Healthy Horizon's Hilton Head 2011

Contents

2 Healthy Horizons Magazine

COVER6 The Treasures Of South Beach The Salty Dog Cafe

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HEALTHY KIDS16 bricks4kids17 The Sandbox - Hilton Head’s Place To PlayFAITH & FAMILY20 How To Find Time For Faith In Busy Life21 Sins We Have Come to Tolerate: SelfishnessOUR COMMUNITY24 The Coastal Discovery MuseumTHE FITNESS FACTOR26 No Excuses

64 EMERGENCY NUMBERS63 RESOURCE GUIDE

FEATURES

9 Factors To Consider Before Moving Your Aging Loved One Into Your Home

10 To Run Or Not To Run?

13 Burke’s Pharmacy

14 Protecting Your Children In Cyberspace

22 Tidewater Hospice

23 Pathology & Your Gastrointestinal Health

27 Know Where To Go - Because Minutes Matter

28 Screening For Cancer - WHAT & WHEN

CENTER SPREAD18 The Center for Digestive & Liver Health and The Endoscopy Center

Health & Wellness Guide 3

Publisher Page

Welcome to

Healthy Horizons is a community wellness magazine that is distributed free throughout the Southeast U. S. The goal of the magazine is to provide health education to the community and promote healthy living. Articles in the magazine are provided by healthcare professionals who are committed to: (a) disease prevention, (b) early detection of disease, (c) prompt treatment of illness, and (d) promotion of quality of life.

The magazine began as a wellness resource guide for aging Americans. This key aspect of the magazine has proven to be a great resource for our consumers. Input from our local advertisers and consumers reinforce our belief that health education provides our readers with insight and knowledge to assist in making informed decisions regarding his/her healthcare. In the past seven years our market area has grown significantly and feedback from our consumers has been positive. In an effort to meet the desires of the market area we have expanded the magazine to include a “Healthy Kids” section and a “Community” section. Again, response regarding the inclusion of this content has been constructive. As many of you are aware, acute and chronic health problems are very prevalent in our society. However, many of these health problems are preventable. Individuals lack the knowledge that is necessary to make informed decisions regarding their health. It is imperative that each individual, regardless of age, race or gender, engage in opportunities that will enhance their well being on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. This holistic approach to health will enable individuals to make educated decisions that are appropriate to maintain their current health status or to seek prompt treatment when disease or illness occurs. Healthy Horizons strives to provide information in the community that is relevant and will hopefully improve the health status of aging Americans. The goal is that Healthy Horizons will serve as a valuable community resource tool and promote quality of life. God bless you as you strive for “Healthy Horizons”.

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Cover Story

In a fishing village at South Beach lived John Braddocks and his dog Jake. John earned his living as a fisherman.

Jake shared his love of the sea. Early one Friday morning, John powered up their 36 foot fishing vessel and headed for the deep blue sea.

It was a great day for fishing. The fish were practically jumping in the boat. Suddenly, the sky began to darken and the wind whipped to 60 knots.

Then, out of no where, the Salty Dog was slammed by a 20 foot rogue wave. Jake dug his paws into the deck and tried to fend off the storm with his mightiest growl.

But it was too late... the next 20 footer engulfed the small craft. Jake and John were tossed into the raging sea.

The man began to lose hope, but - so the story goes - Jake headed west. Jake swam for 3 days and 3 nights with the man holding fast to his collar.

No one knows how Jake could have known the way back to his home port. The townspeople built a gathering place in the village and named it

The Salty Dog Cafe - in honor of Jake’s heroic feat. Portraits of Jake wearing his yellow sou’wester hat adorn the walls.

His place in nautical history is assured.



Destined to capture the hearts of its visitors, this Hilton Head destination offers lots of fun as well as entertainment for the whole family. The Salty Dog Cafe, an island institution which has delighted locals and visitors for over two decades, is South Beach’s claim to fame. People who visited as kids are now bringing their own children to share in their childhood memories. Kids dance on to the sounds of Dave Kemmerly or Bruce Crichton while parents kick back & watch the sunsets. Year-round fun can be found along the boardwalk, & South Beach is especially active during the summer with great food, LIVE music, Kid’s Entertainment and Free pictures with Jake the Salty Dog.

While at South Beach, you’ll definitely want to venture upstairs to the Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory or visit Jake’s Cargo for plenty of great items. Everything from Salty Dog T-Shirts to children’s books can be found featuring Jake the Salty Dog. Special savings can be found all summer with the color of the week T-Shirt for only $12.99 at The Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory on Arrow Rd. or The Salty Dog T-Shirt Factory and Jake’s Cargo at South Beach.

To see another side of Hilton Head you

have to get out on the water. Take a kayak trip with Island Watersports or a dolphin watch with Commander Zodiac the Gypsy. Charter fishing trips are available with Blue Water Bait & Tackle. You can fish for everything from trout to sharks, depending on the season & you will enjoy the abundant marine life that makes this ecosystem so diverse. Blue Water Bait & Tackle has all of the inside information on what’s biting and where the hot spots are located. South Beach is the closest marina to the ocean which means more fishing time. (843-671-3060)

Inside or outside dining can be found in all of the restaurants. Enjoy a relaxing dinner at The Wreck of the Salty Dog or Land’s End Tavern. Great specials can be found for both Happy Hour and dinner. It’s hard not to find something to enjoy, and almost impossible to forget the view.

For great pizza, Jake’s Pizza always delivers! Available from 11 am in season for dine-in or carry-out. Jake’s Pizza also offers FREE Sea Pines delivery starting at 4 pm. Enjoy fresh pizza, calzones, salads & amazing specials delivered to your door in sea Pines. No matter what, Jake’s Pizza always delivers! (843-671-4749)

For those who choose to eat inside at The Salty Dog Cafe, Captain John’s Galley serves some of the freshest seafood prepared your favorite way. Or dine on the deck with something from Kiwi’s Island

The Treasures Of South Beach


Cookout (in season) The menu is very diverse and everyone will find something they will truly enjoy. (843-671-CAFE)

Be sure to try the homemade ice cream from The Salty Dog Ice Cream Shop. Choose from a variety of flavors served in either a cup or a cone! The whole family can try something different and enjoy it together outside at The Salty Dog. For the ultimate dessert, try it in a waffle cone with your choice of toppings.

For those who just can’t get enough of South Beach, you don’t have to leave! South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals has rooms with nightly or weekly rates. Choose either marina or courtyard views. All suites have a kitchenette & hardwood floors. For even more space, South Beach Inn & Vacation Rentals offers a variety of privately owned villas. All are located in the South Beach area and are within a few minutes walk of the beach, the marina and The Salty Dog Cafe.

All in all, South Beach is full of great treasures that you will not want to miss. For a day or a week, there is plenty of entertainment for everyone.

