfing, riding bicycles and horses, fishing and frolicking in the surf. But even a few minutes of the island’s sun can cause skin damage.

Ultraviolet rays accounted for 80 percent of skin aging in a recent study of almost 300 women published in the Journal of Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology.

Exposure to the sun’s UV rays can lead to dark spots, wrinkles, sagging and degradation of skin texture — changes that can leave your skin resembling an elephant’s mottled, leathery hide.

Beyond cosmetic changes, the risk for skin cancer increases with five or more sunburns, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A tan is a sign of DNA damage to skin cells.

The risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, doubles after one childhood sunburn that blisters. A child’s skin is especially vulnerable to the sun’s radiation.

The challenges of skin protection are even greater for those with fair skin.

“As a redhead with very fair skin, my mother instilled into my mind at a young age to take care of my skin. She taught me to always apply sunscreen and get skin checks by a dermatologist,” said island resident Angele Barker.

PREVENTING SUNBURNS LOWERS SKIN CANCER RISK “One day while shampooing my 8-year-old son — all three of my young children are fair-skinned like me — I found some black spots on the top of his head. Our pediatrician told us to get them checked out at the Medical University of South Carolina.

And just as a precaution, we had them removed,” Barker said.

“So when we go out in the sun, we always apply SPF 100 sunscreen. Even though the new sunscreens are ‘waterproof,’ I find with the humidity and the ocean’s salty water, sunscreen doesn’t stay on, so every few hours I reapply it.”

The American Academy of Dermatology recommends applying waterproof, broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher every two hours, and reapplying after swimming or physical activity. Broad-spectrum sunscreens offer protection against both UVA and UVB rays. UVA rays can prematurely age skin; UVB rays can burn skin. Both can cause skin cancer.

“Especially for people from the north who don’t know the intensity of Hilton Head’s sun, you need to constantly reapply sunscreen or you will get blistered,” Barker said.

Experts say that more than 50 percent of skin cancer occurs on the face, so reapplying a sunscreen to your face and wearing a wide-brimmed hat or one with a desert-type flap that shields the face, ears and back of the neck are crucial precautions.

“Our pediatric dermatologist told us the best time to go to the beach is 3 o’clock and on. The intensity of the sun is highest around noon, when you can do the most damage to your skin,” Barker said. “I normally apply sunscreen 30 minutes

before we go to make sure its dry. A lot of people apply it on the beach and that’s not the place where you should apply it.

You’re more likely to miss places. And I use the cream, not the spray, even though the spray is more convenient. Creams stay on the skin and apply better.”

Shield your eyes and the delicate skin surrounding them with a pair of oversized sunglasses offering UV protection. And don’t forget to apply lip balm with sunblock to keep lips from blistering.

And don’t be afraid to think outside the typical sunscreen lotions or creams when it comes to skin rotection.

“As the kids got older, we started using the long-sleeve shirts with sunblock. They really like those,” said Barker.

Clothing designed with a built-in SPF of 30 offers 97 percent UV protection. But the sun’s UV rays can penetrate regular clothing, so dress carefully. And be sure to protect your skin on a cloudy day, too; clouds do not block the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.

“I think if you’re smart and you protect your children from UV rays, you can do whatever you want in the sun,” Barker said.

“But you have to protect your kids. When they’re little, they can’t do it — they need your help. It’s important that you protect them from getting burned. I don’t think my kids have ever gotten burned.”

Avoid the island’s noonday sun. Remember: the greater the exposure, the higher the risk. Stay in the cool shade as much as possible. And never go outside without sunscreen on Hilton Head Island.

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2017 Health&Wellness ACUPUNCTURE Ageless Acupuncture Cheryl McCarthy, L.Ac., MAcOM 149 Riverwalk Blvd. #2, Okatie; 703 Bladen St., Beaufort 843-505-0321 ANTICOAGULATION St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Medication Management 12B Arley Way, Suite 101, Bluffton 843-815-2949 St. Joseph’s/Candler Center for Medication Management 81 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, 843-815-2949 ASSISTED LIVING Canterfield of Bluffton 567 N. Okatie Highway Ridgeland 843-783-3599 www.canterfieldofbluffton.com Fraser Health Center The Seabrook 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head 843-842-3747 www.theseabrook.com The Seabrook 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head 843-842-3747 www.theseabrook.com The Palmettos of Bluffton 3035 Okatie Highway Bluffton 843-707-9400 www.thepalmettosbluffton.com BREAST SURGERY Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists E. Perry Burrus, MD, FACS; Deanna Mansker, MD; H. Tim Pearce, MD, FACS;Stephen Sisco, MD; Cameron Price, PA-C;Nancy Thomas, PA-C 11 Arley Way, Suite 102, Bluffton 1055 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-524-8171 www.beaufortmemorial.org Memorial University Surgeons Center for Breast Care Dr. William Burak 14 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Building 101, Okatie 912-350-2700 www.memorialhealth.com/MUS CANCER CENTERS/ONCOLOGY Beaufort Memorial Chemotherapy & Infusion Services 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7350 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center 1680 Ribaut Road, Port Royal 843-522-7800 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Medical Oncology Majd Chahin, MD; Susanne Baisch, FNPBC; Kathryn Jones, FNP-BC Keyserling Cancer Center

