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Boost Your Immunity
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KEEP YOUR BODY STRONG
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healthy immune system helps your body defend against illnesses. But it needs your help to fight off viruses that cause colds and the flu. Here are some tips to help your body stay strong. These aren’t guaranteed to prevent you from contracting an illness, but they will help you support your immune system. Of course, always consult your doctor for the best advice.
Get a good night’s sleep
Make getting seven to eight hours a night of sleep a priority. Inadequate or poor-quality sleep is linked to a higher predisposition to sickness, according to healthline.com. When we sleep, our immune system releases proteins which help promote sleep. The Mayo Clinic said certain proteins called cytokines need to increase when you have an infection, but lack of sleep may decrease production of those protective proteins. Help your body to stay healthy by catching some Z’s.
Exercise regularly
Moderate exercise can improve your immune system. By exercising regularly, you can help reduce inflammation and help immune cells regenerate regularly, according to the National Library of Medicine. It doesn’t take much activity to keep your body on a healthy track. Brisk walking, jogging or light hiking is recommended.
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A tenet to increasing your immunity is eating plenty of fruits and vegetables. Those foods help reduce inflammation, noted healthline.com. Broccoli is rich in antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and E, according to the U.S. News & World Report. Red bell peppers, spinach, garlic and shellfish (those high in zinc) are recommended. Citrus fruits can support your immune system, especially lemons, oranges and grapefruit.
Try to minimize stress
This might be easier said than done, but lessening your stress and anxiety is important to having a healthy lifestyle. Stress leads to inflammation, and psychological stress has been found to suppress the immune response in children, according to healthline.com. The American Psychological Association said people who are older or are already sick are prone to stress-related immune changes.
Manage your stress with exercise, meditation, listening to music or making sure to laugh each day. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found adults 50 and older who exercised daily or performed mindfulness meditation were less likely to get a respiratory infection.
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Find the right vitamins
There isn’t a cure-all vitamin or supplement, but Vitamin C can help reduce the duration of colds and has been shown to help improve resistance to respiratory infections, according to Scientific American. Vitamin D deficiency may increase your chances of getting sick, the National Institutes of Health said. The Cleveland Clinic said including elderberry, which contain antioxidants, as part of a healthy diet with vitamins B6 and E can help support the immune system. Vitamin E is a “power” antioxidant, the Cleveland Clinic said, that helps the body fight off infection. Zinc also can give your system a boost. The Mayo Clinic said it helps your immune system and also aids in healing wounds.
Hydrate often
Drinking water is essential to your overall health. Dehydration can lead to an increased susceptibility to illness, healthline. com said. Support your immune system by staying hydrated. The Institute of Medicine recommends that men drink about 3.7 liters of fluid per day and women drink about 2.7 liters of fluid per day. Not in the habit of drinking water? Make drinking a glass of water in the morning part of a daily routine, and consider snacking on water-rich foods, such as strawberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, tomatoes and oranges.
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First Aid TIPS FOR COMMON AILMENTS
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njoying the great outdoors sometimes results in injuries. It’s important to know how to treat minor problems with a first-aid kit and to recognize what merits a visit to an urgent care center or an emergency room. STINGRAYS: Swimmers can step on their barbed tails, especially when rays hang out on the ocean floor close to shore. Wounds from these barbs can cause intense pain and infection, so seek medical attention. Urgent care centers and hospital emergency rooms typically treat more than 200 patients a year. Soak the affected area (usually foot or hand) in hot water to relieve pain. JELLYFISH: Beach Shore Service Operations lifeguards treat thousands of people for jellyfish stings every year, but only a few require medical attention. To ease the pain of a sting, rinse the area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds. Some people find a hot shower can help calm the pain; others prefer a cool compress. Use mild hydrocortisone cream or an oral antihistamine to relieve itching and swelling. SUNBURN: Cool the burn with a cold shower or cold compresses, but don’t apply ice directly to sunburned skin. Use a moisturizer that contains aloe vera to soothe the skin, and don’t pop blisters. Burns draw fluid to the skin’s surface and away from the rest of the body, so drink extra water. Seek medical help for severe blistering over a large portion of the body, fever or chills, or if the person is woozy or confused. STRAINS AND SPRAINS: Bruising and swelling are common symptoms of a sprained ankle, knee, wrist, etc. Initial treatment includes rest, ice, compression and elevation. Mild sprains can be successfully treated at home. If there is severe tearing of the ligaments, you might also hear or feel a "pop" when the sprain occurs — if this happens, seek medical attention. EAR ACHE: Prevent painful swimmer’s ear by mixing one drop of vinegar with one drop of isopropyl alcohol — also known as rubbing alcohol. Put a few drops in each ear after swimming. Dry the area around the ear with a hair dryer, but make sure it’s set on low and hold it about 12 inches away from your ear. If an earache has already set in, medical attention is needed. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil will help until the doctor can see you.