For More Info:843-671-CAFE

CALENDAR of EVENTS2011 Fall Calendar

Oct 1 - Dec 15: ShrimpfestCelebrate the shrimp harvest with our 10 fa-vorite shrimp recipes, each at a great price. Try Russian, Greek, Tequila, fried shrimp and more. 4 pm - Close. Oct 1: 15th Annual Oyster Roast2,500 LBS of oysters, roasted over an open flame. Starting at 4 pm ‘til they’re gone. Live music, Kid’s Fun & Games and Jake the Salty Dog. Plus, FREE Salty Dog T-Shirts to the first 10 oyster customers and special prices on cookout favorites. Oct 15: 12th Annual Fall FestivalSample restaurant food & sidewalk shopping.Carnival games, prizes, live music, Kid’s Fun & Games and Jake the Salty Dog. 12-4 pm. Oct 22: Shrimp Festival & Lowcountry BoilCelebrate the shrimp harvestwith live music, Kid’s Fun & Games, Jake the Salty Dog and Lowcountry Boil with fresh, lo-cal shrimp! 4-8 pm. Oct 29: Haunted BBQ & Costume Contest!Kid’s Costume Contest at 7 pm. Prizes, candy, Kid’s Fun & Games and Jake the Salty Dog. Burgers and hot dogs,4-9 pm. Come see our haunted village. Nov 12: Pig Pickin’ & Lowcountry Boil Lowcountry cooking done right. Plus, live music, Kid’s Fun & Gamesand Jake the Salty Dog. 4 - 8 pm. November 25 & 26- FREE Pictures with Santa 3-7 PM in the office of The South Beach Inn.

December 2 & 3- FREE Pictures with Santa 3-7 PM in the office of The South Beach Inn.

December 9 -10- FREE Pictures with Santa 3-7 PM in the office of The South Beach Inn.

December 16-17- FREE Pictures with Santa 3-7 PM in the office of The South Beach Inn. November 25 - December 31- South Beach Christmas VillageHundreds of thousands of twinkling lights,falling snow & Santa visits for pictures each week ‘til Christmas with treats for the wholefamily. Call 363-2198 for info.


As a person begins to age, family members often feel the need to help with everyday tasks that become challenging, such as meal preparation, laundry and housekeeping. Eventually, many family members find themselves assisting in ways they never expected, such as with hygiene and grooming. This can lead to the common decision to move an aging loved one into the home of a family member. One out of four adult children lives with an elderly or disabled relative he or she cares for, according to Caring.com.

However, moving a loved one into your home may take a toll on the family caregiver, causing stress, fatigue and strained relationships with family and friends. There are additional options to consider, such as in-home care, assisted living or a nursing home facility. “If you need help, you’re not alone,” said Gregg Fulton, President Right at Home. “Recognizing your loved one requires additional assistance is just the first step to ensuring your loved one gets the assistance needed.”

Family caregivers should consider the

following factors before moving an aging loved one into their home:

Consider your daily schedule and availability. Caring for an aging loved one is a great way to repay the nurturing love and care he/she gave to you. However, if you are working a full-time job and caring for children of your own, it may be difficult to take on the additional responsibility of someone requiring constant assistance. Be realistic about how much time and energy you have each day to devote to your aging loved one. Also, understand that the level of care you need to provide will most likely increase over time.

Review the history of your past relationship. Getting along well with your loved one and being able to peacefully and successfully overcome any differences is a major benefit when living under the same roof as someone. However, if you have a strained relationship and have a hard time resolving conflicts, be aware that the relationship will not magically improve if you live together. If your loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s or dementia, consider whether you will be able to handle

the possible personality changes that may come in the future.

Ensure your home is physically safe for an aging adult. Ensure that your home doesn’t pose any health or safety hazards. For example, older adults should ideally live on the first floor of your home to avoid stairs. If this is not possible, you may need to have an automatic stair lift installed. You may need to put in a ramp if there are stairs leading up to the front door of your house. Additional modifications may be needed in the bathroom, kitchen and bedroom. For a home safety checklist, visit http://www.rightathome.net/assets/PDF/HomeSafetyChecklist-2.pdf.

Consider the financial impact. Moving an aging loved one into your home may become a financial burden or may provide financial benefits. Come to a financial agreement before any living arrangements are made. Consider having your loved one contribute to household costs to ease the burden. Recognize that you and your family may have to make sacrifices to make the situation work, such as using your savings account or cutting back on entertainment spending. Include other family members involved in your loved one’s care in the discussion. There is no right or wrong way to deal with finances, and agreeing on an arrangement first can help you avoid disagreements later.

Taking a broad view of the situation and determining which solution is right for everyone involved can lead to a happier and healthier family. If you decide to move your aging loved one into your home, remember to allow yourself an occasional respite from caregiving and consider hiring an in-home care agency such as Right at Home . Trained and bonded caregivers are available to provide c o m p a n i o n s h i p , h o m e m a k i n g , physical assistance, hygiene and wellness for your loved one.Gregg Fulton President Right at Home

Factors to Consider Before Moving Your Aging Loved One Into Your Home


Your decision to ‘run’ – be it for general fitness or a targeted event could be your first step to becoming a ‘complete athlete.’ This statement is based on personal experience, general observation, and trends in the outdoor activity industry.

In our shop, we often experience new runners looking for the perfect shoe to solve a ‘health’ problem caused by a training program that has either introduced them to running or suddenly increased their running mileage. These problems could be described (through the runner’s own internet research) as plantar fasciitis, iliotibial band syndrome, sciatica, etc. or more generally foot, shin, knee, hip or lower back pain. In many cases we do find the runner’s shoes to be ill fitted (i.e. to small), warn out, or lacking the appropriate support; however, the shoe and its fit are only a small part of the bigger picture.

Often we provide a reference list of physical therapists, websites, and coaches (i.e. Running Times, Coach Jay Johnson) where they can see videos of how to appropriately use ‘dynamic’ warm-ups, cool-downs, and core strength routines to improve their overall fitness and the muscles that support a strong running foundation. These strength and modern stretching exercises are the first steps for runners to become ‘complete athletes’ whereby they can reduce and possibly recover from injuries; and, lengthen their careers as runners.

Many runners find the runner specific strength and stretching adequate to maintain and improve their overall running comfort and health; however, some runners desire or need to take the next steps to maintain overall fitness or supplement their fitness through recovery…

Runners recovering from a trauma (i.e. ankle twist or fall) or overuse (e.g. sudden training change) could

find themselves with orthopedist prescribed pool, cycling, or physical therapy training to maintain their overall cardiovascular and muscle development.

As a multisport shop we’ve found many single sport athletes such as runners, bicyclists, or swimmers improve their overall fitness but also their focused sport performance by adding the ‘full-spectrum’ of cycling, running, swimming, stretching, and strength training (e.g. CrossFit, yoga) to their regimen; and, this is where the ‘runner’s’ first step evolves to the next level of ‘complete athlete’.

The Outdoor Industry Association indicates through their 2011 survey that participation in triathlons (i.e. swim, bike, run) has increased 90.2% over the past three years! Our general experience as a multisport retailer indicates more participants are targeting events that are more broadly focused (i.e. duathlons and triathlons) to achieve a balance as ‘complete athletes’; and therefore, reduce “overuse” injuries.

Personally, I’ve gone through this transition as well – while I’ve always enjoyed the triumvirate of traditional triathlon training (swimming, cycling, and running) – running was always my ‘default’ exercise – until I focused on it too much. Once I focus on only one exercise or regimen without complementing the muscles with other routines my body starts to ‘squawk’ with the traditional aches and pains – however; when I complement my routine with the appropriate dynamic warm-up, cool down, core, strength, and

stretching exercises my entire fitness level as a ‘complete athlete’ is restored. And, when I add the multisport aspect of cycling and

swimming to my running schedule – I become the ‘complete athlete’ – and based on experience, you may be taking the

next steps to ‘complete athlete’ as well…and be all the healthier and happier for it!

To Run... or Not to Run?