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1680 Ribaut Road, Suite B, Port Royal 843-521-9879 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists Marcus Newberry III, MD 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7350 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Radiation Oncology @ Keyserling Cancer Center Jonathan Briggs, MD 1680 Ribaut Road, Port Royal 843-522-7800 www.beaufortmemorial.org Hilton Head/Bluffton Radiation Oncology Center 25 Hospital Center Blvd.,Suite 101, Hilton Head 843-689-6490 Memorial University Surgeons Drs. Christopher Senkowski, Robert Kelly Jr. 14 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Building 101, Okatie 912-350-2030 www.memorialhealth.com/MUS Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion at St. Joseph’s/Candler 225 Candler Drive Savannah, 912-819-5704 St. Joseph’s/Candler Cancer Specialists Outpatient Oncology, Infusion Services 45 Hospital Center Commons Hilton Head, 843-689-2895 300 New River Parkway, Building 26, Hardeeville 843-689-2895 Summit Cancer Care Dr. Barry D. Luskey, MD Dr. Mark A. Taylor, MD Legacy Center Medical Complex 8 Okatie Center Blvd. South, 2nd floor, Bluffton 843-705-4848 CARDIOLOGY Beaufort Memorial Cardiology Lee O. Butterfield, MD, David Harshman, MD 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 300, Beaufort 843-522-7110 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Stuart Smalheiser, MD; M. Shannon Shook, MD 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 11 Arley Way, Bluffton 843-770-0404 www.beaufortmemorial.org Hilton Head Heart Drs. Mark Lawton, Aaron Ford, Monica Riley,DNP 25 Hospital Center Blvd.,Suite 300, Hilton Head 95 Sea Island Parkway,Suite 102, Beaufort 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 155, Bluffton 1010 Medical Center,Suite 250, Hardeeville 843-682-2800 www.hhheart.com Memorial Savannah Cardiology Drs. Jay Kalan, Jonathan MacCabe, J. Calvin Sharp, Douglas Westveer 8 Hospital Center Blvd., Suite 130, Hilton Head 843-682-2740 www.memorialhealth.com/savannahcardiology

Memorial Savannah Cardiology Drs. Randy Bottner, Dale Daly, Kenneth Hardigan, Jay Kalan, Jonathan MacCabe, David W. Newton, J. Calvin Sharp and Douglas Westveer 8 Okatie Center Blvd., South, Building 101, Okatie 843-705-9350 www.memorialhealth.com/savannahcardiology CARDIOVASCULAR AND THORACIC SURGERY Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates Dr. David Kastl 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Suite 306 Hilton Head 843-689-8224 www.hhveincenter.com DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER’S CARE Beaufort Memorial Memory Center at Bluffton Medical Services Paul Mazzeo, MD 843-707-8833 www.beaufortmemorial.org/services/ memory-center NHC Bluffton Memory Care 3039 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-705-8220 The Palmettos Assisted Living Memory Care 3035 Okatie Hwy Bluffton 843-707-9400 www.thepalmettosbluffton.com DENTAL – GENERAL DENTISTRY

843-707-7915 www.pediatricsmilesbluffton.com DENTAL – PERIODONTICS Bluffton Center for Dentistry Dr. Alvin Danenberg 29 Plantation Park, Suite 303, Bluffton 843-593-8123 blufftoncenterfordentistry.com DENTAL – PROSTHODONTICS Bluffton Center for Dentistry Dr. Jay Friedman 29 Plantation Park, Suite 303, Bluffton 843-593-8123 blufftoncenterfordendistry.com DERMATOLOGY Hilton Head Dermatology and Skin Cancer Center A. Thomas Bundy, M.D., FAAD, FACMS; Devon E. Nelson, FNP-BC, Lisa Redmond,LE 15 Hospital Center Blvd., Hilton Head 4 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Suite 202, Okatie 843-689-9200 www.hiltonheaddermatology.com DNA PATERNITY & DRUG TESTING Coastal Paternity Denise Drake RNFA Olivia Bolin DNA Specialist 30 Robert Smalls Parkway, Suite 3, Beaufort 855-521-1362 or 843-521-1362 CoastalPaternity.com

Bauer Dental Associates Dr. Jeffrey C. Bauer 23 Promenade St, Unit 101, Bluffton 843-757-2222 BauerDental.net BauerDental@hargray.com

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Bluffton Center for Dentistry Drs. Richard Porcelli, Jay Friedman, Alvin Danenberg 29 Plantation Park, Suite 303, Bluffton 843-593-8123 blufftoncenterfordentistry.com

ENDOCRINOLOGY

Island Family Dental Dr. Kevin Fader 2 Corpus Christie, Suite 202, Hilton Head 843-842-3555 www.hiltonheaddentist.com Dr. Kenneth Kowalyk 15 Hospital Center Blvd, Suite 3, Hilton Head 843-682-3030 www.briteteeth.com Lowcountry Dental Center David S. Snyder, DDS 70 Pennington Drive, Suite 7, Bluffton 843-706-3377 www.lowcountrydental.com DENTAL – PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Children’s Dentistry Dr. Thomas H. Morse, DDS 21 North Matthews Drive, Hilton Head 843-681-4900 960 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-525-6930 Pediatric Smiles Courtney D. Davis, DDS 19 Promenade Street, Unit 201 Bluffton

Beaufort Memorial Pratt Emergency Center 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5101 www.beaufortmemorial.org

