May 2010 by Arbor Hills & W3 Lifestyle

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FOR THE W3 LIFESTYLE M I N I Z I N E

MAY 2010

2010 EVENTS Fantastic Community Events Coming Up

Pool Parties, Dive In Movie Nights, Holiday Party, etc.

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JAZZ NIGHT - MAY 23

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Sweet & Stylish Apri1 18th 12-2pm

Dive-In Movie July 10th 8-10pm

Jazz Under the Stars October 2nd 7-9pm

Jazz Under The Stars May 23rd 7-9pm

Pool Splash Bash August 21st 2-4pm

Heath & Wellness Expo November 16th 6-8pm

Pool Splash Bash June 19th 2-4pm

Health & Wellness Expo September 15th 6-8pm

Holiday Party December 4th 6-8pm

AZZ UNDER THE STARS SUNDAY, MAY 23RD FROM 7-9PM!

re you ready for a night of pure relaxation? A night that is designed around offering you a night of pure enjoyment - Jazz Under The Stars. You will be able to listen to some soft Jazz tunes while laughing with your neighbors and friends. Invite your friends and family to this fantastic community event and make it even more special. As always you will enjoy some savory finger foods and delicious beverages. Dress casual and be comfortable. This is a night to melt away the stress and simply enjoy yourself and be as comfortable as possible. Since this is an outdoor event, it is dependent on the weather. The event is held around the pool. If it is heavily overcast or a strong chance for rain the event will be cancelled. Please call your leasing office the day of the event if there is any question of the weather. Pool is closed for event. So come on down, invite your friends and family and let’s have a great night together!!!!

OOL SPLASH BASH SATURDAY, JUNE 19TH FROM 2-4PM!

his is going to be an event full of nonstop music mix from every genre to the Top 40 playing for you and your friends by the pool. We are going to have Hula Hoops, Limbo games, Interactive Dancing and some great games for both the kids and the adults! We will also have some delicious food and beverages for you to enjoy – but don’t wait until the end of the party to come by as it might already be all gobbled up! Our Pool Splash Bash party is one of the most popular events of the year so be sure to come by as early as you can to pick out your favorite lounge chair by the pool. Feel free to invite your friends and family also! The laughs are constant as we have fun with all of the games being played and the Dance Contests start. This event is weather dependant. If there is a 40% or greater chance of rain the day of the event based on the forecast 24 hours prior to the event, the event will be cancelled for possibly reschedule. The source used to determine forecast is weather.com.

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ARBOR HILLS Community Manager Carol Hakala

Letter from the Manager We are truly happy that all of you have chosen to live here at Arbor Hills. Remember, we are here to serve you and would like to hear any feedback that you may have offer. Please feel free to call or stop by at your convenience and let us know any ideas you have to improve our service to you. We are anxious to make certain you are enjoying your living experience and would gladly accept any ideas you have to improve. Also, don’t forget about our monthly activities. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors and get involved with the community. Who knows, you may meet a tennis partner or someone who has the same work out schedule as you do. Keep an eye on the posters and flyers placed on the mailbox stations for upcoming events. As always, we are at your service. Carol Hakala

Assistant Manager Bridget Lewis Leasing Associates Kate Mann Julie Sochon Alta Brown Maintenance Supervisor Danny Hudson Courtesy Officer Kareem Rhone Phone 404-633-8258 Fax 404-634-6031 Email arborhills@riverstoneres.com Web www.arborhillsapts.com

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6 W3 LIFESTYLE - HEALTH & WELLNESS

Even on formula, babies not getting enough vitamin D

400 international units. Health.com: The most important nutrient you’re not getting

By Denise Mann, Health.com March 22, 2010 6:19 p.m. EDT

he vast majority of infants in the U.S. are not getting the vitamin D that they need, even if they are fed vitamin-enriched formula, a new study has found. Roughly 9 out of 10 breast-fed babies receive less vitamin D than experts recommend, according to the study, which was conducted by researchers at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among formula-fed babies, fewer than 37 percent consume the recommended amount.

t is well-known that breast-fed infants are at risk for vitamin D deficiency. But the study findings suggest that most babies will require a supplement regardless of how they’re fed. “We have to educate moms and the health-care community that vitamin D supplementation is something that they should do [and] recommend,” says the lead author of the study, Cria Perrine, Ph.D., of the CDC’s division of nutrition, physical activity, and obesity.