John DoggerOwner Go Tri Sports


In an era of giant chains and mail-order services, the local family-owned drugstore may seem like a thing of the past. However, in Hilton Head Island, one pharmacy is continuing in this traditional model, and is doing so with great success. For the past twenty-five years, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy has been a staple of this lowcountry community in South Carolina, where they daily fulfill their motto of being “large enough to serve you, small enough to know you.”

Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy provides countless health and wellness services to their patrons, including prescriptions, medical equipment sales and rentals, long-term care consulting, and compounding. Over the years they have also expanded their expertise to include such specialty offerings as mastectomy fittings, immunizations and vaccinations, beach wheelchairs, and diabetic shoes. Additionally, Burke’s always keeps their customers’ convenience in mind with in-house charge accounts, daily deliveries, and 24-hour emergency service. What’s more, the pharmacy is open 7 days a week, year round, only closing for the Christmas day holiday.

Importantly, all of these services are offered with personalized attention. From the day they opened their doors over two decades ago, the staff of Burke’s has been dedicated to knowing their customers’ names and treating them as a part of a true family of patrons. After all, family is literally the foundation of this small business: founder William Burke ran his own pharmacy in Rochester, New York from 1950 before moving to Hilton Head in 1983. However, William soon found that as enjoyable as the golf and beach-going of early retirement could be, nothing fully suited his passion for work and community involvement. Therefore, he started working full-time again at another drugstore, until he and sons Tim and David (both of whom had followed in their father’s footsteps

and were also working as pharmacists) decided it was time to revive the family business down south. After five bank loans and personal investments, not to mention countless hours of dreaming and planning, Burke’s Pharmacy opened for business in Hilton Head’s Main Street Village on July 23, 1987.

In its first year of operation, Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy would fill between 40 and 60 prescriptions each day, with only two staff members and one full-time pharmacist. Today, between 400 and 500 prescriptions are filled each day by their 29 employees and 5 pharmacists—in fact, Burke’s boasts the largest pharmacist staff on Hilton Head. The family roots have not been forgotten either. In its 25 years, multiple generations of William Burke’s family members have worked behind the pharmacy’s counters, and currently eight Burkes are employed in every role from clerks to pharmacy techs to full-time pharmacists. Many extended family members also work in behind-the scene capacities, for instance lending their help with advertising and social media management. Tim and David Burke now own and operate the business together in the same tradition their father began so many years ago, and work alongside their own children each day.

Burke’s Pharmacy now serves most of southern Beaufort County, offering products and expertise to patrons from Sun City in Bluffton to the island’s South Beach. Also, since 1987 Burke’s has provided pharmaceutical and consulting services to various nursing care and skilled health centers on the island, and are currently servicing three skilled facilities and four assisted-living facilities. However, their commitment to the community is not confined solely to their in-store services. From 1995 to 1999, Burke’s Pharmacy was an American Cancer Society sponsor of the Tee It Up for Tom golf tournament, an annual fundraising event held in honor of the late Tom Burke, brother of Tim and David. Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy also serves as an experiential rotation site for numerous pharmacy schools, including University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, University of Connecticut, The Ohio State University, and Ohio Northern University, among others. In this way, Burke’s Pharmacy helps provide critical guidance and experience to an entirely new generation of pharmacists.

Just as Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy works tirelessly to give back to their community, the lowcountry community of Hilton Head, Bluffton, and its environs has in turn graciously

recognized Burke’s Pharmacy throughout the store’s history. In 1994, Burke’s was named Small Business of the Year by the Hilton Head Chamber of Commerce, and was a Rotary Club 4-Way Test recipient in 2003. Burke’s was also listed as one of the top independent pharmacies in Drug Topics magazine. In 2010 and 2011 they were voted the Island Packet readers’ choice as “Best Pharmacy” and “Best Pharmacist”.

Of course, the greatest reward Burke’s Pharmacy continues to receive is the patronage of their loyal customers, with whom Tim, David, and the entire Burke’s staff have built many meaningful relationships over the years. While remaining truly “small enough to know you,” Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy intends to continue to grow to meet their community’s needs with the same exemplary, evolving service and dedication it has always provided. Far from being a thing of the past, then, this particular family-owned, full-service pharmacy looks forward to a bright future.

For more information on Burke’s Pharmacy and its services, please visit

www.burkespharmacy.com

Large Enough To Serve You,Small Enough To Know You!

Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy

Timothy S. Burke, R.Ph.David P. Burke, R.Ph.

Daniel M. Mullin, R.Ph.Kathy J. Hussong, PharmD

Tara D. Luba, PharmD

1101 Main StreetHilton Head Island, SC 29926

843-681-2622

In business for 25 years providing prescriptions, compounded

medication, rental and sale of home medical equipment to Hilton Head

Island, Bluffton, and Sun City. Home and office delivery available.


Healthy Kids

The Internet provides youth and adults with access to a wealth of information and educational resources along with the opportunity for collaboration with others around the world. Unfortunately, it also offers inappropriate content and the opportunities for interaction with persons with intent to cause harm. We believe that the benefits outweigh the disadvantages; however, it is critical that we work together to provide a safe environment and teach children ways to protect themselves while on the Internet or employing a wide-variety of electronic devices. Through properly-designed educational programs, informative dialogue regarding best practices for internet safety fosters an

opportunity to facilitate a safe computing environment. Frameworks for training adults and children coupled with the presentation of relevant, timely materials regarding current trends in electronic communications crafts a highly effective atmosphere for protecting our children.Recent statistics suggest that nearly 2 billion people use the Internet daily. Approximately 12 percent of all internet sites contain pornography, 25% of all search engines requests are for pornography-related materials. In 2010, one in seven youth, ages 10 to 17 received an unsolicited sexual solicitation online. Due to the unparalleled growth of the internet and rapid development of new communications tools, the ability to

control internet content is a distant memory.In 2008, the Troy University IT department launched a community service program with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. The Cyberkids Internet Safety initiative has met tremendous success. Since the first presentation in 2008, the group has traveled over 36,000 miles and over 90,000 youth and adults have participated in the event. Troy IT staff has spoken at a wide-variety of school, civic and community events. In addition to tailored Cyberkids presentations, the group offers events on identity theft and maintains a public information website, www.whoswatchingalabama.org.

Protecting Children

“An Overview of Internet Crimes Against Children” or “Why Worry about Youth Online”

In 2010, one in seven youth, ages 10 to 17 received an unsolicited sexual solicitation online.


Why do we worry about youth online?Inexperienced or uneducated internet users can fall victim to a wealth of dangerous online encounters. Is your 16-year old online friend truly the child who lives just a few miles away? Are you donating money to a worthy, legitimate effort? Is your computer quietly participating in a complex, global network of malicious computer activity? Has your child employed internet-based communications to harass or bully another child?

The sheer size and nearly exponential growth of users and content produce abundant opportunity for deception. Your 16-year old online friend may be a paroled sex offender living three-hundred miles away; the passionate plea for charitable contributions may be a regional criminal operation; nefarious applications may observe your local computer content; your child may be guilty of launching an online assault of an unsuspecting classmate.Through an innovative presentation, Troy University discusses significant internet content concerns. Chiefly, social networking sites, cyberbullying, sexting and the use of digital photography are addressed. Misunderstood internet concepts such as online anonymity, social network security and legal accountability baffle the most experienced of internet

users; a thorough review of the true nature of these topics is explored.Troy University’s IT department capitalizes on personal compassion for the online safety of youth and the experience of its information security experts to craft a presentation that draws from years of real-life experiences. Troy University houses a state-of-the-art computer forensics institute and lab. The facility serves as a regional training and investigative unit for computer-based crime. Years of field experience has afforded Troy’s presenters a unique perspective into the malicious activities that can result through inappropriate use of technology.Visit Troy University’s web presence for additional information, presentation scheduling and educational resources, www.whoswatchingalabama.org.