Medical Associates of the Lowcountry Dr. John Schenck 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 155, Bluffton 843-706-2523 www.medicalassociatesofthelowcountry.com FAMILY MEDICINE Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care Melanie Mooney, MD; Charles C. Sevastos,DO,FACFP; Roger Ulrich, MD 11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton, 843-706-8690 www.beaufortmemorial.org Bluffton-Okatie Primary Care Drs. Jimena Burnett, Christopher Madison 40 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Suite 100, Okatie 843-705-9145 www.blufftonokatieprimarycare.com Hilton Head Primary Care Drs. Stephen Luther, David Vormohr, Jami Feltner 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Ste. 105 Hilton Head 843-682-2004 www.hhprimarycare.com Lady’s Island Medical Center Dr. Pam Edwards The Shoppes at Hamilton Village 97 Sea Island Pkwy., Suite 293, Beaufort 843-379-0367 www.ladysislandmedical.com

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HOSPITALISTS

St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group Brian N. Anderson, MD, 81 Main Street Hilton Head 843-681-1680 Peter Rippey, MD, Belfair Towne Village 10 Oak Forrest Road, Suite C Bluffton 843-815-3006

HOSPITALS/MEDICAL CENTERS

GASTROENTEROLOGY Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group John Crisologo, MD; Marc New, MD; Richard Stewart, DO; Kimberly Thorpe, PA-C 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0404 www.beaufortmemorial.org Medical Associates of the Lowcountry Gastroenterology Dr. Howard Freilich, Tammy Medlin, NP Medical Plaza – 1010 Medical Center, Suite, 200, Hardeeville The Shoppes at Hamilton Village 95 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 102, Beaufort 843-645-8220 www.lowcountrygastro.com GERIATRIC MEDICINE Senior Health Associates Keith Guest, MD, CMD 335 Pleasant Point Drive, Beaufort 843-757-1173 www.seniorhealthassociates.com GYNECOLOGY Pinnacle Women’s Health Jennifer Burks, APRN, CNM Sheridan Park 7 Mallett Way, Bluffton 843-681-6699 www.PinnacleWomensHealth.com HEMATOLOGY Beaufort Memorial Medical Oncology Majd Chahin, MD; Susanne Baisch, FNP-BC; Kathryn Jones, FNP-BC 1680 Ribaut Road, Suite B, Port Royal 843-521-9879 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists Marcus Newberry III, MD 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7350 www.beaufortmemorial.org HIGH-RISK PREGNANCY Savannah Perinatology Associates Drs. Arthur M. Baker III, Keisha L.B. Reddick and Anthony Royek 14 Okatie Center Blvd., Building 101, Okatie 912-350-5970 www.perinatology.memorialhealth.com HOSPICE CARE Tidewater Hospice 10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite A, Bluffton 843-757-9388 www.tidewaterhospice.com

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Beaufort Memorial Hospital 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5005 www.beaufortmemorial.org

Beaufort Memorial Hospital 955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5200 www.beaufortmemorial.org Candler Hospital 5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah 912-819-6000 Coastal Carolina Hospital 1000 Medical Center Drive, Hardeeville 843-784-8000 www.coastalhospital.com Hilton Head Hospital 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Hilton Head 843-681-6122 www.hiltonheadregional.com Mary Telfair Women’s Hospital 5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah 800-622-6877 Memorial University Medical Center 4700 Waters Ave. Savannah 912-350-8000 memorialhealth.com Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion 225 Candler Drive, Savannah 912-819-5704 St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group – Bluffton Belfair Towne Village 10 Oak Forrest Road, Suite C, Bluffton 843-815-3006 St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group – Hilton Head 81 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-681-1680 St. Joseph’s Hospital 11705 Mercy Boulevard, Savannah 912-819-4100 HYPERBARICS/WOUND CARE Beaufort Memorial Wound Care Center 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5300 www.beaufortmemorial.org Hyperbaric Therapy Of The Lowcountry 94 Main St., Suite E, Hilton Head 843-681-3300 Hyperbarictherapylowcountry.com St. Joseph’s/Candler Center For Hyperbarics And Wound Care – Moss Creek 19 Moss Creek Village, Suite B4, Hilton Head, 843-837-9000 INFECTIOUS DISEASES Infectious Disease Associates of the Lowcountry Dr. Amanda Parks 25 Hospital Center Blvd.,Ste 303A, Hilton Head 843-682-4408 www.idofthelowcountry.com

IN-HOME HEALTH SERVICES Daybreak Adult Care Services 117 William Hilton Pkwy, Suite H Hilton Head Island 843-415-3211 www.Daybreakcare.com

St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group – Bluffton Stephen Goldner, MD, Belfair Towne Village 10 Oak Forrest Road, Suite C Bluffton 843-815-3006 LONG TERM CARE

Griswold Home Care 1000 Main Street, Suite 200E, Hilton Head 843-785-6400 Griswoldhomecare.com/hilton-head

The Palmettos of Bluffton 3035 Okatie Hwy Bluffton 843-707-9400 www.thepalmettosbluffton.com

Home Instead Senior Care Serving Beaufort & Jasper Counties 843-842-3372 www.homeinsteadsavannah.com