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How Much is Too Much? SCREEN TIME ADVICE FROM LOCAL PROFESSIONALS
BY BARRY KAUFMAN
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t’s a minor miracle that we overlook almost every single day, one that would have been the stuff of science fiction a couple decades ago: A small device that fits in your pocket and puts all the collected knowledge of mankind at your fingertips. A device that connects you to every single person on the planet. In principle, anyway, that’s how it’s supposed to work. In reality, smartphones give us knowledge without wisdom. They give us connection that, ironically, isolates. And, as growing research is showing, smartphones ultimately might do more harm than good. “Just like we have warning signs on alcohol and some drugs and tobacco products, we should probably consider a warning about screen usage because there are so many negative effects,” said clinical psychologist Dr. Lori Whatley. A resident of Bluffton and author of the book “Connected & Engaged: How to Manage Digital Distractions and Reconnect with the World Around You,” she has spent 25 years practicing psychology — the past 10 focusing specifically on the impact devices have on our habits. And what she’s found is remarkable. There are the hidden dangers you might not think about, such as the blue light from your device’s screen disrupting your body’s melatonin production and disrupting your sleep. Then, of course, there are the more obvious dangers — like our addiction to having our phones with us at all times. “There was one study where kids were given a test and were allowed to keep their phones on the corner of their desk. The next day they were given the exact same test, but the instructor picked up all their phones and
put them in a basket,” Whatley said. “The students felt lost and insecure (without their phones) and scored a letter grade lower than when they had their phones in sight.” Most adults, at least, can remember a time when smartphones — and cellphones in general — weren’t so prevalent, so it’s often easier for us to recognize when it’s time to put the phone down. Children are a different story. “We have normalized some pretty terrible behaviors in our culture. Go out to a restaurant and look around at families that hand toddlers a phone to play with while they socialize. They’re missing a wonderful opportunity to teach their kids to socialize,” Whatley said. “Then the kid gets to high school and the parents wonder why their child doesn’t have any friends. Their friend is that iPad you handed them.”
Local pediatrician Dr. Alicia Salyer has seen the impact these devices have on children firsthand. “The current standard pediatric recommendation is to avoid screen time as much as possible with babies and toddlers,” she said. “Kids whose parents spend time on the floor with them face to face develop speech at a better rate than babies who spend time with screens — even if they’re just watching educational videos.” A child’s ability to handle screen time grows as they age, but even then Salyer suggests moderation. “The analogy I like to make is that screen time is kind of like dessert,” she said. “You have to earn it with good behavior, and you get it in small amounts.” In general, Salyer recommends parents swap a book for a device and play an audio book on long car trips rather
than a movie. As of this writing, children are often spending more time at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, and regulating screen time in the home takes on a different level of importance. “We’re definitely in uncharted territory with respect to children at home,” Salyer said. While every parent should take responsibility for their child’s screen time during this crisis, she recommends, at the least, building structure and setting a schedule so the child is not spending hours at a time in front of a screen. Instead, kids should be getting outside when possible and then using screens responsibly. “Technology is a tool. You can use it,” she said. “For some, this can be a great opportunity to do something constructive with the internet … but definitely keep that time structured.”