In Cyberspace Written By: W. Greg Price

Chief Technology and Security Officer of Troy University. Director of the Troy University Computer Forensics Institute.



LEGO® is a registered trademark of the Lego Group that has no affiliation to Bricks4KidzBricks4Kidz · 42 New Orleans Rd. · Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 · Phone 843.686.2829 · [email protected]

Bricks 4 Kidz® after-school classes build on the universal popularity of LEGO® bricks to deliver a high quality of educational play. Each hour-long class is a fun, enriching

experience for participating children. Kids build a new project each week using the classic bricks as well as technic bricks loved by generations of children. Bricks 4 Kidz® features unique models unlike the kits that can be found on the shelves of a toy store. They’re designed to teach concepts across a variety of subject areas. Each unit is based on engaging themes such as space, inventions, famous buildings and more. In a class, things are getting kicked off with a discussion about key concepts related to the model, after which kids get right into the building. Working with a partner, children experience the hands-on fun of seeing a model come together piece by piece, from concept to completion. And by using one project kit to create dozens of different models, kids learn that with a little imagination and resourcefulness, they can use the kits to create something beyond the model plans.

In addition to after-school classes, Bricks 4 Kidz® offers activities like preschool classes, field trips, camps, home school programs, birthday parties, Kids Night Out, and Mommy-and-Me. The programs are available in many locations across the country and abroad; currently at 18 locations between Florida and North Carolina alone.

In Beaufort County, SC, Bricks 4 Kidz® is represented with a 2,100 sf large Creativity Center located at the south end of Hilton Head Island.


Hoping for some great one-on-one time with your kids? Have your little ones been spending too much time in front of the TV? Has the rain got your children going stir-crazy? Then you might want to check out The Sandbox, our Hilton Head Island interactive children’s museum.

Located just off Pope Avenue on the south end of the Island, this interactive museum provides a unique place for educational play between children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Little ones from infant to eight will be captivated by the fun filled play centers and engaging activities.

Walking through the wooden entrance gate, you will see the Loggerhead Sandcastle filled with magical sand. This sand can be formed into any shape, but because of its unique composition, it brushes right off your hands. The Builders of Tomorrow play center is a construction zone where children can test their building and mathematical skills. And, steps away lies “The Adventure,” a two story Spanish Galleon ship designed like the one Captain William Hilton sailed here centuries ago. Once aboard, kids can take pictures with a mermaid, dress like pirates and peek through portholes or telescopes, as they sail through the deep seas of their imagination.

Track the T-Rex dinosaur rock challenge will have the kids literally climbing the walls as they work their gross motor skills in hunt of a large T-Rex dinosaur. If your kids are more into flying than climbing, they can hop into the cockpit of a real Gulfstream jet complete with lights and airplane noises and take off with their Passport to the World. After their flight lands, they will enjoy shopping next door in the international market, then preparing a meal in our wonderful café style kitchen.

In the Rhythm and Hues area your children can become little Picassos. Butcher block sheets of paper, washable paint, glue, glitter, buttons and all sorts of fun decorative pieces enable them to create their very own unique works of art. The more musically inclined can create their own melodious masterpieces with the large variety of instruments on hand.

In the upstairs Learner’s Loft you will find a library perfect for quiet time. Tables are set and ready for tea parties. A puppet theater, Mission Nutrition Game, Lego table, Thomas the Tank train set, a Doctor/Vet office and board games provide perfect ways to share quality play time together.

Charlie’s Perfect Playplace, designed for infants and toddlers, includes a play gym and wall mounted age appropriate toys. Little ones will delight at the brightly painted wall murals as they roll around on the specially padded floor. At The Sandbox there is something special for everyone!

The Sandbox also has great Fall Back to School Programs for kids of all ages including: Food Art: Creative Nutrition for Kids, Interactive Music Program, Get Moving: Fitness Activities for Kids, and Imagination Hour: Story time and Craft.

Location: 18-A Pope Avenue, two blocks off the Sea Pines Circle behind St. Andrew by the Sea UMC.

Hours: Monday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (June – August) Tuesday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm (September – May)

The Sandbox… Hilton Head Island’s Place to Play!The Sandbox… Hilton Head Island’s Place to Play!

About The Sandbox: The Sandbox is a non-profit organization in its sixth year of operation. It is the brainchild of a group of Lowcountry moms who dreamed of having a place where their own children could learn and play!

Please log onto www.thesandbox.org or call (843) 842-7645 for directions and additional information.

“My children had a wonderful time here.

HH needed a place like this for the little ones. The exhibits were well

thought out with attention to detail. Everything from the

props & costumes to the wall décor is first rate.”

Atlanta, GA

“By far the best place for children on the island.” Akron, OH

“Our kids really enjoyed their time here – probably even more than when we have gone to aquariums / zoos. Thank you for providing such a great place.” Ridgedale, MO


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The Center for Digestive and Liver Health (CDLH) was founded in 1994 by Drs. Mark E. Murphy and Edward Rydzak. In 2003, the practice opened The Endoscopy Center, its in-office endoscopic procedure suite. Today, with eight Board-certified gastroenterologists and five mid-level providers, the CDLH is the largest gastroenterology practice in the state of Georgia outside of Atlanta. Drs. Mark E. Murphy, Edward Rydzak, Steven L. Carpenter, Charles W. Duckworth, Mark R. Nyce, Ryan C. Wanamaker, Allan L. Hardy, and George C. Aragon proudly serve the residents in southeast Georgia and surrounding areas in a professional and respectful environment. CDLH offers a full spectrum of services for the prevention, detection, and management of digestive diseases, with the advantage of being the largest gastroenterology practice in southeast Georgia. “Our doctors have the ability to sub-subspecialize, offering immense expertise in diverse

conditions,” explains Dr. Murphy. “Referring gastroenterologists send their complex patients to us from as far as two hours away.” The Endoscopy Center, the group’s state-of-the-art four-room procedure suite, is fully accredited by AAAHC. It also recently received special recognition from the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for the quality of its care. Only three other centers have received similar commendation in the entire state of Georgia. Our team of board-certified gastroenterologists performs the latest diagnostic testing in gastroenterology and employ modern treatment techniques to treat such cases as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colon cancer and hepatitis. We are dedicated to preserving your digestive health and providing the advanced care every patient deserves. The group focuses on providing state-of-the-art care for patients with

digestive and liver disease, as well as identifying colon cancer. Previously, CDLH introduced new technologies as endoscopic ultrasonography, Barrx ablation therapy and wireless capsule pH monitoring to coastal Georgia, among others. This year, the group performed the first successful endoscopic mucosal resection of an esophageal cancer in coastal Georgia—complete removal of a cancer without incisional surgery! “We don’t cut corners,” says Dr. Murphy. “We’re detail-oriented and keep stringent data records to measure our outcomes.” And the results speak for themselves: CDLH’s history of consistent success has earned the respect of their peers by voting three physicians within this group the prestigious recognition as “America’s Top Doctors”.

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The hospital where I am chaplain, Hilton Head Hosp., provides a Spiritual Care Department. The hospital policy is clear: spiritual care is an essential part of healing and wholeness. Many studies from such universities as Emory, Yale, Harvard and Duke, to name more prominent ones, through careful studies have concluded the same. My faith, and I speak from a Christian perspective, affirms the same thing.

