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WHERE ARE YOU FROM?
ANSWER: I was born in Cleveland, Ohio, but I spent most of my life in Atlanta. My family moved here during my high school years. Other than my medical training, I have called Atlanta home ever since.
WellStar North Fulton Hospital
SPECIAL EVENTS Speaking about Wellness for Women & Healthy Aging 2018 Quarterly Seminars
Healthy Breasts for Life: beyond October and Pink Ribbons
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Tuesday May 15 Join us for a discussion of breast health and breast changes across a lifetime. Know what’s normal and when to seek medical attention. What are the latest exam recommendations and advantages of 3D mammogram screenings? Laura Rivers Pearson, MD, FACS, WellStar Medical Group Breast Surgeon and Sarah Bentley RN, Oncology Services Manager/Breast Nurse Navigator
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Maintaining Your Strength, Balance and Flexibility for Fall and Injury Prevention
WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO ATLANTA?
ANSWER: When I was younger, my father’s job was transferred to Atlanta. I met my future bride when I was visiting Atlanta during the winter break of my first year of medical school. After residency training, we both wanted to move back to be close to our families. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE UROLOGY AS YOUR SPECIALTY?
ANSWER: If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be “variety.” The field of urology includes the treatment of a tremendous variety of conditions in all age groups, whether it be with a medication, a minor procedure, a more intricate surgery, or merely some sound advice. Having all of these options available has allowed me to choose several areas of interest, robotic surgery being my primary focus.
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WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT ROBOTIC SURGERY?
Dr. Scott Miller has been a regular guest and host of the WSB Radio program, The Weekly Check-Up with Dr. Bruce Feinberg since its inception. Dr. Miller helps bring together guests from various healthcare fields, interviews with health and fitness experts, and provide tips to help listeners lead better, healthier lives.
ANSWER: Robotic surgery allows me to provide patients with a precise method to treat their surgical conditions, and at the same time minimize their recovery. Not only can robotic surgery be performed through incisions as small both uplifting and stress-relieving. Playing guitar as the width of a finger, the brightly lit and highly and writing music gives me a creative outlet that magnified view with telescopic surgery allows a enhances many other aspects of my life. level of precision and access to the anatomy that is WHERE DO YOU GET INSPIRATION FOR A unmatched by traditional large-incision surgery.
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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE NORTH FULTON COMMUNITY TO HAVE THIS TYPE OF SURGERY AVAILABLE?
ANSWER: For me, lyrics tend to come from observations, whereas the music come from what I am feeling at the time. I find that the music is easier ANSWER: WellStar’s vision is to bring world-class to write than the lyrics. healthcare close to home. WellStar North Fulton AS A UROLOGIST WHAT’S YOUR BEST ADVICE Hospital is committed to providing not only the FOR MEN AND WOMEN? latest medical technologies, but also the expertise from the most experienced physicians and health- ANSWER: A lot of patients ask me how they can keep their kidneys and bladder healthy. I always care teams. tell them to start with their heart. Whatever keeps WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR FREE TIME? the heart healthy will keep the rest of the body ANSWER: When not taking care of patients, healthy. Exercise, a healthy diet, and a good night’s my favorite thing to do is spend time with my sleep will allow our incredible machine to run at family. I also enjoy exercising and playing guitar. high capacity for a long time. This three-prong approach is the key to a healthy immune system and WHAT ROLE DOES MUSIC PLAY IN YOUR LIFE? ANSWER: For me, music is therapeutic. It is a rich blood supply to all of our important parts. ❍
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Tuesday April 24 Strength, balance and flexibility are important at any age, but we have to work harder as we age to maintain it. Join us as a Physical Therapist from WellStar North Fulton’s Rehabilitation Department will review exercises and activities to help you stay at your best. You will also learn some simple tips to make your home safer to aid in the prevention of falls. Presented by: A Physical Therapist from WellStar North Fulton Hospital Rehabilitation Doors open for dinner: 6 p.m. Program presentation: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per program Contact 770-956-STAR (7827) for more information on the series topics.
Medication Take Back Day Saturday April 28 from 10a.m.-2p.m. Roswell Recycling Center Drop off unused medications or Sharps for safe deposal
LifeSouth Blood Drive Friday, May 4, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Give blood, and help save up to three lives with just one donation. Walk- ins welcomed
Men’s Health Thursday, June 21 Join Paul Alphonse, M.D., FACS, WellStar Medical Group Urologist in a discussion on issues men face. Doors open for dinner at 6 p.m. with presentation at 6:30 p.m. Event is free but registration is required.
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