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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WellStar Cherokee Health Park at Holly Springs (1120 WellStar Way) is now open. The new facility, which includes primary care and specialty physician practices, urgent care, medical imaging, a sleep center, cardiac diagnostics, lab outreach services, and OrthoSport physical therapy, opened in September. WellStar expects to serve nearly 130,000 patients in the health park’s first […]
On September 17, Gov. Brian Kemp received an exclusive tour of the new WellStar Kennestone Emergency Department, which is situated across the street from the main campus. To further meet the emergency care needs of Greater Atlanta’s growing population, the new ER is on track to open in the spring of 2020. It is expected […]
7 tips to stay healthy this holiday season By Christy Rosell It’s that celebratory time of year again, complete with bright lights, festive events, family gatherings, hot chocolate, stress, and sniffing, sneezing and wheezing. While getting sick isn’t guaranteed, it’s a pretty good bet. “The average person gets at least one to two viral infections […]
After beating pancreatic cancer, Elise Tedeschi helps promote research to fight the disease. By Haisten Willis There are few medical diagnoses more devastating than that of pancreatic cancer. With a five-year survival rate of less than five percent (according to the American Cancer Society), it is one of the deadliest forms of the dreaded disease. […]