MEDICAL SPAS

Right at Home 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 704, Bluffton 843-815-7890 www.rightathome.net/hilton-head Seaside Senior Companions & Caregivers Debbie Heitmann 843-298-2245 Debbie@seasidesenior.com INTERNAL MEDICINE Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care Erik Baker, MD 11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton 843-706-8690 www.Beaufortmemorial.org Center for Internal Medicine Dr. Paul M. Long 89 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-681-5305 Hickey Wellness Center Dr. Joseph Hickey 30 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head 843-842-9960 www.Drjosephhickey.com Hilton Head Internists Janette Cherry, PA-C; James F. Gigante, MD 35 Bill Fries Drive, Building H, Hilton Head 843-681-2222 www.hiltonheadinternists.com Hilton Head Primary Care Drs. Stephen Luther, David Vormohr, Jami Feltner 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Ste. 105 Hilton Head 843-682-2004 www.hhprimarycare.com Medical Associates Of The Lowcountry Drs. Lance Brownstein, LuAnn Aquino, John Schenck 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 155, Bluffton 843-706-2523 www.medicalassociatesofthelowcountry.com Memorial Health University Physicians – Legacy Center Dr. William E. Kyle 14 Okatie Center Blvd., Building 101, Okatie 843-836-3800 www.memorialhealth.com/legacycenter Palmetto Medical Group Drs. Scott Cummings, Lynn Goetze, Kamal Patel; Stephanie Lovato, PA-C; Erica Roper, PA-C 4818 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton 843-706-0600 www.palmettomedicalgrp.com

Hilton Head Dermatology And Skin Cancer Center Dr. Thomas Bundy 15 Hospital Center Blvd., Hilton Head 4 Okatie Center Blvd. South Suite 202, Okatie 843-689-9200 Pure Medical Spa Dr. Audrey A. Klenke Sheridan Park, 7 Mallett Way, Bluffton 843-681-6699 www.PureMedSpaMD.com Serendipity Medical Spa Dr. David Vormohr 23 Main St., Suite 102, Hilton Head 843-342-2639 www.serendipitymedspa.com MEDICATION MANAGEMENT St. Joseph’s/Candler Center For Medication Management 12B Arley Way, Suite 101, Bluffton 843-815-2949 81 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, 843-815-2949 MENTAL HEALTH/ PSYCHIATRY Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry Winn Hill, MD; Richard Archer, LSCSW; Patricia Rickenbaker, LISW; Margaret Thompson, PMHNP-BC 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5600 www.beaufortmemorial.org Main Street Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Dr. Laura Rosenbaum-Bloom 4101 Main St., Suite C, Hilton Head 843-342-6000 mainstreetpsychiatry.com NEUROLOGY Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Charles G. Shissias, MD 11 Arley Way, Bluffton 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0404 www.beaufortmemorial.org Medical Associates of the Lowcountry Neurology Dr. Harvinder Kohli 8 Hospital Center Blvd., Ste. 110, Hilton Head 843-681-4966 Dr. George Warner 75 Baylor Dr., Suite 155.

Bluffton 843-836-3667 www.lowcountryneurology.com

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2017 Health&Wellness St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical GroupNeurology Jill Trumble, MD, 10 Oak Forrest Road, Suite B Bluffton 912-819-4949 OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Beaufort Memorial Gynecology Specialists Patricia Thompson, MD; Maureen Chapman, CNM; Suzanne Wolf, FNP-BC 11 Arley Way, Bluffton 1835 N. Paris Ave., Port Royal 843-524-8151 Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Christopher Benson, MD, FACOG; Marlena Mattingly, MD; Gregory A. Miller, MD, FACOG;Maggie Bisceglia, CRNP; Janna Jones Kersh, CNM; Catherine Tambroni-Parker, CNM 11 Arley Way, Bluffton 989 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort 843-522-7820 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Eve Ashby, DO 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0404 www.beaufortmemorial.org Hilton Head Regional OB/GYN Partners Drs. Tracey Leaver-Williams, Dr. Amanda Sutherland Medical Pavilion 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Suite 305, Hilton Head 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 200, Bluffton 843-681-4977 www.hiltonheadobgyn.com Provident OB/GYN Associates Dr. Joanne Price Williamson and Rana Hildebrandt, FNP 14 Okatie Center Blvd., Building 101, Okatie 843-836-3800 www.providentobgyn.memorialhealth.com Riverside Women’s Care Drs. JoAnn Csakany ,Ardra Davis-Tolbert, Erica Downey, Erin Eckard, Meredith Mitchell, Lynn Norton, Claude Tolbert, Jaime Cuff, NP, Halle Welch,NP 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 200, Bluffton 13 Marshellen Dr., Beaufort 843-540-5857 www.riversidewomenscare.com OPHTHALMOLOGY Affiliated Retina Consultants Dr. Scott Anfinson 8 Arley Way, Suite 100, Bluffton 843-815-5436 Bishop Eye Associates Trey Bishop, Carole Drabik, John-Michael Johnson, Ken Gleitsmann, Scott Schultz 224 Pembroke Drive Hilton Head 300 New River Pkwy, Ste. 31, Bluffton 843-698-3937 or 843-208-3937 www.bishopeye.com Dr. Kenneth Farr, M.D. 10 William Pope Drive Bluffton 220 Pembroke Drive Hilton Head Island 843-842-2020 www.sungatemedicalgroup.com