“Most infants will require a vitamin D supplement to reach the new AAP recommendations, while in the past we only thought that breast-fed infants would need supplementation,” says Perrine. “Formulafed infants would need to consume a liter of formula a day to meet the new recommendations, and most infants don’t do that - especially those who are being fed with both formula and breast milk.”

ew mothers should discuss vitamin D supplements with their pediatricians, Perrine adds. (Although it takes just 10 to 15 minutes of sun exposure for the body to produce a day’s worth of vitamin D, the AAP discourages sun exposure for infants younger than 6 months, and advises the use of sunscreen after that.)

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errine and her colleagues reviewed data from a national study that monitored what new ” mothers fed their babies between 2005 and 2007. The study, known as the Infant Feeding Practices Study II, included more than 1,500 infants ages 1 to 10.5 months who were fed only breast milk, only formula, or a combination of the two.

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The study, published this week in the journal Pediatrics, comes amid growing awareness of the extent - and the health risks - of vitamin D deficiency in both children and adults. Known as the sunshine vitamin, because the human body produces it when exposed to sunlight, vitamin D is essential for healthy bones, a strong immune system, and a range of other bodily processes.

n children, too little vitamin D has been associated with bone softness and an increased risk of heart disease later in life, among other health problems. In 2008, the nation’s leading organization of pediatricians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, doubled its recommendation for the amount of vitamin D that infants and children should consume daily, from 200 to

By analyzing the infants’ diet and whether they were receiving a vitamin D supplement, the researchers estimated what percentage of infants met the then-current AAP guidelines of 200 IU of vitamin D per day, as well as what percentage would have met the new intake guidelines released in 2008.

ery few infants who consumed breast milk alone - between 5 percent and 13 percent - met the current or former recommendation for vitamin D intake. Among the formula-fed infants, 81 percent to 98 percent met the former recommendation, but just 20 percent to 37 percent of the

same infants would have met the current recommendation.

ost babies did not receive vitamin D supplements. No more than 13 percent of the breast-fed infants were given supplements, and fewer than 4 percent of the formula-fed babies received them. The results - especially concerning formulafed babies- are eye-opening, says Carrie Drazba, M.D., a pediatrician at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. “I don’t think a lot of us realized that formula-fed babies are not meeting their vitamin D requirements,” she says.

lthough the most obvious health problem associated with vitamin D deficiency in babies is rickets, or soft bones, pediatricians are increasingly mindful of respiratory infections and chronic diseases (such as type 1 diabetes) that have been linked to inadequate intake of the vitamin in that age group, Drazba says. A pair of studies published last year, for instance, found that children with low levels of vitamin D were more likely to have several risk factors that contribute to heart disease, including high blood pressure, high blood glucose, and low HDL (or good cholesterol). “We’re finding out that there are other risks associated with vitamin D deficiency besides rickets,” says Drazba. “A lot of cells in our body have receptors for vitamin D.”

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A second study, also published in Pediatrics this week, provides a snapshot of vitamin D deficiency among infants and their mothers in Boston during the same time period, 2005 to 2007. Fifty-eight percent of newborns and 36 percent of mothers were vitamin D deficient, the study found; the deficiency was deemed “severe” in 38 percent and 23 percent of the babies and moms, respectively.

abies were less likely to be vitamin D deficient if their mothers took prenatal vitamins in their second and third trimesters, the study found. On the other hand, being born in the winter months increased the risk of vitamin D deficiency, as did being black. (Most of the individuals in the new study were black or Hispanic, and people with darker skin do not produce vitamin D as efficiently as lighter skin individuals when they are exposed to sunlight.) Health.com: Foods to boost your mood

he new studies underscore that vitamin D deficiency is an issue that mothers and doctors need to address from birth through childhood and beyond, Drazba says. “We’re realizing that with the combination of more women breast-feeding and how we slather kids with sunscreen and don’t let them run in the sun anymore, [kids] aren’t getting the vitamin D exposure that they used to, or that they need,” she says.

