Articles from the current issue of HealthLinks Magazine.
By Jenny Peterson For many people, turning 65 means finally getting “cheap” health insurance. But Medicare is far more complicated — and potentially more expensive — than many seniors realize. Tonya Bell, a Medicare insurance broker at Senior Care Insurance Services LLC and licensed in 26 states, has spent the past 15 years primarily helping … Read more
A baseline for the bones I’ve been taking for granted By Jenny Peterson Last month, I got a bone density scan for no reason. Well, no reason that I — or my insurance company — felt was “necessary.” There was no diagnosis, no specific concern. Just me, a 43-year-old woman with the word “perimenopause” suddenly … Read more
Advocating for answers on a celiac journey By Bailey Baker My mother has never had an easy relationship with her gut. For as long as I can remember, food was something she navigated carefully, not with anxiety, but with the practiced awareness of someone who had learned, through trial and error and years of discomfort, … Read more
As health systems acquire more physician practices, some doctors are choosing independence for more patient time, autonomy and personalized care By Jenny Peterson When Dr. Ann Gregory Kelly began looking for a new practice, she knew one thing: She wanted to remain independent. Dr. Kelly had spent about five and a half years at Palmetto … Read more
By Jenny Peterson Burn Care, Closer to Home Children recovering from serious burns will soon have expanded access to specialized care in Charleston. Shriners Children’s announced it is opening a new outpatient pediatric burn clinic in partnership with MUSC Health, building on more than five years of pediatric burn care through the MUSC Health South … Read more
Expert guidance for navigating senior living options By Lilly Hensley With more than 40 senior living communities in the greater Charleston area, choosing the right one can feel overwhelming. According to Allison Lanford, Senior Care Advisor and Owner of Assisted Living Locators of Charleston, every family’s situation is unique, making personalized guidance essential. “The biggest … Read more