To be clear, I approach this subject from the perspective that faith is an essential part of a healthy person. I tend to speak in terms of spiritual care, or spiritual welfare, so you may find that I have used the two concepts interchangeably.

Faith is often thought of as some practice which demands time, energy and financial support. In fact, religion as an expression of faith does expect and encourage that. However, faith is something more substantial and profound than a practice, although it gives form to practice. My focus is to care more about spiritual welfare than a narrow definition of faith. I believe everyone has a spiritual core. Sometimes we do accept that reality although we may not spend the time or energy to connect to it.

Often I will see someone at the hospital who has not claimed any particular faith

practice and may not believe a chaplain can help. If we can talk for a moment, often the patient will begin to explore the very deepest emotions of his/ her existence. That gets to the heart of faith.

The church where I am Assistant Pastor, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, evidences this understanding of Spiritual Care. The United Methodist Church has a motto that encompasses all of our humanity. Its faith statement is: Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. This is a spiritual place for you to question, discuss, get involved and make a difference!

I believe, healthy persons seek to fulfill a need for faith and faithful expression. We are most satisfied when our contributionshave met, not just our needs, but helped others.

Therefore, I offer this expression of my own faith--leave out attention to spiritual welfare and the whole body suffers. The Christian Bible in one of the Epistles reminds us that the body has many parts-feet, hands, eyes, head, etc. The individual parts cannot operate individually. Something gets all that working together and for this article we will call it faith: that deep understanding that there is much more to us than busyness. In fact our busyness is inevitably frustrating unless

we tap into what gives life meaning.So in the busyness how do we find time

to exercise faith--to nurture our spiritual welfare?

Make it a priority--no avoiding the fundamental--you have to believe it is important. We find time for physical fitness because we believe it is important.

Get connected with a place where faith is explored--church, mosque, synagogue, or in secular disciplines such as meditation practices. Engage the family. Let every member be involved so that the decision and discipline is shared and mutually supported. Be sure to have a buddy who can help and encourage.

I take my cue from Rick Warren the author of THE PURPOSE DRIVE LIFE and THE PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH.

He says: “Do not prioritize your schedule, but schedule your priorities”.

Faith, spiritual welfare is important. As important as any other activity--perhaps, given the great anxiety of our time, more so.

May joy and peace be yours as you continue to develop your spiritual/faith personality.

Most clergy and other trained coaches are available to assist you in your wonderful adventure.

How to

Find Time for Faith in

Busy LifeJim Morrison, Chaplain at Hilton Head Hospital


Have you noticed how our world, society and even our churches have come to ac-cept certain bad behaviors as the “norm”? We look at certain sins and since every-one seems to be “doing it” – we simply go along and treat them as accepted behav-iors. I think that God would tell us that such thinking will lead us down a very dangerous path. Many of these “tolerat-ed” sins of which we and others are guilty are more serious than we might like to think. Now we need to realize that God will forgive us of these sins – but He also will help us to walk more closely to Him and overcome these sins. In this first ar-ticle we will be talking about the sin of selfishness – and if you think this one’s NOT for you – you just proved that it is!Many Bible characters such as Cain, Ahab, David, James & John and the elder brother of Luke 15 point to the fact that selfishness can affect us all and lead us down a treacherous life path. So how do we, as Christians, overcome a selfish at-titude? The Bible, in Philippians 2:1-11, charts a proven course for us to follow in order to leave a life of selfishness. Please take a minute to read that passage right now. Having read the text, let’s examine three ways we can overcome selfishness and truly become what God wants us to be.

1. Deny Self“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves (Phil. 2:3-4). Ever watch a group of kids around a box of toys? They don’t want what’s in the box nor do they want what they have in their hand…they want what the other kid has (even if they haven’t played

with it for a year). Why? Because they are selfish. They haven’t been trained or haven’t yet learned the lesson of sharing. It’s understandable when the children are 3 but when they are 33 or 43 or 63 or 83, not so much. Denying self is a pre-requisite to becoming a disciple of Jesus: “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross, and follow me” (Matthew 16:24).But just stating the verses doesn’t make it happen – just hearing a sermon or sitting in a Bible class doesn’t change my selfish ways. It starts with a change of mind or heart …we call that repentance. Remember the boy in Matthew 21? His father made a request of him, “Son, go, work today in my vineyard. The boy an-swered and said, ‘I won’t’, but afterward repented and went” (Matthew 21:28-29). He decided the mature thing was to look to the interest of others. Sometimes we are so consumed with how the world treats “me”, how my family treats “me”, how the church treats “me”, etc. that we lose sight of the fact that God has called us not to focus solely on self but on the welfare of others as well.

2. Be a Servant“Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made him-self nothing, taking the very nature of a servant…” (Phil. 2:5-7). Jesus came to earth not for fame or fortune or posi-tion and honor. “Just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve…” (Matt.20:28). While everyone around Him wanted positions of honor (even His own disciples), Jesus sought to serve.

Isn’t that why he washed the disciples’ feet in John 13? He was teaching them that the greatest in the kingdom doesn’t wait to be served but denies self and ac-cepts the role of a servant.

3. Be Willing to Sacrifice“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross!” (Phil. 2:8). Jesus’ mindset was “I’m not coming to be God – “I’m coming to do the will of God.” The mindset of most people is “let me get all I can”. Jesus thought like this: “Let me give all I can.” And that’s what He did. Have you read an account of the beating, mocking and crucifixion of our Lord Jesus lately? The spitting, the mocking, the crown, the laughter, the whipping, the nails, they all point to sacrifice. He deserved none of it, but He willingly sacrificed his life for ours to ful-fill God’s plan. “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21). Now doesn’t all that make our selfishness even more pitiful?We make comments like, “I want what I want.” “I’ll do what I want to do.” “I want a family that waits on me.” “A workplace that always takes my ideas.” “A church that serves me.” And yet, if Jesus had taken our selfish attitude He would have stayed in heaven, we would still be lost in our sins and all we would have to look forward to is a miserable existence here and an eternity of torment.

As Christians, we must trust in God to work daily on our selfish attitudes for it is only then that God and oth-ers will begin to see Christ in us.

Sins We Have Come to Tolerate:

SelfishnessArticle written by Richard O’ Connor, Minister,BS Secondary Education and Masters Degree in Ministry

“My mother was the love of my life. She was sick and the doctors told me there was nothing more they could do to help her from getting sicker.” Cardean had always taken care of her daughter, Felicia, and her daughter wanted her to have the best medical care possible.

“I reached out for Hospice. It was like a new beginning for me.” Choosing Hospice for a loved one with any terminal illness is showing how much you truly love and care for them. You have the opportunity to make every moment count for them and you can give them a life without physical pain. Tidewater Hospice consults with patients and their families on the best option available for improving their quality of life.

We will take care of you in your home, nursing home, assisted or independent living facility or your hospital room. Our team will help you enjoy quality time with your loved ones and friends. We can provide clinical, spiritual and emotional support to you and your family.

“I reached out to Tidewater Hospice and my mother’s death was peaceful.” From the very first day they enter your lives, Tidewater Hospice forms an intimate bond with your entire family. Our team treats you with respect, kindness and compassion. With superior medical care, we will make your journey one of comfort, dignity and peace.

