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CONTENTS

Welcome to your 2015-2016 Medical Answer Book— your community guide to local health and medical services.

This is our fifth annual issue and we encourage you to contact us if your medical or health-related business missed this issue and you want to be included in the 2016-2017 edition.

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If attracting new patients—especially those relocating to the area—is important to your medical practice, I know of no more effective vehicle to reach this market. We now publish four different Answer Books—one each quarter—including Answer Books for Medical/Health, Education, Relocation and Lifestyles/Destinations. All contain a wide range of information available from many different sources. The Answer Book, however, is the only source that compiles all of that information in an easy-to-read format. Plus, it's available

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If you are new to the area, our Answer Books provide a wonderful and useful resource to the community—its institutions, people, destinations and much, much more.

We have published the Answer Book since 1990 and have more than 60 editions under our belt. We constantly update these publications and in recent issues have included a number of custom maps designed to help residents navigate our community in areas ranging from education, recreation, destinations and places to live, dine, work and play.

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ADV E R TI S I N G

51 Best of North Fulton & South Forsyth

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54 Directory of Doctors

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Locations for area hospitals, urgent care, dentists and more

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Features Science Fiction Meets Medical Science

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Forsyth named healthiest county

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Managing Health, Not Health Care

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The Hub

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Pediatric Urgent Care in your Neighborhood

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Orthodontics Today

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All Work and No Play

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ADHD: Information for parents

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Weight loss surgery FAQ

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Timeline of medical appointments

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The Affordable Care Act

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The Affordable Care Act: How new Obamacare mandates affect you and your business

By JONATHAN COPSEY GEORGIA – Beginning in 2010, the state of health care has taken a new course.

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as “Obamacare,” went into effect in phases, spanning several years.

The intent of the ACA was to slow the rapid rise of health care costs throughout the nation. To do this, everyone in the nation must be covered with some form of health insurance.

Insurance could be obtained through employers, as has traditionally been the case, or in situations where employerprovided coverage was not available or affordable, through state-run health care exchanges. Consumers could purchase insurance plans through these marketplaces, and in cases receive monthly tax credits to offset the cost of the premiums.

States could also expand their Medicaid programs to include a wider swath of citizens to increase coverage.

However, the federal government did not mandate that states establish their own health care exchange, nor did it mandate an expansion of state-run Medicaid programs. As a result, many states, including Georgia, chose not to build their own exchange, and 21 (to date) have chosen not to expand their Medicaid programs.

In those states, citizens can purchase insurance through a federal exchange.

Despite numerous challenges to its legality, the law is now largely in place and will remain so for some time.

In Georgia, as of March 31, 2015, more than 450,000 Georgians have signed up for the ACA through the federal marketplace.

Georgia was listed as among the top 10 states where consumers received financial assistance through advanced premium tax credits. Figures say 91 percent of those receiving health insurance through the marketplace received subsidies.

“Georgia has one of the largest numbers of people on the [ACA],” said David Howard, an associate professor of health policy and management at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health.

Howard says there are benefits to the new health care legislation, such as increasing the continuity of insurance coverage and funding for compara-

tive effectiveness research, but he is concerned about the fiscal impact of the legislation.

Because the state opted out of expanding Medicaid, the federal government has had to pick up much of the slack in the form of subsidies for monthly health care premiums through the exchange.

Howard said that, despite the ACA’s tumultuous initial years, things should begin to settle down by 2015-16.

“In the initial years of the exchanges, insurers set premiums based on a lot of guesswork,” he said. “Now they have a complete year of claims under their belt and they know people are signing up for plans.”

Unfortunately, he said, the first and largest group to sign up are the sick and elderly. This causes premiums to rise until more healthy people sign up. Once that happens, the industry should even out.

But what does the ACA mean for individuals and businesses in 2015-16?

For individuals, everyone must be covered. The first penalties for not enrolling began going into effect in 2014 and increase annually. The penalties are based on family income and are meant to deter a failure to enroll.

For businesses, most of the provisions of the law have gone into effect and are largely the same as those for individuals.

The employer mandate was delayed until 2015 and 2016. Ultimately, 95 percent of employees must be covered by some form of health care.

A new change will force employers of small and medium-sized companies to begin complying by the rules. Up until now, it was only large companies.

Employers that do not meet the requirements will face penalties.

“It’s hard for people who don’t work in the industry to figure out what they will be liable for,” Howard said.

This leads to confusion both for the employer and the insurer. And this confusion can lead to higher premiums.

“It may work itself out,” Howard said, “but insurers are saying that hasn’t happened yet.”

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Quick numbers about the Affordable Care Act / ‘Obamacare’ About 11.4 million

25 percent

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40 The average number of plans consumers can choose from in 2015.

The number of Americans who have signed up for or been automatically renewed for 2015 marketplace coverage.

The average monthly tax credit for people who qualify for financial assistance in the 37 states using HealthCare.gov through Jan. 30, 2015.

87 percent

The percentage of marketplace consumers who qualified for tax credits to make their monthly premiums more affordable in the first two months of open enrollment.

The increase in issuers competing for business in the 2015 marketplace as compared to 2014.

1.86 million

The largest number of users on one day to HealthCare.gov.

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What is Gamma Knife surgery?

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a type of radiation treatment performed with the Leksell Gamma Knife, a noninvasive neurosurgical tool.

Gamma Knife radiosurgery involves focusing small, highly precise doses of radiation into the brain. This shrinks small brain tumors or blocks abnormal blood vessels and nerves that cause pain or seizures.

Gamma Knife surgery can also treat some brain disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease.

The name is derived from the knife-like precision of the radiation delivered to the target area.

The procedure is an effective alternative to neurosurgery for many patients. Gamma Knife surgery can help patients who cannot tolerate neurosurgery because of a medical condition, age or simply preference.

It is less invasive and requires less hospitalization and recovery time than neurosurgery. Most Gamma Knife patients are treated on an outpatient basis and require no overnight stay. Anyone interested in Gamma Knife should discuss all procedures and surgery options with their doctor and consider getting a second opinion about all treatment choices before having the procedure.

Science fiction meets

medical science Noninvasive procedure uses high-tech precision to treat brain maladies

By HATCHER HURD SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. – A new noninvasive surgical procedure is showing great success at Emory-Saint Joseph’s Hospital for tricky brain surgeries and goes by the name of Gamma Knife.

Dr. Peter Rossi, a radiation oncologist at Emory-St. Joseph’s Hospital in Sandy Springs, is trained on one of four Gamma Knife machines in the state of Georgia. This new technology allows for extremely precise radiation surgery that is unattainable through most conventional brain surgeries.

It is almost like science fiction than medical science, but Rossi says it is a game-changer for certain types of brain surgeries.

He often works with Dr. Shannon Kahn, assistant professor in the Emory

School of Medicine Department of Radiation Oncology.

“The machine is only used on the brain. It allows you to target the precise surgical spot you want to get at without damaging the surrounding areas. It is a great alternative to surgery. It is a halfday outpatient procedure,” Kahn said.

The success rate on tumors is about 90 percent to 95 percent.

“These are the most advanced machines in the world for many kinds of cranial surgery,” Rossi said.

“The gamma rays are specific to treating certain kinds of tumors. The machine gets us to the exact spot we need to be,” he said.

Because the Gamma Knife expertise is known to just a few doctors, they act as a peer group of world experts on the device, Kahn said.

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Emory-St. Joseph’s Hospital’s Gamma Knife team of Dr. Peter Rossi, left, and Dr. Shannon Kahn extol the virtues of this new noninvasive surgical procedure for radiating brain cancers.

“The Gamma Knife consortium is on the cutting edge of the most advanced techniques in the world,” she said.

There are also conditions where a vein and artery grow together, creating a high risk of aneurism (where the vessel just balloons with the catastrophic risk of bursting).

“It is virtually the same procedure as surgery but without hospitalization and a longer recovery,” Kahn said. “It’s a half-day outpatient procedure with virtually the same results as surgery, but [Gamma Knife] is safer and shorter.”

The Gamma Knife can operate within a 4-millimeter area that an MRI can’t even “see,” Rossi said.

Rossi and Kahn both are part of the Gamma Knife team at Emory-St. Joseph’s.

“One of the advantages of the Emory system is the Winship Cancer Institute. Kahn is a clinical member of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at Winship Cancer Institute,” said Emory-St. Joseph’s Hospital interim Chief Executive Officer Dane Peterson.

Emory University Hospital through Winship is ranked among the top 25 cancer hospitals in the nation, Peterson said.

One of Kahn’s research interests includes examining newer technologies and treatment of breast cancer to minimize cosmetic changes while maximizing long-term tumor control.

The use of the Gamma Knife is strictly monitored and controlled, so that it is available to get at brain tumors as soon as possible, Rossi said. The amount of actual time on the device itself is short, but it takes a lot of preparation first.

Insurance companies like the Gamma Knife because it keeps costs down.

“In a standard case, the patient never opens his checkbook. The costs are covered in most insurance plans,” Rossi said.

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Resurgens Orthopaedics provides free physicals for students

By JOE PARKER NORTH FULTON, Ga. — Resurgens Orthopaedics, Georgia’s largest orthopaedic practice with 21 offices in the metro Atlanta area, provides free physicals for high school students every April. Resurgens provides physicals for athletes, band members, Boy Scouts and any other student that may be in need of a physical. The program has run since 2011.

According to Dr. Jeffrey Albert of Resurgens Orthopaedics, providing the free physicals is a way to give back to the community.

“Providing the physicals helps out so many young athletes,” Albert said. “It is definitely worthwhile. We can provide this service for athletes who can’t afford the physicals, and Resurgens Orthopaedics and North Fulton Hospital are happy to work with coaches that need this type of service for their schools.”

Since 2012, Resurgens has partnered with North Fulton Hospital to provide the physicals. According to Albert, the North Fulton Hospital location makes for a smooth process for physicals, given that they provide all necessary equipment.

In addition to Resurgens Orthopaedic surgeons, family practice physicians and ER physicians from North Fulton Hospital, who can check heart and lung functionality, also volunteer their time for the event. Local optometrists also donate their time to make sure that the athletes’ vision is at peak performance.

Since the program began, Albert said more and more students are taking advantage of the service every year. In 2015, over 300 students received the pro bono physicals, up from 232 in 2014.

“We are really happy to be able to provide the service, and the program will continue for the foreseeable future.”

Albert said.

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Forsyth named healthiest county

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County’s third year in a row

By KATHLEEN STURGEON FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — Forsyth County has been recognized once again for being the healthiest county in Georgia, according to the sixth annual County Health Rankings compiled by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. Overall, Georgia ranked 38 out of all the states.

“When we look at how long people live, we examine what we call ‘premature death,’ i.e., deaths before age 75, since many of these deaths are preventable,” the report said. “Specifically, we look at the years of life lost so that deaths at an earlier age are given more weight than deaths among those closer to age 75. To estimate how healthy people feel, we use measures of people’s reported health status and how often they feel healthy each month. And, our final measure of health outcomes gauges the share of a community’s youngest members that have an unhealthy start to life — we look at the percent of babies born with low birth weight.”

Forsyth recorded 4,234 years of life lost due to premature death, with Georgia’s overall being 7,314. For-

syth also had a 7 percent rate of poor or fair health for quality of life compared to Georgia’s 16 percent, and 6.9 percent low birth weight rate, compared with Georgia’s at 9.5 percent.

The county reported 12 percent of adults as smokers. In Georgia, smokers account for 18 percent. In Forsyth County, 25 percent of adults were reported as being obese, compared with 29 percent for Georgia.

“The purpose of the County Health Rankings is to serve as a call to action to improve health within all states and local communities by comparing counties within states and highlighting their differences in health,” the key findings said. “Identifying the healthiest or least healthy county in the United States would not serve this purpose. However, the rankings do include data on top performing counties across the nation for each of the 35 measures, so communities can see how they compare to other counties in their state and how they compare to these top performing counties in the nation.”

Six percent of the county is unemployed. In Georgia, that figure is 8.2 percent.

Forsyth ranked first for health outcomes, including length and quality of life, first for health behaviors, ninth for clinical care, second for social and economic factors, 100 for physical environment and third overall for health factors.

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Managing health,

not health care

Although flawed, Affordable Care Act important key in taming rocketing costs

By HATCHER HURD ALPHARETTA, Ga. – John Bardis is a maverick in the health care industry. Recently retired as president, chief executive officer and now chairman emeritus of MedAssets (see box), he sounds a loud and clear call for supporting the Affordable Care Act. A 30-year veteran of managing health care costs, Bardis says it is not only important to the health of everyone, but if we don’t get a grip on the true cause of skyrocketing health care costs, an economic crisis of epic proportions is unavoidable.

So why is Bardis so sure he is right?

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“Well, what is clear and irrefutable is there are 40 million uninsured Americans, many of whom have no chance of ever being able to afford health insurance, and that number is growing for the same reasons,” Bardis said.

Those reasons are founded in how the government originally began paying for health care with Medicare in the 1960s with a cost-plus system of payments, he said.

But in the mid-80s, there was a cost split. The government capped the rising costs in Medicare of what are called diagnostic related groups (DRGs) and linked any rising costs to a cost-of-living figure. But

DRGs in the private sector had no such cap, “So private sector costs continued to rise, until companies could no longer absorb those costs and passed them on to employees,” he said. “Now premium costs are so high, individuals have been driven out of the insurance market altogether.”

The situation has become so bad, those who don’t have insurance cannot afford premiums on their own, and people with pre-existing conditions are in an even worse situation. Not only were their premiums much higher, but often insurance could not be procured at any price.

Today, health costs are growing at a much faster rate than wage growth or even economic growth.

“It was only a question of time before the affordability of health care versus wage and wealth growth would segment out the poor and the middle class. And that is exactly what has happened to us,” he said.

The Affordable Care Act is an attempt to rectify that, but Bardis says the law is “by no means perfect,” nor was the way the law was legislated.

The disparity in costs are so great now between what wage earners can pay and what care costs, many of that 40 million uninsured do not seek care until they are at such a point of deterioration that they must walk into an emergency room.

“There couldn’t be a more expensive place to get your primary care than the ER,” Bardis said.

The reality is the country needed an answer to the insurance issue. An estimated 15 million people are covered today who were not before the law.

Conservatives say the number of newly insured is nowhere near 15 million, but closer to 5 million. Bardis says no matter the number – and he says it is nearer the upper range – the next step is clear.

“We have to manage health, not health care,” he said. “We’re in a much better place if we have an educated consumer in a transparent market.”

In a market today of high deductibles, the economic forces should reward the person who chooses health care at the most reasonable cost. But Bardis says the consumer is snookered because there is an “opaqueness” on the cost side.

Costs can be hidden in so many ways consumers can’t make an informed comparison decision.

Meanwhile, the onset of the presidential campaign has brought more cloudiness to the issue. Conservatives agree health care needs fixing, but say first Obamacare must go.

“That is unproductive, and there is

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The reality is the country needed an answer to the insurance issue. An estimated 15 million people are covered today who were not before the law.

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Medicare/ Medicaid rolls in 2015: 67 million

nobody who believes that is going to happen. But it is a tear-down political strategy – just tear down the other guy,” Bardis said.

Rather, the conversation should be about what adjustments can be made to make the act better. States that rejected the Affordable Care Act have only hurt themselves, Bardis said.

Those states have left more uninsured on the outside.

“So I am waiting for someone to come up with a better idea,” he said.

Bardis says he is a fiscal conservative, but 40 million uninsured is a looming social problem that cannot be ignored.

MedAssets manages $400 billion in claims for U.S. hospitals, so this is a problem Bardis has wrestled with for the last 16 years.

“We have a pretty good bird’s eye view of how payments and costs don’t coordinate with one another,” he said.

Medicaid and Medicare today have 67 million on the rolls. That number will

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Medicare/ Medicaid rolls in 2025: 85 million

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World GDP = $77 trillion U.S. GDP = $18 trillion (40 percent)

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grow to 85 million by the 2020s.

Part of this is the product of the good health care that Americans receive today. Life expectancy has gone up every year for 100 years except 1919 and its worldwide flu epidemic.

That is an actuarial nightmare as more people are living longer.

When Bardis compares the economic growth of about 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent and health care costs cruising at 5 percent a year, the economic train wreck is only a question of when.

“We can’t get a handle on costs.

And we can’t survive with wage and earnings growth at under 2 percent and health care growing at 5 percent. That’s nearly a 500 percent disparity,” he said.

The great challenge is to bring health costs into line with economic growth. America is 4.1 percent of the world population and represents 40 percent of health care dollars.

The world GDP is $77 trillion, and the United States accounts for $18 trillion of

U.S. = 4 percent of world population

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U.S. consumes 40 percent world’s healthcare costs

that, or 22 percent. But America spends 40 percent of the health care GDP. “That tells you we’re spending more than we should,” Bardis said. “We have 4 percent of the population consuming 40 percent of the global health care GDP.” Another disconnect in the economic balance is the United States has the largest pharmaceutical expenditure in the world, yet Americans also pay the highest price for drugs. In almost any other market, the largest buyer should be getting a discount.

“These numbers tell me we can do better,” Bardis said. “And we have the resources to do it. We have the best medical infrastructure in the world. But by any measure, you have to conclude that America’s costs for health care are too high.

“Costs will be the rule of thumb going forward,” he said. “You can’t have health care costs growing at five times that of the economy. That’s why costs have to be addressed.”

ALPHARETTA, Ga. – John Bardis retired this year as chairman, president and chief executive officer of Alpharetta-based MedAssets Inc., the company he founded in 1999.

That company – publicly traded since 2007 – provides products and services for 4,400 hospitals (that is four out of five hospitals in the country) and 122,000 nonacute care health centers across the United States.

The company specializes in cost and clinical resource management Dr. Bardis as well as purchasing and revenue cycle management.

MedAssets also provides change management consulting and data-driven analytic software.

The company’s goal is to continually improve the operational and financial bottom line. The company is able to provide consulting insights based on data-driven insights.

Thus, MedAssets challenges its clients to improve the quality and effectiveness of the health care they provide based on hard numbers and solutions the company can provide.

After spending more than 30 years in the health care industry and attaining many senior management positions, Bardis has acquired not only the expertise but the relationships that are key to any business.

He has been named by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential Leaders in Healthcare for the last four years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014). Bardis was the 1995 Inc. Magazine Entrepreneur of the Year and was Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Southeast in 2012.

It was only a question of time before the affordability of health care versus wage and wealth growth would segment out the poor and the middle class. And that is exactly what has happened to us.”

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The

Hub: New resource

center connects needy to help

By JONATHAN COPSEY JOHNS CREEK, Ga. – When Kate Boccia’s son, Daniel, 23, was found to have a drug problem, she didn’t know what to do. Daniel is currently serving a 15-year mandatory sentence in prison for armed robbery.

“He had no priors, no weapons and stole nothing,” Boccia said.

However, she said he was a heroin addict when he went to prison, where he was forced to get clean.

“The reason my son is alive is because he is in prison,” she said.

Only afterward did she find out an addiction specialist lived almost in her backyard. She is convinced her family would not be where they are now had she had a resource to help connect her to the help she needed.

“My son wouldn’t be in prison if I had the Hub,” she said.

The Hub Family Resource Center is a newly-formed nonprofit on State Bridge Road in Johns Creek. It aims to be the primary connecting point for families and the community in times of crisis with entities that can help.

When someone is in need of mental wellness help, or rehab from a drug problem, it can be difficult to find the appropriate entity that can help.

Executive Director Remco Brommet and the people at the Hub want to be that clearinghouse, pointing people to the resources they need.

Working with local police departments for several years, Brommet said he met people in all stages of distress.

“I met a lot of families and individuals in a wide range of crises,” Brommet said. “Everything from suicides to house fires and court issues. I began to hear a common theme – people tell us to get help, but we don’t know where to get it and who to trust.”

So the idea for the Hub was formed.

The Hub hopes to help people and families find substance abuse recovery programs, psychological and counseling services and mental wellness programs, connecting them to nonprofits and educational programs that can help.

“We want to be the central community place where families can come and be connected to service providers,” Brommet said.

The need is evident, he said.

One recent issue is the one with which Boccia is familiar – heroin use.

Prescription use of opioid drugs among teenagers has skyrocketed in recent years along with the similar drug, heroin. Brommet said most children are able to become addicted to the drug first through their own home’s medicine cabinet.

Sending addicted teens and the mentally ill through the judicial process can be daunting and expensive.

Public safety and legal service policy is changing across the country, Brommet said. It is becoming clear that many of society’s ills – drug use, domestic violence, crime – often have a mental

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health aspect.

Milton Police Chief Steven Krokoff came to his post from Albany, New York. He said when he first started policing, the policy was to arrest drug offenders and fine them. If they cannot pay the fine, they get jail.