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MORE AND MORE ADULTS ARE OPTING FOR ORTHODONTIA BY BARRY KAUFMAN
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y now, it’s hardly radical to point out that braces aren’t just for preteens anymore. Adult orthodontia was already on the rise in the early 2000s when celebrities like Tom Cruise and Faith Hill showed up on the red carpet rocking a set of straighteners, and interest in it increased from there. According to the American Association of Orthodontists, one in four orthodontic patients is an adult, with ages ranging anywhere from early 20s into the 80s. “When we speak to many of our adult patients about their experience with orthodontics, their only regret is not starting treatment sooner,” said Morris N. Poole, DDS, president of the AAO. Helping guide this decision is the wealth of options that adults can now choose from, allowing them to straighten their smile without flashing a mouthful of metal along the way. In addition to “clear braces,” which use ceramic brackets that blend into your teeth, there are offerings from Invisalign or SureSmile that use clear molds that slip over the teeth. These molds are swapped out every few weeks, gently moving teeth into place. Shifting teeth can generally take between six and 30 months, but a few advancements have helped accelerate teeth’s movement — vibration technologies to stimulate blood flow, LED treatments to activate cells and even microperforation, in which tiny holes are drilled into the bone to create space for teeth. Costs can vary based on options, from $3,000-$10,000. The options are as varied as the reasons why adults have chosen to undergo orthodontia. At 31 years old, Bluffton's Brandy Bartlett made the leap after suffering from severe dental anxiety most of her life. “Instead of baby steps back in the dentist chair, I decided to go all in
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without thinking twice,” she said. “It was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I woke up one day, and my desire for a healthy smile was stronger than my fear. My experience has been great so far with, the exception of not being able to easily eat some of the foods I love.” In a little over two years, Bartlett says the change in her smile has been amazing. Her new smile not only gave her confidence, but also showed her she had little to fear from the dentist. And while confidence in a new smile is a big factor for adults, there are several other underlying issues that can be treated through braces. Overlapping or crooked teeth can wreak havoc, misaligning your bite and causing everything from TMJ to chronic headaches.
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When we speak to many of our adult patients about their experience with orthodontics, their only regret is not starting treatment sooner. – MORRIS N. POOLE, DDS PRESIDENT OF THE AAO
“I never had braces as a kid even though I needed them. I decided to get my teeth fixed as an adult because they were so crooked, I was getting headaches most days,” said Bluffton resident Sarah Hurst. Hurst began her treatment through Invisalign, trading out the plastic mold every few weeks until her teeth were ready for traditional braces that could complete the job. “It's honestly been one of the best things I've ever done for myself. No more headaches," Hurst said. Whether it's to alleviate pain from crooked teeth, gain confidence in their smile or just to look ravishing on the red carpet, adults are discovering how braces aren’t just for teens anymore.
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Comfortable Care FINDING THE RIGHT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES FOR YOUR LOVED ONES
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hen the time comes, finding the most comfortable assisted living facility for a loved one is of utmost importance. In addition to high-quality care, the facility should provide opportunities for daily activities and meaningful social interactions. Assisted living facilities, which help the elderly manage daily tasks such as getting dressed, doing laundry and taking the proper medicines, can help benefit overall health and mental well-being, according to AARP. Social support from peers and interaction with friendly staff members can help keep your loved ones engaged, the S.C. Department of Aging said on its website. “On average, people with strong social ties live more than four years longer than others,� said Timothy B. Smith, a professor of counseling psychology at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Beside increased social engagement, many facilities nationwide provide
Cost of care ANNUAL MEDIAN COST OF ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES COMPARED TO OTHER TYPES OF CARE
Nursing Home (private room) $102,200
Assisted Living $48,612
Home Health Aide $52,624
SOURCE: GENWORTH COST OF CARE SURVEY
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Adult Day Health Care $19,500
access to a pharmacy (83.6%), dietary and nutritional guidance (82.8%), physical, occupational or speech therapy (71.4%) and skilled nursing care (66.1%), according to the National Center for Assisted Living. Others offer more services for those with specific needs, such as dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. The National Center for Assisted Living said about 14% of assisted living communities in the U.S. have a dementia care unit.