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ORTHOPEDICS/ SPORTS MEDICINE Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists Edward R. Blocker, MD;Leland Stoddard Jr., MD; Paul Schaefer, PA-C;Lika Schrock, PA-C 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-522-7100 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists James Amlicke, MD;H. Kevin Jones, MD Evan C. Reese Jr., MD;William Schreffler, NP-C 11 Arley Way, Suite 102, Bluffton 1251 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-524-3015 www.beaufortmemorial.org Orthopedic Associates of The Lowcountry Drs. Kirk Johnson, Douglas Scott, Tom Thomas,PA-C 22 Bethea Drive, Hilton Head 75 Baylor Dr., Suite 155, Bluffton 843-682-7480 www.hhiorthopedics.com St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group Brian N. Anderson, MD 81 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-681-1680 Peter Rippey, MD Belfair Towne Village 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite C, Bluffton 843-815-3006 Tobin Bone & Joint Surgery Joseph P. Tobin, MD, FAAOS Hilton Head & Savannah 12 Lafayette Place, Suite A, Hilton Head 843-342-9100 11909 McAuley Drive, suite 100A-2 Savannah Hiltonheadorthopedics.com PEDIATRIC THERAPY Beaufort Memorial Health Link For Children Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Medical Services 7 Arley Way, Bluffton 843-707-8807 Beaufort Memorial Hospital 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 360, Beaufort 843-522-5900 www.beaufortmemorial.org PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION ATI Physical Therapy 200 Okatie Village Dr, Suites 105-106, Bluffton 843-706-2861 300 New River Parkway Suite 40, Hardeeville 843 208-2727 35 Bill Fries Dr. Bldg. K Hilton Head Island 843 342-3012 Atipt.com Beaufort Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation 11 Arley Way, Bluffton 843-522-5630 www.beaufortmemorial.org BenchMark Physical Therapy 1017 Fording Island Rd. Suite F-101, Bluffton 843- 815-2563 386D Mark Cummings Road, Ste 102,Okatie 843-208-2272

119 Canal Street, Ste 104, Pooler 912-330-8444 www.benchmarkpt.com Life Care Center 120 Lamotte Dr., Hilton Head 843-681-6006 lifecarecenterofhiltonhead.com NHC Bluffton 3039 Okatie Highway Bluffton 843-705-8220 St. Joseph’s/Candler Outpatient Physical Therapy 10 Oak Forest Road, Suite D, Bluffton 843-815-2611

SouthCoast Health Imaging 40 Palmetto Pkwy Hilton Head Island 843-681-1999 www.southcoast-health.com St. Joseph’s/Candler Imaging Center – Bluffton Belfair Towne Village, 10 Oak Forrest Road, Suite A Bluffton 843-836-4300 SKILLED NURSING NHC Bluffton 3039 Okatie Highway Bluffton 843-705-8220

PLASTIC SURGERY

SURGERY

Pinnacle Plastic Surgery Dr. Audrey A. Klenke Sheridan Park 7 Mallett Way, Bluffton 843-681-6699 www.PinnaclePlasticSurgery.com

Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists E. Perry Burrus, MD, FACS; Deanna Mansker, MD; H. Tim Pearce, MD, FACS; Stephen Sisco, MD; Cameron Price, PA-C;Nancy Thomas, PA-C 11 Arley Way, Suite 102, Bluffton 1055 Ribaut Road, Suite 30, Beaufort 843-524-8171 www.beaufortmemorial.org

PODIATRY Island Podiatry Dr. Jill C. Blau The Shoppes at Hamilton Village 95 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 102, Beaufort Bluffton Okatie Outpatient Center40 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Suite 100, Okatie 843-379-9913 www.islandpodiatrySC.com PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS Lowcountry Orthotics and Prosthetics, Inc Azad Hasan, Certified Orthotist 300 New River Parkway, Suite 12 Hardeeville (Sun City) 843-208-3334 RADIATION ONCOLOGY Beaufort Memorial Radiation Oncology @ Keyserling Cancer Center Jonathan Briggs, MD 1680a Ribaut Road, Port Royal 843-522-7800 www.beaufortmemorial.org St. Joseph’s/Candler Radiation Oncology Center Joshua McKenzie, MD, John Mikell, MD, John Pablo, MD, John Schuler, MD, 25 Hospital Center Blvd., Suite 101, Hilton Head 843-689-6490 Radiation Oncology Center at the Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion 225 Candler Drive Savannah 912-352-1700 RADIOLOGY/IMAGING Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Medical Services 11 Arley Way, Suite 102, Bluffton 843-706-8660 www.beaufortmemorial.org Beaufort Memorial Breast Health Center 989 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort 843-522-5015 www.beaufortmemorial.org

Memorial University Surgeons Drs. Christopher Senkowski, Robert Kelly Jr. 14 Okatie Center Blvd. South, Building 101, Okatie 912-350-2030 www.memorialhealth.com/MUS Okatie Surgical Partners Dr. Jason Cotter 75 Baylor Drive, Suite 290, Bluffton 843-705-8919 www.okatiesurgical.com Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head 190 Pembroke Drive Hilton Head Island 843-682-5050 www.hhisurgery.com Southern Surgery Specialists Dr. Carlos Montenegro 1010 Medical Center Dr., Suite 250, Hardeeville 408 Jackson Ave. East, Hampton 843-784-8160 www.southernsurgeryspecialists.com VASCULAR SURGERY Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists J. Chadwick Tober, MD, FACS; Annsley Troxell, PA-C 11 Arley Way, Suite 102, Bluffton 1055 Ribaut Road, Suite 30, Beaufort 843-524-8171 www.Beaufortmemorial.org Hilton Head Vein Center David Kastl, MD, F.A.C.S. 25 Hospital Center Blvd, Suite 306, Hilton Head 843-689-8224 www.hhveincenter.com

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2017 Health&Wellness ACUPUNCTURE

Cheryl McCarthy, LAC, MACOM

Ageless Acupuncture The GENTLE Acupuncturist • Riverwalk Business Park 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 3, Okatie, SC • 703 Bladen Street, Beaufort, SC 843-505-0321 agelessacupuncturesc.com Cheryl McCarthy graduated from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM, top-ranked acupuncture school in the US) in Portland, OR in 2005. Cheryl volunteered with Acupuncturists Without Borders in New Orleans in December, 2005. She has practiced in the Lowcountry since 2006. Voted Best Acupuncturist.

