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 […]
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 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, […]
Wholebody Systems is a therapeutic fitness program that uses certified medical devices rather than traditional exercise equipment. By Michael J. Pallerino The path forward is not always a straight line. Oftentimes, the road that eventually takes us to where we want to be is paved with a series of twists and turns — challenges that […]
Don’t get in a rut this holiday season. Stick to your health goals. By Lindsay Field Penticuff It’s something that often haunts us come New Year’s Day each year, and something many of us struggle with — losing the weight we’ve gained during the holiday season. But it doesn’t have to be hard, and Crystal […]
A conversation with Leading Edge Dentistry about the importance of good oral hygiene. 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. […]
Local expert discusses the importance of auditory health during National Protect Your Hearing Month. By Cory Sekine-Pettite October is National Protect Your Hearing Month. So, Cobb In Focus once again wanted to take this opportunity to publicize the importance of auditory health and the prevention of hearing loss. It’s a topic we’ve covered in the […]
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 […]
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 […]