Tidewater Hospice is known for the love, compassion, dignity and medical expertise we practice. Our Hospice Team understands that you don’t have to live in pain, that moments make memories, that laughter really is good medicine and that sometimes what’s most needed is a hand to hold. Our commitment to our patients and their families is to wrap them in a layer of love that comforts them as they walk their journey with comfort, dignity and peace.

Whether you are living with a serious illness or caring for someone who is, Tidewater Hospice can help. No matter your age, race, diagnoses, or stage of illness, we are here to offer comfort, help and support.

Helping your family and loved ones turn special moments into cherished memories………

Hope, Love, Dignity...This is TIDEWATER HOSPICE

To learn more, call Tidewater Hospice 843-757-9388Note: Hospice is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurances.

“I reached out for Hospice. It was like a new beginning for me.”

In Memory of Cardean H. Smith22 Healthy Horizons Magazine

Our Community


Honey Horn is a name that has existed for over two centuries, possessing a cultural and environmental legacy known by few. The name is said to have come from a pronunciation of the name “Hanahan”, one of the early owners of the plantation. Consisting of 69 pristine acres, the Honey Horn property is filled with salt marshes, mudflats, stands of live oaks, open fields, and a unique collection of some of the oldest structures on the Island. Honey Horn is recognized as the last significant undeveloped parcel of open space on the Island.

Through the wisdom of the Town of Hilton Head Island elected officials/staff and the heart of the community, the property was bought in the late 1990s as part of the Town’s ongoing land acquisition program. This action, followed by the 95-year lease to the Coastal Discovery Museum, ensures that the property will be preserved in its natural state for generations to come.

Opening at Honey Horn in 2008, the Museum programmed the property to help the public more easily discover the cultural heritage and natural history of the region. This programming included the renovation of the Main House, or Discovery House as it is known, complete with new interactive exhibits, the Hilton Head Regional Health Care Temporary Exhibit Gallery, meeting rooms, Kid’s Zone and a gift shop. Furthermore, the Museum installed educational boardwalks along the marsh front with family activity stations, built the Mary Ann Peeples Pavilion, and created walking trails throughout the property detailing the flora and fauna found here. In the years that followed, the Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Enclosure opened with 1200 square feet of host and

nectar plants and many local species of butterflies, a camellia garden with 100 different varieties was planted in the Fall of 2009m a carnivorous plants bog garden was installed, and a replica of a Native American Shell Ring was built from natural materials excavated by archaeologists around Hilton Head Island. In the past year, the Museum has added two marsh tacky Phillies, May and Tadpole, to a large fenced pasture on the grounds. The marsh tacky is the South Carolina Official State Heritage Horse and there are only 276 registered at this time.

The Museum also manages the Sea Turtle Protection Project for the Town of Hilton Head Island. In the summer months, talks and walks are offered to educate others to the plight of loggerhead sea turtles, thus chances of survival may increase with a more informed public.

Tours and programs are offered year-round, with guided walks and talks at Honey Horn, as well as off-site tours and cruises. From local birding, Civil War Era talks, Blue Crab Discovery or exploring Pinckney Island, there is something for all ages. A self-guided tour will allow you to discover the property at your own pace. Admission to the Museum is a suggested $3.00 donation, with an extra charge for various walks, talks and special programs.

Honey Horn is an ideal location for the Coastal Discovery Museum to continue its role as educator for our island visitors and residents. Please contact the Museum at www.coastaldiscovery.org or 843-689-6767 for additional information regarding programs, events and future plans.


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The Fitness Factor


You’ve been doing it for a while now, probably longer than you realize. Again and again, you come up with a reason why you’re going to start TOMORROW.Before you know it, you wake up one morning and you’re 5 lbs, 10 lbs, or 15 lbs heavier than you were a few months ago!Enough is enough! Now is the time to stop making excuses, to stop putting your fitness on hold, and to start working out.

Don’t Let Age Get the Upper HandWith every year that passes, your body conspires to make getting into shape harder. Your metabolism slows down as you age, adding weight that you’ll have a harder time shedding. Your growth hormone production slows down, making

it even more of a challenge! What might have been a snap at 20 will take more time and effort at 45.

Here’s the good news: You CAN absolutely get fit at ANY age! BUT....the longer you put it off, the harder it will be to make those changes. Your body is more primed to respond to exercise right NOW, than it will be even 6 months from now. And, if you happen to be that 45 year old who starts working out today, know that soon enough you’ll be fitter than a 20 year old who’s sitting around still making excuses!

The Chicken or the Egg? It could be that you’re overweight and think you need to lose a few pounds before you start working out. So, you’ve decided that you’re going to lose weight by dieting BEFORE you start an exercise program.

You’ve even got a list of groceries to restock your fridge and pantry with and to start you on your way.It’s true that watching what you eat is a huge part of a fitter, trimmer life. But studies show that making the switch to healthier eating is easier when you’re already working out regularly. Exercise will cause you to crave healthier foods, encouraging a fit diet to come more naturally, and the pounds to melt off quicker!

Laziness Makes You Even More TiredMaybe you’re waiting around until you feel less exhausted and fatigued by work, family, and everything else that goes on. Chances

are, you will ALWAYS have a ton of things going that will zap up your energy!More good news: Exercise will INCREASE your energy throughout the day, so you will have more clarity and be able to get more done during your dayIf you have trouble with consistency, morning may be your best time to exercise before other time pressures interfere. Plus, you want to reap other wonderful benefits of exercise, like an increased metabolism

and release of those “feel good” hormones like endorphins. Check out your local boot camp. There is always a variety of workouts that are fun and effective. Classes are usually offered

in the morning, and are far more cost effective then a personal trainer. Plus you get the support and accountability of a like-minded group to keep you motivated.You’ve just got to get the ball rolling!

It’s a Mental GameFitness is about being proactive mentally AND physically - putting it off will actually psyche you out! Adding regular exercise isn’t necessarily easy. But the longer you wait to begin working our regularly, the more insurmountable a challenge it will seem. Put the kibosh on negativity before it starts to impact your drive to workout and live healthier! The little engine that could do, did do, because he was already doing.

Decide right now to stop your excuses and take the first step. About Hilton Head Adventure Boot Camp:Launched by fitness expert Joni Colburn in June 2007 and voted “Best Workout in Hilton Head” in 2010 by Island Packet, Hilton Head Adventure Boot Camp is a women’s only boot camp fitness program which specializes in the areas of weight loss, nutritional guidance and increasing strength, stamina and self-confidence. Program details and client testimonials are available at www.HiltonHeadBootCamp.com.

Colburn, a certified fitness expert with 15 years experience in the fitness industry, can be reached at [email protected] or 843-422-7074.

NO EXCUSES!


Over a lifetime, the average healthy human heart beats in the neighborhood of 1.5 billion times. Yet for all its miraculous efficiency, we seldom give the heart a second thought until it’s too late.

Perhaps you’ve said to yourself, “I’m fit, I’m active and I don’t have a family history of heart disease. What have I got to worry about?” That’s exactly what Bluffton resident, Richard Frankowski thought until a massive heart attack dropped him in his tracks one morning a few weeks ago on the smooth green surface of Berkeley Hall tennis court.

Just seven strokes into his warm-up for a doubles match, Frankowski literally died on the court. As one of his opponents started CPR, another sprinted to the clubhouse to call an ambulance. Without a moment to lose, Derrek Lemire, the club’s Fitness Director, grabbed the facility’s defibrillator and rushed to the fallen player.

Finding Frankowski unresponsive, Lemire hooked up the defibrillator, pausing only to help him breath. When the reading “Shock Advised” popped onto the screen, Lemire recalls thinking, “I can’t believe I’m actually going to do this.”