“For a decade, the mantra was ‘the more you lock up, the better,’” he said.

He then realized he was arresting the same people repeatedly, with jail having little effect on them. One day, he tried to assist one drug user in finding help. He spent a day trying to get help from services and was told it would be 60 days before any rehab center could accept the man.

Krokoff failed to help him because it was too difficult to find the right support.

“The easiest way [to deal with an offender] is to arrest them,” he said.

“We need to find an easy way to direct offenders to services.”

Brommet said the Hub aims to be that easy way.

The Hub is currently fundraising and hopes to open to the public in September 2015. For more information on The Hub Family Resource Center, visit them online at thehubfrc.org.

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People tell us to get help, but we don’t know where to get it and who to trust.”

Remco Brommet Executive director of The Hub Family Resource Center

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By PETER TOKAR III, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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Founded in 1858, Alpharetta was once a small trading outpost with vast, undeveloped farmlands. For years, families slowly trickled into the city opening small store fronts and small businesses, mostly in downtown Alpharetta. By the middle of the 20th century, with the advent of the interstate system, Alpharetta started to experience another round of growth similar to other suburban communities. The next 50 years came to define Alpharetta as a place with superior quality of life, unparalleled housing and a community committed to excellence.

Alpharetta is now coming of age, again. With over 62,000 residents and a population growth of 8.0% from 2010-2012, it’s no wonder why Forbes named Alpharetta one of the Top 25 Best Places to Move. In 2012, the city became the 6th fastest growing city in the nation according the Census Bureau. More than growth, the city was recognized by Forbes as the 7th Friendliest City in the nation. What are the secret ingredients for all of this success?

Superior Schools

The single leading reason why so many choose to call Alpharetta home is our unparalleled school system. Currently, Alpharetta students attend 13 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 7 high schools and 3 charter schools.

Five out of the seven high-schools that serve Alpharetta students ranked in the top 15 in Georgia by SAT scores for 2013. Additionally, all 7 high schools were listed as AP honor schools for having the most challenging curricula available. Our combined graduation rate is 95.5%, one of the highest in Georgia.

Vibrant Economy

Another thing that makes Alpharetta so special is that we are net-importer of jobs. With over 80,000 workers in the city, our community swells to well over 100,000 during the day. In addition, having an office market similar in size to Buckhead and Midtown with an office vacancy of only 10% means Alpharetta leads the

pack in having a vibrant and healthy local economy. The jobs keep coming, with recent job announcements such as Fiserv, EY’s Global IT Center and Kimberly Clark’s new Fortune 1000 healthcare spin-off Halyard Health. Nowhere else in Metro Atlanta can you find a place with such a high quality of life blended with such a high quality workforce and economy.

Engaged Community

One thing that makes Alpharetta stand above the rest is our active and engaged community.

With 20 recreation sites, including 13 parks, four indoor facilities and an 8-mile enclosed greenway trail, Alpharetta boasts an abundance of green space. On top of that, the city is home to over 150 events annually such as the Taste of Alpharetta, Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival and Old Soldiers Day Parade which each draw thousands of visitors to our downtown. The latest big hit has been the weekly Food Truck Alley event, hosted every Thursday through the summer, the community comes out to enjoy music, fun and food.

With so much going on, there is never a dull day in Alpharetta.

Taste of Alpharetta

Under Construction

The other juggernaut development under construction is the $600 million Avalon project. At 97% pre-leased, this game changing mixed-use community will be the destination for north Atlanta. Built around a complete experience and lifestyle, Avalon brings with it in-town dining options, upscale boutique retailers, various new housing options, a grocery store and a new world-class movie theatre.

Residents and business alike will benefit from high-speed internet access in what is being called the first gigabit community in Georgia.

Avalon

It’s easy to see why so many people and businesses aspire to be in Alpharetta. But our story doesn’t end there. The Alpharetta community continues to move forward, to strive towards excellence, to constantly re-invent ourselves and lead the nation as a successful place to live, work and play. The only question is, when are you going to be a part of our movement?

Contact: Peter Tokar III, MBA Economic Development Director City of Alpharetta • 2 South Main Street 678-297-6075 • ptokar@alpharetta.ga.us

The city is redefining its center with the $31 million City Center Project under construction in downtown Alpharetta. The development will include a new Alpharetta City Hall, new Fulton County library, 5-acre, town square and a 450 space public parking garage.

There will also be several mixed-use developments on site that will bring new retail and restaurants to the area.

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Pediatric Urgent Care in Your Neighborhood At Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, our Urgent Care Centers are staffed with pediatricians and nurses who have special training to help care for the unique needs of children and teens. When it comes to kids and teens, we understand their growing bodies because pediatrics is all we do. If your child’s doctor isn’t available, our pediatricians are standing by nights, weekends and on major holidays to help diagnose and treat your child.

In addition to a pediatric-trained staff, we have equipment that is specifically designed with children in mind. We know that when it’s your child, you want them to feel better quickly. Our on-site lab and X-ray services help to quickly diagnose your child in one location. And, if your child requires an X-ray, you can take comfort in knowing that Children’s utilizes advanced technology to reduce radiation doses by up to 50 percent compared to adult facilities. We will

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also electronically send prescriptions to your pharmacy, so it is ready when you get there.

In order to help you and your family spend less time in the waiting room, we now let you select an arrival time online before coming to our Urgent Care Centers. Our online scheduling allows you to wait more comfortably at home or wherever is convenient. You can: ■ Select an arrival time that’s best for you.

Keep in mind that this is not an appointment.

You are selecting the time that you should arrive at the center to check in.

■ Receive a text message reminder shortly before you are scheduled to arrive.

We accept walk-in patients during business hours at our Urgent Care Centers.

Online scheduling is offered at all five of our Atlanta-area Urgent Care Centers.

Visit choa.org/urgentcare to save your spot in line.

Accidents and illnesses are often unavoidable, so it’s important to have a plan and know where to go for care. Children’s has two conveniently located Urgent Care Centers in your neighborhood.

Locations Children’s at Forsyth (The Collection at Forsyth) 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 300 Cumming, GA 30041 404-785-KIDS (5437) Children’s at North Point 3795 Mansell Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 404-785-KIDS (5437)

Hours Monday to Friday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Holidays Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Q: When can a physical

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therapist help?

Q: What is trigger point dry

or a chronic health issue (such as COPD, Parkinson’s disease, Arthritis, Osteoporosis) a physical therapist can help. Also, a physical therapist can help prepare the body for surgery and aid in recovery and return of function after surgery (such as knee replacement or rotator cuff repair).

A: A very effective pain man-

A: When you have pain, injury

Q: What may the physical therapist do?

A: Therapeutic exercise;

manual “hands on” therapy such as massage, mobilization and/or manipulation; and/ or therapeutic modalities to address pain and inflammation such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, trigger point dry needling.

needling (TPDN)?

agement techniques in which acupuncture needle is inserted into knotted painful areas of muscle spasm and tension.

Q: What types of conditions respond well to TPDN?

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lash injuries, hip pain, knee pain, headaches, sciatica, tendonitis, bursitis, plantar fasciitis to name a few.

Q: What is therapeutic yoga?

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Orthodontics Today!

There’s more to a beautiful smile than straight teeth, and today’s orthodontists are uniquely qualified to help you achieve the smile that you’ve always wanted.

To an orthodontist, your teeth and jaws are like a three-dimensional puzzle. Often, multiple treatment options can achieve the same desired result. So, whether it is you or your child considering treatment, orthodontists are uniquely equipped to diagnose and treat the problem. As specialists, orthodontists limit their practices to their area of expertise.

As a result, you can expect to get the best care available because that’s all we do!

Invisalign continues to be an excellent solution for less challenging orthodontic conditions. Invisalign is a series of clear aligners that move the teeth.

Each aligner is worn for about two weeks and moves the teeth a quarter of a millimeter. The number of aligners

needed is dictated by how crowded or spaced out your teeth are at the beginning of treatment. Most treatments completed with aligner therapy involve less movement and shorter treatment times ranging between 6 and 12 months. However, Invisalign can be used in more difficult situations utilizing elastics to improve the bite and has also been used for more serious problems that require extractions or even reconstructive jaw surgery.

Clear or ceramic tooth colored braces and wires have made orthodontic treatment more discreet and aesthetically pleasing while new super elastic memory wires have made treatment more efficient and comfortable.

Heat activated super elastic memory wires are very flexible at room temperature and can be placed into the braces on extremely crooked teeth.

Then, as the wire warms in the mouth, the wire exerts a light continuous force on the teeth causing them to move a

little every day. Surprisingly, the lighter forces move the teeth faster but with considerably less discomfort. Bulky braces and heavy forces are a thing of the past.

Another recent innovation involves customized orthodontic appliances that are computer generated to work with each patient’s unique situation.

This all-inclusive orthodontic solution includes customized brackets, wires, and placement trays.

A computerized scan of the patient’s mouth is initially taken to diagnose and create a treatment plan. Customized appliances improve the efficiency of the treatment and minimize the time required to detail the bite and complete the treatment.

Because of these innovations most patients finish treatment in significantly less time.

Another innovation that cuts treatment time is Acceledent which can be used with any orthodontic treatment

modality. Acceledent is an intraoral device that generates gentle micropulses to accelerate bone remodeling.

With just 20 minutes per day, the tiny vibrations caused by Acceledent can expedite tooth movement, and therefore treatment time, by up to 50% according to one clinical study.

There are many different treatment options for today’s patients! Orthodontists are using everything from clear aligners to clear, metal or lingual braces in order to produce exceptional results.

So visit your board certified specialist in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics… also known as your local orthodontist and love your smile!

Atlanta Cardiology Consultants PC ‘Providing High Quality Cardiac Care’ Atlanta Cardiology Consultants was founded in 1990 by Dr. Thomas S. Backer. The physicians and staff strongly believe in providing a professional, warm and caring environment. Both Dr. Thomas S Backer and Jose A. Torres believe that the relationship between a physician and patient is of paramount importance in treatment. “It is of the utmost importance for us to take whatever time is necessary to get to know our patients and their concerns in order to provide quality care for their individual needs.” Our cardiologists, Dr. Thomas S. Backer M.D., FACC and Jose A. Torres, M.D. provide thorough cardiac evaluations, treatment and detailed follow up care.

We currently have both an accredited Nuclear Lab and Echocardiography/Carotid Ultrasound lab in our office for our patient’s convenience. Dr. Backer and Dr. Torres are on Staff at North Fulton Hospital, Emory Saint Josephs Hospital as well as Northside Forsyth Hospital. Our goal at Atlanta Cardiology Consultants is to provide state of the art cardiovascular care in an informative, supportive and caring environment. Our physicians and our staff understand that heart conditions can cause a magnitude of fear and concerns with our patients; we strive to educate and reassure our patients about their specific conditions and what treatment options that they are being given.

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Dr. Thomas S Backer, M.D., F.A.C.C. Dr. Backer, a native of St. Louis, MO graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of MissouriColumbia in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned his medical degree at St. Louis University in 1980. He completed his residency and fellowship in cardiology at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA. Since completing his naval scholarship obligation in 1988, he has been in practice in Atlanta. His special interests in the field of cardiology are in cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiology (stents), pacemaker implantation and clinical research. Dr. Backer believes strongly in the importance of a good patient to physician relationship.

Dr. Jose A Torres, M.D. Dr. Torres, a native of Puerto Rico, was raised in Boston and received his medical degree from Boston University in 1993.

He then did his cardiology fellowship at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital before moving to Atlanta 15 years ago. Dr. Jose Torres is a bilingual speaking English/Spanish physician. His special interests in the field of cardiology are in pulmonary arterial hypertension, advanced heart failure and clinical research.

Our Services: Atlanta Cardiology Consultants provides both invasive and non invasive services and procedures.

• Non-Invasive Procedures and Services Include: Cardiac Consultations, Exercise Stress Test, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiogram, Carotid Ultrasound, Holter Monitors, Event Monitors, Cardioversion, Protime Clinic, Clinical Research • Invasive Procedures and Services Include: Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty, Stents, Pacemaker Implantation and Management Our Locations:

• Alpharetta: 3400 C Old Milton Pkwy, Ste 395, Alpharetta, GA 30005 • Cumming: 1505 Northside Boulevard, Ste 3400, Cumming, GA 30040 Phone: 770-751-9131 Fax: 770-751-9132 Our office is Open Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 4:30. We take most major insurance plans, including Medicare, UHC, Humana, BCBS, Aetna and Cigna. Our office does participate in the Humana HMO X plan and have Self Pay rates as well.

Other facilities might treat children, but they’re not Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. From broken bones to cancer, we’re the only healthcare system in Atlanta 100% dedicated to treating kids. To learn more or to find the location near you, visit choa.org/gwinnett.

IF YOU DON’T SEE HOPE & WILL,

IT’S NOT CHILDREN’S

©2015 Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. All rights reserved.

HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA.

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Technology meets health

Harmony Pediatrics 770-475-9924

Telehealth is a new buzz word being thrown around in healthcare. What does telehealth mean to you? Your provider and you discussing your health via the internet.

Programs such as Skype and FaceTime have made it easy to stay in contact with your family and friends. Now the health field is stepping up and using these new technologies to give you a virtual visit. If you are discussing medication side effects, trying to coordinate complex health issues, or mental health issues, a virtual visit sounds great. You and your provider can discuss face-to-face what is troubling you.

However, what if your ear hurts? Or you are coughing? How does your provider look in your ears or listen to your chest via a virtual visit? Harmony Pediatrics is partnering with MedZed to address these real issues.

Once a virtual visit is scheduled, a MedZed nurse comes to your house. She will weigh your child and take their vital signs. Then she will contact Dr. Chheda thru a secure video link. You and Dr. Chheda can discuss your child’s symptoms.

Dr. Chheda will then perform an exam with the nurse’s help. The nurse will look in your child’s ears, nose, and throat with

an electronic otoscope. You will be able to view the image on the monitor along with the nurse and Dr. Chheda.

The nurse will then place an electronic stethoscope on your child’s chest and Dr. Chheda can hear the lungs, heart, and abdomen. An actual visit will take place with a real person placing their hands on your child.

Dr. Chheda can then diagnose and prescribe medication to help your child feel better.

The nurse can even perform simple tests for strep throat, flu, and urinary complaints.

This is an ideal situation for many families. One parent may be traveling and the at-home parent doesn’t want to take multiple children out in the cold. Some children are very sensitive to their environments and would be much more comfortable staying at home rather than go to a doctor’s office. You can continue to work at home and wait for the nurse to come to you, rather than facing traffic and waiting in a busy waiting room.

The cost of the visit would be your regular office cost (co-pay/co-insurance/ deductible) plus an additional fee to offset the cost of the nurse and equipment.

What a wonderful concept: competent care by your own pediatrician in the com-

fort of your own home.

In order to learn more about this fantastic new service being offered in the Milton/Alpharetta area, contact Dr. Chheda and her staff at Harmony Pediatrics at 770475-9924.

Advice on sports medicine Q: What are some

common sports injuries that you see in your practice?

A: In a typical day, an orthopaedic surgeon can see several different sports injuries such as rotator cuff tear injuries, ACL tears, meniscal injuries, sprains and strains of all joints, labral tears, shoulder injuries, golfer and tennis elbow, broken bones, ankle injuries, groin and hip injuries, and achilles tendon tears. The list of sports injuries can go on and on.

Q: If you have a sports injury, what can you do about it?

A: The best thing you can do immediately is

R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation).

If you do not get relief by doing this then you should speak to your primary care physician or orthopaedic surgeon.

-Ron Hall, M.D.

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ties such as tennis and heavy gardening that can damage the rotator cuff.

The rotator cuff tendon is vulnerable to injury in individuals over the age of 40 years due to diminished elasticity of the tendon.

Minor trauma such as a ground level fall or lifting a heavy box can damage the shoulder.

Repetitive muscle contractions from overhead activity can lead to inflammation and micro-tears of the tendon which can ultimately cause significant structural damage.

The initial treatment is to relieve the inflammation and irritation of the rotator cuff tendons and bursa.

Rest takes the form of activity modification which means stopping the offending activity such as sports.

As the pain subsides with everyday activity, then one must begin a strengthening program to rehabilitate the rotator cuff.

These exercises are performed below shoulder level usually with rubber tubing.

Once strength has returned and pain has resolved with normal daily activities, then you can resume sporting activities.

There needs to be a gradual resumption of sports to prevent recurrence of symptoms

due to the weakness that has occurred.

-Angelo DiFelice, M.D.

Q: What are common knee injuries?

A: Some common knee

injuries include Ligament tears and strains (ACL, MCL, PCL, and LCL), Cartilage injuries (meniscus tears), as well as Arthritis. There are many proactive ways to prevent knee problems. Maintaining normal body weight decreases stress across the knee and decreases risk of injury. Maintaining a strength training program that focuses on quadriceps and hamstring strengthening also protects the knee.

Knee braces during athletic activities also act like an added “insurance policy” against injury.

And finally, less impactful exercising, such as biking, swimming, and elliptical, put less stress across the knee and typically allows for improved long term function.

-Irfan Ansari, M.D.

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PHYSICIANS Jeffrey J. Albert, M.D. Irfan Ansari, M.D. Herschel I. Beker, M.D. Angelo DiFelice, Jr., M.D. Eli A. Finkelstein, M.D. Ronald A. Hall, M.D. Edward H. Holliger, IV, M.D. Frank R. Joseph, M.D. Sami Khan, M.D. D. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. Deborah Kowalchuk, M.D. G. Dale Lane, M.D.

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Mathew Levine, D.O. Mark S. McBride, M.D. John G. Mowbray, M.D. Michael Quackenbush, D.O. Sourendra Raut, M.D. Yvonne E. Satterwhite, M.D. Jason A. Schneider, M.D. David G. Scott, M.D. Jason W. Vélez, D.O. Kristen L. Willett, D.O. Robert K. Yarbrough, M.D.

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Talking

BODY Dr. Cathy takes the taboo out of sexual health

By KATHLEEN STURGEON

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I love patients who come in and say they want to learn and will be dedicated to learning more about themselves.”

Dr. Cathy Emeruwa

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elping others through medicine is something Dr. Catherine “Cathy” Emeruwa, was born to do.

“I was good in science and medical subjects in school,” Dr. Cathy said. “It was natural for me to fall into that area of study. Once I got into it, I saw I really had a gift for diagnosing diseases. It was almost like I had an instinct for being able to connect the dots and finding out pretty relatively easy how to not only diagnosis but treat medical illnesses.”

Medicine may come easy to her because it’s in her genes. Her mother was a registered nurse and her father was a doctor focusing on microbiology.

Born in Canada, Dr. Cathy moved to Nigeria as a child with her family after her father accepted a position heading the University of Nigeria’s microbiology department. In 1989, Dr. Cathy graduated with her medical degree from the University of Nigeria’s medical program. After working in Nigeria, London, Toronto and New York, Dr. Cathy moved to Atlanta in 2000 where she eventually started her own practice focusing on preventative medicine, integrative and holistic family medicine, bio-identical hormone therapy, IV vitamin therapy, medical weight loss and sex therapy.

With these specialties, Dr. Cathy is able to help a wide range of people from birth to age 99.

“I wanted that flexibility and to be able to treat anyone of any age and at any stage,” Dr. Cathy said.

“I wanted variety including delivering babies and doing a lot of different treatments. I love the fact I can do anything within that wide range of medicine.”

She opened two practices in Fairburn and Buckhead, but soon realized she needed to move north of Atlanta to Alpharetta. Currently, Dr. Cathy works with

From left: Rachel Grace, Andrea Wright, Misti Orshoski, Sonya Brooks, Marcia B. Williams, ND, CTN, PA, Thomas Geckler and Dr. Catherine Emeruwa PHOTOS BY ABBY BREAUX two other providers in her practice, Thomas Geckler, P.A. and Marcia Williams, Naturopath, MA, CTN, CHNP . Eventually, she wants to open more offices in other states and countries.

“Patients from up north were coming down south to Buckhead,” Dr. Cathy said. “I thought ‘why don’t I open a shop in the north where I’ll get more patients’. It’ll also increase the range for patients to be able to get access to me.”

With so many specialties, Dr. Cathy is currently trying to find her niche.

Having more patients helps. Her philosophy is greater sex leads to greater health, and she knows the powerful link between sexual function and heart health lead to optimum overall health.

“I’m currently treating patients holistically and conventionally by integrating both worlds,” Dr. Cathy said. “Now I’m focusing on sexual enhancement and trying to make sure patients understand sexual function is connected to the heart. They should not ignore their sexual functions because it means

they’re ignoring their heart. Improving the heart functions using sex helps create greater sex which creates greater health.”

Part of helping patients with their health and sex life is being openminded. Dr. Cathy said she looks for patients who are ready to make a change or difference in their lives.