itamin D deficiency is a concern in adulthood as well. By some estimates, more than half of adults in the U.S. don’t get enough vitamin D from sunlight or from fortified foods such as milk, the other main source of the vitamin. And in recent years studies have linked vitamin D deficiency in adults to a long list of serious health conditions, including heart disease, certain cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, depression, and some autoimmune disorders.

n response, the Institute of Medicine, an independent nonprofit organization that advises the U.S. government on health and medical matters, is now considering whether to raise its guidelines for vitamin D intake for adults and children of all ages. The institute is expected to announce its decision by the end of the summer.

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FINANCIAL - W3 LIFESTYLE 9

Credit or debit? How to decide (MONEY MAGAZINE)

By Ismat Sarah Mangla April 27, 2010: 4:24 AM ET

he next time you reach for your wallet at the grocery store or the mall, chances are you’ll whip out a debit card rather than a credit card. Since 2000, the number of debit payments has more than doubled, while the number of credit transactions has fallen by nearly half, according to bank card advisory firm R.K. Hammer. Paying with cash -- which, after all, is what debit is a stand-in for -may seem like the smarter move. But it isn’t necessarily. There are a few situations in which credit serves you better.

“They’ll block $75 whether you’re filling up a moped or an SUV,” says Greg McBride of Bankrate.com. You can’t access the excess that’s frozen until the transaction is finalized, which can take up to 48 hours.

he stakes are higher when checking in at hotels and car-rental counters, which give themselves leeway for incidentals and damage. You could have hundreds or thousands frozen for days, which could trigger overdrafts or bounces on other payments. So secure a hotel or car with a credit card. (Bonus: Some cards also offer decent secondary auto insurance.) You can always make the final payment with debit.

You want big rewards “Debit rewards have gotten better over the years,” says Curtis Arnold ofCardRatings.com, “but still I’ve never seen a program that comes close to the best-of-breed credit card programs.”

As long as you routinely pay off the balance, choose credit if ...

You’re planning to make a major purchase “Credit cards offer the strongest protections on purchase disputes,” says Gerri Detweiler of Credit. com. If goods or services aren’t delivered as stated, the issuer will battle with the merchant on your behalf. Until the problem is resolved, the charge is suspended, and no interest accrues.

ith a debit card, however, the money is gone from your account and you have to wrestle the merchant to get your cash back. Your bank may help, but there’s no guarantee.

Thus, it’s worth using credit if you’re about to spend a hefty sum on something -- be it a TV or a home repair -- and especially if you’re making the purchase online, where what you see is not always what you get. Other reasons to use credit for big buys: You may get increased warranty protection and insurance against theft of the item. Use a Visa (V, Fortune 500) credit card, for example, and the manufacturer’s warranty may be extended up to a year. Check your card agreement to see what your card offers. You’re buying gas, checking in at a hotel, or renting a car When you use debit for those transactions, the merchant -- to avoid being caught short -- figures out the maximum you could spend, then puts a hold on your bank account for that amount. For example, when buying gas, you prepay your purchase. And since the gas station doesn’t know how many gallons you’ll use, it picks a big number.

Citibank’s debit cards, for example, offer one point for every $2 spent, and you need 8,000 points to get $50, so you’re earning a mere 0.31% on every dollar. In comparison, many credit cards offer at least 1% cash back. Bear in mind, too, that many debit cards offer their top benefits only when you sign for purchases rather than use your PIN, as banks get more money from retailers on signature transactions. (The Citi card gives one point for every $3 on PIN purchases.) And some merchants -- Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500), for example -- steer you toward the PIN option.

