HealthLinks Upstate May/June 2021

www.Ups tatePhys i c i ansSC . com | www.Hea l thL i nksUps tate. com | 3 5 | A PUBLISHER’S JOB HealthLinks Publisher Cullen Murray-Kemp has this thing about helping people that goes far beyond his job title. 6 | SERVING THE UNDERSERVED IN SC In South Carolina’s Lowcoun- try, a far-reaching network of medical professionals is making a difference for people who otherwise would have no viable way to stay healthy. 10 | FOR 'WATER-VER' IS AILING YOU ... LEAVE IT IN THE POOL Aquatic therapy can take many forms, including exercise classes at the local YMCA, athletes soaking in ice baths, run- ning on underwater treadmills, immersion tanks and more. 15 | HAVE NO FEAR: HOW TO SAFELY DETOX FROM OPIOIDS The detoxification process is difficult and uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t be a deterrent in keeping someone with a substance use disorder from getting help. 20 | WHAT'S AFFLICTING YOU? Whether you have migraines, an upset stomach or even the common cold, you can find a natural remedy to take care of the problem. 24 | THE DANGERS OF WORKING AT HOME Foot-related injuries during the pandemic run the gamut from severe acute broken bones and dislocations to more chronic conditions. 26 | THE OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF COVID-19 People have been affected by COVID-19 in ways that might have pointed medical professionals in a different direction before the virus changed the way we live, work and play. 28 | REDISCOVERING THE FAMILY DOCTOR The COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged people to recon- sider their own health and the key medical practitioner in their lifelong journey of well- ness – their family medicine doctor. 33 | MAKE TODAY A GREAT DAY IN POWDERSVILLE Powdersville – with a popu- lation of around 9,600 – still holds onto its small-town, community-driven vibe. 39 | ASSESSING WHAT IS BEST FOR YOUR CHILD The father of a special needs child was curious about how children with autism and other disabilities in South Car- olina are diagnosed, how parents are involved and what options and resources are available. 51 | SOUTH CAROLINA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND: A PLACE TO THRIVE Living with deafness or blindness is not without daily challenges, but there’s a South Carolina school that offers students with those disabilities a foundation to thrive. 54 | A COVID TREND: DELAYING PREVENTIVE CARE According to a recent Time-Harris Poll, a staggering 78% of American adults decided to delay routine medical ser- vices and health care appointments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 56 | OH SAY, CAN YOU SEE? Today’s newest cataract surger- ies include not only removal of damaged lenses but replace- ment with state-of-the-art ones that can significantly improve eyesight for close, medium range and distance vision. CONTENTS DIRECTORIES Powdersville Health Care....................................................... 37 Primary Care. ....................... .................................................. 61 BY THE NUMBERS Opioid Addiction................................................................... 18 Special Education. ................................................................. 40 Preventive Care...................................................................... 55 Cataracts................................................................................ 57 IN EVERY ISSUE Publisher’s Note....................................................................... 4 About the Cover...................................................................... 5 The Lighter Side of Health Care. ........................................... 23 A Unique Case....................................................................... 45 Upstate Area Nonprofits ........................................................ 48 All About Food. ..................................................................... 58 The Pulse on Upstate Nurses. ................................................ 64 ISSUE 4.3 MAY/JUNE 2021 UPSTATE SPONSORED MEDICAL CONTENT Affordable Health Care for People on the Go....................... 42 New Business Celebrates First Year Despite the Pandemic............................................................ 43 FEATURES