Cheryl successfully treats all types of Pain including joint, back, neck, muscular, headache/migraine, fibromyalgia, tennis/ golfers elbow, carpal tunnel, pain associated with menstruation and sciatic pain. Digestive problems including bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, indigestion Women’s Health including, fertility, PMS, menopausal symptoms, stress/ anxiety, poor sleep, muscle spasticity, Bell’s Palsy and more!

ASSISTED LIVING

Canterfield of Bluffton

567 N. Okatie Highway, Ridgeland, SC 843-783-3599 canterfieldofbluffton.com Canterfield of Bluffton is a luxury-lifestyle senior living community offering Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our elegant apartment homes are rentals, with no buy-in or long-term contract required.

Three chef-prepared meals per day served in the stately restaurant-style dining room, weekly housekeeping and laundry service are provided. Canterfield residents also enjoy scheduled activities, basic transportation services, Wi-Fi and all utilities included. On-site nursing and trained care staff offer residents that all-important peace of mind. First-class amenities, invigorating lifestyle choices, and fine-tuned attention to detail…These are what Canterfield of Bluffton is all about.

Fraser Health Center The Seabrook of Hilton Head 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-3747 Ext.338 TheSeabrook.com The Fraser Health Center, a Medicare.gov highly-rated rated Skilled Nursing Facility, is located on the campus of The Seabrook (33 private rooms).

We offer 24/7 continuing-care along with an extensive rehabilitation program, which includes physical, occupational and speech therapy customized to the individual patient’s needs.

Serving Hilton Head and the Lowcountry since 1982.

DENTISTRY

Kenneth Kowalyk, DMD

General and Cosmetic Dentistry 15 Hospital Center Blvd. Suite 3, Hilton Head Island 843-682-3030 briteteeth.com EDUCATION: Graduate Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine Phi Beta Kappa Regular dental exams and cleanings are important to your overall health. We will provide a custom hygiene schedule, at home hygiene suggestions and techniques unique to you!

Bauer Dental Associates

Jeffrey C. Bauer, D.M.D. The Promenade, Old Town Bluffton 23 Promenade Street, Unit 101, Bluffton SC bauerdental@hargray.com 843-757-2222 BauerDental.net 1993 Graduate of Denison University, Granville, Ohio 1998 Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine • General & Cosmetic Dentistry • 90 Minute In-Office Whitening • Affordable Smile Makeovers • Invisalign Provider We file your insurance. Great financing options available through Care Credit.

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Richard F. Porcelli, DDS

Bluffton Center for Dentistry 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 303, Bluffton, SC 843-593-8123 BlufftonCenterForDentistry.com Dental School: NYU College of Dentistry Residency: NY Methodist Hospital Fellowship: ICOI – International Congress of Implantologists Additional Training: Post Graduate Advanced Dental Training from Dawson Academy Dr. Porcelli founded Beaufort Family Dentistry in 2009, and in 2013 opened a second location – Bluffton Center for Dentistry. The Bluffton office is a multi-specialty practice that offers patients state-of-the-art dental technology and services in a brand new and elegant space.

Services: Veneers • Dental Implants • Zoom Whitening • Digital X-Rays • Invisalign White Fillings • Cosmetic Bonding • Sedation Dentistry for the Anxious Patient

Alvin H. Danenberg, DDS

Bluffton Center for Dentistry - Practice Limited to Periodontics 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 303, Bluffton, SC 843-593-8123 BlufftonCenterForDentistry.com Medical School: Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Certifications: Specialty Certification in Periodontics from the University of Maryland, School of Graduate Dentistry Dr. Danenberg was the first periodontist in the area to offer LANAP (laser gum therapy), which is a remarkable alternative to traditional gum surgery. He also offers patients a nutritional counseling program that addresses the lifestyle and foods causing unhealthy bacteria in our gut, leading to various medical and dental diseases and imbalances.

Jay R. Friedman, DDS

Bluffton Center for Dentistry - Practice Limited to Periodontics 29 Plantation Park Drive, Suite 303, Bluffton, SC 843-593-8123 BlufftonCenterForDentistry.com Medical School: SUNY Buffalo School of Dentistry Certifications: Advanced Prosthodontics from the University of Southern California Dr. Friedman brings nearly 30 years experience to Bluffton Center for Dentistry, and offers our patients many dental services including extractions, dental implant placement – from single tooth to full mouth and bone grafting. Dr. Friedman is also a faculty member of the Misch Implant Institute and Temple University where he teaches other dentists about implant procedures.

Children’s Dentistry

Thomas H. Morse, DDS 21 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head, SC 29926 843-681-4900 childrensdentistryseaside.com Pediatric Dentistry Children’s Emergency Care All Hours • Pediatric dental specialist offering complete dental care for infants, children & teens.