You don’t vigilantly monitor your account

egally, if your credit card or its number is stolen, your liability is minimal $50 max. With debit, the law can leave you on the hook for considerably more. Visa and MasterCard, however, extend the better protection to signature-based transactions on debit cards displaying their logos. So it’s pretty much a wash on liability. That said, credit still has a major advantage: If your debit card or its number is used, the money is gone, and you’ll have to jump through a few hoops to get it back. In the meantime you could bounce checks or miss bill payments. The more times you use your debit card, the more you’re potentially exposing its number to scammers. So if you don’t have the time or energy to review bank transactions a few times a month, use a credit card instead. That way, it’s the bank’s money that’s on the line, not yours.

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Tin Lizzy’s By David Wolfe

don’t think I could love this place any more than I do! My favorite is the Steak Skillet with Salsa Fresca – absolutely delicious! Their chips and salsa are made perfectly and worth the wait on a busy day. If there was any downside to Tin Lizzy’s it would be the fact that it is typically a little loud and during peak times can have a crazy wait. However, the food quality is excellent, the staff is always super friendly (but sometimes a bit on the slow side) and the selection is by far superior to your typical Southwestern restaurant.

urrently Tin Lizzy’s has two locations – Buckhead, 3639 Piedmont Road and Grant Park, 415 Memorial Drive. Rumor has it there is a third location under plans in

the Midtown area.

heir menu offers chips and a variety of dips to, fresh salads and gourmet soft tacos. For those watching calories or carbs, Tin Lizzy’s entree salad with romaine and spring greens, roasted pumpkin seeds, corn, black beans and diced red peppers is sure to please. Their soft tacos are surely not to be missed. Try the Buffalo Chicken soft taco with blue cheese dressing

and crisp romaine, or the Fajita Steak soft taco with cilantro creme fraiche and grilled peppers and onions.

f you are looking for a fun atmosphere to watch the game or just hang out with friends, hit Tin Lizzy’s and you are sure to have a blast!

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FOOD RECIPE - W3 LIFESTYLE 13

Champagne Cupcakes

Champagne Frosting:

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1 1/4 cups champagne

cups powdered sugar

1/3

cup vegetable oil

1/4

cup champagne

egg whites

teaspoon vanilla

to 5 drops red food coloring

box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix

Garnish: Pink decorator sugar crystals Edible pink pearls Directions 1. cups.

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular-size muffin

2. In large bowl, combine dry cake mix and champagne. Add oil, eggs and food color. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. 3. Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 4. In medium bowl, beat frosting ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Frost cupcakes. Sprinkle with pink sugar and pearls.

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BIG DESIGN FOR SMALL SPACES by Marsha Ford

ith condos and apartments of less than 800 square feet, it can be a challenge to create open, comfortable homes in these limited spaces. Fortunately, small space does not mean few opportunities for decorating. A little ingenuity can make a small space look and feel larger, and perform more efficiently than a traditionally sized home.

ppearance is everything. Using furniture that seems almost invisible can give the facade of roominess in a small area. Glass tables, wrought iron chairs and airy baker racks bring functionality into a room without seeming to take up any space, since the eye is tricked into seeing through them. Use natural lighting wherever available and complement with artificial lighting. A combination of table, floor and ceiling lights can work together to create even lighting that appears natural to the eye.

ake efficient use of space. Allowing furniture to do double duty as storage bins keeps clutter from

occupying the room. Stacking wire racks for cupboards allows for more storage in tight spaces. Attaching storage shelves to the insides of cupboard doors cleverly utilizes otherwise useless space. And hanging mirrors strategically gives the impression of space and helps to illuminate a room further.

on’t be afraid to experiment. Once you begin using big ideas for designing your smaller space, you will be inspired to try more innovative ideas, such as toying with different colors, shapes and designs. Treat your space as an opportunity for creativity and efficiency — not a limitation.

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Yappy Hours Who says our doggies should not be spoiled? Bring your furry friend out to enjoy a day of fun and tons of tasty treats. This will give dogs an opportunity to howl and bark to the own tone with one another. Don’t deprived them of this wonderful event, we look forward to having all of our furry friends attend. Free gifts to all dogs and a dog beauty contest. Who Let the Dogs Out, Yappy Hour on Sunday, May 23rd, 5pm-7pm at the Dog Park.