“I still welcome those who aren’t ready, but I wait for them to be ripened and get ready to make some changes in their life,” Dr. Cathy said. “I try to make them understand they have control of their health. Ideal patients are willing to learn, inquire, ask questions and do research. I love patients who come in and say they want to learn and will be dedicated to learning more about themselves.”

In doing so, Dr. Cathy said patients can expect her to go in depth to find the root of their problems. She says she will not give patients a cookie-cutter description, but will piece together the puzzle to best address their individual concerns.

“I like to customize their treatment and care because everyone is unique and has their own way of dealing with illness and getting better,” Dr. Cathy said. “They have to listen to their body so they’re able to have an individualized therapy plan to help transform them.”

Aside from her medical practice, Dr. Cathy said she hopes to get more involved with medical advocacy.

“I’m planning on going into more countries to let people understand sex is not a taboo, it’s healthy,” Dr. Cathy said. “It’s something women, men and couples should enjoy. I’m hoping to be able to talk more about sex education.

A lot of young girls now don’t know what a lot of the sexually transmitted diseases are and they’re not protecting themselves. I want to be able to talk not only to women who are having sexual problems in their bedroom with their partner, but people who have been hurt, injured or raped. I want to be able to reach out to them also and give them options.”

Treating the whole body Dr. Cathy Emeruwa is a board-certified physician with emphasis in the treatment of sexual dysfunction triggered or related to hormonal imbalances. She specializes in holistic and integrative medicine while offering counseling for couples with relationship and intimacy concerns.

■ Visit www.cathymd.com or call 1-844-DRCATHY (1-844-372-2849).

■ Look out for Dr. Cathy’s book with Jack Canfield “The Soul of Success” due out this fall.

■ You may also find her on the following social media: @drcathymdtweets facebook.com/drcathymd instagram/drcathymdpics

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Hospital Profiles

WORLD-CLASS CARE WITH COMMUNITY ROOTS:

Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth

President & CEO – Philip R. Wolfe Gwinnett Medical Center

Number of beds: 553 (system wide) Number of doctors: More than 800 Hospital space (square footage): Two hospitals, in Lawrenceville and Duluth, with approximately 1.4 million sq. ft.

Annual Patients: More than 400,000. Including inpatient, outpatient and emergency visits Areas of Specialty: • Bariatrics • Cancer Care • Cardiology (PCI, open heart surgery and electrophysiology) • Minimally Invasive Surgery (Robotic-assisted and Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery) • Neuroscience • Orthopedics (Total Joint and Sports Medicine) • Women’s Services Serving the community since: 1946 The No. 1 message to the community: As the hospital most preferred for all health needs in Northeast Metro Atlanta1, Gwinnett Medical Center is an award-winning not-for-profit healthcare network including two hospitals, Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville and Gwinnett Medical CenterDuluth, and various other support facilities. At GMC, we are transforming healthcare, and every facet of our system is designed with the patient in mind.

This transformation is evident through state, regional

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and national accolades including being repeatedly ranked in the top five percent in the nation for clinical quality. Our staff includes some of the country’s most renowned, well-trained and well-educated physicians, specialists and employees.

Gwinnet Medical Center-Duluth Gwinnett Medical Center–Duluth features six floors, 81 beds and six family suites for a quiet, healing environment combined with the latest in medical technology. Conveniently nestled between Peachtree Industrial Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road, Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth serves Duluth, Johns Creek, Peachtree Corners, Suwanee and surrounding communities.

Specialty care includes the Concussion Institute, Center for Weight Management, Glancy Rehabilitation Center, Center for Orthopedics, a 24-hour Emergency Department with ER Express. GMC-Duluth is also home to the state’s leading Sports Medicine program.

Gwinnett Medical Center-Lawrenceville As our flagship facility, GMC-Lawrenceville is a full-service hospital that features the Strickland Heart Center for total cardiac care as well as the Gwinnett Women’s Pavilion for maternity care. In addition, GMC-Lawrenceville offers comprehensive medical specialty services and centers of excellence including the Center for Orthopedics, Center for Neuroscience, Chest Pain Center and the Center for Sleep Disorders. The Lawrenceville campus is also the site of the Gwinnett Breast Center, Gwinnett DaySurgery, Gwinnett Extended Care Center, Wound Treatment Center and the Pain Management Center. Our 24-hour emergency care includes a Level II Trauma Center

What hospital is right for you? We profile the best hospitals in the area looking at areas of specialty, number of beds, locations and more.

and Children’s Emergency Center. ER Express, an online reservation service, is available.

What GMC best known for: Graduate Medical Education with family practice and internal medicine residents.

Clinical research, including a study on expanded options for stroke patients and a trial for a stage IV breast cancer drug.

The Concussion Institute at GMC-Duluth, the only comprehensive concussion education, prevention, treatment and management program in the Southeast. This program provides certified athletic trainers to area high schools and rec league teams.

Sequent Health Physician Partners, LLC, a clinically integrated network founded with physician leadership to improve care coordination, cost efficiency and patient outcomes.

Cancer care, with a multidisciplinary team approach for diagnosis and treatment, patient navigators, the Cancer Support Center and STAR® oncology rehab.

The Strickland Heart Center, home to Gwinnett’s first open heart surgery program.

The Center for Weight Management at GMC-Duluth, Gwinnett’s only comprehensive bariatric program is accredited as a Level 1 accredited bariatric center.

The Center also offers medical and adolescent weight loss programs.

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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent dedicated to kids for 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.

Our specialized care helps children get better faster and live healthier lives.

Managing more than 870,000 patient visits annually at three hospitals and 25 neighborhood locations, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country.

Like every Children’s location, the radiology centers are tailored to fit the needs of children and young adults, from the equipment and radiation doses to the protocols and staff. The Radiology Center at Webb Bridge, located in Alpharetta, offers X-ray and advanced imaging such as computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Children’s has worked hard to reduce radiation exposure on some scans by as much as 50 percent compared to adult facilities.

The Children’s Urgent Care Centers treat thousands of pediatric patients each year. From concussions and fractures to cuts and colds, Children’s is 100 percent dedicated to pediatric patients with minor injuries and illnesses.

When your pediatrician is not available, the team at Children’s is specially trained to treat children and teens. With board-certified pediatricians on staff, on-site lab and X-ray services, and access to the Children’s network of 1,700 doctors trained in pediatric specialties, each child receives care tailored to his needs.

To help patients and families spend less time in the waiting room, they now offer online scheduling at the Children’s at Forsyth and Children’s at North Point Urgent Care Centers. This system allows families to select an arrival time that’s convenient, enabling them to get in line before they leave the house.

Walk-in patients are accepted during business hours at all of Children’s Urgent Care Centers. Visit choa.org/ urgentcare for more information.

Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the

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by U.S.News & World Report. With generous philanthropic and volunteer support since 1915, Children’s has impacted the lives of children in Georgia, the United States and throughout the world. Visit choa.org/locations for a full list of locations and directions.

North Fulton Neighborhood Locations Children’s at Forsyth 410 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 300 Cumming, GA 30041 404-785-3100 Services at this location include: • Diabetes and Endocrinology • General Surgery (outpatient clinic) • Neurophysiology (EEG) • Nephrology • Orthotics and prosthetics • Radiology • Rehabilitation services • Specialty care • Sports medicine • Urgent care

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Children’s at North Point 3795 Mansell Road Alpharetta, GA 30022 • Specialty Services • Scoliosis Screening • Urgent Care Children’s at Old Milton Parkway 3300 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 370 Alpharetta, GA 30005 • Orthotics and prosthetics Children’s at Webb Bridge 3155 North Point Parkway, Building A Alpharetta, GA 30005 • Laboratory Services • Radiology • Sports Medicine

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals Egleston hospital 1405 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30322 404-785-6000 Hughes Spalding hospital 35 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive SE

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State-of-the-Art Cardiovascular Care In 2014, Northside Hospital-Forsyth greatly enhanced its heart and vascular services, when it became the first hospital in Georgia to use the new Magellan Robotic System to perform minimally invasive endovascular procedures to treat blood clots in the legs and arms, and repair aortic aneurysms.

The technology grants an unprecedented level of precision to Northside vascular surgeons navigating the extremely complex anatomy of peripheral blood vessels.

Northside Hospital-Forsyth also was the first in the state to use the Lutonix 035 Drug Coated Balloon PTA Catheter to treat peripheral artery disease in the thigh and knee. The device provides patients with a superior alternative to traditional balloon angioplasty, resulting in more successful outcomes and better long-term results.

Northside Hospital – Forsyth Number of beds: 231 Number of doctors: More than 2,300 Hospital space (square footage): 1 million square feet Annual patients: 406,000 patient visits Areas of specialty: Maternity, emergency, heart and vascular services, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, breast care, neurosurgery, sleep disorders, spine care, imaging, plastic surgery, orthopedics, urology, GI services, cancer care and radiation therapy Serving since: 2002 The no. 1 message to the community: Northside Hospital-Forsyth

continues to grow with Forsyth County.

In fact, in the years since Northside Hospital purchased the Cumming hospital, it has seen tremendous growth.

Today, the 1-million-square-foot Northside Hospital-Forsyth medical campus has more than 2,300 employees and 2,300 physicians and includes the 231bed hospital, the Women’s Center, an advanced surgery tower and four medical office buildings. More than 406,000 patient visits were served in 2014 across a full range of medical services.

How the hospital is best known: Leading-Edge Cancer Care New technology and expert, boardcertified staff make the Northside Hos-

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pital Cancer Institute one of the largest and most respected providers of cancer care services in the Southeast.

Northside Hospital-Forsyth’s Cancer Center soon will offer the Leksell Gamma Knife® Perfexion™ with Extend™ radiosurgery system. It will treat brain tumors and other neurological conditions through the most advanced and non-invasive technology that delivers Gamma radiation.

Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery New advances in technology allow Northside Hospital-Forsyth to stay at the forefront of medicine and devote more time to providing the best patient care possible. Over the last year, the hospital introduced multiple new technologies to give patients more minimally invasive treatment options.

The MAKOplasty procedure has helped to improve the surgical outcomes for patients requiring hip and partial knee replacements. Through 3D models, motion capture and real-time

Award-Winning Patient Care Northside is committed to balancing clinical excellence with high-quality, compassionate care. In 2014, Northside Hospital-Forsyth was named to the Chairman’s category (the highest on the list) of the Georgia Hospital Association’s Partnership for Health and Accountability Core Measures Honor Roll. The hospital also is recognized by The Joint Commission for health care excellence with specialty certification in treating pneumonia, hip/knee replacement and stroke patients.

Northside Hospital-Forsyth is an accredited Chest Pain Center and achieved the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Foundation’s Get With The Guidelines® 2015 Heart Failure Gold-Plus Quality Achievement Award for its diagnosis and treatment of heart failure patients.

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Emory Johns Creek Hospital Number of beds: 110 Number of doctors: More than 850 Hospital space: 282,000 square feet Annual patients: 58,164 patients (inpatient, outpatient, ER) Areas of specialty: Advanced Cardiology, Primary Stroke Center, Bariatrics, Neurology, Women’s Services, Emergency Services Serving the community since: February 2007

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The No. 1 message to the community: The hospital is best known for providing compassionate care in a truly state-of-the-art setting with hotel like amenities.

Advanced imaging, diagnostics and surgical capabilities. Cardiac Cath Lab, Only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in the Area, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosurgery, 24/7 Emergency.

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Emory Johns Creek Hospital Emory Johns Creek Hospital, which opened in 2007, is a 110-bed, acute-care facility serving Johns Creek and surrounding communities.

The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, from advanced diagnostics to innovative surgical techniques, providing health care for a variety of conditions affecting people of all ages. Patients will find a full range of health services at Emory Johns Creek Hospital, including: • A 24-hour emergency department, staffed with boardcertified emergency physicians • Minimally invasive and robotic surgical services, including single-site gall bladder surgery • Advanced cardiac and vascular care and a cardiac catheterization lab • Advanced all-digital diagnostic imaging, including 3D mammography in our Center for Breast Care • Comprehensive outpatient services, including imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation and diet/nutrition education • Center for Sleep Medicine • Center for Pain Medicine • The Birth Place and Level III neonatal intensive care, with board-certified neonatologists • Emory University Hospital Midtown Infusion Center • Emory Vision • Hyperbarics & Wound Care Services • Emory Winship Cancer Institute oncology services

Emory Johns Creek Hospital 6325 Hospital Parkway Johns Creek, GA 30097 For more information, visit www.emoryjohnscreek.com or call 678-474-8200.

Patient- and family-centered care Emory Johns Creek is committed to partnering with patients and their families early in the hospital process, placing a strong focus on individualized care. The hospital’s large, all-private rooms also help make the patient experience more personal.

“When patients visit our hospital, they receive exceptional personal attention from our medical staff and the highest quality care available. Our patient- and family-centered mission ensures the patient’s family participates in all aspects of their relative’s care,” says Emory Johns Creek Hospital’s CEO Marilyn Margolis.

Women’s Services From obstetrics to gynecology, breast health to surgical care, Emory Johns Creek is dedicated to providing women of all stages of life with exceptional health care. Our Center for Breast Care is designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology. Our Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is the only one in the area and offers in-house, 24hour neonatology and anesthesia services. The Emory Women’s Heart Center location on our campus is dedicated to screening, prevention and treatment of heart disease in women.

Bariatric Surgery Emory Johns Creek Hospital is home to the Atlanta Bariatric Center, a designated Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by the Center of Excellence by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). Our skilled surgeons have performed more than 4,700 weight loss procedures.

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Accreditations and Achievements Other program highlights include: • State-of-the-art equipment designed to accommodate weight loss surgery patients in our operating rooms • Specially designed 12-bed unit • Specially trained nursing and support staff Excellence in Cardiac and Vascular Care The cardiologists at Emory Johns Creek are committed to providing comprehensive heart and vascular treatment options, including preventive cardiology and the evaluation and management of patients with known or suspected heart disease and/or peripheral vascular disease. The Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory, equipped with the latest technology, provides a variety of investigative and interventional cardiac procedures including angioplasty and stent placement, delivering, on average, less than 60-minute door-to-balloon times, far below the national goal of 90 minutes. Emory Johns Creek also is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) capabilities.

Achievements and Recognition Emory Johns Creek has received the AHA Mission Lifeline Gold Plus award for excellence in STEMI heart attack care and is a an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. In February 2014, the hospital was again named to the Georgia Hospital Association’s (GHA) quality honor roll, placing in the Chairman’s Circle, which is the organization’s highest category. This is the fifth straight year Emory Johns Creek has received this award. “We are delighted by this honor, which confirms the splendid work of our doctors and staff members, who every day make patient care and safety their top priority,” says Margolis.

Community Involvement Emory Johns Creek Hospital places value in serving the community outside the walls of its facility. “The opening of Emory Johns Creek Hospital came three months after Johns Creek became its own city. The formation of a new hospital, let alone a new city, is a double rarity in the United States,” says Margolis.

In turn, services at the hospital have grown to meet the growing needs of fellow citizens. Margolis says, “Being in the health care business, we want to continue to educate the community on the benefits of preventive medicine. We don’t want to solely be a hospital that takes care of sick people, so we are constantly seeking unique ways to partner with the community to emphasize the importance of staying healthy.”

Emory Johns Creek Hospital in the Future “We want to continue to meet the needs of our community and grow our services so local residents will not have to seek care elsewhere,” says Margolis. “Our goal is to always provide extraordinary care and unparalleled compassion for every patient, every day.”

- Chest Pain Center Accreditation with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC).

- Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, American Heart Association and American Stroke Association - Community Cancer Program accreditation

by The Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, with Silver Commendation - Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology - Home to the Atlanta Bariatric Center, a designated Center of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) - Vascular Ultrasound certification by the American College of Radiology - Gold Plus stroke achievements with American Heart Association’s “Get With The Guidelines” - Mission Lifeline Bronze Recognition for excellence care for severe (STEMI) heart attacks by American Heart Association - Georgia Hospital Association’s Chairman’s Circle Honor Roll for patient safety - Georgia Hospital Association’s Partnership for Health and Accountability (PHA) Core Measures (Quality) Honor Roll, Chairman’s Circle (2009 -2014) - Percutaneous Coronary Intervention designation by the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association - Nationally recognized patient satisfaction scores by Press Ganey - Computed Tomography (CT) Certification

by American College of Radiology - Nuclear Medicine Certification by American College of Radiology - Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certification by American College of Radiology

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North Fulton Hospital Since 1983, North Fulton Hospital has been your community hospital. While in our care, you’ll experience not only a warm, caring, “high-touch” environment but also a “high tech” atmosphere of expertise and know how. With our outstanding team members, remarkable doctors, and cutting –edge technology, we are proud to make a tremendous difference in healthcare every day.

Our 202-bed facility serves North Fulton and surrounding counties through our team of more than 80 employees, 400 staff physicians, and 200 volunteers, many of whom have been with us since our founding. We are also one of three hospitals in Metro Atlanta with the Level II Adult Trauma Center designation. With this combination of commitment and expertise, we are able to cater our services to your unique healthcare needs.

Awards and Distinctions We won’t ask you to go by our claim alone for high quality care.

In addition to earning Joint Commission accreditation, North Fulton Hospital has received numerous third-party recognitions, some of which include: Nursing Excellence Awards • American Association of CriticalCare Nurses: Beacon Award for Excellence Recognition from Insurers • United Health Premium Specialty Center designation for Surgical Spine • Blue Cross/Blue Shield Center of Excellence for Spine Surgery • Aetna: Elective Delivery Infant Safety Recognition

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Clinical Quality Recognition • American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer: Community Hospital Cancer Program Accreditation Award with Commendations • National Quality Measures for Breast Centers: Certified Quality Breast Center of Excellence • Leapfrog Group: Hospital Safety Score – “A” • Joint Commission: Advance Primary Stroke Certification • Joint Commission: Top Performer on Key Quality Measures • Joint Commission: Hospital Accreditation • American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines • American Heart Association Achievement Awards: Gold Plus for Heart Failure and Gold Plus for Stroke Care • American Academy of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certification • American Association for Respiratory Care Quality Respiratory Care

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Hospital Accomplishments • Georgia Hospital Association Quality Honor Roll: Chairman Category • Georgia Hospital Association Core Measures Honor Roll: Trustee Category • Georgia Hospital Association2013 Quality and Patient Safety Award Winner: Time is Brain – Multidisciplinary Approach to the Emergency Care of the Stroke Patient (Third Place)

Dr. Deborah Woodward Doctor of Audiology Johns Creek Audiology & Hearing Aid Center

Johns Creek Audiology & Hearing Aid Center Q: How common is hearing

loss in today’s society?

A: The data is clear. Hearing loss among Americans is steadily increasing in prevalence. Estimates are that over 34 MILLION experience some form of hearing loss. Six in ten are men and of all people with loss, six in ten are UNDER 65 years old.

Q: How do I know if I have a hearing loss?

A: Trust your senses- if you

think you are not hearing like you should be, you probably have an issue. Asking for people to repeat themselves, trouble following conversations in various environments, having the TV on a loud volume, or an annoying ringing sensation are all warning signs. Your friends and loved ones know it too. The average person has been having trouble for 7 to 10 YEARS before deciding to get help.

Q: How is the overall health

of my hearing determined?

A: A complete, and painless, diagnostic evaluation should be administered by a Doctor

of Audiology. This specialist is uniquely qualified to diagnose the “missing pieces” in your range of hearing and determine a course of corrective action.

Q: What will my insurance cover?

A: Fortunately, all major

insurance plans, including Medicare, cover most, if not all, of the costs associated with state-of-the-art diagnostic testing. PLUS, if hearing devices are necessary, many insurance plans have a hearing aid benefit. In order to maximize your benefits IT IS IMPERATIVE TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE USING AN IN-NETWORK PROVIDER under your specific insurance plan.

Q: I know I have some hear-

ing loss but can’t I wait till it gets worse or just until I’m older?

A: When the sound signals from your ears are compromised, your brain has to work even harder to fill in the gaps.

This extra effort can take its toll. Temporary damage can be become permanent or your brain structures controlling your hearing will atrophy after going unused for a prolonged period of time. When left untreated or undiagnosed, hearing loss leads to irritability, anger, fatigue, and on to isolation and depression. That’s why it makes sense to take care of your hearing health the same way you care about the rest of your health: There’s a lot more riding on it than just your hearing.

Q: But won’t hearing de-

vices make me look older and “handicapped” in the eyes of others?

A: Absolutely not! First, hearing loss is more common than poor eyesight. Second, 90% of devices now available to help you are almost invisible and will not be noticed unless YOU

point them out!

Q: But I am always on the

go. Can hearing devices work with my cell phone and hands-free system in the car?

A: YES! Full Bluetooth capabilities allow you to make and receive calls with all sound coming through BOTH ears.

You can also use this setup at home when watching TV with your family. No more fights over the volume!