Fortunately Lemire is a former lifeguard and certified Red Cross instructor with more than 10 years of training. “We have defibrillators on hand for just such emergencies,” said Lemire. “But, even though it’s my job to ensure the staff is properly trained in their use, I had never actually used it on a real person having a heart attack. It was surreal.”

Lemire’s quick response was just the first of many split second decisions that played key roles in saving Frankowski’s life according to his cardiovascular & thoracic surgeon, Dr. David Kastl of Hilton Head Hospital. He said

it is a total team effort to save a life in these kinds of dire circumstances.

Knowing that not all area hospitals have the capacity for surgical intervention, Beaufort County EMT paramedic Kevin Peeples took immediate action in directing the ambulance to Hilton Head even though a different hospital was a shorter distance from the incident.

Peeples and his EMT colleagues, Robi Moulis and Shawn Gleeson issued a “Code STEMI Alert” (Active Heart Attack – STEMI) to Hilton Head Hospital that an urgent heart attack victim was being rushed their way.

“I was really glad EMT knew what they were doing,” said Frankowski. “Every local resident needs to know that Hilton Head Hospital is the only PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) receiving hospital between Savannah and Charleston, which means it is the closest hospital with the complete package of nurses, cardiologists and a surgical team necessary to successfully treat a heart attack.”

“Time is the critical element with heart attacks,” declared Kastl. “Arriving late to a distant PCI hospital or being transported to a non-PCI hospital wastes valuable time and heart muscle. If Mr. Frankowski had been brought somewhere else he probably wouldn’t be alive today.”

Kastl then described what he calls “the golden hour” a defined period of time during which restoring blood flow to the heart is essential. “Beyond those precious minutes, heart muscle begins to die and the patient’s quality of life and even survival rate diminishes. That is why our Code STEMI Team was waiting at the door when the ambulance arrived because the EMT had alerted the emergency room physicians

immediately to the urgency of the situation.”Doctors Jonathan MacCabe and J.

Calvin Sharp were the cardiologists waiting for Frankowski. The emergency cardiac catheterization procedure disclosed that Frankowski needed immediate heart surgery – a triple coronary bypass was performed by Dr. Kastl. The procedure was so successful that he was discharged home in four days.

Having been revived by the EMT and alert enough to speak, Frankowski recalls asking his nurse whether he might suffer brain damage. “What’s the last thing you remember,” she responded. “I was on the court analyzing my opponent’s topspin and thinking he’d probably go wide,” said Frankowski. “Then, you’ll be just fine,” she quipped. Frankowski would come to learn that laughter really is an excellent medicine in times like this. “They made me laugh a lot,” he recalled.

Throughout the ordeal, Frankowski says he appreciated that the hospital staff never neglected his wife Donna.

According to Donna the staff was very concerned with her comfort and if someone would be with her while the surgery was being performed. “’You need to have somebody here. You don’t know what this is going to be like for you,’” she remembers them saying. “And they were right. My husband had literally died on the tennis court.” As the surgical team performed the emergency operation , the gravity of her husband’s condition slowly set in. Her voice still cracks as she recounts the respect and compassion they exhibited through the whole process.

Know where to go – Because Minutes Matter . . . . . .Hilton Head Hospital’s Heart Rescue Program Saves Time and Lives !by Stacey Studley Collins

A sudden intense heart attack, like the ones portrayed on T.V. may seem obvious but most heart attacks are far more subtle, starting slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often the affected person isn’t sure what’s wrong and waits too long before getting help. Here are the signs to watch out for:Chest Discomfort – an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain that lasts more than a few minutes or that recursUpper Body Discomfort - in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomachShortness of BreathCold Sweat, Nausea or LightheadednessEven if you’re not sure it’s a heart attack, have it checked out. Minutes matter! Fast action cansave lives — maybe your own. Call 9-1-1 and ask to be taken to the nearest PCI hospital.

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Funny!

One year, I decided to buy my mother-in-law a cemetery plot as a Christmas gift. The next year, I didn’t buy her a gift. When she asked me why, I replied, “Well, you still haven’t used the gift I bought you last year!” And that’s how the fight started.....

I took my wife to a restaurant. The waiter, for some reason, took my order first. “I’ll have the rump steak, rare, please.” He said, “Aren’t you worried about the mad cow?” “Nah, she can order for herself.” And that’s when the fight started.....

My wife was hinting about what she wanted for our upcoming anniver-sary. She said, “I want something shiny that goes from 0 to 150 in about 3 seconds.” I bought her a bathroom scale. And then the fight started......

How To Start A Fight.....Saturday morning I got up early, quietly dressed, made my lunch, and slipped quietly into the garage. I hooked up the boat to the van, and proceeded to back out into a torrential downpour. The wind was blowing 50 mph, so I pulled back into the ga-rage, turned on the radio, and discovered that the weather would be bad all day. I went back into the house, quietly undressed, and slipped back into bed.. I cuddled up to my wife’s back, now with a different anticipation, and whispered, “The weather out there is terrible.” My loving wife of 5 years replied, “And, can you believe my stupid husband is out fishing in that?” And that’s how the fight started...

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Emergency Numbers


EMERGENCY DIAL 911

Police DepartmentBluffton 843-706-4550Hardeeville 843-726-7777Hilton Head 843-842-4111

Fire DepartmentBluffton 843-757-2800Daufuskie 843-785-2116Hardeeville 843-784-3229Hilton Head 843-682-5100Levy 843-784-2543

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Beaufort County Federal Bureau of Investigation843-815-2180

Drug Enforcement Administration843-986-0457

Jasper County Silent Witness1-800-446-1006

Palmetto Poison Center1-800-222-1222

South Carolina PAL(Program Assistance Line for State Services)1-803-734-2050 – Voice & TDD

US Coast Guard Marine & Air Emergencies1-843-724-7616—Charleston1-912-786-5106—Tybee Island, GA Emergency1-912-786-5440—Tybee Island, GA Non Emergency

Wildlife Law Enforcement1-800-922-5431

UTILITIES

Electric Companies

Palmetto Electric Cooperative, Inc.843-681-55511-800-922-5551

South Carolina Electric & Gas 1-800-251-7234

Gas Companies

Palmetto Gas843-379-6200

Peoples Gas843-524-9223

South Carolina Electric & Gas 1-800-251-7234

Suburban Propane843-681-3919

Telephone

Hargray Phone Services843-314-1501—Hilton Head843-815-1600—Bluffton843-379-9000—Beaufort912-820-0009—Savannah

Water

Broad Creek Public Service District843-785-7582

Hardeeville Waste & Water Treatment843-784-3256

Hilton Head Public Service District843-681-5525

South Island Public Service District843-785-6224

HOSPITALS

Beaufort Memorial Hospital843-522-5200

Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center843-705-8800

Candler Hospital912-819-6000

Care Call at St. Joseph’s/ Candler1-800-622-6877

Coastal Carolina Hospital843-784-8000

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center843-681-6122

Memorial University Medical Center912-350-8000

Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head843-682-5050

St. Joseph’s Hospital912-819-4100

The Surgery Center of Beaufort843-322-5800

AMBULANCE SERVICES

AAAAME—American Air Ambulance AirlineMedical Escorts & Worldwide Medical Transports, Inc.800-558-5387

