Articles from the current issue of HealthLinks Magazine.
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
Student-driven sensory spaces take shape at Alice’s Clubhouse By Jenny Peterson At Alice’s Clubhouse, innovation at the dementia-specific medical-model day center grows out of everyday moments, holistic attentiveness and a willingness to try something new. When a doctoral-level occupational therapy student, completing her capstone project at the memory care center, noticed members becoming overwhelmed or … Read more
Madison Maison Is Redefining the Art of the Mocktail By Hunter H. KerrisonPhotos by Brendan Murray Tucked inside a sleek suite on Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston, Madison Maison has built its reputation on luxury, curated champagnes, KILO caviar and an atmosphere that feels equal parts New York energy and French refinement. But step behind … Read more
Postpartum Support Charleston is here for the 1 in 7 moms struggling with maternal mental illness By Jenny Peterson Delivering a baby and heading home to a space filled with cribs, blankets and bottles is supposed to feel like a milestone. The picture-perfect image: soft light through the nursery window, a sleeping newborn, a mother … Read more
When a veteran nurse didn’t fit the profile for cancer, she had to fight to be heard — leading to a rare and life-changing diagnosis. By Anne Toole Dr. Michelle Nelson has spent nearly three decades caring for others. As a nurse for 29 years, an adjunct professor at the Medical University of South Carolina … Read more