JAZZ under the STARS This is a night to sit around the pool, listen to soft music and mingle with your neighbors under the stars. We want all of our residents to participate and enjoy the luxury of being spoiled in your own community. Come

out and join us on May 23rd, 7pm to 9pm.

Parade of Apartment HomesResident Referral Style Step right into our Parade of Apartment Homes and see what catches your eye. Here’s a chance to view our decorated mini models and get a feel for your future home. We are encouraging everyone to swing in and take part of our parade. Don’t be tardy for the Party!!! Any future resident you refer during this 3-day weekend event will put money in your pocket- $750.00 for this weekend only. May 7th through May 9th.

Pay rent online…..No Night Drop Rent, contracts and move out keys must be submitted in person during office hours. Also, we encourage everyone to save time by logging on to www.arborhills.riverstoneres.com to pay rent. This is the easiest and fastest way to get your rent and utilities paid. Don’t forget about the Early Bird Special. If you pay your rent before the 1st, you will be in the hat for $50 off your next month’s rent. Rent is due between the 1st and the 5th of the month. Rent is late after the 5th. All late utilities and rent must be paid in the form of a money order. If you have not received your water statement, we have a copy of your amount in the leasing office. Remember, any payment made after the 5th of the month must be in the form of a cashiers check or money order.

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MOVIE REVIEW - W3 LIFESTYLE 21

Law Abiding Citizen

remade or brought back to life. It faded out somewhat respectfully in the 80’s and simply did not need a revival in 2010.

By David Wolfe

Nightmare on Elm Street definitely lived up to its name – A Nightmare. The movie took classic lines and used them with no meaning or with the feeling which the originals succeeded in conveying. This was literally the most unneeded movie of the year and fell short of anything desirable. The most direct thing I’ve seen written about this movie is “This moody, lifeless movie rips off lines, scenes, dream sequences, and character kills from Craven’s film…while draining them of energy, suspense and meaning.” In other words – good luck staying awake…or perhaps that was their goal?

his was one of those movies that I wasn’t quite sure about when I first heard of its description. It sounded intriguing but also sounded like it could get a bit too testosterone filled with action to really follow a story line. I can definitely say that I was pleasantly surprised. Now I am a Gerard Butler fan, so I could watch him any day of the week in any movie and probably always retain a smile on my face. However, Gerard put on a fantastic performance in this movie and really kept me wondering what his next move was going to be. While some parts were definitely predictable, overall it kept me wanting to see how he was going to do it.

hen there was Jamie Fox and his fantastic performance as the assistant district attorney. Again, fantastically played and he did a great job of making us not begin seeing him as the bad guy but rather had me hoping he would learn his lesson and grow from the experience. All in all the casting for this movie was superb and everyone kept me absorbed in the movie and craving the deliciousness of the next scene.

aw Abiding Citizen is probably not a great “Date Movie” – but it also depends on your personalities. It definitely can conjure up some great conversation regarding ethics and the age old question “what would you do?” Anyone who says they have not swung back and forth on the issues which this movie exemplifies either hasn’t lived very long or isn’t being honest. Law Abiding Citizen taps into this guilty subconscious ambivalence with magnetic fury. This is a rental worth your time on a rainy night, even if it just to enjoy watching Gerard Butler.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010) By David Wolfe

he odd thing is, I had no idea there was even a remake of this film being made. It wasn’t until it was released that I even knew about it. That should tell you how much even the studio believed in it. This was another example of a movie that absolutely did not need to be

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he crazy thing about it all is that the originals by Wes Craven were made on a low budget. As a matter of fact, their budget probably cost less than the catering bill budget for the 2010 version; yet, nothing new in this attempt to revive the spirit of one our generation’s scariest icons. Could they not have thought of something new?

had some great times with the originals back in the 80’s. Freddy was much scarier in 1984 than he now is in 2010. Many laughs came of Freddy back in the day and many scares as well. 2010 Freddy just did not do it for me and left me wishing for more…but rather got what I expected, a campy remake with no originality.

