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Finding the right kind of help By Jenny Peterson Mental health deserves the same level of care as physical health. If you break a bone, you go to an emergency room or an orthopedic specialist. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or other symptoms start disrupting daily life, mental healthcare should be part of the response, too. … Read more
Required sports physicals help ensure student athletes are ready to compete — both physically and mentally By Jenny Peterson Before the first ball is kicked, thrown or caught, student athletes must first clear a crucial hurdle: a physician’s exam confirming they are healthy enough to play. Beginning in seventh grade, every middle and high school … Read more
Five Lowcountry hikes for a fresh perspective By Jenny Peterson The Lowcountry may not offer mountain peaks or steep elevation gains, but it makes up for it with miles of flat, accessible trails that invite people of all fitness levels outside. From paths that trace the edges of barrier islands with 180-degree views of waterways … Read more
Do you ever feel that things are getting ‘whey’ out of hand? By Jenny Peterson The day I considered adding protein powder to my water bottle is when I knew things were getting out of hand. Water — a perfect liquid that has sustained life since the dawn of man — is now being…protein-optimized? Yes, … Read more
Nurses are a key to expanding mental health resources in many communities. By Jenny Peterson Across many communities, nurses are on the front line of a growing mental health crisis. “Nurses are frequently the first to notice changes in patients’ mood, behavior, coping, sleep, stress or family dynamics, even before those concerns are clearly named … Read more
State pharmacy switch sparks wave of drug denials, appeals and disruption By Jenny Peterson Mary Wise, a pharmacist and owner of Herold’s Pharmacy serving Charleston and West Ashley, says the Jan. 1 switch in the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) contract for more than 550,000 state employees and retirees has caused major disruption for patients. That … Read more