Where to start
There are many resources to help you find the right place. To get started, contacting your local or state Area Agency on Aging (call 800-677-1116 to find the closest agency) or visit leadingage.org, which
On average, people with strong social ties live more than four years longer than others. – TIMOTHY B. SMITH, PROFESSOR OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY AT BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
is a national group of organizations that offers aging-related services. GetCareSc (getcaresc.com), a resource on the S.C. Department of Aging’s website, offers a searchable list of facilities throughout the state. Argentum, a trade association for seniorliving facilities, offers an online directory of facilities throughout the country. AARP’s website also offers a checklist of important questions to ask when you contact the facilities.
What to look for
There are important things to look for when choosing the best facility. At the top of the list is cleanliness. “Does the community feel fresh and clean?” A Place for Mom, an assisted
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living referral service, notes on its website. “Make sure to look past the furnishings and into corners, baseboards and windows.” AARP suggests also checking for rooms and bathrooms with handrails and call buttons; safety locks on doors and windows; well-lit stairs and hallways with well-marked exits; and large enough rooms for your family member’s needs. Be aware of the staff’s friendliness. Their attitude toward each other and the residents can give you a good idea of how they interact daily. Does the staff listen and make eye contact? How many people are involved in the residents’ care? “It is important that you have confidence in the property’s staff,” the website said. Make sure to visit the facility during an activity. This will also help you judge how the staff interacts with the residents and if the activities offered are fun and engaging. “Take a look at the community calendar of events. Do they match your or your loved one’s interests?” A Place for Mom said. And most importantly, make sure your loved ones are with you on any visit and are engaged in discussions.
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Health Briefs
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
DR. RHONDA WALLACE
MEMORIAL HEALTH
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BEAUFORT MEMORIAL OFFERS ROBOTIC-ASSISTED KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY Beaufort Memorial Hospital, the first healthcare provider in the area to offer robotic-assisted hysterectomies, is using the advanced technology to customize and improve total knee replacements. The cutting-edge Mako Robotic Arm-Assisted Surgery System allows orthopaedic surgeons to create a surgical plan unique to a patient’s anatomy, and then use the robotic arm to implant the components with greater precision. The orthopaedic surgeons on the BMH medical staff trained to perform the surgery are Drs. Edward Blocker, Kevin Jones, Vandit Sardana and Leland Stoddard with Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists, and Dr. Carson Sanders of Beaufort Sports & Spine Center.
MEMORIAL HEALTH IS FIRST IN GEORGIA TO USE ROBOTIC SYSTEMS AND EARNS STROKE CERTIFICATION
Memorial Health is the first healthcare system in Georgia to use the ROSA Knee Robotic System for total knee-replacement surgeries. The technology helps the surgeon optimize accuracy and efficiency when planning and performing total knee-replacement procedures. The hospital is also the first healthcare system in Georgia to offer robotic-assisted bronchoscopy for patients with lung nodules utilizing Auris Health’s Monarch Platform. Robotic-assisted bronchoscopy allows for earlier detection of lung cancer with greater accuracy. Memorial Health also earned certification from DNV GL - Healthcare as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, reflecting the highest level of competence for treatment of serious stroke events.
ROC DENTAL GROUP STAYS SAFE DURING PANDEMIC For decades, dentists have followed strict state and federal regulations that protect patients and staffx from epidemics that could have been devastating. The COVID-19 pandemic did not dramatically alter safety protocols in their offices, but it requires modifications. Dentists and their clinical teams are wearing N-95 masks, plastic face shields, and surgical gowns and caps to protect them from bioaerosols. Many have introduced high-suction devices that immediately collect the aerosols. ROC Dental Group also added surgically clean air purifiers that destroy infectious airborne particles, including viruses.
