HealthLinksSC.com | 9 48 | FAREWELL ANXIOUS MIND Mindfulness exercises help create a calm mind, reduce stress and help patients focus on their cancer treatment goals. 52 | HEALING SOUND Therapeutic sound therapy has an enthusiastic following in South Carolina. 62 | ANGELS IN THE HALLS Hospital chaplains, channels for others’ worries and grief, work daily to bring peace and comfort to vulnerable patients and their families. 68 | TIME CHANGE CHALLENGES It seems everyone is affected by the time changes – even our pets. 76 | SENIOR DOGS NEED SPECIAL CARE As older pets age, their needs change. Preventive health care and more frequent medical checks become important to their overall quality of life. CONTENTS DIRECTORIES Oral Health...........................................................78 IN EVERY ISSUE Publisher’s Note...................................................10 From the Editor....................................................11 Living Healthy Area Events..................................12 There's an App for That.......................................43 CCMS ..................................................................66 The Lighter Side of Health Care..........................71 Unique Case.........................................................74 Charleston Area Nonprofits.................................72 The Pulse on Charleston Nurses..........................80 SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT Northbridge Dental Offers Implant Supported Restorations........................................................................33 Alala: A Valuable Resource in the War Against Breast Cancer......................................................................55 A Hand to Hold: Family Connection Helps Families Know and Navigate............................................................56 Find Clarity and Confidence While Navigating Health Insurance.................................................................60 Gilston Insurance: 61 Years and Counting..........................65
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