• Conscious sedation, nitrous oxide, low dose, digital x-rays. • Saturday appointments available.

Dental School: Indiana University School of Dentistry Residency: Indiana University Reilley Children’s Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana Member: American Dental Association, American Academy of Pediatric Dentists, American Orthodontic Society, Southeastern Society of Pediatric Dentistry

Island Family Dental

Kevin B. Fader, D.M.D. 2 Corpus Christie, Ste. 202, Hilton Head Island, SC 843-842-3555

Board Certification: D.M.D. Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine Oral Surgery Internship: University of Pennsylvania Medical Center Dental preceptorship in the department of anesthesia: Robert Wood Johnston Dental School, New Jersey

David S. Snyder, DDS Lowcountry Dental Center

70 Pennington Drive, Suite 7, Bluffton, SC 843-706-3377 www.lowcountrydental.com Dr. David Snyder is a graduate of the University of Maryland Dental School, has completed a residency in Montclair, NJ, a 2-year dental implant fellowship in Orange, NJ and has been practicing for over 25 years. He is an Associate Fellow in the Academy of Implant Dentistry and a Fellow with the Academy of General Dentistry.

Dr. Snyder has extensive experience with dental implants and cosmetic dentistry, but can diagnose and treat all aspects of general dentistry. As a third generation dentist, he can often find creative solutions to patient’s dental problems that meet their scheduling and financial needs. It is his goal to treat each patient with kindness and high quality care.

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2017 Health&Wellness DERMATOLOGY

Hilton Head Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PA

T.Bundy M.D,FAAD,FACMS Dermatologist,Board Certified Mohs Micrographic Surgeon, Board Certified 15 Hospital Center Blvd.

Hilton Head Island, SC 843-689-9200 hiltonheaddermatology.com Board Certified Specialties: Dermatology & Mohs Micrographic Surgery & Cutaneous Oncology Bachelor Of Arts: Summa Cum Laude, Washington Jefferson College, Washington, PA Doctor Of Medicine: West Virginia University Medical Center - Morgantown, West Virginia Intern, Internal Medicine: Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, SC Residency: Emory University Atlanta, Georgia Fellowship in Mohs Skin Cancer Surgery: Scripps Clinic & Research Foundation, San Diego,California

Hilton Head Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PA Lisa Redmond,LE Board Certified Licensed Esthetician 15 Hospital Center Blvd. Hilton Head Island, SC 843-689-9200 hiltonheaddermatology.com

• Graduated Valedictorian from South Carolina Massage and Esthetic Institute • Fraxel,Exilis, Cutera, Microdermabrasions, Chemical Peels,Oxygen Therapy • Skin Products: Is Clinical, Skin Medica, Revision, Globiotics, Epionce • Facials, Vascular Treatments, Hair Laser Removal, Intense Pulse Light

Hilton Head Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center, PA Meghan M. Maloney MS, PA-C 15 Hospital Center Blvd. Hilton Head Island, SC 843-689-9200 hiltonheaddermatology.com

Bachelor of Arts: Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA Masters of Science: Philadelphia College of Osterpathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA and Dermatology Rotation Germain Dermatology Charleston, SC Cosmetic Training: The Maloney Center for Facial Plastic Surgery, Atlanta, GA

GERIATRIC MEDICINE

Keith A. Guest, MD, CMD

Senior Health Associates 335 Pleasant Point Drive, Beaufort, SC 843-757-1173 SeniorHealthAssociates.com

Senior Health Associates is a concierge medical practice without a concierge fee. We are SC’s leading provider of geriatric primary care that brings today’s doctor’s office to you.

We take an active approach to our patients’ health looking for ways to prevent illness and keep our patients functioning at the highest possible level.

Dr. Guest is Board Certified in Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, and Hospice.

HOSPICE CARE

Tidewater Hospice

10 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite A, Bluffton, SC 843.757.9388 TidewaterHospice.com Our hospice services are provided by a team of physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, home care aides, chaplains, volunteers and bereavement counselors. Our teams work closely together to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and their families.

Our executive management team were all born and raised in the Lowcountry of South Carolina and have greater than 30 years experience in Hospice and Home Care. Our team physicians are Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and work closely with our caregivers to teach the latest techniques in pain relief and symptom management.

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IN-HOME HEALTH SERVICES

Griswold Home Care

1000 Main Street, Suite 200E Hilton Head, SC 843-785-6400 Griswoldhomecare.com/hilton-head We understand that finding a home care company that can refer a level of care and compassion that you require can be a challenge.

At Griswold Home Care our goal is to refer the finest non-medical assistance whether service is hourly, daily or weekly.

Please give us a call to find out how affordable home care can be. There IS a difference in Home Care.

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured License IHCP-0051

Right at Home In Home Care & Assistance Gregory D. Fulton, President 29 Plantation Park Drive Suite 704, Bluffton, SC 843-815-7890 rightathome.net/hilton-head

Insurance accepted, VA Provider Serving the Lowcountry for over 10 years. All services supervised by a registered nurse.

Specializing in Alzheimer’s & other related Dementia.

Hourly, Overnight and Live-In Care options available.