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL BLUFFTON PRIMARY CARE ADDS FAMILY MEDICINE DOCTOR Family medicine physician Rhonda Wallace, M.D., has joined Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care. Dr. Wallace recently completed the McLeod Family Residency Program in Florence, where she was chief resident. Dr. Wallace brings a wide variety of experience to the practice, having started her career as a cardiac care nurse and later working as a physician assistant in emergency and urgent care. The practice is located at 11 Arley Way in Bluffton.
ARRHYTHMIA ALLIANCE ENCOURAGES PULSE CHECK
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HEALTH + WELLNESS DIRECTORY ACUPUNCTURE/ALTERNATIVE HEALTH Ageless Acupuncture | The Gentle Acupuncturist
Cheryl McCarthy, LAc, MAcOM 149 Riverwalk Blvd., Suite 7, Okatie 843-505-0321 www.agelessacupuncturesc.com
Integrative Pain Relief
Beth Schoon, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac. 4 Dunmore Court, Hilton Head 843-422-2592 www.HiltonHeadIslandAcupuncture.com
ASSISTED LIVING The Palmettos of Bluffton 3035 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-707-9400 www.thepalmettosbluffton.com
FRASER HEALTH CENTER THE SEABROOK OF HILTON HEAD 300 Woodhaven Drive, Hilton Head Island 843-842-3747 ext. 337 | www.theseabrook.com/health-services
The Fraser Health Center, a Medicare.gov 5-Star 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. We also offer respite care.
Village Cove Assisted Living 80 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-689-9143 www.navionsl.com
Vineyard Bluffton
25 Cassidy Drive, Bluffton 843-547-9989 www.vineyardbluffton.com
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BREAST SURGERY
CANCER CENTERS/ONCOLOGY
Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists
Beaufort Memorial Chemotherapy & Infusion Services
E. Perry Burrus, MD, FACS; Deanna Mansker, MD; H. Tim Pearce, MD, FACS; Stephen Sisco, MD; Andrea Hall, AGNP-BC; Laura Kaiser, PA-C 11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 380, Beaufort 843-524-8171 www.beaufortmemorial.org
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989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7330 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial Keyserling Cancer Center 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7800 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists Marcus Newberry III, MD; Susanne Baisch, FNP-BC 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7350 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial Radiation Oncology Jonathan Briggs, MD Keyserling Cancer Center 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7800 www.beaufortmemorial.org
The Face of Family Medicine & Urgent Care
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Gaston O. Perez, MD, FAAFP, FAARFM
For world-class care close to home, patients of all ages and in all stages of life turn to Global Family Medicine & Urgent Care and Dr. Gaston Perez. Dr. Perez is board-certi�ied in family medicine, anti-aging and functional medicine. He and his staff offer walk-in availability every day of the week in Bluffton, where they cheerfully treat common illnesses and injuries as well as counseling and treating patients in the areas of preventive medicine, �itness and nutrition, stress
reduction, blood pressure management, cholesterol management, addiction, medical weight loss, and general health and wellness. Dr. Perez and his team— including his mom and Practice Administrator Lucy Perez— are bilingual and draw on a wide range of international experiences to serve the Lowcountry. Global Family Medicine & Urgent Care offers many onsite services including full-service labs, x-ray, immunizations and ultrasounds.