Q: OK, I’m ready to “fix” my

ears. But where do I start?

I see ‘Hearing Aid’ stores in strip malls and even at my warehouse club.

A: It is NOT all about the hearing aid! Like fingerprints, no two ears are the same – even your own two. 9 out of 10 first time users do not consult with an actual Audiologist and/or choose devices based solely on price. Many also buy sound amplifiers marketed as “hearing aids” that simply just turn up the volume without any programmed help in situational hearing environments. These

choices are why 35% of all hearing aid fittings in the U.S. result in failure.

It is important to remember that you are a ‘patient’ first.

Ask plenty of questions and look for a provider who is a supportive and understanding advocate. Look for no-risk trials and return periods. What about loaners if you have a repair issue? Avoid high pressure sales pitches, “today only” discounts, and “limited time only offers.”

For the most positive up front results and long term success, select a Doctor of Audiology or Audiologist that accepts and files your insurance, offers multiple options among the top brands AND models, and pricing plan options based on the level of services you will need AFTER the original fitting.

These providers are medically trained and continually certified as hearing technology and options evolve. The knowledge and patience of your service provider to fit you with the very best option that meets your hearing needs AND budget will ensure that you can truly transform your quality of life.

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Physicians SPOTLIGHT

Highlighting top doctors in Atlanta

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:

Shefali Chheda, M.D. Specialty: Neonatal and Pediatric medicine Affiliations: Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, American Academy of Pediatrics How many years in practice: 15 Awards, special certifications: Schools/Degrees, received from: Boston University B.A., and University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (now Rutgers School of Biomedical and Health Sciences) – M.D. Practice Name: Harmony Pediatrics Address: 1800 Abbey Court, Alpharetta, GA 30004 Phone Number: 770-475-9924 Website: www.harmonypeds.com Harmony Pediatrics is a medical practice for families that prefer more physician engagement and attention to all aspects of their child’s life. We go above and beyond what other pediatric practices typically offer by addressing any physical health concerns parents have, and also focusing on each child’s mental health, social health, IQ/ developmental health and spiritual health. In other words, we care for the whole child. Our physician, Dr. Shefali Chheda, M.D., FAAP, has practiced pediatric medicine in the Atlanta area for over 15 years. She takes a holistic approach in her patient visits, and incorporates alternative traditions in her style of practicing medicine. She strongly believes in using Western medicines when necessary, which includes keeping each child’s vaccinations up-to-date. Appointments last longer than at other pediatric practices, giving us ample time to address all your issues and concerns about your child’s overall health. There are no double-bookings, so patients will be seen at their appointment time. In addition to extended office visits, same-day sick appointments are almost always available, and we take most private insurances. Our services include: ADHD/Anxiety Counseling & Treatment, Sports Physicals, Ear Piercing, an after-hours and weekend House Call Service, and a Self-Pay Option for uninsured families. To schedule a meet-and-greet with Dr. Chheda, please call us at 770-475-9924, or visit us online at www.harmonypeds.com.

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PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:

Dr. Manoj Maggan Specialty: TMJ Disorders & Dental Sleep Medicine Affiliations: N/A How many years in practice: 20 Special certifications: Diplomate American Board of Craniofacial Pain; Diplomate American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine; Diplomate American Academy of Pain Management School/Degree received from: University of Tennessee Practice Name: Center for TMJ Therapy Address: 3590 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, GA 30005 Phone Number: 770-521-1978 Website: www.tmdatlanta.com & www.georgiasleep.com Since 2003, Dr. Manoj Maggan has limited his practice to the treatment of TMJ Disorders, Headaches, Facial Pain, Sleep Apnea and Snoring and is dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions. He stays updated with new studies and scientific information and has taken well over 1500 hours of postgraduate continuing education in Craniofacial Pain, Sleep Disorders and Orthodontics. He has earned a Fellowship in the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (FAACP).

In regards to TMJ Disorders, some of the most common symptoms Dr. Maggan can help with are: jaw pain, facial pain, jaw locking, jaw clicking/jaw joint noises, headaches, pain when chewing, inability to open mouth, ear pain, ear congestion and ringing in the ears.

Dr. Maggan can also help those that suffer from snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with providing Oral Appliance Therapy (OAT). Do you or a loved one struggle with CPAP therapy? OAT is an alternative to CPAP therapy for the treatment of snoring and sleep apnea. Oral Appliances are easy to use and small and convenient when traveling.

Dr. Maggan is Board Certified in Dental Sleep Medicine thru the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine (D. ABDSM).

Dr. Maggan and his dedicated staff can provide you with the knowledge and treatment you may need to improve your quality of life.

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:

Dr. Deborah T. Woodward Specialty: Audiology Affiliations: Academy of Doctors of Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, American Academy of Audiology, Johns Creek Healthcare Association How many years in practice: 24 Awards, special certifications: Best of winner 2013 and 2015 Schools/Degrees, received from: Bachelors of Science – LSU , Masters in Audiology – FSU, Doctorate in Audiology – Univ of AZ Practice Name: Johns Creek Audiology & Hearing Aid Center Address: 4045 Johns Creek Pkwy. Suite B Johns Creek, GA 30024 Phone Number: 770-814-1260 Website: www.YourHearingLink.com Voted as the “Best Audiologist” in North Fulton / South Forsyth in 2013 and again in 2015, Dr. Deborah Woodward, and her staff at Johns Creek Audiology & Hearing Aid Center, continues changing the lives of local residents. Through first hand recommendations and strong word-of-mouth, her self-described “patients for life” are the single greatest driving force behind the success of her practice. Dr. Woodward has been practicing Audiology for 24 years – 15 in the same location. She has earned the respect, and therefore the referrals, from the primary care and other specialty physicians in the surrounding area. Dr. Woodward is a network provider for all major insurance plans and Medicare. Her offices provide complete diagnostic testing, tinnitus and vertigo treatment, custom ear plugs, and ear wax management. Dr. Woodward has multiple options from the world’s best brands of hearing devices, and in 2014, developed a revolutionary pricing structure that reduced the initial costs of Hearing aids by up to 40%. This structure has vaulted Johns Creek Audiology into one of the top practices in the country.

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PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:

Brian Hudes, MD Specialty: Medical Director; Advanced Gastroenterology Associates and Hudes Endoscopy Center Gastroenterology Affiliations: Northside Forsyth How many years in practice: 20 Awards, special certifications: Johns Creek Herald 2013 Readers’ Choice Award, Board certified in gastroenterology Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine Practice Name: Advanced Gastroenterology Associates, LLC Address: 4275 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite A, Suwanee, GA 30024 Phone Number: 678.475.1606 Website: www.advgastro.com Dr. Brian Hudes is a graduate of Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine, and completed his residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. As a resident, he worked extensively with the liver transplant service, and that experience led Dr. Hudes to pursue further graduate level training in liver disease and gastroenterology.

Following his residency, Dr. Hudes became the first hepatology fellow at the Medical College of Virginia. After completing liver disease training, he performed two more years of training to become a board-certified gastroenterologist. He is proficient in clinical gastroenterology, endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, esophageal manometry and liver biopsy. Dr. Hudes exhibits a very entrepreneurial spirit. In addition to founding Advanced Gastroenterology Associates and Hudes Endoscopy Center (2015 AAAHC accredited endoscopic ambulatory surgery center), Dr. Hudes was a founding member of the Johns Creek Healthcare Association. He sits on the physician’s advisory board for the American Liver Foundation and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America in Georgia.

He was also the founding President of Gesher L’ Torah Synagogue in Alpharetta.

He has contributed to several medical and consumer publications on the topics of gastroenterology, hepatitis C, colonoscopy and other health-related issues.

Dr. Hudes is board certified in gastroenterology and is celebrating two decades of being a practicing gastroenterologist. He is currently accepting new patients 16 years and older.

Outside of practicing medicine, Dr. Hudes enjoys riding his Harley motorcycle and working on vintage cars.

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:

Dimple Raina, MD Specialty: Gastroenterology Affiliations: Emory Johns Creek, Northside Forsyth How many years in practice: 7 Awards, special certifications: Johns Creek Herald 2013 Readers’ Choice Award, Board certified in gastroenterology, Government Medical College Practice Name: Advanced Gastroenterology Associates, LLC Address: 4275 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite A, Suwanee, GA 30024 Phone Number: 678.475.1606 Website: www.advgastro.com Dimple Raina, M.D. was born and raised in Kashmir, an Indian valley nestled between the Himalayan ranges. Her academic performance throughout school admitted her into the highly competitive Government Medical College, the only medical school in the state at the time. She completed her internship and residency at University of Connecticut School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Raina’s father gave her some advice: “Contentment comes from what we do.” That is why she decided to become a doctor.

She strives to ensure that every interaction with a patient is an effective and memorable one.

Dr. Raina has a holistic approach to practicing medicine. Within gastroenterology, her special interests include IBD, reflux disease, colon cancer prevention, swallowing disorders, small bowel disease and liver disease. She has expertise in procedures such as small pill cam, esophageal manometry and colonoscopy. And Dr. Raina also has a special interest in women’s healthcare. “A lot of women seek OBGYN help for what actually turns out to be a gastroenterology concern,” says Dr. Raina.

Dr. Raina is board certified in gastroenterology. She is active in many community and non-profit organizations, and is founder of The Lady Doctors’ Club. Dr. Raina is currently accepting new patients.

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PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:

R. David Remaley, DDS Specialty: Restorative Cosmetic Dentistry Affiliations: Northern District Dental Society, Honorable Fellow of Georgia Dental Association How many years in practice: 30 Awards, special certifications: Alumnus Pankey Institute, Member of the International College of Dentists, Fellow in American College of Dentistry, Fellowship in Pierre Fauchard Academy Schools/Degrees, received from: West Virginia University School of Dentistry Practice Name: Roswell Dental Care Address: 1570 Old Alabama Road Suite 102, Roswell GA 30076 Phone Number: 770-998-6736 Website: www.roswelldentalcare.com R. David Remaley, DDS with Roswell Dental Care is a highly trained dentist and has restored many patients’ teeth and created beautiful and healthy smiles for over 30 years. He especially takes pride in each of his patients and is devoted to providing the best possible experience for them. He offers patients a comprehensive list of general, restorative and cosmetic dental services designed to meet the needs of the entire family.

Dr. Remaley strives to help his patients and their families embrace their most confident, healthy and exceptional smile. He believes a healthy and beautiful smile can be an empowering and life-changing experience for a person. He is dedicated to understanding what each patients’ oral health problem is and the desired outcome they want to achieve. Each patient receives a comprehensive consultation where he listens to what the patients’ desires are and discusses with them how they can achieve optimal dental health. Dr. Remaley measures his success by the number of patients who refer their family and friends to his practice. In fact, he has some families where he has treated for 4 generations of the immediate family.

Dr. Remaley, is a graduate of West Virginia University School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. As a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, he has extensive additional training and experience in implant, cosmetic and restorative dentistry. He also holds a fellowship in the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr. Remaley has the distinction of being tapped by the International College of Dentists in recognition of his standards of excellence and ethical treatment of patients, a recognition that places him in the top 3% of dentists worldwide. He has been recognized as a Honorable Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association and is a member of the Northern District Dental Society.

He is a member of Peachtree Road Methodist Church, a father of two sons and is active in local church and community activities. Dr. Remaley was recently voted as the Best Dentist in dental category in the “Best of the Best” competition in North Fulton.

PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT:

Jeffrey P. Garrett, M.D. Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery Affiliations: N/A How many years in practice: 3 Awards, special certifications: Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Schools/Degrees, received from: B.S., East Carolina University; M.D., Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University Practice Name: OrthoTLC, The Longstreet Clinic, P.C. Address: 1120 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Suite 106, Suwanee, GA 30024 Phone Number: 678-207-HIPS (4477) Website: www.OrthoTLC.com/joints Dr. Jeff Garrett is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement, specifically anterior approach hip replacement.

Most people don’t look forward to having a hip replaced. But thanks to the less invasive anterior approach, patients who undergo hip replacement surgery now can expect a faster, less traumatic recovery. Using the anterior approach, Dr. Garrett is able to access the hip joint from the front as opposed to the back as many other surgeons do.

“Surgery from the front is less invasive and less damaging to the surrounding muscle and hip joint,” Dr. Garrett says. “As a result, patients experience less pain, recover quicker and leave the hospital sooner.” In many cases, patients are able to go home the day of surgery. Other advantages to anterior approach include decreased risk of dislocation as well as more accurate restoration of natural anatomy and leg length.

Dr. Garrett also specializes in less invasive total and partial knee replacement.

“After a joint replacement, whether it’s a hip or a knee, our goals are really to allow patients to get back to the things they want to do,” Garrett says. “We do hip replacement and knee replacement surgery to help patients take care of the pain of arthritis, but we also want them to get back to their activities of daily living.”

In addition to joint replacement, Dr. Garrett specializes in orthopaedic trauma and many other musculoskeletal conditions. He lives in Milton with his wife and four daughters. They enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors in North Georgia.

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Advanced Gastroenterology Associates Q: Does everyone over the

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age of 50 need a screening colonoscopy?

A: YES. Men and women have a significant risk of colon cancer that is preventable. In the African American population colon cancer screening is recommended to begin at age 45.

A colonoscopy identifies polyps before they become cancer so they can be removed, and finds colon cancers early so they can be successfully treated. Here are a few things you need to know: According to the American Cancer Society, next year almost 150,000 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer; the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the US; and the second leading cause of death in the US. Having said that, it is also one of the most preventable cancers BUT only when detected early.

Q: How long does the pro-

cedure take?

A: A colonoscopy is divided into 2 parts, putting the scope into the colon, insertion, and then pulling back the scope to examine the lining of the colon.

The insertion time is usually 5 to 15 minutes and the withdrawal time is at a minimum 6 to 8 minutes or longer if the colon is twisty or if polyps are found that have to be removed.

Q: Am I awake or asleep during the procedure?

A: Some colonoscopists do keep the patient awake and administer small doses of sedatives. However, in my practice, we believe in patients remaining comfortable during a colonoscopy. In our center we use a licensed certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) to administer medications to achieve conscious sedation with primarily Versed and Propofol, two short-acting

medications that will keep you comfortable and without pain, and with little to no memory of the procedure.

Q: What are you looking for when you perform a screening colonoscopy?

A: The first priority is to find polyps; the second is to find cancers.

Q: Well, what is a polyp anyway?

A: It is a growth on the lining of the colon. There are lots of types. What you need to know is that all colon cancers typically start out as a polyp, so it is important they are removed and that a repeat colonoscopy is done, typically in two to five years to make sure they have not come back.

Q: So tell us about the dreaded “prep”?

A: First of all, think of it as a cleanse! The bowel prep or

cleanse has evolved over the years. There are pill formulations available, but we have found the most success with the three main products we now use: Suprep, Moviprep and Prepopik. The common theme is that there is less volume of liquid to drink than the previously dreaded gallon of salt water, and it doesn’t taste as bad; ok, it doesn’t taste great, either.

Q: What are the risk factors for colon cancer?

A: Being over 50, having a

personal or family history of colon polyps or colon cancer, any sudden change in bowel habits (like frequency, color, shape or consistency), seeing red blood in the stool, ethnicity, having an autoimmune disease, and of course, lifestyle choices. Depending upon the problems you are experiencing, a colonoscopy may be recommended even if you are under age 50.

Don’t let the effects of persistent sinus pain and pressure slow you down Brought to you by: Ear, Nose & Throat Institute The ENT Institute, with 17 Metro Atlanta locations, is changing the way sinusitis is treated by dramatically and instantly improving patient’s lives with a new in-office procedure. This innovation in the treatment of debilitating sinusitis symptoms is called Balloon Sinus Dilation or Balloon Sinuplasty, a procedure that is so simple and quick it can be performed in the physician’s office.

Office Balloon Sinus Dilation is effective for treating patients diagnosed with recurrent or persistent sinusitis, a disease that impacts more than 35 million Americans annually. Performed under local anesthesia, Balloon Sinuplasty is a quick procedure that opens blocked sinus pathways by inserting and inflating a small balloon, which restores drainage and offers instant life-changing relief that lasts.

“We are very excited to offer the balloon sinus dilation treatment and improve

the lives of our patients so quickly and dramatically.” said Dr. Jeffrey Gallups M.D., F.A.C.S, CEO and Medical Director of the ENT Institute. “We’ve treated many patients with this procedure in our offices.

Many of our patients are relieved of their symptoms immediately after the procedure and are back to their normal routine the next day.”

Unlike conventional sinus surgery, Balloon Sinuplasty combines state-ofthe-art technology with surgical expertise to relieve painful sinus symptoms without general anesthesia, extended recovery times, or the removal of bone and tissue.

During the in-office procedure, a tiny balloon-tipped catheter is inserted into the affected sinus opening and dilated to restore proper drainage and ventilation.

After the removal of the balloon, relief can be felt almost immediately for many patients.

Balloon Sinuplasty is affordable and is covered by most of the major insurance companies in Georgia, including Medicare and Medicaid. At this time, Blue Cross

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and Blue Shield of Georgia DOES NOT cover Balloon Sinuplasty when done in office, although it does cover for it if performed in one of our surgery centers.

Patients can have this in office procedure done for a fraction of the cost of an out-patient surgery.

Patients are not put to sleep.

Not only is this procedure effective and gentler on your sinuses than traditional sinus surgery, it is gentler on your body.

General anesthesia is not administered for this in-office procedure. Patients will be given oral, topical, and local medication as part of the anesthesia protocol. Recent studies comparing Balloon Sinus Dilation to traditional sinus surgery (FESS) show that patients have similar outcomes, although the recovery from Balloon Sinuplasty is much quicker. In most cases, patients can return to work/ school the very next day.

The ENT Institute is bringing Balloon Sinuplasty to patients across the country,

not only do people travel to the Atlanta area for this procedure, the ENT Institute is a National Center of Excellence for Physician Training for In-Office Balloon Sinuplasty. We are happy and honored to open our doors and to show the procedure and protocol to other physicians from across the country. When physicians come for training they get to observe 3-4 of ENT Institute doctors perform numerous balloon sinus dilations.

To find out if this balloon sinus dilation procedure is right for you, or to learn more about our services, please visit www.entinstitute.com or call us at (770) 740-1860.

ATLANTA CARDIOLOGY CONSULTANTS Providing High Quality Cardiac Care. Services Atlanta Cardiology Consultants, P.C. believes that the patient-physician relationship is of paramount importance in providing excellent cardiac treatment. Our cardiologists, Dr. Thomas Backer and Dr. Jose Torres, provide thorough cardiac evaluations, out patient treatment, in-patient hospital care at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital, North Fulton Hospital and Northside Forsyth Hospital as well as invasive and interventional cardiac procedures.

Thomas S. Backer, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Dr. Backer, a native of St. Louis, MO graduated magna cum laude from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1976 with a Bachelor of Science degree and earned his medical degree at St. Louis University in 1980. He completed his residency and fellowship in cardiology at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA. Since completing his naval scholarship obligation in 1988, he has been in practice in Atlanta. His special interests in the field of cardiology are in cardiac catheterization, stents, pacemaker implantation and clinical research. Dr. Backer believes strongly in the importance of a good patient to physician relationship.

Jose A. Torres, M.D.

Dr. Torres, a native of Puerto Rico, was raised in Boston and received his medical degree from Boston University in 1993.

He then did his cardiology fellowship at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital before moving to Atlanta 10 years ago. Dr. Jose Torres is a bilingual physician. His special interests in the field of cardiology are in pulmonary arterial hypertension , advanced heart failure and clinical research.

Non-Invasive Procedures and Services Include: • Cardiac Consultations • Exercise Stress Test • Nuclear Cardiology • Echocardiogram • Holter Monitors • Event Monitors • Cardioversion • Protime Clinic • Clinical Research Invasive Procedures and Services Include: • Cardiac Catheterization • Angioplasty • Stents • Pacemaker Implantation and Management

Please Visit our Website www.atlantacardiologyconsultants.com to learn more about our practice and our physicians. You can also request appointments, obtain prescription refills, print patient registration forms, and make payments with our secure patient portal.

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How can my Dentist help with Obstructive Sleep Apnea?

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Q: What is Obstructive

Sleep Apnea?

A: Sleep Apnea is a serious disorder that a person’s breathing is paused or reduced during sleep and the breathing can be interrupted sometimes up to

30 times per hour. Breathing is generally reduced because the airway is being constricted.

Q: What are some common symptoms of Sleep Apnea?

A: In most cases the patient

does not diagnose their own obstructive sleep apnea because they are unaware that the breathing problems are occurring. Loud snoring with pauses and waking up with a dry sore throat each day often occur. Many patients feel tired and groggy during the day because of the lack of quality sleep at night.