License# IHCP-0026

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Dr. Joseph Hickey

The Hickey Wellness Center 30 New Orleans Road, Hilton Head, SC 843-842-9960 drjosephhickey.com • Board Certified Internal Medicine • New York Medical College/Albert Einstein College of Medicine • University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital

Services: • Complete Physical Exams • Cholesterol/Cardiovascular Disease Management • Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Autoimmune Diseases • Heavy Metal Detoxification • Digestive Disorders/ Leaky Gut Syndrome • Home Sleep Studies/ Sleep Disorders

James F. Gigante, MD Modern Medicine. Old-Fashioned Care.

Hilton Head Internists 35 Bill Fries Drive, Building H, Hilton Head, SC 843-681-2222 hiltonheadinternists.com Residency and Internship: Georgetown University Hospital Medical School: The Chicago Medical School Board Certification: Internal Medicine Accepting new patients for primary care. Active Admitting Privileges at Hilton Head Hospital.

Janette Cherry, PA-C Modern Medicine. Old-fashioned Care.

Hilton Head Internists 35 Bill Fries Drive, Building H, Hilton Head, SC 843-681-2222 hiltonheadinternists.com Education: Penn State University Kings College PA-C Board Certification: Internal Medicine Accepting new patients for primary care.

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MENTAL HEALTH/ PSYCHIATRY

Main Street Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Dr. Laura Rosenbaum-Bloom 4101 Main Street, Suite C, Hilton Head Island 843-342-6000 mainstreetpsychiatry.com

• Dr. Laura Rosenbaum-Bloom graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 1982.

• Psychiatry, Residency and Child and Adolescent Fellowship at the University of Cincinnati • Board Certified in Psychiatry

OPHTHALMOLOGY

Scott M. Anfinson, M.D.

Affiliated Retina Consultants 8 Arley Way Suite 100, Bluffton, SC 29910 843-815-5436 Dr. Anfinson specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous. He monitors and cares for Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Tears and Detachments, and Retinal Vascular Occlusions.

Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine, (Memphis, TN) Residency: Medical College of Georgia, (Augusta, GA) Fellowship: Vitreoretinal with Eye Consultants of Atlanta, (Atlanta, GA) Insurance Accepted: Medicare, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, Tricare, and most others.

SunGate Medical Group Dr. Kenneth Farr, M.D. 10 William Pope Drive, Bluffton, SC 220 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 843-842-2020 sungatemedicalgroup.com Specializing in Ophthalmology Dr. Kenneth Farr is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist and the Medical Director of SunGate Medical Group. With over 36,000 surgeries performed, he and his team of medical professionals offer convenience, flexibility and coordinated care in their five convenient locations across the Lowcountry.

Dr. Farr is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. In addition to eye care, SunGate Medical Group offers the highest quality of service in audiology, plastic surgery, dermatology, age management, and medical spa services at Island Medical Spa and Aqua Med Spa & Salon.

Robert Szypczak O.D.

The Eye Site 25 Pembroke Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 843-681-3396 The Eye Site of Bluffton 104 Buckwalter Pkwy, Unit 1C, Bluffton, SC 843-757-9588 theeyesiteofbluffton.com Dr. Robert Szypczak earned his doctor of optometry at Illinois College of Optometry in 2004. He is a native of Munster, Indiana and graduated from Indiana University. Dr. Szypczak specializes in comprehensive, educational eye exams, difficult contact lens fittings and low vision.

Jennifer Switak O.D.

The Eye Site of Bluffton 104 Buckwalter Pkwy, Unit 1C, Bluffton, SC 843-757-9588 theeyesiteofbluffton.com

Dr. Jennifer Switak earned her doctor of optometry at Illinois College of Optometry in 2004.

She is from Homer Glen, Illinois and graduated from Illinois State University. Dr. Switak practices primary care Optometry and specializes in pediatrics.

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RECOGNIZING MEDICAL EMERGENCIES ORTHOPEDICS/ SPORTS MEDICINE

Joseph P. Tobin, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

Orthopaedics - Hilton Head & Savannah 12 Lafayette Place, Hilton Head • 11909 McAuley Drive, Savannah 843-342-9100 hiltonheadorthopedics.com Dr. Tobin is Board Certified with an additional year of fellowship training in hip & knee replacement surgery. He also specializes in the surgical & non-surgical treatment of shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist & hand injuries and ailments. He treats general bone, joint, muscle and tendon injuries as well as work related and sports injuries.

Dr. Tobin graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Loyola University in Chicago. To give patients a choice, Dr. Tobin operates at the Savannah hospitals, Hilton Head Hospital, and the Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head.

According to the American College of Emergency Physicians, the following are warning signs of a medical emergency:

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• S wallowing a poisonous substance • Upper abdominal pain or pressure

• Bleeding that will not stop • B reathing problems (difficulty breathing, shortness of breath) • C hange in mental status (such as unusual behavior, confusion, difficulty arousing) • Chest pain • Choking

PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION

• Sudden dizziness, weakness, or change in vision

• Coughing up or vomiting blood • Fainting or loss of consciousness • F eeling of committing suicide or murder

BE PREPARED • Determine the location and quickest route to the nearest emergency department before an emergency happens.

• Keep emergency phone numbers posted by the phone. Everyone in your household, including children, should know when and how to call these numbers. These numbers include: - Fire department

• Head or spine injury

- Police department police

• Severe or persistent vomiting

- Poison control center

• S udden injury due to a motor vehicle accident, burns or smoke inhalation, near drowning, deep or large wound, etc.

- Ambulance center

• S udden, severe pain anywhere in the body

- Your doctors’ phone numbers - Contact numbers for neighbors or nearby friends - Work phone numbers

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