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24 W3 LIFESTYLE - SHOPPING

Shopping on a Fashion Budget By David Wolfe

t still surprises me the number of people that do not realize there is a Neiman Marcus Outlet store called Last Call which is located on Discover Mills mall. This is a fairly large Outlet store which has some fantastic products not only from the store itself, but also from a variety of the online shopping sources affiliated with Neiman Marcus. For example, not only do they have your typical fashion products, but they also have a large selection of furniture, lighting and home décor. I have found some fantastic cabinets for the same price as you would pay for a cabinet at Rooms To Go…which quality would you prefer in your home? It is definitely worth the drive when you are either looking for some new décor items for your home or if you are looking for a styling new outfit. Either way, shop on a budget and look to get a great deal.

uess who is now open in Buckhead??? Nordstrom Rack! Yes, Nordstrom Rack in Buckhead opened this week and I could not be happier. I am definitely a Nordie Boy and love the great buys that I have gotten at their Nordstrom Rack Buford location across from the Mall of Georgia. Living Intown though I didn’t love the drive to Mall of Georgia unless I was planning to have a serious shopping trip. However, now I have a great location just in Buckhead to stop by for lunch! The store is large and has a great selection. There is definitely an abundance of shoe’s and the same quality of designer clothes that I would expect to see at a Nordstrom Outlet store.

or those that have had to get a bit more budgeted like the rest of us, take advantage of these Outlet stores to shop on a budget, but still have the same quality of fashion sense that everyone brags on you about. They both even have some great Handbags, Sunglasses, Jewelry, Health and Beauty products, and so much more! They even have some fantastic kids items! Check them out online to find their exact locations and then enjoy shopping on a budget!

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Filters We are finally wrapping it up with filter changes. As always we will break it down by buildings and send a reminder letter to the doors. The schedule is as follows: Building:

Date:

20,21,22

May 5th & 6th

23,24

May 12th & 13th

25, 26 and common areas

May 19th

Resident Referral Cash Listen up, any resident, that refers someone, during the 3-day weekend of May 7th-9th, will receive a $750 reward. This is a great chance to earn money since Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day is right around the corner. If you have any questions feel free to give the office a call or stop by.

New to the area and need a doc?

We’re here. For you. When you’re trying to settle into a new home and illness or injury strikes, how do you quickly find quality medical care?

Midtown 30308 • 404-881-1155

Rely on Concentra to treat you with the respectful and individual medical care you deserve so that you can get back to life, fast. For more than 30 years, we’ve offered walk-in appointments, providers you can trust, and one of our convenient locations is just minutes away.

Moreland 30288 • 404-366-2900

We accept most health insurance. There’s no need for you to weigh the costs of seeking treatment against the risk of going without and letting a minor condition become more serious.

Fulton Industrial 30336 • 404-344-3930 Airport South 30349 • 404-765-2400

Conyers 30012 • 770-760-0066 Airport North 30354 • 404-768-3351 Lawrenceville 30043 • 770-995-1500 Marietta 30062 • 770-424-7125 Morrow 30260 • 678-422-8824 Beaver Ruin 30071 • 770-441-0444 Norcross 30071 • 770-242-7744

WHO IS THE DOCTOR IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? IT’S NISHANT SHROFF, M.D.

Enjoy the benefits of a quality internal medicine physician, right in your neighborhood. Inman Park Physicians is backed by The Joint Commission-accredited hospital, Atlanta Medical Center. Make the short trip to our offices in the North Highland Steel Lofts at 240 North Highland Avenue, Building #3. Dr. Shroff will greet you with a smile, and treat you with the care and respect that you deserve.

Inman Park Physicians offers the following services: • Preventive Healthcare

• Chronic Disease Screenings

• Men’s Health

• Vaccinations & Flu Shots

• Minor Urgent Care

• Midwives

• OB/GYN

Call 404-524-2424 to schedule an appointment.

Accepts most major health plans.