Post-Surgery Care Of Atlanta, LLC helps patients through the healing process. By Cory Sekine-Pettite According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, more than 17 million Americans undergo some type of surgery every year — from routine tonsillectomies to elective procedures to emergency operations. Some surveys suggest the number may be closer 50 million. […]
VRS connects individuals across northwest Georgia with vision impairment resources and tools By Lindsay Field Penticuff Imagine losing your sight and thinking you’ll never be able to read again, use your computer again, or drive again. It may sound unlikely, but individuals who are visually impaired — and for whom there’s no way of ever […]
Dr. Ganielle Hooper of Axis Hope, LLC in Marietta talks about the anxiety issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and how she is treating those problems in her patients. By Cory Sekine-Pettite You don’t need a doctor to tell you that the past year or so has been incredibly stressful for everyone. Whether or not […]
By Christy Rosell Our community spent most of 2020 learning how to live through a pandemic, and a spotlight was cast on nurses and the vital role they play in caring for people during some of their most difficult moments. We’ve heard countless stories of the impact of nurses when the worst happens and our […]
Some school districts and other organizations are breathing a little easier thanks to equipment manufactured by Marietta’s Aguair. By Cory Sekine-Pettite Last year, Marietta-based Aguair, a manufacturer of engineered systems for agribusiness and other markets, was doing business as usual. Aguair’s ClensAir™, SaniCart™, Aquatronics™, and other products are used widely to extend the life of […]
New Emergency Department at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital opens at just the right time By Haisten Willis As the novel coronavirus continues to rock Cobb County, the nation, and the world, many scheduled events and projects have been subject to delays or cancellations. The opposite was true for the new emergency department at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. […]
By Christy Rosell Some people are moving forward with life post-quarantine. Others remain fearful of exposing themselves to the virus, shunning even the thing that can help them stay healthy and have a great quality of life: medical care. An extensive, worldwide survey1 published in the European Heart Journal found that the number of patients […]
Physical therapists combine proven techniques with new tech so you can get back to work and enjoy the activities you love. By Christy Rosell Physical therapy as a recognized medical service has been around since the 1920s, according to the American Physical Therapy Association. Today, it is common to find patients working with therapists to […]
By Jennifer Morrell In 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence designated the month of April as Alcohol Awareness Month, with the goal of encouraging community education about alcohol, alcohol use disorder, and recovery. Since then, the effort to increase awareness and further the understanding of alcohol use disorder has remained steadfast. It […]
Is your brain getting enough? By Christy Rosell Your brain is your most important organ. It should be a priority, but when monitoring our health, it may be the most overlooked part of our bodies. Although our marvelous brain ages as we do, there are ways to slow down the process and stay sharp. Read […]