By Karma E. Edwards, MSPH NACDD Public Health Consultant Editor’s note: This article is updated from the Jul/Aug 2023 issue. Headquartered in neighboring Decatur, Georgia, the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) exists as a national non-profit professional association for chronic disease prevention for state, tribal, and territorial health departments across the United States, […]
How the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is advancing community health through sensory inclusion. By Randi Okray When most people think of public health, they often picture hospitals, clinics, or vaccines. But community health is also built on trust, safety, and how well we care for the emotional and psychological needs of all residents. That includes […]
McKenna Farms changes the lives of Cobb children through equine therapy and personalized treatment plans. By Jennifer M. Todd There are a lot of hidden gems around our community, and one of those magical places is McKenna Farms. Situated on a 30-acre horse farm with walking trails, a sensory garden, and a natural creek, McKenna […]
Chattahoochee Tech launches Mammography Technologist program By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer is the second-most common form of cancer diagnosed in U.S. women. Only skin cancer accounts for more cases. The American Cancer Society’s estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2024 are as follows: About 310,720 […]
LiveSafe Resources helps and empowers victims of physical and sexual assault. By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. This equates to more than 10 million women and men per year. The organization reports […]
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020, the U.S. healthcare system was dealing with a major shortage of workers, especially nurses. According to the American Hospital Association, “Shortages of healthcare workers in all roles will persist well beyond the pandemic given today’s highly competitive labor market.” To help meet this need, the Cobb […]
Dr. Dimple Patel is on the ‘Leading Edge’ of dental health. By Cory Sekine-Pettite At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020, when health officials didn’t know much about the virus, one of the recommendations issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) was for people to delay dental care. Well, we […]
Why Dr. Candace Walker believes IV therapy may just be the boost you need. By Michael J. Pallerino Your career is demanding. And regardless of whether or not you are on the road, your body certainly feels like it. You’re tired. Worn down. Overwhelmed. Your body is not only dehydrated but feels like it has […]
By Lis Whitton-Frey, ND Naturopathy is a health system based on the idea that the body can heal itself when you supply it with the necessary materials and environment. It uses natural and non-invasive techniques to strengthen the terrain of the body, mind, and spirit. Its primary goal is to seek out root-cause imbalances and […]
By Karma E. Edwards, MSPH, NACDD Public Health Consultant According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, less than 25 percent of adults meet the minimum physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening. The lack of physical activity can lead to poor health, debilitating diseases and conditions, some cancers, poor academic and job performance, […]