Global Family Medicine & Urgent Care, LLC 14 Oak Forest Road, Suite B, Bluffton, SC | 843.836.2273 | urgent-care-bluffton.com
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FAMILY MEDICINE
Arrhythmia Alliance
Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Primary Care
Serving the Lowcountry 843-415-1886 www.heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/us
Beaufort Memorial Heart Specialists Stephen G. Fedec, DO, FACC (as of 10/20); David Harshman, MD, FACC; Stuart Smalheiser, MD; M. Shannon Shook, MD, FACC 11 Arley Way, Bluffton 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0404 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Robyn Odzark, DO; Roger Ulrich, MD; Rhonda Wallace, MD 11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton, 843-706-8690 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial May River Primary Care Nikki Keisler, MD; Brad Kelly, DO (as of 10/20) 1 Burnt Church Rd., Bluffton 843-706-2287 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group Lynn Goetze, MD; Kamal Patel, MD; Stephanie Lovato, PA-C; Erica Roper, PA-C; Jennifer Stokes, FNP-C 4818 Bluffton Parkway, Bluffton 843-706-0600 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Global Family Medicine and Urgent Care, LLC Gaston O. Perez, MD, FAAFP, FAARFM 14 Oak Forest Road, Suite D, Bluffton 843-815-6468 www.GlobalFamilyMed.com
DENTAL–COSMETIC GASTROENTEROLOGY
ROC Dental Group
Dr. Matthew Mastrorocco, 4101 Main Street, Suite D Hilton Head Island 843-682-4601 rocdentalgroup.com
Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group John Crisologo, MD; Richard Stewart, DO; James Swenson, MD; Kristen Johnson, PA-C; Margaret Miler, PA-C;
Kimberly Thorpe, PA-C 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort 843-770-0404 www.beaufortmemorial.org
HEMATOLOGY
DENTAL – GENERAL
Beaufort Memorial Oncology Specialists
GENERAL AND COSMETIC DENTISTRY 15 Hospital Center Blvd., Suite 3, Hilton Head Island 8436823030 | briteteeth.com
Marcus Newberry III, MD; Susanne Baisch, FNP-BC 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-7350 www.beaufortmemorial.org
EDUCATION: Graduate Medical University of South Carolina, College of Dental Medicine Phi Beta Kappa
HOME HEALTH CARE
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!
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Howard Family Dental
Adam K. Squicquero, DDS 10 Pinckney Colony Road, Bldg 500, Ste 503, Bluffton 843-593-9380 www.HowardFamilyDental.com
ROC Dental Group
Dr. Matthew Mastrorocco, 4101 Main Street, Suite D, Hilton Head Island 843-682-4601 rocdentalgroup.com
209 Goethe Road, Bluffton 843-705-8230 www.nhccare.com
HOSPICE CARE Caris Hospice
14 Westbury Park Way, Unit 104, Bluffton 843-473-3939 www.carishealthcare.com
Hospice Care of the Lowcountry 7 Plantation Dr. #4 Bluffton 843-706-2296 www.hospicecarelc.org
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
HEALTH INSURANCE
HOSPITALISTS
Beaufort Memorial Pratt Emergency Center
Harbour Health Insurance
Beaufort Memorial Hospital
955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5101 www.beaufortmemorial.org
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7 Simmonsville Road, Suite 500, Bluffton 843-837-9200 www.HHISolutions.com
955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5005 www.beaufortmemorial.org
HOSPITALS Beaufort Memorial Hospital
Hilton Head Hospital
Candler Hospital
Memorial Health
Coastal Carolina Hospital
St. Joseph’s Hospital
955 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5200 www.beaufortmemorial.org
5353 Reynolds Street, Savannah 912-819-6000 www.sjchs.org 1000 Medical Center Dr., Hardeeville 843-784-8000 www.hiltonheadregional.com
25 Hospital Center Blvd., Hilton Head 843-681-6122 www.hiltonheadregional.com 4700 Waters Avenue, Savannah 912-350-8000 www.memorialhealth.com 11705 Mercy Boulevard, Savannah 912-819-4100 www.sjchs.org
HYPERBARICS/WOUND CARE Beaufort Memorial Wound Care Center 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5300 www.beaufortmemorial.org