Often when tired patients will take naps and then create a difficult cycle of poor quality sleep. Many times the sleep partner will also have poor quality sleep because of the excessive loud snoring which creates tension in personal relationship.

Q: How is Obstructive

Sleep Apnea Diagnosed?

A: An overnight sleep study

is performed

Q: Any home remedies

for relieving Sleep Apnea?

A: In most cases weight loss

will lessen symptoms as well as stopping smoking and limiting alcohol intake. Avoid sleeping on your back and reduce distractions before bedtime such as eliminating electronic devices, watching television or eating in bed.

Q: How is obstructive sleep apnea treated?

A: Traditionally a Continu-

ous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) device is worn while the patient is sleeping to push open the airway and prevent the airway from closing.

Device wearers like the results when wearing the device but often complain about the mask and how its bulkiness can affect other aspects of their lives. A CPAP is a great solution and always works when the patient is willing to wear the device; unfortunately it is a cumbersome solution so patients tend to not utilize the CPAP every night.

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Q: How does a Dentist treat obstructive sleep apnea?

A: In conjunctions with the

patients physician the dentist creates an appliance that moves the lower jaw down and forward to encourage the airway to open up and prevent the cessation of breathing. We create mouthpieces or ‘Mandibular Advancement Appliances’ that will allow you to protect a more open airway all night – and that will allow you to either see dramatic improvement with that treatment alone – or if the CPAP is still beneficial, you will be able to turn the pressure of the air way down as the obstruction is significantly less. That makes sleeping with CPAP much more likely.

Q: What extra equipment do

you have at Crabapple Dental to do create a solution for obstructive sleep apnea?

A: We have a Mytronics K7 to measure the correct location for your jaw and bite and a TENS unit to relax the muscles to find its optimum position; the daily stress and tension in your face needs to be relaxed before we can calculate the optimum position.

Q: What are the first steps

to seeing if I have obstructive sleep apnea?

A: Schedule a consultation with your physician and get a a regular annual physical so your doctor can monitor your health and help you make the right choices to limit obstructive sleep apnea.

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Q: What is your treatment

I developed my Four Pillars of Cancer Care to create a comprehensive, whole-person approach to treatment.

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Q: What is integrative

cancer treatment?

A: Integrative cancer treatment combines the best aspects of modern medicine with the best natural and evidence-based alternative therapies. This combination is safe and effective, and is personalized to the needs of each patient. philosophy?

of Cancer Care to create a comprehensive, whole-person approach to treatment. This four-pronged approach addresses the cancer itself, and also works on improving the immune system while protecting and nourishing the body’s healthy cells. All of this is done in the context of addressing the emotional and spiritual components of a scary diagnosis such as cancer.

Q: How does the low dose

chemotherapy you provide compare to the high dose chemotherapy used by most conventional oncologists?

A: I only give low dose chemotherapy through a delivery system known as insulin potentiation therapy (IPT). This innovative approach allows us to use about 10-20% of the typical chemo doses. The strategic use of insulin allows us to safely and effectively use much lower doses of chemotherapy because the drugs are believed to be more targeted to the cancer cells.

A major advantage of this approach is that the body’s healthy cells are relatively spared, so the toxic effects of high dose chemotherapy are reduced. Another benefit to this approach is that unpleasant side effects such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and hair loss occur at a much lower rate, if at all.

Q: What other therapies

do you typically use in your protocols?

A: My protocols focus on high quality nutrition. My eat-

ing plan, The Stegall Protocol, is the culmination of years of research into cancer cells’ unique physiology. In addition, I use intravenous (IV) vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants which allow for high absorption into the cells. I administer other IV treatments which are designed to enhance the immune system. I also develop a personalized supplement protocol, using physician grade supplements which have been shown to be beneficial against cancer.

tients often do not hear about them unless they seek them out themselves.

Q: What advice would you

give to patients investigating treatment options for cancer?

A: I would tell them to be their own advocate, and

research various treatments for themselves as much as possible. The amount of information out there can be overwhelming, so I have compiled resources on my website at drstegall.com which many patients find helpful. Call (770) 551-2730 for more information.

Jonathan D. Stegall, MD The Center for Advanced Medicine

Specialist in Integrative Medicine Innovative treatments for: Cancer Immune Problems Hormone Imbalances Weight Concerns

Q: Why do people choose this form of cancer care?

A: Many of my patients have

tried conventional oncology treatments such as high dose chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery with little to no benefit for their cancer. Others simply want a more natural approach with fewer side effects. We have patients who come to us from throughout the country to receive this innovative cancer care.

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Q: Why don’t more doctors treat cancer this way?

A: Our understanding of can-

cer is changing very quickly.

Unfortunately, many doctors find it difficult to stay on top of the latest research, especially since many promising therapies are found in smaller journals or through anecdotal reports which aren’t widely available. In addition, these therapies are not a focus of conventional oncology training programs. As a result, pa-

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Chiropractic care Q: What is Chiropractic?

A: Chiropractic is an all-natural, Willis Chiropractic Center 770-740-8740 ]willischiropractic.com 317 N. Main Street, Alpharetta GA 30009

non-invasive method of helping patients with any number of health issues such as pain in the neck and back, sciatica, headaches, muscle spasm, spinal disc issues, numbness or tingling, and arm or leg weak-

ness. The Doctor of Chiropractic examines the patient, diagnoses the condition and treats the patient by correcting nerve interference (also known as subluxation). Chiropractic is one of the largest health care professions in the United States.

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Q: How do I know I need to

see a Chiropractor?

A: Chiropractors are primary health care providers, which means you may self refer. If you are experiencing pain, seeing your chiropractor is a great place to start.

Q: Why pick Willis Chiropractic for your family’s health care needs?

A: We have been voted “Best Chiropractor” in North Fulton for the past 7 years. Our patients experience our care and attest to our value by voting.

And we appreciate it!

We have a flexible schedule to meet your needs. We are open 6 days a week and have two doctors to serve you. We are able to schedule new patients for a same day visit and existing patients do not need appointments, they just come in at their convenience!

Dr. Gary Willis has been in private practice for 29 years and has performed over 225,000 adjustments.

He was an adjunct professor at Life Chiropractic College and trained thousands of Chiropractors now practicing all over the world. No matter what your condition or symptoms might be, chances are Dr. Willis has already seen it and treated it.

Dr. Andrew Wiese has recently obtained the postgraduate designation of Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician®(CCSP) by the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians® (ACBSP). The CCSP certification requires the doctor to attend

a minimum of 100 hours of this postgraduate program.

The instruction is specific to physical fitness and the evaluation and treatment of injuries encountered in sports. Sports Chiropractors benefit athletes by focusing on total body wellness and reaching optimal function, not just reducing pain.

Q: If this is my first visit

to a Chiropractor, what should I expect?

A: After filling out medical history forms, which you can obtain online prior to your visit, the doctor will evaluate and examine your spine for spinal subluxations/nerve interference. If nerve interference is identified, the doctor will remove that interference through any number of chiropractic techniques. The adjustment is often painless and relief can be immediate.

Q: Can I get adjusted even if I don’t have a specific injury or condition?

A: Even if you’re not in pain, adjustments can improve posture, increase flexibility, allow for full range of motion and decrease the risk of injury. We have thousands of patients that are treated on an “as-needed” basis who experience improved overall health. Wouldn’t you like to be one of them?

Call Willis Chiropractic Center at 770-740-8740 or visit us on the web at www. willischiropractic.com. We are located at 317 N. Main Street, Alpharetta GA 30009.

Making sense of Preventive Healthcare

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no copays or deductibles (always check with your insurance company first). Learn about the preventive care that you and your loved ones can benefit from as well as the importance of a routine wellness appointment with your primary doctor.

What is Preventive Healthcare or Annual Wellness Visit?

Preventive healthcare includes health and wellness services like screenings, check-ups, and patient counseling that are used to prevent illnesses, disease, and other health problems, or to detect illness at an early stage when treatment is likely to work best. Getting recommended preventive services and making healthy lifestyle choices are key steps to good health and well-being.

Why do we need an annual Wellness Visit?

There are few good reasons to have a regular wellness appointment with your Primary Care physicians ■ As primary prevention ■ Identify risk factors for common chronic diseases ■ Detect illness that has no apparent symptoms (secondary prevention) ■ Guidance and recommendation for patient to promote healthy behavior ■ Update clinical data since last visit ■ To enhance the relationship between you and your doctor ■ Ensure all immunizations are up to date

Why is a Preventive Healthcare so important?

Routine Health Assessment can help you stay in good health during the course of your life and is a great way to screen and prevent possible complicated health issues with early detection. With new regulations in place, more preventive health care is now free with most insurance, with

and family history.

Obtaining vital signs (temperature, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, respiration rate and oxygen level.)

■ Review of your current medications þ Schedule recommended immunizations ■ Order age & gender appropriate recommended screenings such as: ■ Mammogram (Breast Cancer Screening) ■ Colonoscopy (Colon Cancer Screening) ■ PSA (Prostate Cancer Screening) ■ PAP (Cervical Cancer Screening) ■ Lipid Panel (Cholesterol Screening) ■

Acute Visit: Comprehensive review of present illness, medical history and family history.

■ Obtaining vital signs (temperature, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, respiration rate and oxygen level).

■ Review of your current medications ■ Necessary testing to diagnose present illness (which could include blood/lab work, EKG. ■ X-rays, pulmonary function tests, etc.).

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Urgent Care centers provide walk-in, extended hour access for acute illness and injury care that is typically beyond the scope or availability of the standard primary care practice or retail clinic.

Patients desire for accessible and affordable medical care, have created a good market for the Urgent Care Industry. Wait time in the ER and the frustration of waiting a week for an appointment and the high cost of healthcare have driven people to seek care at their local Urgent Care.

The advantage of going to an Urgent Care who is locally owned, and operated is that you are working with a leading provider of quality care in the community.

Q: When to make an ap-

pointment with your Doctor?

A: For health issues that aren’t

serious or that can wait for normal business hours, seeing your regular doctor is always an option: ■ He knows your health history ■ It is always more economical ■ You can show up at your scheduled appointment time.

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Q: When to head to your local Urgent Care, Walk-In Clinic?

■ Your can’t wait to see your regular doctor.

■ You aren’t sick or injured enough for the ER. ■ When you don’t know exactly where to go?

■ Minor cuts, scrapes, rashes ■ Sore throat ■ Urinary burning ■ Ear pain ■ Sprains ■ Fever ■ Eye irritations ■ Colds and flu

Minor Fractures Allergies, lab tests, Camp and Sports Physicals, ■ Insect Bites, Lacerations.

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Q: When to head to the local Hospital ER?

A: The ER is equipped to

focus on serious medical emergencies. The reason visiting the ER for a non-emergency is not the best way to get well: ■ It will cost you more than it would at a doctors office or walk in clinic.

■ You’ll probably spend more time waiting as more severe cases will be seen first.

You should go to the ER if you have the following symptoms: ■ Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath ■ Chest or upper abdominal pain or pressure

Fainting or sudden dizziness, weakness ■ Confusion or changes in mental status ■ Any sudden or severe pain ■ Uncontrolled bleeding ■ Severe vomiting or diarrhea ■ Coughing or vomiting blood ■ Suicidal feelings ■ Unusual abdominal pian ■ Major broken bones.

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Q: When should you head

to your local Retail Clinic located in a Walmart or Walgreens?

A: These clinics are usually staffed by nurse practitioners that are well trained and specialize in care for those 18 months and older. They can provide a quick, easy alternative when you need care for minor illnesses or you need a vaccination or camp/sports physical.

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Q. How does balloon sinus dilation work to treat chronic or recurrent sinusitis?

A. In chronic and recurrent sinusitis, blocked sinus drainage pathways can prevent effective drainage and healing.

Balloon Sinuplasty or Balloon Sinus Dilation will open blocked sinuses. In this procedure, a balloon catheter is delivered to the blocked sinus passageway and gently inflated, widening the opening of the passageway and thus allowing drainage and relief from the

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Q. How effective is Balloon Sinus Dilation?

A. Recent studies comparing Balloon Sinus Dilation to traditional sinus surgery (FESS), show that patients have similar outcomes, although the recovery from Balloon Sinuplasty is much quicker.

Q. Is Balloon Sinuplasty covered by insurance?

A. Balloon Sinuplasty is covered by most of the major insurance companies in Georgia, including Medicare and Medicaid. At this time, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia DOES NOT cover Balloon Sinuplasty when done in office, although it does cover for it if performed in one of our surgery centers. Patients can have this in office procedure done for a fraction of the cost of an out-patient surgery.

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A. Facial pain or pressure, headache pain, nasal congestion, nasal pressure, fatigue, sore throat, postnasal drip, and often bad breath or teeth pain. Also, what people think of as a cold that won’t go away, is often sinusitis.

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All Work and No Play?

Put down the cellphone and read these tips for unplugging — and recharging.

By Sheila Warren, RN GMC Women’s Health Navigator When it comes to work, there is a fine line between dedication and

addiction.

Many people have a hard time separating their work life from their home life, and with the influx of new technology, the workday seems to never end as our cell phones continu-

ously ping with new emails and messages.

Although being committed to your job is great, being a workaholic is not. As the old adage says, if you take time to “sharpen the saw”—to renew your focus— your work will go smoother when you come back to it.

Here are some signs that you might be a workaholic—and tips for creating a healthy work-life balance.

You might be a workaholic if…

■ You can’t remember the last time you took a day off.

The Fix: Everyone needs a break – whether you’re feeling sick or thinking about a vacation, there’s a reason you are given those days off. Take them.

■ You’re always saying yes.

The Fix: Learn to say no.

Think of it as an opportunity to let someone else shine in that role.

And make sure you set aside time in your schedule for yourself.

Learn to choose and prioritize the activities that will fill your day. It is important to spend time doing things that relax you and make you happy.

■ You see your coworkers more than your family.

The Fix: If you’re constantly missing family commitments, coming home late at night and working on the weekends, you and your family will benefit from some time off, even if it’s just coming home earlier one night a

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week for a family evening.

■ You do everyone’s job.

The Fix: Learn to delegate responsibilities – you have coworkers for a reason. Trust that your colleagues will follow through.

Think of yourself as a mentor instead of the office “go-fer.”

■ You can’t stop thinking about work.

The Fix: Vacations are no fun if your mind is still back at the office. Check your work brain at the door when spending time with your friends and family.

Studies show that stress can be a factor for many physical and mental health conditions. And being a workaholic certainly adds to your stress! So put down the phone and turn off the computer.

Take advantage of the beautiful weather and spend time doing activities you enjoy with the people you love.

How Gwinnett Medical Center Can Help As Gwinnett Medical Center’s women’s health navigator, Sheila Warren is available for free wellness consultations. She can answer your health and wellness questions—about labor and lactation support, post-childbearing years, menopause and postmenopause. She can even assist with health-related questions for the children and men in your life.

To schedule your free wellness consultation with Warren, call 678-671-2303.

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treatments, suturing, ear irrigation, removal of foreign objects, etc.) þ Prescribe new medication for treatment and complete referrals for specialty consults, therapy or further diagnostic testing if needed.

Q. Will I be put to sleep during the procedure?

A. No, you will not be put to sleep. General anesthesia is not administered for this inoffice procedure. Patients will be given oral, topical, and local medication as part of the anesthesia protocol. You will need someone to drive you to and from the appointment.

Chronic Visit: þ Includes all services from an Acute Visit, plus: þ Evaluation of disease progression. þ Compliance to medication/life style recommendations. þ Disease specific diagnostic testing and labs. þ Monitoring of chronic medications with refills and adjustments.

How often do we need to have a Preventive Healthcare Screening?

We recommend our patients to have a wellness visit with their physician every year.

At North Atlanta Primary Care, it is our belief that comprehensive wellness care requires incorporating all of your relevant medical history, family history, and acute complaints in order to develop an appropriate healthcare plan that ensures your good health. Your health is our NUMBER 1 priority.

To schedule you next Annual Wellness Care appointment with North Atlanta Primary Care, please call 770-442-1911.

We have 8 convenient locations across North Atlanta: Alpharetta, Cumming, East Cobb, Johns Creek, Paces-Vinings, Sandy Springs, Sugar Hill, Woodstock.

For more information, please visit our website at www.napc.md

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Q. How long will I miss school or work?

A. In most cases, patients can return to work/school the very next day.

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Q: What is Raising the Bars Yoga?

A: Raising the Bars Yoga ~ The Stegman

MethodSM is an innovative, one-of-a-kind, therapeutic yoga utilizing strategically placed, multiple levels of ballet barres. This revolutionary method is effective for individuals suffering from and/or preventing injury or illness. It blends restorative yoga (supported postures),

Q. Is balloon sinus dilation suitable for everyone?

A. Only a physician can tell you if balloon sinus dilation is a viable option to treat your sinusitis. Experience has shown that many patients with recurring or persistent sinusitis can be treated with balloon sinus dilation. Call one of our 17 our locations for an appointment to determine is Balloon Sinuplasty is right for you, (770) 740-1860 or visit www. entinstitute.com.

Ear, Nose & Throat Institute (770) 740-1860 www.entinstitute.com gentle yoga, breath work, hands-on energy work, and guided meditation techniques.

Utilizing multiple levels of bars maximizes leverage, gravity, and bodyweight for resistance. These unique techniques challenge core stability and balance, and increase flexibility, strength, and endurance in ways not typically achieved by traditional yoga or through other therapeutic exercise and treatment.

To learn more visit our websites: www.foundationtherapy.com and www.raisethebaryoga.com

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When to Seek In-Home Senior Care Q: What are the typical

Q: What are some signs that someone needs inhome senior care?

A: Perhaps they need a reminder about taking medication or a little help with tasks such as dressing, bathing and grooming. There may be a loved one that prefers to stay at home but needs care that cannot be effectively provided by family or friends.

The elderly person may have stability problems, trouble transferring in and out of bed, diminishing personal hygiene, or difficulty preparing nutritious meals. One of the most difficult discussions is if they are no longer able to, or simply forgetting to pay their bills. This may not be a visible sign, but one that demonstrates your loved one may need in-home senior care.

services I should expect for in-home senior care?

A: Caregivers provide nonmedical assistance including personal care tasks and homemaker services. Personalized and customized Care Plans can include the following: bathing, dressing, grooming, daily hygiene, oral care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, transportation and companionship.

Q: What if my loved one

doesn’t need medical help but just needs someone to make sure they’re doing okay in his/her everyday life?

A: Companion assistance is ideal for those who spend the majority of their time alone and need help with home care tasks. Companion caregivers provide valuable emotional support and provide social benefits that help to decrease isolation

and depression. This helps seniors stay mentally healthy and alert through conversation and encouragement to be as physically active as possible.

This assistance also provides invaluable peace of mind to family and loved ones.

Q: I love the idea of a companion caregiver! What would the companion caregiver be doing for my loved one?

A: All of the following services are provided by companion caregivers: Safety and a watchful eye on daily routine. Medication reminders - documentation of time and amount taken.

Transportation to appointments, shopping, errands and social outings. Safety for those unsteady on their feet. Grocery shopping and nutritious meal preparation. Social engagement; cards, board games, scrap booking, gardening. Light housekeeping - laundry - linen change - kitchen sanitation. Pet

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care. Reading aloud. Exercise and walking. Meaningful conversation and reminiscence.

Assisting as an extra set of hands, eyes, and feet.

Q: What traits should I be looking for when selecting a caregiver?

A: A true professional caregiver feels a sense of calling to serve others. They derive satisfaction from making the difference in the life of another.

If you don’t get that sense of passion from the potential caregiver, find someone else!

The 5 main characteristics to look for are: compassion/ empathy, patience, creative thinking skills, composure, and negotiating skills. Additionally, caregivers must refrain from giving unsolicited or personal advice, or commenting on non-care related issues.

Q: Why does in-home care benefit my loved one more

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A: The psychological benefit of remaining within a familiar environment with beloved family, friends and belongings is immeasurable. Making the transition to assisted living or nursing options can be stressful for seniors, eroding security and freedom. Clients rarely receive individualized, one-on-one attention in facilities. Typically, services like personal assistance, medication reminders, housekeeping and meals are offered on an “ala carte” basis and represent additional expenditures.

Affordable, Reliable Home Care Services for Seniors and others needing supportive care.

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Best of North Fulton

YOU VOTED, WE REVEAL

& South Forsyth 2015 MEDICAL EDITION For 8 years, Appen Media Group has been putting on a “Best of the Best” contest for North Fulton and South Forsyth businesses, as voted on by our readers.

Every year we tweak here and there to make the contest as significant and relevant as possible.

For the first time in 2013, we had an awards banquet to honor and recognize the 2013 winners, an event made possible by several local business sponsors.

