HealthLinks Magazine

10/16/2025

It’s easy to see that cancer services have become increasingly more advanced and effective, but this also means that the myriad of services a person needs relating to cancer treatment have become more complicated – and sometimes confusing for patients. 👇

That’s an issue that Coastal Cancer Center is working to solve by offering almost fully comprehensive services – all at the same location.

Coastal Cancer Center provides advanced oncology care in Myrtle Beach with medical oncology, radiation therapy, infusion services, and community education.

10/15/2025

Torie Dingler was an otherwise healthy and active teenager when she began noticing discomfort in her upper arm. ⤵️

Looking back, she admits “the pain was probably there for close to a year,” but, because she was active and still growing, it was easy to write off the discomfort as growing pains and not a serious threat.

Read Torie’s inspiring osteosarcoma survivor story—her diagnosis at 16, treatments, resilience, and thriving life as a nurse and mother.

10/14/2025

Who doesn’t love a senior dog or cat? They’re loyal, they’re calm and they’re comfortable. 😍

The downside to having senior pets is that their health eventually will start to decline, and, as a responsible pet owner, you’ll have to remain proactive to ensure your four-legged friend’s long and healthy life.

Learn senior pet care essentials including nutrition, dental health, mobility support, and vet visits to help older dogs and cats live healthier lives.

10/13/2025

As a teenager headed off to college, Allison Lanford found herself having to navigate a complicated process of securing assisted living for one of her parents. 👇

Now as the owner and senior adviser of Assisted Living Locators of Charleston, Lanford takes the guesswork out of preparing for when that time comes. Working with families in person, learning about their personalities, lifestyle preferences, health and care needs, timeline, location and budget, Lanford guides her clients to find the option that best fits their unique situation.

Assisted Living Locators in Charleston helps families navigate senior care choices, from in-home care to memory care and nursing homes.

10/10/2025

As the temperatures begin to fall and the leaves begin to turn, you also might want to seriously think about your health insurance for the coming year. 🙌

If you are a Medicare recipient – because you’ve reached the age of 65 or are disabled – you get to choose your health care options during the open enrollment period, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. And Angela Edwards, state health insurance assistance program coordinator for the Trident Area Agency on Aging, helps recipients navigate through their Medicare and Medicaid options.

Learn about Medicare open enrollment in Charleston for 2026. Compare Advantage, Medigap & drug plans to find the best coverage for your needs.

10/09/2025

You’ve done it. You worked so hard and lost a tremendous amount of weight. 👇

You feel great, but when you look in the mirror, all you notice is the excess skin hanging off your body. What, if anything, can be done to improve your body’s contour?
https://healthlinkssc.com/plastic-surgery/weighing-in-on-reconstructive-surgery-after-massive-weight-loss/

10/08/2025

For decades, plastic surgery was often associated with the vanity-obsessed and celebrities who had “too much work done. 👇

“The stigma around plastic surgery is fading,” explained Dr. Sami Tarabishy, a plastic surgeon with The Facial Surgery Center. “Patients of all ages are seeking to rejuvenate, augment or improve their appearance in some way. Appropriately selected procedures for each patient’s needs yield excellent outcomes for any age.”

Explore plastic surgery for seniors, including facelifts, eyelid surgery, body contouring, and nonsurgical options that restore confidence and vitality.

10/07/2025

Hearing loss is often part of the normal aging process, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn all you can about what you can do to help prevent it and deal with it – and why you should not let hearing loss go untreated. 👇

“Conductive or mechanical hearing loss is linked to fluid in the ear, most commonly from infection or problems with the inner ear anatomy” while “sensorineural hearing loss, which is more common in adults, is typically related to aging, cumulative loud noise exposure and some medical conditions” Oma Hester, MD, of Charleston ENT & Allergy , explained.

Learn about hearing loss prevention, common causes, screening recommendations, and how hearing devices can improve health and quality of life.

10/06/2025

Outpatient joint replacement has quickly become the new standard in orthopedic care. 👇

Dr. Neal Huang, a fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, has been at the forefront. “We’ve been a leader in outpatient joint replacement since 2017, even before COVID forced the health care system to evolve,” he explained.

Outpatient joint replacement in Charleston offers safe, effective hip and knee surgery with faster recovery and the comfort of home healing.

10/02/2025

When you imagine senior care, you often picture nursing homes or assisted living facilities. 👇

That’s why Tracey May and the team at Care For Life-Home Care are working not only to reduce senior hospitalizations but also to extend the years Lowcountry seniors are spending living independently.
https://healthlinkssc.com/senior-living-facility/helping-seniors-live-their-best-lives/

10/01/2025

With approximately 125,000 South Carolinians diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease each year, affordable and accessible dementia care is a growing priority in the Palmetto State. ❤

Providing exactly this type of care has been Respite Care Charleston’s guiding principle for more than three decades; its mission is to offer “MORE.GOOD.DAYS.” to families living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Respite Care Charleston provides affordable dementia support with half-day memory care, caregiver resources, and education for families across Charleston.

09/30/2025

If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with arthritis, you know that the pain can be debilitating. The condition often affects the joints we rely on the most, like the shoulders, knees, hips or hands. 👇

“Since arthritis of the joint is a progressive condition that leads to further deterioration with time, most non-surgical treatments are temporizing measures,” explained Richard Zimlich, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.

Discover effective arthritis pain management in Charleston, from lifestyle changes and therapy to advanced joint replacement surgery.