INDEPENDENT LIVING The Island Cove at Hilton Head 15 Main Street, Hilton Head 843-342-6565 www.navionsl.com
IN-HOME HEALTH SERVICES GRISWOLD HOME CARE 25 Buckingham Plantation Drive, Suite A, Bluffton, SC 29910 843-785-6400 | griswoldhomecare.com/hilton-head At Griswold Home Care our goal is to refer the finest and most experienced non-medical assistance whether service is hourly, daily, weekly or live-in. Providing: Personal Care, Companionship and Homemaking Specializing in Dementia/Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s assistance LTC Insurance accepted and VA Provider Licensed - #IHCP-0051, Bonded and Insured There IS a difference in Home Care
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PAUL M. LONG, M.D. 89 Main Street, Hilton Head Island, SC 843-681-5305 •Board Certified Internal Medicine •Internal Medicine Practice on Hilton Head since 1976. •Medicare and most insurance accepted. •Voted favorite Doctor on Hilton Head in 2012, 2013, 2014,2015, 2016 and 2017
MODERN MEDICINE. OLD-FASHIONED CARE. James F. Gigante, MD 35 Bill Fries Drive, Building H, Hilton Head 843-681-2222 | www.modernmedicineoldfashionedcare.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.
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Johnna Stevens, MD Robert Webb, MD 11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton 843-706-8690 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial Palmetto Medical Group Scott Cummings, MD; 4818 Bluffton Parkway Bluffton 843-706-0600 www.beaufortmemorial.org
LONG TERM CARE NHC Bluffton
3035 Okatie Hwy., Bluffton 843-705-9400 www.nhcbluffton.com
MEDICAL SPAS Envision Med Spa
Lorrie Lancaster, L.E. 843-705-0811 www.envisionmedspaservices.com
MEMORY CARE Harbor Cove Memory Care 48 N. Main Street, Hilton Head 843-342-7122 www.navionsl.com
NHC Bluffton Memory Care 3039 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-705-8220 www.nhcbluffton.com
The Palmettos Assisted Living Memory Care 3035 Okatie Hwy., Bluffton 843-707-9400 www.thepalmettosbluffton.com
Vineyard Bluffton
25 Cassidy Drive, Bluffton 843-547-9989 www.vineyardbluffton.com
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
Beaufort Memorial Sea Island Psychiatry John H. DeWitt, MD; Winn Hill, MD; James Benn Jr., PMHNP-BC; Margaret Benson, PMHNP-BC;
Patricia Rickenbaker, LISW 989 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-522-5600 www.beaufortmemorial.org
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY Beaufort Memorial Lowcountry Medical Group Eve Ashby, DO 300 Midtown Drive, Beaufort
843-770-0404 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialists Christopher Benson, MD, FACOG; Tiffany Bersani, MD; Marlena Masavge, MD, FACOG; Gregory A. Miller, MD, FACOG; Soldrea Thompson, MD, FACOG; Maggie Bisceglia, CRNP;
Catherine Tambroni-Parker, CNM; Suzanne Wolf, FNP-BC 7 Arley Way, Suite 101, Bluffton 989 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort 843-522-7820 www.beaufortmemorial.org
OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE Beaufort Memorial Express Care & Occupational Health Randall Castor, MD; Chip Fowlkes, DO; Miranda Moss, FNP-C; Allison Vigil, FNP-BC
1 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton 843-706-2185 www.beaufortmemorial.org
OPHTHALMOLOGY
OPTOMETRY
Lowcountry Eye Associates
Optical Solutions
David J. Remigio, MD 843-815-7222 www.Lcea27.wix.com/lowcountryeye
Michael A. Campbell, O.D. Hilton Head Commons: 843-681-6682 Shelter Cove: 843-785-8008 Bluffton: 843-706-0607 www.DrMichaelCampbell.com
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››Health & Wellness ORTHOPEDICS/SPORTS MEDICINE JOSEPH P. TOBIN, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
ORTHOPAEDICS-HILTON HEAD & POOLER 12 Lafayette Place, Hilton Head | 114 Canal Street, #503, Pooler, GA 31322 843-342-9100 | hiltonheadorthopaedics.com Dr. Tobin is Board Certified with an additional year of fellowship training in hip and knee replacement surgery. He also specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist and 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.
Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists
Beaufort Memorial Orthopaedic Specialists
PAIN REGENERATIVE
PEDIATRIC THERAPY
The Pain Center and Regenerative Institute
Beaufort Memorial Health Link For Children
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
Dr. William E. Durrett, Jr. M.D. 19 Moss Creek Village, Suite C, Hilton Head 843-949-7790 www.PainCentersSC.com
H. Kevin Jones, MD; Vandit Sardana, MD, FRCSC; Tiffany Rahn, PA-C; William Schreffler, NP-C 11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton 1251 Ribaut Road, Beaufort 843-524-3015 www.beaufortmemorial.org
31 Innovation Dr., Bluffton 843-522-7180 Beaufort Memorial Hospital 990 Ribaut Road, Suite 210, Beaufort 843-522-5900 www.beaufortmemorial.org
PHARMACY Bluffton Pharmacy
167 Bluffton Road (Hwy 46), Suite B, Bluffton 843-757-4999 www.blufftonpharmacy.com
Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy 1101 Main Street, Hilton Head island 843-681-2622 www.BurkesPharmacy.com
PHYSICAL THERAPY/REHABILITATION Beaufort Memorial Outpatient Rehabilitation 11 Arley Way, Bluffton 843-522-5630 www.beaufortmemorial.org
NHC Bluffton
3039 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-705-8220 www.nhcbluffton.com
RADIATION ONCOLOGY Beaufort Memorial Radiation Oncology Jonathan Briggs, MD Keyserling Cancer Center 989 Ribaut Road, Beafort 843-522-7800 www.beaufortmemorial.org
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RADIOLOGY/IMAGING Beaufort Memorial Bluffton Medical Services 11 Arley Way, Suite 102, Bluffton 843-522-5015 www.beaufortmemorial.org
Beaufort Memorial Breast Health Center 989 Ribaut Rd., Beaufort 843-522-5015 www.beaufortmemorial.org
SKILLED NURSING Fraser Health CenterThe SeaBrook of Hilton Head
300 Woodhaven Drive Hilton Head Island 843-842-3747 ext. 337 www.theseabrook.com/health-services
NHC Bluffton
3039 Okatie Highway, Bluffton 843-705-8220 www.nhcbluffton.com
SURGERY Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists E. Perry Burrus, MD, FACS; Deanna Mansker, MD; H. Tim Pearce, MD, FACS; Stephen Sisco, MD; Andrea Hall, AGNP-BC Laura Kaiser, PA-C
11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 360, Beaufort 843-524-8171 beaufortmemorial.org
Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head 190 Pembroke Drive Hilton Head Island 843-682-5050 www.hhisurgery.com
URGENT CARE Beaufort Memorial Express Care & Occupational Health Randall Castor, MD; Chip Fowlkes, DO; Miranda Moss, FNP-C; Allison Vigil, FNP-BC
1 Burnt Church Road, Bluffton 843-706-2185 beaufortmemorial.org
Global Family Medicine and Urgent Care, LLC Gaston O. Perez, MD, FAAFP, FAARFM 14 Oak Forest Road, Suite D, Bluffton 843-815-6468 www.GlobalFamilyMed.com
VASCULAR SURGERY Beaufort Memorial Surgical Specialists J. Chadwick Tober, MD, FACS; Ravikumar K. Veeraswamy, MD (MUSC Affiliate); Mathew D. Wooster, MD (MUSC Affiliate); Annsley Troxell, PA-C 11 Arley Way, Suite 201, Bluffton 989 Ribaut Road, Suite 360, Beaufort 843-524-8171 www.beaufortmemorial.org
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