Best Assisted Living 1st Place Benton House Alpharetta – 678-319-3000 Johns Creek – 770-754-5446 Sugar Hill – 770-904-0099 Woodstock – 678-494-4500 Roswell – 770-993-8040 www.bentonhouse.com Runner-Up Sunrise Alpharetta: 770-475-6622 Johns Creek: 770-814-0505 Roswell: 770-649-1499 www.sunriseseniorliving.com

Best Audiologist

1st Place Johns Creek Audiology Dr. Deborah Woodward 4045 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suite B Johns Creek, GA 30024 770-814-1260 www.yourhearinglink.com

Best Chiropractic

1st Place Willis Chiropractor 317 North Main Street Alpharetta, GA 30009 770-740-8740 www.willischiropractic.com

We had over 200 business owners, leaders, and employees join us as we sampled some of the area’s finest food and drink, heard from Mark Toro, the developer of Avalon in Alpharetta and of course announced the winners and handed out their certificates of recognition.

This year we plan to throw the event again, and the attendees will be delighted with the changes.

Below is the list of the Best of North Fulton & South Forsyth 2015 Medical winners.

Runner-Up 100% Chiropractic 11030 Medlock Bridge Road #230 Johns Creek, GA 30097 678-694-1113 920 Marietta Hwy, Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 770-518-0770 www.100percentchiropractic.com

Best Cosmetic Surgery 1st Place Milan Eye Center 6300 Hospital Pkwy Suite 325 Johns Creek, GA 30097 970 Sanders Rd Suite 100 Cumming, GA 30041 470-326-0330 www.milaneyecenter.com

Runner-Up Luna Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa 6335 Hospital Parkway, Suite 216 Johns Creek, GA 30097 678-892-7820 www.lunaplasticsurgery.com

Best Dentist

1st Place Center for Advanced Dentistry Dr. Ushma Patel 6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500 Suwanee, GA 30024 770-623-8750 www.johnscreeksedationdentist.com

Runner-Up Roswell Dental Care Dr. David Remaley 1570 Old Alabama Rd., Suite 102 Roswell, GA 30076 470-375-9241 www.roswelldentalcare.com

Runner-Up North Fulton Ear, Nose and Throat Associates Dr. Roy Schottenfield Cumming: 770-886-5821 Roswell: 770-343-8675 www.northfultonent.com

Best Dermatologist

Best Family Practice

1st Place Johns Creek Dermatology Dr. Shereen Timani 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-771-6591 www.johnscreekdermatology.com

1st Place North Atlanta Primary Care Multiple Area Locations 770-442-1911 www.northatlantaprimarycare.com

Runner-Up: Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine Dr. Zack Charkawi 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-771-6591 www.johnscreekfamilypractice.com

Runner-Up Hamilton Dermatology Dr. Tiffani Hamilton 11800 Atlantis Place Alpharetta, Georgia 30022 770-360-8881 www.hamiltonderm.com

Best ENT

1ST Place Ear, Nose and Throat Institute (ENT Institute) 3330 Preston Ridge Road, Suite 240 Alpharetta, GA 30005 6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 100 Suwanee, GA 30024 1100 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 490 Cumming, GA 30041 770-740-1860 www.entinstitute.com

Best Holistic/ Alternative Medicine

1st Place The Center for Advanced Medicine Dr. Jonathan Stegall 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 207 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-551-2730 www.advanced-med.com

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Best of North Fulton & South Forsyth 2015 Runner-Up TIED Advanced Medicine & Longevity Center, L.L.C. Dr. Michael Milton 6030 Bethelview Rd., Suite 403 Cumming, GA 30040 770-205-6068 www.drmilton.net

Runner-Up Easy Living Services 120 Prospect Place Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-727-1486 www.easylivingservices.com

Runner-Up TIED 100% Chiropractic 11030 Medlock Bridge Road #230 Johns Creek, GA 30097 678-694-1113 920 Marietta Hwy, Suite 300 Roswell, GA 30075 770-518-0770 www.100percentchiropractic.com

1st Place TIED Alpharetta Internal Medicine Roswell: 770-475-2377 Cumming: 770-475-2377 www.alpharettainternalmed.com

Best Home Care for Seniors 1st Place Senior Helpers 294 South Main Street, Suite 500 Alpharetta, GA 30009 404-857-2209 www.seniorhelpers.com/northatlanta

Best Internal Medicine

1st Place TIED Internal Medicine Associates of Johns Creek Dr. Samantha Benson 3340 Paddocks Parkway Suwanee, GA 30024 678-474-9633 www.imajohnscreek.com

Runner-Up Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine Dr. Zack Charkawi 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 100 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-771-6591 www.johnscreekfamilypractice.com

Best Nutritionist

1st Place Dr. Sean Savedoff, the Thyroid Coach 11040 Crabapple Road Roswell, GA 3007 770-731-9410 www.drsavedoff.com Runner-Up The Center for Advanced Medicine Dr. Jonathan Stegall 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 207 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770-551-2730 www.advanced-med.com

Best OBGYN

1st Place Roswell OBGYN Roswell Obstetrics & Gynecology 11975 Morris Road, Suite 200 Alpharetta, GA 30005 770-751-3600 www.roswellobgyn.org Runner-Up Peachtree Women‘s Clinic Alpharetta: 770-521-2295 Atlanta: 404-255-8022 Cumming: 770-888-0188 www.peachtreewomensclinic.com

Best Oncology

1st Place Dr. Stephen Szabo – Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30342 1-888-WINSHIP Runner-Up Atlanta Cancer Care Dr. Thomas E. Seay Multiple Area Locations Cumming: 770-205-5292 www.atlantacancercare.com

Alpharetta | Cumming | Dunwoody | Johns Creek Serving the Atlanta community since 1968.

Winner

Pediatrician Georgetown Pediatrics

Douglas L. Williams, MD, FAAP

Renee A. Alli, MD, FAAP

Sue W. Chastain, MD, FAAP

Stephen H. Smith, MD, FAAP

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Vivien Haupt, MSN, CPNP

Holly R. Vali, PPCNP-BC

For your convenience our offices are open Monday through Saturday.

Please visit our website or contact us by phone for office hours or to schedule an appointment.

Alpharetta Office: Cumming Office: Dunwoody Office: Johns Creek Office: 3400A Old Milton Parkway 416 Pirkle Ferry Road 11 Dunwoody Park 6300 Hospital Parkway Suite 510 Suite J300 Suite 190 Suite 125 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Cumming, GA 30040 Dunwoody, GA 30338 Johns Creek, GA 30097 770.475.2233 770.889.9142 770.392.6555 770.814.8883 Visit us on the web at www.GeorgetownPediatrics.com

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Senior Helpers: Matt Fredenberg, Elizabeth Jackson, Pam Hodgson, Hutch Hodgson

770.442.2154 Your Local Senior Care Expert.

Best of North Fulton & South Forsyth 2015 Best Ophthalmologist 1st Place Milan Eye Center 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 325 Johns Creek, GA 30097 970 Sanders Rd, Suite 100 Cumming, GA 30041 470-326-0330 www.milaneyecenter.com Runner-Up Thomas Eye Group Multiple Area Location 678-892-2020 www.thomaseye.com

Best Optometrist

1st Place Milan Eye Center 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 325 Johns Creek, GA 30097 970 Sanders Rd, Suite 100 Cumming, GA 30041 470-326-0330 www.milaneyecenter.com

Runner-Up Suresight Eyecare 3975 Old Milton Pkwy, Suite 2 Alpharetta, GA 30005 678-624-7766 www.suresighteyecare.com

Runner-Up Roswell Pediatric Center, P.C. Alpharetta: 770-751-0800 Crabapple: 770-343-9900 Cumming: 770-888-2882 www.roswellpediatrics.com

Best Orthodontist

Best Podiatrist

1st Place Jordan Orthodontics Dr. Jefferey Jordan 4205 North Point Pkwy., Bldg. B Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-751-1240, www.jwjordan.com Runner-Up James B. Gray Orthodontics 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 240 Roswell, GA 30075 770-993-6292, www.creatingsmiles.net

Best Pediatrician

1st Place Georgetown Pediatrics Alpharetta: 770-475-2233 Cumming: 770-889-9142 Dunwoody: 770-392-6555 Johns Creek: 770-814-8883 www.georgetownpediatrics.com

Best Urologist

1st Place Georgia Urology Cumming: 770-889-9737 Johns Creek: 678-417-0400 Alpharetta: 770-772-4427 Roswell: 770-475-7550 www.gaurology.com

1st Place Village Podiatry Centers Dr. Andrew Warner Alpharetta: 678-867-7053 Cumming: 770-889-9596 Johns Creek: 770-232-5030 Norcross: 770-449-1122 Roswell: 770-663-8011 www.villagepodiatrycenters.com

Best Vein Specialists

Best Urgent Care

1st Place Bethany Bend Urgent Care 13081 Highway 9, Alpharetta, GA 30004 770-521-6690 www.bethanybendurgentcare.com Runner-Up: MedPost Urgent Care Multiple Area Locations Alpharetta: 770-343-6364 www.medpost.com

1st Place Veininnovations 4255 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite D Suwanee, GA 30024 678-731-9815 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Suite 340 Atlanta, GA 30324 678-731-9815 www.veininnovations.com Runner-Up Vein Center of North Georgia, LLC Dr. Laura Garvey 5755 North Point Pkwy, Suite 214 Alpharetta, GA 30022 770-664-5713 www.veincenterofnorthgeorgia.com

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Now offering the CATALYS Precision Laser System for Cataract Surgery!

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Roswell

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770.475.5515 www.thomaseye.com

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Directory of Doctors Locations for area hospitals, urgent care, dentists and more Audiologists

• Ambit Hearing Aid Centers: 5890 Bethelview Road, Suite 10, Cumming, 770-781-0537; 1636 Oakbrook Drive, Suite B, Gainesville, 770-383-1869. ambit3ddirect.com • Atlanta Hearing Aid Services: 10800 Alpharetta Hwy, Roswell, 770-992-5353. atlantahearing.com • Audiological Consultants of Atlanta: 875 Mansell Road, Suite B2, Roswell, 678 461 6366. audioconsult.com • Audiology HEARS: 6130 Southard Trace, Cumming, 770-781-2376. audiologyhears.com • Doctors’ Hearing Center: 11180 State Bridge Road, Suite 207, Johns Creek, 770-676-7208. doctorshearingcenterga. com • Johns Creek Audiology: 4045 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite B, Suwanee, 770814-1260. yourhearinglink.com • Little Listeners: 1389 Weber Industrial Drive, Cumming, 770-744-2451. littlelistenersclinic.com • North Fulton ENT: 950 Sanders Rd., Cumming, 770-886-5821; 2500 Hospital Boulevard, Suite 450, Roswell, 770-3438675. northfultonent.com • Northside Hearing: 1360 Upper Hembree Rd. Suite 201, Roswell, 770-751-7437. northsidehearingcenter.com • Optimal Hearing: 600 Houze Way, Suite B-3, Roswell, 770-641-9087. optimalhearing.com

Cardiology

• Atlanta Cardiology Consultants: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 395, Alpharetta; 1505 Northside Blvd, Suite 3400, Cumming, 770-751-9131. atlantacardiologyconsultants.com

Child Services

• Angels Over Forsyth: 3651 Peachtree Parkway, Suite E, PMB 350, Suwanee, 770-569-0776. angelsoverforsyth.com • Giving Children a Chance: 11805 Northfall Lane, Suite 803, Alpharetta, 770-255-1018. gcacofgeorgia.com • Hands on Forsyth: 133 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, 770-205-1701. handsonforsyth.org • Jacob’s Ladder: 407 Hardscrabble Road, Roswell, 770-998-1017. jacobsladdercenter.com

Chiropractic

• 100% Chiropractic: 11030 Medlock Bridge Road #230, Johns Creek, 678-694-1113; 920 Marietta Hwy #300, Roswell, 770.518.0770.

100percentchiropractic.com • Atlanta Spine and Sport: 3719 Old Alabama Road, Suite 400-A, Alpharetta, 678-620-3668. atlantaspineandsport. com • Capstone Chiropractic: 480 North Main Street #201, Alpharetta, 770-864-1195. capstonealpharetta.com • Catalyst Physical Medicine: 4914 Atlanta Hwy, Alpharetta, 770-667-0099. catalystphysicalmedicine.com • Cumming Med Spa: 2950 Buford Hwy # 140, Cumming, 678-455-8800. cummingmedspa.com • Dr. James Locher: 9850 Nesbit Ferry Road, Suite 6, Johns Creek, 770-6419295.

• Dr. Sean Savedoff, the Thyroid Coach: 11040 Crabapple Road, Roswell, 770731-9410. drsavedoff.com • HealthSource Chiropractic: 5950 Bethelview Road #200, Cumming, 470297-6112. healthsourceofcumming. com; 11180 State Bridge Road, Unit 501, Johns Creek, 770-772-0335. healthsourceofjohnscreek.com • Inspire Chiropractic: 2615 Peachtree Pkwy #270, Suwanee, 678-541-9100. goinspirechiropractic.com • Integrated Healthcare of Georgia: 11800 Northfall Lane, Suite 1403, Alpharetta. ihcog.com • Vickery Chiropractic: 5830 Clarion Street, Suite 101, Cumming, 678-947-4449. vickerychiro.com • Willis Chiropractic: 317 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, 770-740-8740. willischiropractic.com

Counseling Services / Mental Health

• Family Counseling Associated of North Georgia: 102 Mary Alice Park Road, Suite 504, Cumming, 1-888-850-4891. familycounseling4ng.com • Kids Creek Therapy: 3905 Johns Creek Court #250, Suwanee, 770-888-5221. kidscreektherapy.com • Nancy Shertok, MSW, LCSW: 162 Prospect Place, Alpharetta, 678-9295905. psycotherapy123.com • Paraclete Counseling Centers: 3905 Johns Creek Court, Suwanee, 770-7530350. paracletecounseling.com • The Center for Psychotherapy of North Georgia: 634 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, 678-513-7676.

• The Summit Counseling Center: 2750 Old Alabama Road #200, Johns Creek, 678893-5300.

• Winward Psychology: 4895 Winward Pkwy, Suite 203, Alpharetta, 678-5665000. winwardpsychology.com

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Dentists

• Advanced Dental Associates: 285 Elm Street, Cumming, 770-887-2915. advanceddentalassociates.com • Alluring Cosmetic Dentistry: 800 Mansell Road, Roswell, 770-642-9900. alluringcosmeticdentistry.com • Alpharetta Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics: 4205 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 770 664 4936. alpharettachildrensdentistry.com • Atlanta Dental Spa: 1875 Old Alabama Road, Suite 130, Roswell, 770-998-3838. atlantadentalspa.com • Avenue Dental: 983 Peachtree Parkway, Cumming, 770-888-4444. avenue-dental. com • Bloor Family Dentistry: 2500 Hospital Blvd, Suite 320, Roswell, 770-663-4435. webuildgreatsmiles.com • Bright Smiles Contemporary Family Dentistry: 907 Buford Hwy, Suite 100, Cumming, 678-922-8282. brightsmilesga.com • Bryan Family Dentistry: 403 East Maple Street, Cumming, 770-887-3223. bryanfamilydentistry.com • Center for Advanced Dentistry: 6916 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 500, Suwanee, 678-894-7926. hitechsmiles. com • Center For TMJ Therapy: 3590 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-521-1978, tmdatlanta.com • Children’s Dental Zone: 3719 Old Alabama Road #400, Alpharetta, 770777-1222. childrensdentalzone.com • Children’s Dentistry of Cumming: 407 East Maple Street, #109, Cumming, 678445-5444. childrensdds.com • Christy Haffner, DMD Pediatric Dentistry: 3300 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-777-9400. drchristyhaffner.com • Cosmetic Dentistry Center of Alpharetta: 3070 Windward Plaza, Suite R, Terraces At Windward , Alpharetta, 678-894-8266. thesmileexperience.com • Crabapple Dental: 12670 Crabapple Road, Suite 110, Alpharetta, 678-3794066. crabappledental.com • Cumming Dental Associate: 1200 Bald Ridge Marina Road, #200, Cumming, 770-781-8560. cummingdental.com • Cumming Dental Care: 416 Pirkle Ferry Road, Cumming, 770-889-1990. cummingdentalcare.com • Cumming’s Family Dentist: 309 Pirkle Ferry Road, Cumming, 770-205-9226. cummingsfamilydentist.com • DeMercy Dental: 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 140, Roswell, 770-641-8010. demercydental.com

• Dent1st Dental Care: 9775 Medlock Bridge Road #I, Johns Creek, 770-4769595. dentfirst.com • Dental Town: 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Bldg 400, Suite 4250, Cumming, 770-8878807. johnscreekdentaltown.com • Dentistry at Milton: 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 506, Milton, 678-990-3358. dentistryatmilton.com • Dr. James Lamb, DMD, MS, PC, 285 Elm Street, Suite 103, Cumming, 678-4557828.

• Dr. Michael Leach, DDS: 4895 Windward Parkway, Suite 201, Alpharetta, 770-5218855. thekidstoothdoc.com • Dr. Robert Shackelford: 3915 Johns Creek Court, Suwanee, 770-442-8472.

• Dr. Scott Flemming, DDS: 4895 Windward Parkway, Suite 100, Alpharetta, 770-475-4241.

• Dr. Stuart Coe Dentistry: 11775 Pointe Place, Roswell, 770-475-3600. roswelldentist.com • Esthetic Dental Solutions: 2650 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 678-352-1333. estheticdentalsolutions.com • FAGD Family Dental Care: 3005 Old Alabama Road, Suite 320, Alpharetta, 770-475-7551. sabledds.com • Family & Cosmetic Dental Care: 2627 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite 440, Suwanee, 770-888-3384. myjohnscreekdentist.com • Golsen Family Dentistry: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-667-0669. golden.com • Good Dental Care: 910 Woodstock Road, Suite 110, Roswell, 770-518-7475. gooddentalcare.com • Grady Dental Care: 10710 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 678-9570770. gradydentalcare.com • Imagix Dental: 11125 Jones Bridge Road, Suite 200, Alpharetta, 770-596-0529.

• Ivy Dentistry: 11775 Northfall Lane #107, Alpharetta, 770-619-2909. ivydentistry. com • Johns Creek Dental Care: 3630 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 311, Suwanee, 770-495-9575. johnscreekdental.com • Johns Creek Dental Creations: 9590 Medlock Bridge Road #B, Johns Creek, 770-623-1427. briangboothyp.com • Johns Creek Dental Excellence: 9925 Haynes Bridge Road #700, Johns Creek, 770-663-0333.

• Jones Bridge Dental Care: 11925 Jones Bridge Road #200, Alpharetta, 770-7720606. jbdentalcare.com • Lemons Dental Esthetics: 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Building B, Suwanee, 770-418-1414. lemonsdental.com • Milton Pediatric Dentistry: 980

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The Martin Dental Center: 45 W. Crossville Road, Suite 505, Roswell, 770993-7472. themartindentalcenter.com Walls & Hendricks: 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-8130079. shawnwallsdds.com Windermere Dental: 3860 Windermere Parkway, Suite 201, Cumming, 678-4553734. windermeredentalcare.com Windward Dental Care: 12850 Highway 9 North, #400, Alpharetta, 770-569-7580. windwarddental.com

Dermatologists

• Aesthetic Dermatology PC: 960 Sanders Road, #300, Cumming, 770-205-0104.

aestheticdermpc.com • Atlanta Center-Dermatologic: 327 Dahlonega Road, #1501, Cumming, 770844-1902. atlcetnerforderm.com • Atlanta Dermatology, Vein and Research Center: 77800 Atlantis Place, Alpharetta, 770-360-8881. dermandvein.com • Dermatology & Skin Cancer Prevention Center: 3275 Market Place Blvd., #250, Cumming, 770-389-9116. dermskincancerprevention.com • Dermatology Center of Atlanta: 9900 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770497-0699. dermatology-atlanta.com • Georgia Dermatology Center: 1505 Northside Blvd., #1500, Cumming, 770781-5077. dadermctr.com • Goodman Dermatology: 2500 Hospital Blvd., #280, Roswell, 770-754-0787.

• Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine: 6300 Hospital Parkway, Duluth, 770-771-6591. johnscreekdermatology. com • North Atlanta Dermatology: 3370 Paddocks Pkwy, Suwanee, 770-8148222. naderm.com • Steele Dermatology: 11500 Webb Bridge Way, Alpharetta, 770-464-6000 • The Fountain Laser Hair Removal: 4245 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite E, Suwanee, 770-623-3334. thefountainlaser.com

Diabetes

• North Georgia Diabetes: 1505 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, 770-886-3842

Family Medicine

• Alpharetta Family Practice: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 585, Alpharetta, 770-475-3200.

• Campbell Family Medicine: 410 Peachtree Pkwy, Cumming, 678-4744742. campbellfamilymedicine.com • Cash Family Health: 11285 Elkins Road, Roswell, 678-760-3800 • Complete Family Healthcare: 2520 Northwinds Parkway, #150, Alpharetta, 770-772-3500.