Air Ambulance Network800-327-1966

MedCenter Air800-421-9195

Personal Care Ambulance877-763-1222

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

American Cancer Society1-800-ACS-2345

American Heart Association843-681-2355

American Red Cross 843-757-7437

Beaufort County Alcohol & Drug Abuse Department843-757-1500

Resource Guide


Beaufort County EnvironmentalHealth Department843-525-7627

Citizens Opposed to Domestic Abuse1-800-868-CODA (1-800-868-2632)

Deep Well Crisis Center843-785-2849

Domestic Violence Hotline843-706-4567

Fish and Wildlife Service912-652-4415—Savannah843-784-6751--Hardeeville

National Center for Missing& Exploited Children1-800-843-5678

National HOPE Line Network1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)

National Runaway Switchboard1-800-RUN-AWAY (1-800-786-2929)

S. C. Department of Health & Environmental Control843-846-1030

Secret Service843-724-4691

RESOURCE GUIDEADULT DAY CARE

Alzheimers Respite & Resource843-842-6688

Share Senior Center843-785-6444

AMBULANCE SERVICES

AAAAME—American Air Ambulance Airline Medical Escorts & Worldwide Medical Transports, Inc.800-558-5387

Air Ambulance Network800-327-1966

MedCenter Air800-421-9195


ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Belfair Gardens843-815-5350

Broad Creek 843-341-7300

Carolina House of Bluffton843-815-2555

Carolina House of Hilton Head843-342-5599

Hawthorne Inn at Hilton Head843-342-6565

Palm Meadows Court843-342-7122

Palm Meadows Village843-689-9143

Riverside at Belfair843-815-2338

Savannah Square Retirement Community912-927-7550

CANCER CARE CENTERS

Nancy N and J C Lewis Cancer and Research Pavillion912-819-2277

South Carolina Cancer Specialists, PA843-689-2895—Hilton Head843-208-2895---Hardeeville

Summit Cancer Care PC843-784-7777—Hardeeville1-800-699-9627

CHIROPRACTORS

Bluffton Family Chiropractic843-706-3472

Carolina Chiropractic & Holistic Center843-706-2847

Chiropractic Care Center843-689-9292

Island Chiropractic Center843-842-7575

Main Street Health Center843-342-3333

Off-Island Chiropractic843-815-3400

Palmetto Chiropractic & Sports Health Center843-757-9950

Specific Chiropractic843-689-2273

EAR, NOSE & THROAT

Beaufort ENT& Allergy843-525-6622

Ear, Nose & Throat Associates of Savannah912-351-3030

Palmetto Ear, Nose & Throat, PA843-681-2300

ELDER LAW

Svalina Law Firm843-837-7800—Bluffton843-524-0333---Beaufort

FITNESS/SPORTING EQUIPMENT

Go Tri Sports843-842-4786


GASTEROENTEROLOGY SERVICES

The Center for Digestive and Liver Health912-303-4200

HEART CENTERS

Cardiology Associates of Savannah912-927-3434---St Joseph’s Medical Center

Hilton Head Heart, PA843-682-2800---Hilton Head843-815-5661---Bluffton

Savannah Cardiology843-682-2740---Hilton Head/Okatie912-352-8700---Savannah

HOME HEALTH SERVICES

Amedisys Home Health Services843-681-7605

Comfort Keepers843-757-7731

Home Instead Senior Care843-842-3372

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry843-706-2296—Bluffton843-342-8919---Hilton Head Island

Right at Home Health Services843-815-7890

HOMEMAKER SERVICES

Companions, Nurses & Nannies843-681-5011

Home Instead Senior Care843-842-3372

Jasper County Department of Social Services843-726-7747

HOSPICE

Agape Community Hospice843-645-2290--Ridgeland

Carolina Hospice Care843-521-4369—Beaufort

Hospice Care of the Lowcountry843-342-8919—Hilton Head Island843-706-2296---Bluffton

Tidewater Hospice843-757-9388

HOSPITALS

Beaufort Memorial Hospital843-522-5200

Bluffton-Okatie Outpatient Center843-705-8800

Candler Hospital912-819-6000

Care Call at St. Joseph’s/ Candler1-800-622-6877

Coastal Carolina Medical Center843-784-8000

Hilton Head Regional Medical Center843-681-6122

Memorial University Medical Center912-350-8000

Outpatient Surgery Center of Hilton Head843-682-5050

St. Joseph’s Hospital912-819-4100

The Surgery Center of Beaufort843-322-5800

HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL PLANS

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina843-785-2101---Hilton Head843-521-4000---Beaufort843-837-0950---BlufftonCoastal Plains Insurance843-785-7733---Hilton Head Island843-706-3006---Bluffton

Global Health Group, Inc843-689-3100

Kinghorn Insurance Services843-785-2101—Hilton Head843-837-8000---Bluffton

Lowcountry Insurance Services, Inc843-815-2121

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

Island Medical Spa843-689-3322

Massage Therapy Associates843-683-2273

Massage Therapy, Inc843-785-7822

Ocean Tides Spa843-341-8056

MEALS ON WHEELS/NUTRITION CENTERS

Jasper County Council on Aging843-726-5601

Hilton Head Natural Medicine Center843-842-4737

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

Beaufort Medical Equipment843-379-2800


Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy843-681-2652

Low Country Home Oxygen843-342-3423

Mobility Concepts of Savannah, Inc912-233-1050

NURSING HOMES

Broad Creek Care Center843-341-7300

NHC Healthcare of Bluffton843-705-8220

The Preston Health Center843-689-7077

ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES

Low Country Spine & Sport843-208-2420

Southeastern Orthopedic Center800-827-6536

The Sport & Spine Institute843-836-7022

PATHOLOGY SERVICES

Professional Pathology Services, PC803-252-1913

PEDIATRICIANS

Palmetto Pediatrics of The Low Country843-706-3206

Savannah Pediatric Surgery912-350-7914

Seaside Pediatrics of Bluffton843-757-8663

PHARMACIES


Lowcountry Compounding Pharmacy843-645-9986

Stephens Pharmacy843-686-3735

PHYSICIAN FINDER

Beaufort Memorial 877-532-6472

REHABILITATION CENTERS

Broad Creek Care Center843-341-7300

Coastal Carolina Hospital843-784-8000

Hilton Head Hospital843-682-7300

Island Physical Therapy & Sports Rehabilitation843-342-3012

SENIOR CENTERS & SERVICES


Jasper Senior Center843-784-2838

Senior Services of Beaufort County843-524-1787

SLEEP DISORDER CENTERS

Coastal Neurology843-522-1420

Hilton Head Neurology843-681-4966

SUPPORT GROUPS

Hilton Head Deep Well Project843-785-2849


Memory Matters843-842-6688

Senior Services of Beaufort County843-524-1787

TRANSPORTATION

Friends with Wheels (Medical Only)843-681-2580


VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Volunteer Center—United Way843-837-2000

WHEELCHAIRS-LIFTS & RAMPS

Beaufort Medical Equipment843-379-2800



References:Retrieved August 25, 2011 from The Real Yellow Pages, Hargray Phone Directory, March 2011-2012. Disclaimer: Healthy Horizons provides this resource directory free of charge. Healthy Horizons strives to assure that the information contained in this directory is accurate and up to date. However, the user is advised that Healthy Horizons does not endorse the organizations listed in this directory, nor does exclusion in this directory signify disapproval. The consumer is strongly encouraged to seek information from the organization and assess if this organization meets your particular needs

Reference: Print Source: 2010 Toll-Free Numbers for Health information, National Health Information Center, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C.

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