• Cumming Family Medicine: 765 Lanier 400 Parkway, Cumming, 770-205-1294. cummingfamilymedicine.com • Dr. Leslie S. Gaskill, MD: 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Bldg 200, Suite 201, Johns Creek, 770-495-9995. drlesliegaskill.com • Johns Creek Dermatology and Family Medicine, Dr. Zack Charkawi: 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 100, Johns Creek, 770-771-6591. johnscreekfamilypractice.com • Lanier Family Healthcare: 5830 Bond Street, #200, Cumming, 770-205-5518. lfhllc.com

• Longevity Health Center: 1745 Woodstock Road, Roswell, 770-6424646. longevityhealthcenter.com • Morrow Family Health: 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 200, 770-781-8004. morrowfammed.com • North Atlanta Primary Care: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Suite C270, Alpharetta, 770-442-1911. napc.com • North Chattahoochee Family Physicians: 11459 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, 770-497-1555. ncfpinfo.com • Northside Primary Care: 11800 Northfall Lane #1401, Alpharetta, 678-867-0904. draazrumsyed.com • Perimeter Medical Wellness: 1250 Upper Hembree Road, Suite B, Roswell, 770274-9511. perimetermedicalwellness. com • Physicians Immediate Med: 10905 Haynes Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770505-3000. physiciansimmediatemed.com • Renew Health Medical Center: 11550 Jones Bridge Rd #4, Alpharetta, 678297-0901. renewforhealth.com • The Longstreet Clinic, P.C.: Multiple Locations, 770-718-1122. longstreetclinic.com

Gastroenterologists

• Advanced Gastroenterology Associates: 4275 Johns Creek Pkwy #A, Suwanee, 678-475-1606. advgastro.com • Atlanta Gastroenterology: Offices in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek & Cumming, 866-468-6242. atlantagastro. com • Digestive Care Physicians: 1505 Northside Blvd, Suite 2850, Cumming, 770-227-2222; 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 450, Johns Creek, 770-227-2222. digestivecarephysicians.com • GI North: 1505 Northside Blvd., Suite 1800, Cumming, 404-446-0600. gi-north. com

Holistic/Alternative Medicine

• Center for Advanced Medicine: 10700 Medlock Bridge Road, Suite 207, Johns Creek, 770-551-2730. advanced-med. com • Foundation Therapy Center: 11660 Alpharetta Highway, Suite 560, Roswell, 770-753-9195, foundationtherapy.com

Hospitals

• Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: 3795 Mansell Road, Alpharetta, 404-785-6880. choa.com • Emory Johns Creek Hospital: 6325 Hospital Parkway, Johns Creek, 678-474-

7000. emoryjohnscreek.com • Gwinnett Medical Center: 3620 Howell Ferry Road, Duluth, 678-312-6800; 1000 Medical Center Blvd, Lawrenceville, 678 312-1000. gwinnettmedicalcenter.com • North Fulton Regional Hospital: 3000 Hospital Blvd., Roswell, 770-751-2536. nfultonhospital.com • Northeast Georgia Medical Center: 743 Spring Street, Gainesville, 770-219-9000. nghs.com • Northside Hospital: 1200 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming, 770-844-3200; 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-667-4000. northside.com • Piedmont Hospital: 104 Prominence Point Parkway #104, Canton, 770-704-6988. piedmont.org • St.Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta: 1400 Hembree Road, Roswell, 678-319-4736. stjosephsatlanta.org • Regency Hospital: 11175 Cicero Drive, Alpharetta, 770-772-4345. regencyhospital.com

Imaging Centers

• Johns Creek Diagnostic Center: 6920 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 300, Suwanee, 678-835-2299. jcdcinfo.com

Internal Medicine

• Alpha Medical Centre: 3000 Old Alabama Road, Suite 128-A, Johns Creek, 770821-1940.

• Comprehensive Internal Medicine: 3890 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, 770622-9002. cimedicine.com • Eagle Medical Center: 804 Bombay Lane, Roswell, 770-754-9880. myeaglemedicalcenter.com • Elite Care Internal Medicine: 1240 Upper Hembree Road, Suite D, Roswell, 770667-0810. elitecareim.com • Internal Medicine of Johns Creek: 3340 Paddocks Parkway, Suwanee, 678-4749633. imajohnscreek.com • Johns Creek Primary Care Physicians: 4365 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 400, Suwanee, 678-957-1910. johnscreekprimarycare.com • Spectrum Internal Medicine: 401 South Main Street, Alpharetta, 678-319-9901. spectruminternalmed.com

Medical Supply

• Heavenly Wheels: 6375 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 101, Johns Creek, 888-7920301 Ext. 3. heavenlywheels.com • Mobility Express: 1580 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 3, Roswell, 770-998-9984. mobility4all.com

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• Alpharetta Women’s Health Group: 1505 Northside Blvd., Cumming, 770-8883358. awhg.org • Alpharetta Women’s Specialists: 1360 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 101, Roswell, 770-817-1970. awsobgyn.com • Chattahoochee Gynecology: 6610 McGinnis Ferry Road, Johns Creek. 770813-8742 • Isis: 401 South Main Street, Suite B-8, Alpharetta, 770-521-2229. isisobgyn.com • Modern OB/GYN: 10692 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 404-446-2496. reyesobgyn.com • North Pointe OB/GYN: 1800 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 350, Cumming, 770886-3555; 81 Northside Dawson Drive, Suite 305, Dawsonville, 770-886-3555. npobgyn.com • Peachtree Women’s Clinic: 11975 Morris Road, Suite 300, Alpharetta, 678-2059004. peachtreewomensclinic.com • Providence Women’s Healthcare: 1300 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, 770-6770-6170. providencewomenshealthcare.com

Oncologists

• Atlanta Cancer Care: 1505 Northside Blvd. #4600, Cumming, 770-205-5292; 1357 Hembree Road, Suite 230, Roswell, 770-740-9664. atlantacancercare.com

Orthodontics

• Dr. James B. Gray, DMD PC: 10930 Crabapple Road, Suite 240, Roswell, 770-993-6292. creatingsmiles.net • Dr. Jeffery Jordan, DMD, MSD, PC: 4205 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 770-7511240. jwjordan.com • Hiser Orthodontics: 285 Elm Street, Suite 101, Cumming, 770-888-7798. hiserortho.com • Walton Orthodontics: 2609 Peachtree Pkwy, Suite C, Suwanee, 770-663-0955. drwalton.com

Ophthalmologists

• Family Eyecare of Roswell: 910 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 100, Roswell, 770992-6789. familyeyecareofroswell.com • Milan Eye Center: 970 Sanders Road, Suite 100, Cumming; 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 325, Johns Creek, 470-3260330. milaneyecenter.com • North Georgia Eye Clinic: 1230 Bald Ridge Marina Road, Suite 100, Cumming, 770-292-1999; 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 325, Johns Creek, 470-326-0330. northgeorgiaeyeclinic.com

Optometrists

• Clarity Vision Group: 1780 Peachtree Parkway, Suite 301, Cumming, 770 2052520. clarity-vision.com • Reimbold Eye Group: 4180 Old Milton Parkway, 1-D, Alpharetta, 770-776-9000. reimboldeye.com

Orthopaedics

• Ortho TLC: 1120 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 106, Suwanee, 770-8142223. orthotlc.com

Pediatricians

• Alpharetta Pediatrics: 102 Pilgrim Village Drive #300, Cumming, 678-947-4588. alpharettapediatricsonline.com • Children’s Medical Group: 6918 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee, 770-622-5758. cmg-pc.com • Children’s Special Services, LLC: 7501 Auden Trail, Atlanta, 770-394-9791. childrens-services.com • Children’s Therapy Works: 11940 Alpharetta Highway #150, Alpharetta, 770-754-0085. childrenstherapyworks. com • Cumming Pediatric Group PC: 1505 Northside Forsyth Drive #3600, Cumming, 770-888-8888. cummingpediatricgroup.net • Dunwoody Pediatrics: 3300 Old Milton Parkway #200, Alpharetta, 770-6649299. dunwoodypediatrics.com • Georgetown Pediatrics: 416 Pirkle Ferry Road, Suite J300, Cumming, 770-8899142; 6300 Hospital Parkway, Suite 125, Johns Creek, 770-814-8883; 3400A Old Milton Pkwy, Suite 510, Alpharetta, 770475-2233. georgetownpediatrics.com • Lakeside Pediatrics: 204 Canton Road, Cumming. 770-886-5437 • Main Street Internal Medicine and Pediatrics: 401 South Main Street #C5, Alpharetta, 678-205-2437. msimap.com • North Fulton Pediatrics: 1285 Hembree Road, #100, Roswell, 770-442-1050; 11975 Morris Road #210, Alpharetta, 770-664-0088. northpointpediatrics.com • Pediatric Physicians PC: 1111 Alderman Drive, Alpharetta, 678-527-1555. pediatricphysicianspc.com • Pediatric Place: 9570 Nesbit Ferry Road #201, Alpharetta, 770-640-8119. thepediatricplace.com • Pediatrics and Genetic: 3586 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-346-0132. pediatricsgenetics.com • Rainbow Pediatric Clinic: 1670 Buford Highway, Cumming, 770-781-1606. rainbowpedclinic.com • Roswell Pediatric Center: 110 North

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Corners Parkway #100, Cumming, 770888-2882; 12385 Crabapple Road, Suite 200, Alpharetta, 770-343-9900; 3400-C Old Milton Parkway #545, Alpharetta, 770-751-0800. roswellpediatrics.com • Vickery Pediatrics: 410 Peachtree Parkway #4260, Cumming, 678-9902501. vickerypeds.com

Plastic Surgery

• Luna Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa: 6335 Hospital Parkway, Suite 216, Johns Creek, 678-892-7820. lunaplasticsurgery.com • Milan Eye Center: 6300 Hospital Pkwy, Suite 325, Johns Creek; 970 Sanders Road, Suite 100, Cumming, 470-3260330. milaneyecenter.com • Premier Image Cosmetic and Laser Surgery: 10779 Alpharetta Hwy, Suite 140, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-645-4310. picosmeticsurgery.com • Robinson Facial Plastic Surgery: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 855-3373657. robinsonfps.com • The Swan Center: 4165 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 200 East, Alpharetta, GA 30005, 770-667-0904. swancenteratlanta.com

Podiatry

• Atlanta Podiatry: 4385 Johns Creek Pkwy #200, Suwanee, 770-418-0456. atlpod.com • Village Podiatry Centers: 960 Sanders Road, Suite 100, Cumming, 770-8899596; 3506 Old Milton Pkwy, Alpharetta, 678-867-7053; 11459 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite 260, Johns Creek, 770232-5030; 1350 Upper Hembree Road, Suite 100, Roswell, 770-663-8011. villagepodiatrycenters.com

Physical Therapy

• Champion Physical Therapy: 540 Lake Center Pkwy, Suite 107, Cumming, 770205-3939. champtionpt.net

Prosthetists

• Custom Ocular Prosthetics: 401 S. Main St. #B6, Alpharetta, 770-667-1166.

• Fourroux Prosthetics: 6630 McGinnis Ferry Road, Duluth, 678-584-1706. fourrouxprosthetics.com • Pinnacle Prosthetics: 80 Mill Street, Roswell, 770-998-5547.

Senior Care

• Advantage Senior Care: 404-312-6423. advantageseniorcareinc.com • Cambridge Health Home Care: 3060 Royal Blvd South #155, Alpharetta, 404935-5900. cambridgehealth.org

• Cara Vita Home Care: 648 Mimosa Blvd, Roswell, 770-643-1712. caravitahomecare.com • CareMinders Home Care: 178 South Main Street, Suite 310, Alpharetta, 770973-6400. careminders.com • Comfort Keepers: 2475 Northwinds Parkway, Suite 200, Alpharetta, 770-7536457.

• Golden Home Services: 11205 Alpharetta Highway, STE F5, Roswell, 678-2420084.

• Dependable Homecare Services: 5510 Commons Lane, Johns Creek, 770-8817101. dependablehomecare.net • Easy Living Services, Inc.: 120 Prospect Place, Alpharetta, 770-727-1486. easylivingservices.com.

• Life Balance Home Care: 290 S. Main Street, Suite 500 Alpharetta, 770-6634100. lifebalancehomecare.com • Mobility Partners: 980 Birmingham Road, Suite 501, Alpharetta, 678-221-4006 • Seen Your Way: 1218 W. Paces Ferry, Suite 204, Atlanta, 404-981-2273. seenyourway.com • Senior Helpers: 294 S Main Street #500, Alpharetta, 404-857-2209. seniorhelpers. com • SaraCare Adult Day Care: 4265 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, 770-4768400. sarahcare.com • Synergy HomeCare: 11380 Southbridge Parkway, Suite 225, Alpharetta, 770-7774781. synergyhomecare.com • Visiting Angels: 11775 Northfall Lane, Suite 207, Alpharetta, 678-277-9930. visitingangels.com/alpharetta

Senior Centers

• Alpharetta Senior Center: 13450 Cogburn Road, Alpharetta, 678-297-6140.

• Crabapple Senior Center: 12624 Broadwell Road, Alpharetta, 770-7519397 • Forsyth County Senior Center: 2 TriCounty Plaza, Cumming, 770-844-7500.

• Hembree Senior Care Center: 1130 Upper Hembree Road, Roswell, 678485-7362 • Roswell Senior Center: 1250 Warsaw Road, Roswell, 770-640-1583

Senior Living

• Arbor Terrace: 3180 Karen White Drive, Suwanee, 770-599-2068. at-johnscreek. com; 12200 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, 678-894-7803. at-crabapple.com • Ashwood Meadows: 11190 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-4764429.

• Belmont Village: 4315 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, 770-813-9505. johnscreek.belmontvillage.com • Benton House: 762 N. Main Street, Alpharetta, 678-319-3000; 5050 Kimball Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-7545446. bentonhouse.com • Cambridge Memory Care: 4040 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 678) 266-4065. cambridgeassistedliving.org • Chambrel at Roswell: 1000 Applewood Drive, Roswell, 770-594-4600. brookdaleliving.com/chambrel-at-roswell • Churchill Manor: 143 Mayfield Road, Alpharetta, 770-667-6078. churchillmanor.net • Cottonwood Estates: 255 Vaughn Drive, Alpharetta, 678-999-6810. seniorlivinginstyle.com • Crabapple Hall: 200 Pine Valley Drive, Alpharetta, 770-664-9264. crabapplehall. com • Cumming Manor: 2775 Castleberry Road, Cumming, 770-781-2300.

• Dogwood Forest: 253 North Main Street, Alpharetta, 770-410-9169; 4125 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta, 678-3667700. dogwoodforestnorthpoint.com • Eden Brook: 4125 N Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, 678-366-7700. sunriseseniorliving.com • Elmcroft of Roswell: 400 Marietta Highway, Roswell, 770-650-0555. elmcroftal.com • Freedom Pointe Roswell: 75 Magnolia Street, Roswell, 770-645-1900. brookdaleliving.com • Gardens of Roswell: 9212 Nesbit Ferry Road, Alpharetta, 770-992-0505.

• Hearthside Johns Creek: 11340 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, 770-418-0555. hearthsidejohnscreek.com • Hearthstone Assisted Living: 350 Market Place, Roswell, 770-552-1091 • Laurel Creek Manor: 7955 Majors Road, Cumming, 678-456-8363. laurelcreekmanorcommunity.com • Ivy Hall Assisted Living: 5690 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-814-0114.

• Ivy Hall at St. Ives: 5835 Medlock Bridge Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-476-1777.

• Manor on the Square, 550 Barrington Drive, Roswell, 770-993-8040. manoronthesquare.net • Merrill Gardens at Roswell: 655 Mansell Road, Roswell, 678-894-7820. merrillgardens.com/assisted_living • Parc Alpharetta, 1000 Fanfare Way, Alpharetta, 770-346-9011. watertonresidential.com • Parc at Duluth: 3315 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth, 770-622-6880. duluth.

parccommunities.com • Roswell Senior Living: 11725 Pointe Place, Roswell, 770-450-4875. pacificaroswell.com • Somerby of Alpharetta: 100 Somerby Drive, Alpharetta, 770-650-9577. somerbyofalpharetta.com • Sunrise of Ivey Ridge: 2950 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, 770-475-6622. sunriseiveyridge.com • Sunrise of Johns Creek: 11405 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 770-8140505. sunrisejohnscreek.com • Tapestry House: 2725 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-649-0808. tapestryhouseassistedliving.com • The Oaks Senior Living: 5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, 678-965-5700; 255 Elm Street, Cumming, 770-8897889; 3875 Post Road, Cumming, 770886-2630. oaksseniorliving.com • The Veranda of Roswell: 11725 Pointe Place, Roswell, 770-521-9913. verandaroswell.com • Towne Club Windermere: 3830 Windermere Pkwy, Cumming, 770-8447779. towneclubwindermere.com • Villas at Canterfield: 745 Atlanta Road, Cumming, 770-888-4929. thevillasatcanterfield.com • Willow Lake Senior Living: 4855 Willow Lake Lane, Cumming, 770-887-7000. willowlakeseniorliving.com

Shelters/Outreach

• Find a way home: 89 Grove Way, Suite 101, Roswell, 678-381-2000. findawayhome.org • Fulton Families Matter: 929 Zion Circle, Roswell, 770-993-0207.

• Habitat for Humanity: 133 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, 770-886-4939; 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, 770-587-9679.

• Hightower Association Food Bank: 1120 Pilgrim Road, Cumming, 770-205-2464.

• Homestretch: 89 Grove Way, Roswell, 770-642-9185. homestretch.org • IM In A Family Receiving Homes, Inc: 3482 Keith Bridge Road #126, Cumming, 770-889-7950.

• Lost Ones, Inc: 1158 Canton Street, Roswell, 770-993-0055.

• North Fulton Community Charities: 11270 Elkins Road, Roswell, 770-640-0399. nfcchelp.org • The Drake House: 10500 Clara Drive, Roswell, 770-587-4712. thedrakehouse. org • The Place of Forsyth County: 2550 The Place Circle, Cumming, 770-887-1098. theplaceofforsyth.com

Sleep Assistance

• Fusion Sleep: 4265 Johns Creek Parkway, Suwanee, 678-990-3962. fusionsleep.com

Specialty

• Aesthetic Specialty Centre: 1825 Old Alabama Road, Suite 201, Roswell, 770393-9000. aestheticspecialtycentre.com • Sunrise Detox: 4500 North Point Pkwy , Alpharetta, 678-762-0370.

Surgery Centers

• Advanced Plastic Surgery Solutions: 6920 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suwanee, 678-205-8400. advancedplasticsurgerysolutions.com • Byrd Aesthetic: 11050 Crabapple Road, Roswell, 770-587-1711. byrdaesthetic. com • Grady Health System: 1143 Alpharetta Street, Roswell, 404-616-1550. gradyhealth.org • High Field Open MRI: 10630 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell, 770-649-8500. highfieldopenmri.com • North Fulton Health Center: 3155 Royal Drive # 125, Alpharetta, 404-332-1958.

• The Oral, Facial and Implant Surgery Center, LLC: 975 Peachtree Parkway, Suite C., Cumming, 770-312-1544. ofisurgerycenter.com

Urgent Cares

• American Family Care: 12994 Highway 9 N, Alpharetta, 678-205-8155. americanfamilycare.com • Atlanta Cancer Care: 3400 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-770-1314. atlantacancercare.com • Bethany Bend Urgent Care: 13081 Highway 9 North, Alpharetta, 678-6713890. bethanybendurgentcare.com • Doctors Express: 12315 Crabapple Road, Suite 108, Alpharetta, 678-7629292. doctorsexpressalpharetta.com • Georgia Urgent Care: 1360 Upper Hembree Road #100, Roswell, 678-3936482. georgiaurgentcare.com • LiveOn Health Center: 6385 McGinnis Ferry Road, Suite 202, Johns Creek, 770255-4226. liveoncenter.com • MedPost Urgent Care: 12460 Crabapple Road, Alpharetta, 678-762-0574; 5655 Atlanta Hwy., Alpharetta, 770-343-6364. medpost.com • Northside Urgent Care and Family Medicine: 5610 Bethelview Road, Cumming, 770-205-2804; 11180 State Bridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-754-0788. northsideurgentcare.com

• Physician’s Express Care: 11705 Jones Bridge Road, Suit A 201, Johns Creek, 770-772-1830. getexpresscare.com • Primecare Urgent Care: 1628 Market Place Blvd., Cumming, 770-292-9982.

• Reagan Medical Center: 10160 Medlock Bridge Road, Johns Creek, 678-3871600. reaganmedical.com • Roswell Urgent Care Center: 660 W. Crossville Road #110, Roswell, 678-4365266. roswellurgentcare.com • SmartCare: 540 East Crossville Road, Suite 210, Roswell, 770-510-1850. smartcareuc.com • Sugerloaf Medical PC: 1300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suwanee, 770-831-3018. sugarloafmedical.com • Urgent Care of Atlanta: 5304 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, 770-777-2062. urgentcareatlanta.com • Wellstreet Urgent Care: 10945 State Bridge Road #501, Alpharetta, 404-9960194; 3005 Old Alabama Road #6000, Johns Creek, 404-996-0198. wellstreet. com

Urologists

• Georgia Urology: 3400-C Old Milton Pkwy., Suite 535, Alpharetta, 770-7724427; 1800 Northside Forsyth Drive, Suite 370, Cumming, 770-889-9737; 11459 Johns Creek Pkwy., Suite 170, Johns Creek, 678-417-0400; 1357 Hembree Road, Suite 250, Roswell, 770475-7550. gaurology.com • South Atlanta Urology: 5400 Laurel Springs Parkway #1403, Suwanee, 678845-0390.

Vein Specialists

• Atlanta Vein Specialists: 4060 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, 678-3153511. atlveins.com • North Georgia Vein Institute: Cumming, 678-513-1600. northgeorgiavein.com • Vein Solutions: 1505 Northside Blvd., Cumming, 678-513-4275. veinsolutions. com • VeinInnovations: 4255 Johns Creek Pkwy, Suite D, Suwanee, 678-731-9815; 5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Suite 340, Atlanta, 678-731-9815.

YMCA

• Alpharetta: 3655 Preston Ridge Road, Alpharetta, 770-664-1220. ymca.net • Cumming: 6050 Y St., Cumming – 770888-2788 - ymca.net

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names: Ritalin, Concerta), dextroamphetamine (brand name: Dexedrine), pemoline (brand name: Cylert), atomoxetine (Strattera), and a combination drug called Adderall. These medicines improve attention and concentration, and decrease impulsive and overactive behaviors. Other medicines can also be used to treat ADHD.

What can I do at home to help my child?

ADHD:

WHAT PARENTS SHOULD KNOW A

ttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the name of a group of behaviors found in many children and adults.

People who have ADHD have trouble paying attention in school, at home or at work. They may be much more active and/or impulsive than what is usual for their age.

These behaviors contribute to significant problems in relationships, learning and behavior.

For this reason, children who have ADHD are sometimes seen as being “difficult” or as having behavior problems.

ADHD is common, affecting 4 to 12 percent of school-age children. It’s more common in boys than in girls. You may be more familiar with the term attention deficit disorder (ADD). This disorder was renamed in 1994 by the American Psychiatric Association (APA).

What are the symptoms of ADHD?

The child with ADHD who is inattentive will have six or more of the fol-

lowing symptoms: • Has difficulty following instructions • Has difficulty keeping attention on work or play activities at school and at home • Loses things needed for activities at school and at home • Appears not to listen • Doesn’t pay close attention to details • Seems disorganized • Has trouble with tasks that require planning ahead • Forgets things • Is easily distracted The child with ADHD who is hyperactive/impulsive will have at least six of the following symptoms: • Fidgety • Runs or climbs inappropriately • Can’t play quietly • Blurts out answers • Interrupts people • Can’t stay in seat • Talks too much • Is always on the go • Has trouble waiting his or her turn

What can I do to help my child?

A team effort, with parents, teachers and doctors working together, is the best way to help your child.

Children who have ADHD tend to need more structure and clearer expectations. Some children benefit from counseling or from structured therapy.

Families may benefit from talking with a specialist in managing ADHD-related behavior and learning problems. Medicine also helps many children.

What medicines are used to treat ADHD?

Some of the medicines for ADHD are methylphenidate (some brand

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Children who have ADHD may be difficult to parent. They may have trouble understanding directions. Children who are in a constant state of activity can be challenging for adults. You may need to change your home life a bit to help your child. Here are some things you can do to help: Make a schedule. Set specific times for waking up, eating, playing, doing homework, doing chores, watching TV or playing video games and going to bed. Post the schedule where your child will always see it. Explain any changes to the routine in advance.

Make simple house rules. It’s important to explain what will happen when the rules are obeyed and when they are broken. Write down the rules and the results of not following them.

Make sure your directions are understood. Get your child’s attention and look directly into his or her eyes. Then tell your child in a clear, calm voice specifically what you want. Keep directions simple and short. Ask your child to repeat the directions back to you.

Reward good behavior. Congratulate your child when he or she completes each step of a task. Make sure your child is supervised all the time.

Because they are impulsive, children who have ADHD may need more adult supervision than other children their age.

Watch your child around his or her friends. It’s sometimes hard for children who have ADHD to learn social skills.

Reward good play behaviors.

Set a homework routine. Pick a regular place for doing homework, away from distractions such as other people, TV and video games. Break homework time into small parts and have breaks. Focus on effort, not grades. Reward your child when he or she tries to finish school work, not just for good grades.

You can give extra rewards for earning better grades. Talk with your child’s teachers. Find out how your child is doing at school--in class, at playtime, at lunchtime. Ask for daily or weekly progress notes from the teacher.

Will my child outgrow ADHD? We used to think children would

“grow out” of ADHD. We now know that is not true for most children. Symptoms of ADHD often get better as children grow older and learn to adjust.

Hyperactivity usually stops in the late teenage years. But about half of children who have ADHD continue to be easily distracted, have mood swings, hot tempers and are unable to complete tasks.

Children who have loving, supportive parents who work together with school staff, mental health workers and their doctor have the best chance of becoming well-adjusted adults.

Source: www.familydoctor.org.

What should I do if I think my child has ADHD?

Talk with your child’s doctor. A diagnosis of ADHD can be made only by getting information about your child’s behavior from several people who know your child.

Your doctor will ask you questions and may want to get information from your child’s teachers or anyone else who is familiar with your child’s behavior.

Your doctor may have forms or checklists that you and your child’s teacher can fill out. This will help you and your doctor compare your child’s behavior with other children’s behavior.

Your doctor will do vision and hearing tests if these tests haven’t been done recently. Your doctor may recommend trying medicine to see if it helps control your child’s hyperactive behavior.

A trial of medicine alone cannot be the basis for diagnosing ADHD. However, it can be an important part of evaluating your child if ADHD is suspected.

It might be hard for your doctor to tell if your child has ADHD. Many children who have ADHD aren’t hyperactive in the doctor’s office. For this reason, your doctor may want your child to see someone who specializes in helping children who have behavior problems.

What causes ADHD?

Children who have ADHD do not make enough chemicals in key areas in the brain that are responsible for organizing thought. Without enough of these chemicals, the organizing centers of the brain don’t work well.

This causes the symptoms in children who have ADHD. Research shows that ADHD is more common in children who have close relatives with the disorder.

Recent research also links smoking and other substance abuse during pregnancy to ADHD.

WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY

FAQ What is your Body Mass Index (BMI)?

BMI is calculated by using a formula that considers the ratio of height and weight. Adults over 20 should have a BMI between 18.5 at 25; anything over 30 is considered obese; anything over 40 is considered morbidly obese, placing you at a very high health risk. To calculate your BMI, visit www.atlantabariatriccenter.com.

Are you a candidate for bariatric surgery?

According to the National Institutes of Health, the basic standards for qualifying for weight loss surgery are: • For men at least 100 pounds overweight and women at least 80 pounds overweight, with a BMI of 40 or more.

• The presence of health problems related to obesity, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea or other conditions.

• An ability to participate in treatment and long-term follow-up.

• An understanding of the operation and the lifestyle changes you will need to make.

What are the options for bariatric surgery?

Gastric Bypass Roux-en-Y The surgeon divides the stomach in two parts; the large portion of the stomach is closed off with staples to create a smaller pouch. The smaller stomach, your new pouch, restricts the amount of food you can eat at one time. The small intestine is cut below the duodenum and reattached to the new stomach pouch, leaving a shortened path for food to travel through so less food is absorbed.

Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding An adjustable gastric band is placed around the top part of the stomach dividing it into two parts: a small upper pouch and a lower stomach.

The size of the band is adjusted using a port placed under your skin.

Adjusting the band changes how much you can eat and how quickly food leaves the new pouch so patients feel full sooner and longer.

Gastric sleeve procedure The sleeve limits food intake by reducing the size of the stomach. A stapling device is used to divide the stomach vertically, leaving behind a thin vertical sleeve of stomach.

The excised portion of the stomach is removed. *Talk to your doctor about specific risks associated with each of these procedures and which one might be right for you.

How do you prepare for bariatric surgery?

Like all major surgeries, the best preparation is to understand the risks and potential benefits, and to closely follow your doctor’s orders.

To mentally prepare yourself: • Understand the surgical process and what to expect afterward.

• Talk to people who have had weight loss surgery.

• Write a letter to yourself and your surgeon explaining your reasons for having the surgery and outlining your plans to maintain your weight loss after surgery.

• Start a journal about your experience. Record how you feel now, the obstacles you encounter, the things you hope to be able to do after surgery.

• Get support from friends and family. It helps to know you have people behind you.

What is life like after bariatric surgery?

The modifications made to the gastrointestinal tract will require permanent changes in eating habits that must be followed for the rest of one’s life to keep the weight from returning.

According to statistics, about 80 percent of patients have long-term success following bariatric surgery.

It is important to note that every surgeon does not perform the exact same weight loss surgery procedure and that the dietary guidelines will be different for each surgeon and each type of procedure.

What is most important is that patients adhere strictly to their surgeon’s recommended guidelines.

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Timeline of

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

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12 months

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6 months

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Hib

2 months

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For all persons in this category who meet the age requirements and who lack documentation of vaccination or have no evidence of previous infection Range of recommended ages for catch-up immunization Recommended if some other risk factor is present

Newborn

Within just days of birth and discharge from a hospital, a child should visit a pediatrician. This type of physician specializes in the care of children, whose bodies are different from adults. A pediatrician will tell you if a newborn has any medical problems that cause concern, what their initial weight is and what you can expect for their growth, development and eating habits.

CHECK-UPS

Toddler Years

During this time period, a child often sees a doctor more frequently than not, simply because of their developing immune systems and the exposure to childhood germs. However, in the absence of germs or injuries, it is a good idea to have a well visit once per year until the age of 10. Doctors will usually recommend the standard continued course of immunizations, including the chicken pox vaccine, which is not given until the child is at least 1 year old.

5 years Old

A child that is ready for Kindergarten will need to go to the pediatrician to be screened and immunized, in most cases. The screenings consist of hearing, vision and sometimes blood pressure or cholesterol tests. Also, the doctor’s office can give you the necessary forms for enrollment in a public school. Not crazy about vaccines, but still want to enroll your child in school?

Schools now accept waivers (available at your school office) that allow parents who do not immunize to request enrollment for their child in school without having such vaccinations.

Early Childhood

From the ages of 6 to 10, annual well visits to the pediatrician are sufficient.

10 Years Old

Children usually go for another round of vaccinations.

11-18 Years Old

Keep in mind that at any point in the teen years when a child is participating in sports, most schools will require the student to undergo a routine physical to make certain that the student is healthy enough to participate in athletics.

18 Years Old

Many colleges require a physical examination upon acceptance to their school, and the paperwork involved with those tests may be required in order to attend classes. Along with proof of a physical exam, colleges will want

to verify that a collegeaged student has had all the required childhood immunizations.

Young women at this age may also begin to schedule visits to a gynecologist, in order to schedule an annual Pap smear test. Women should begin breast self-examinations as well.

At this stage of early adulthood until senior care, most adults will begin to fill out questionnaires that detail their health history. Questionnaires help physicians to pinpoint risk factors, and evaluate family history issues and other general health concerns.

Once an adult enters the workforce and obtains health care coverage, a questionnaire is mandatory and must be filled out in order to qualify for health care. Typical questions refer to past medical history, family history, whether the person is a smoker, consumption of alcohol, drug use and any prior surgeries.

20s to 40s

ommendation may come earlier. But between the ages of 45 and 50, most men will receive the test for prostate cancer.

The American Urological Association recommends a first PSA (prostate specific antigen) test at the age of 40 for most men. In a man’s mid-40s, doctors recommend a screen for Type-2 Diabetes as well.

40s for Women

Guidelines for mammograms change often, but as of now, doctors recommend a mammogram every year or two for women who are 40 and older. Beginning at age 45, doctors also recommend a cholesterol check for women and a blood pressure check every other year. A bone density scan may be performed if the patient is concerned about their specific risk of osteoporosis.

Adults should undergo cholesterol and blood pressure checks every 5 years, along with Tetanus and diphtheria boosters every 10 years.

There are really no other recommended tests, unless a patient has an increased risk factor or family history of a specific disease or disorder. Skin checks for irregular moles and changes in the skin are recommended for everyone. Regular dental check-ups (twice per year) also provide optimal dental health.

The influenza vaccine is now recommended for all ages.

By the age of 55, doctors begin to recommend testing for glaucoma, an eye disease that damages the optic nerve.

Both men and women at this stage will most likely be checked for thyroid imbalances, eyesight deficiencies and blood sugar issues.

40s for Men

50s for Women

For men, 40 is the age at which doctors may begin to recommend a prostate cancer screening. Based on risk factors or family history, this rec-

50s for Men

Once women reach the age of 50, doctors recommend that in addition to the battery of screens used in their 40s, women also begin colon cancer

screenings.

60s

Doctors are beginning to recommend the Shingles vaccine around the age of 60 for both men and women. This is a once-in-a-lifetime shot that provides protection against the emergence of Shingles. Hearing evaluations are also important at this age, since nearly 33 percent of the population age 65 and older experiences hearing loss.

65 and Older – Men

Men are now encouraged to undergo testing for abdominal aortic aneurysms. This screening only occurs once, and is typically done after the age of 65.

Women

In addition to all of the previous tests, doctors may now begin to perform a bone density test. With age, women lose calcium, which causes bone breakage and weakness. A bone density scan will provide information on the strength of a woman’s bones.

Since the incidence of falls also increases at this age, doctors highly recommend this test. Doctors can also administer a pneumococcal vaccination, which is a one-time shot, providing protection against pneumonia.

Information compiled from Group Health Cooperative (ghc.org), pgeverydaysolutions.comand webmd.com.

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Emergency + Community

Resource Table ORGANIZATION

PURPOSE

PHONE #

Website

United Way

To find help

211 or 404-614-1000

211online.unitedwayatlanta. org/

North Fulton Community Charities

Help in Roswell, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Milton

770-640-0399

www.nfcchelp.org

Community Assistance Center

Help in Sandy Springs/Dunwoody

770-552-4015

www.ourcac.org

DFACS

Food Stamps/TANF/ Medicaid

404-252-2180

FACAA/LIHEAP

Energy Assistance

St. Vincent de Paul

Financial Assistance

Did we miss your resource? Contact Susan at 770-442-3278 ex.100

ORGANIZATION

PURPOSE

PHONE #

Website

Credit Counseling/ Legal/ Police CredAbility

Consumer Credit Counseling

404-527-7630

www.credability.org

NID Housing Counseling Agency

Foreclosure Information/ assistance

404-612-0405

www.atlhca.com

HOPE

888-995-4673

www.995hope.org

dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov

24 Hour HotlineForeclosure assistance

Atlanta Legal Aid

Legal Assistance

404-524-5811

www.atlantalegalaid.org

404-320-0166

www.facaa.org

Anonymous Police Tip Hotline

Roswell – Crime/ Drugs

770-641-3959

www.roswellgov.com

770-458-9607

www.svdpatl.org

City of Alpharetta

Alpharetta – Crime/Drugs

678-297-6307

www.alpharetta.ga.us

City of Johns Creek

Johns Creek – Crime/Drugs

678-474-1610

www.johnscreekga.gov/ services/police.aspx

City of Milton

Milton Police Department General

678-242-2570

www.cityofmiltonga.us

Rape Hotline

24 Hour Hotline

770-887-1121

www.fultoncountyga.gov/ contact-us-solicitor

Grady Rape Crisis Center

Crisis line

404-616-4861

www.gnesa.org/content/ grady-rape-crisis-center

Birth/Death Records

404-613-1260

www.fultoncountyga.gov/ dhw-vital-records

Housing & Homeless Housing Authority of Fulton Co.

Section 8 and Public Housing

404-730-5841

www.hafc.org

Homestretch/Housing Initiative

Transitional Housing

770-642-9185

www.homestretch.org

Roswell Public Housing

Public Housing

770-993-6226

www.roswellhousing.org

The Drake House

Emergency housing women with children

770-587-4712

www.thedrakehouse.org

Metro Fair Housing

Housing Discrimination

404-524-0000

www.metrofairhousing.com

Salvation Army

General Assistance

404-352-3597

www.salvationarmy.org

Gateway Center

Emergency Shelter

404-215-6600

Travelers Aid/Hope Atlanta

Homeless prevention, newcomers

404-817-7070

EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Com)

Employment Discrimination

800-669-4000

www.eeoc.gov/field/atlanta

Department of Labor

Unemployment Office

866-873-5676

www.dol.state.ga.us

Government Fulton County Records IRS

Tax Issues

800-829-1040

www.irs.gov

www.gatewayctr.org

Social Security

Social Security, Disability, SSI

800-772-1213

www.ssa.gov

www.hopeatlanta.org/

Tags/Titles

Fulton County Office

404-730-6100

motor.etax.dor.ga.gov

Veterans Administration

VA Health, Housing, Benefits

800-827-1000

www.va.gov

Fulton County Housing & Human Services

Info on County programs

404-613-7944

www.fultoncountyga.gov/ divisions-and-programs

MARTA

bus, rail schedules, fares

404-848-4711

www.itsmarta.com

Georgia Crisis & Access Line

24 hour -mental health, addiction & crisis service

800-715-4225

bhlweb.com/tabform/

North Fulton Regional Health Center

Public Health (in Alpharetta)

404-332-1958

www.fultoncountyga.gov

North Fulton Service Center

Common Ground (co-located svcs)

404-612-3917 or 404-612-6372

Employment

Family & Childrens Services

Health

A Beacon of Hope

Pregnancy Counseling

678-893-5290

www.abeaconofhope.com

Child Abuse and Neglect

To report abuse

404-699-4399

dfcs.dhs.georgia.gov/ child-abuse-neglect

GA Council on Child Abuse

Info, resources

800-532-3208

www.preventchild abusega.org

Child Support Assistance

Child Support Enforcement

877-423-4746

dcss.dhs.georgia.gov/

North Fulton Health Center Grady

Primary Care clinic in NF (Sandy Springs)

404-616-1550

www.gradyhealth system.org/

Families First

Counseling

404-853-2844

www.familiesfirst.org

Northside Behavioral Health

Mental Health

404-851-8960

www.northside.com/ medical_services

Fulton County Schools

General Information

404-678-3600

www.fultonschools.org

Fulton Co. School Social Workers

404-763-6774

www.fultonschools.org

pediatric primary care

770-643-1792

Information

Children’s at NorthPoint (Mansell Rd)

www.choa.org/AboutChildrens/Locations-andDirections

primary care clinic downtown

404-523-6571

www.goodsamatlanta. org/

678-387-4458

www.nfcchelp.org/ education

Good Samaritan Atlanta

G.E.D.

Enrollment Opportunities at NFCC

Georgia Highlands

primary care clinic serving North GA

678-887-1668

www.georgia highlandsmedical.org

Head Start

3-4 Year Olds

678-585-9100

www.georgiaheadstart.org

Hospital Roswell

770-751-2500

www.nfultonhospital.com

Child Dev. Center North Fulton

North Fulton Hospital

Child Care

770-992-4006

www.cdakids.org

Grady Memorial Hospital

Hospital

404-616-1000

www.gradyhealth.org/

www. forsythcountyfamilyhaven. info

Scottish Rite (Childrens Hospital)

Pediatric Hospital

404-785-5252

www.choa.org/

Emory Johns Creek

Hospital - Johns Creek

678-474-7000

www.emoryjohnscreek. com/

Northside Hospital

Hospital - Sandy Springs or Forsyth

404-851-8000

www.northside.com/

St. Joseph Hospital of Atlanta

Hospital - Sandy Springs

404-581-7001

www.stjosephsatlanta.org

Gwinnett Medical Center - Duluth

Hospital

678-312-6800

www.gwinnettmedical center.org

Family Haven (NF & Forsyth)

24 Hour HotlineDomestic Violence

PADV (Partnership Against Domestic Violence)

24 Hour HotlineDomestic Violence

Jewish Family and Career Services

Family and Career Counseling

770-677-9300

www.yourtoolsforliving.org

Senior Services North Fulton

Meals on Wheels, Transportation

770-993-1906

www.ssnorthfulton.org

770-887-1121 404-873-1766

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