Health Directory

health directory January - March 2010

A COMPLETE LISTING OF AREA HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND SUPPLIERS

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Table of Contents How to use this directory The Area Health Directory is a reference to aid the public to identify and locate healthcare providers and suppliers in Baldwin, Putnam, Hancock, Wilkinson, Jones, and Greene Counties and the surrounding area. Take a moment to browse through this publication, you will find various physicians, dentists, chiropractors, pharmacies, home healthcare providers and more, all listed by category of specialty. The listings are in alphabetical order for ease of use.

We were surprised to find the large number of healthcare professionals and providers in our area and, although every attempt was made to be sure we included every one, we apologize for anyone inadvertently omitted.

We hope you will find this reference guide useful and keep it handy by your phone, or elsewhere, to refer to when you need these services or products. We also thank our advertisers for making this publication possible and hope you will express your thanks when you visit them.

Acupuncture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Alchohol & Drug Treatment . . . . . . . . .9 Allergy/Immunology . . . . . . . . . . . .9,10 Ambulance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11 Audiology/Hearing Aid . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Cardiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Chiropractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13 Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15 Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,16 Diagnostic Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Dialysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Ear, Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Early Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Executive Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Facial Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery . ...17 Family Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,18 Fertility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fetal Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Gastroenterology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 General Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19 Health & Diet Food/Supplements . . . .19 Health Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Home Medical Services . . . . . . . .19,20 Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,21 Infectious Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Internal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . .21,22 Laboratories-Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .22,23 Mental Health Services . . . . . . . . . . .23 Nephrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Neuropsychiatry & Pain Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Nurse Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Obstetrics/Gynecology . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Occupational Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Opthalmology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24,25 Optometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Orthopedic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Orthotics & Prosthetics . . . . . . . . . . .26 Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27 Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,28 Podiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Psychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Pulmonology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Radiation Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Radiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Rheumtology/Arthritis . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Sleep Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Telehealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Therapeutic Radiology . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Urology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 VA Clinics/Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Vascular & Thorasic Surgery . . . . . . .30 Women’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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(ARA) - All the gravy has been ladled. The cookies have crumbled. The red and green candies are on the clearance rack.

That can only mean one thing: people all over the country are resolving to eat better, if not less often. The start of the New Year - and with it, a new decade - means that consumers are focusing on their resolutions to live a healthier lifestyle for themselves, their loved ones, and, for that matter, the planet.

Indeed, there is no time like the present to follow up on your pledge to finally shed those nagging extra pounds, add healthier foods to your diet or slowly incorporate natural, organic and sustainable products into your shopping lists. January is the high point of the year for making such changes.

The hardest part about New Year's resolutions, of course, isn't making them, it's keeping them.

To that end, changing a diet or lifestyle should not be viewed from the outset as a hurdle or a chore. Making it easy, affordable - and fun helps make a resolution stick.

The next best thing - or maybe just the best thing.

We've all seen illustrations along the lines of "eat this . . . not that," that show a bag of chips which should be replaced by, say, a raw handful of vegetables. But for those of

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You say you want a resolution . . . here's one for healthier food habits

us who like to crunch on some salty snacks as we unwind after a busy day or eat lunch in the middle of the day, such substitutions can seem more like a penalty than a reward.

If you're feeling that way, look for foods that offer some attributes of traditionally craved snacks. Snyder's of Hanover, for instance, recently introduced new Pretzel Chips that offer the hearty flavor of fresh pretzels along with the slight, crisp texture of traditional potato chips with less than 1 gram of fat per serving.

Pretzel Chips, in Original and Garden Veggie, also fit into any resolutions to go natural for 2010: the products are all natural, with no trans fats.

There are many other quick and rewarding substitutions that can be made when the craving for something crunchy and satisfying starts in earnest, from fruit and vegetable crisps to 100-calorie packs. Meantime, if it's something sweet you're craving, seek out portion-controlled 100-calorie ice cream novelties or grab a square or two of antioxidant-rich dark chocolate.

BYOT - Bring your own treats Why be tempted when standing in front of a vending machine filled with chips, snack cakes and puffs or when Continued on page 31

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Fun, tasty ways to get fit in 2010 (ARA) - If you resolved to get healthier this year, you've probably started evaluating exercise programs and healthy foods to eat. But don't forget to include fun and enjoyment in your resolution, because that is the best way to keep it going all year long.

Here are some suggestions to start your wellness resolution off on the right foot: * Incorporate your exercise program into activities you're already doing. For example, if you drive to work every day, instead of parking as close to the door as you can, try parking a long distance away or, better yet, bike to work. Once at work, instead of e-mailing or calling a coworker to discuss something, get up and walk over to her desk and have an in-person conversation. Take the stairs rather than the elevator. Dance to the radio while brushing your teeth at home - anything to increase the amount you are moving without changing your entire routine.

* If you already cook, go online, purchase a new cookbook or sign up for a cooking class and find some new healthy recipes. If you don't cook, consider learning how.

You can challenge yourself to learn one new recipe every week, or turn your learning into a social event by inviting friends over for one of your meals. * Relax with a cup of tea.

Natural tea can help you reduce body fat and increase your metabolism rate. Studies have shown that Oolong tea leaves contain rich amino acids and cellulose, which lowers cholesterol and boosts metabolism. Green tea leaves contain vitamins C and E, as well as high fiber. And black tea leaves help with digestion.

Having a cup of hot tea - without sugar or cream - after each meal will help you to slowly dissolve fat in your body. Look for premium tea leaves through Teawan (www.Teawan.com), quality tea and teaware products from Taiwan.

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To brew Kung-Fu Tea, follow these steps: 1. Use purified water. Heat it to between 180 and 200 degrees.

2. Swish some of the heated water through the teapot and discard.

3. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of tea leaves in the tea pot.

4. Pour heated water into the tea pot and swirl two to three times in a horizontal circular motion to rinse the leaves of shreds. Pour the water out into a pitcher immediately.

5. Rinse all the tea cups with the remaining heated rinsing water.

6. Brew the first pot of tea by filling the pot entirely to the lid. Steep the leaves between 40 seconds to a

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minute. Strain the leaves using a filter and pitcher.

Enjoy your health tea. * Try a new physical game or activity. Sign up with a team to play basketball or volleyball. Challenge a friend to a racquetball tournament. Or prepare yourself for a marathon. Whatever the event, make sure it is an activity you enjoy, and set a realistic goal to ensure you stay with the activity throughout the entire year.

But most of all, see if you can't have a friend or family member join you in your resolution so you can hold each other accountable.

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Easy Ways to Ensure a More Restful Night's Sleep Though many are aware it's one of life's necessities, a good night's sleep is still widely considered a luxury. Despite the knowledge that a good night's sleep is beneficial in many ways, affecting not only mood but physical health as well, it's still quite possibly the one necessity of life that people routinely sacrifice.

Consider doing the same with other necessities, such as food and shelter, and the willingness of many people to forgo sufficient regular rest seems wholly irresponsible. Most people would not go a day or a week without eating, yet it's common to go a night or week or even longer without once getting a good night's rest.

That reality is potentially very harmful, as sleep can influence productivity, memory, mood, and alertness. To ensure you're getting sufficient and beneficial rest, consider the following tips. * Keep a regular sleep schedule. Maintaining a regular bedtime and wakeup schedule

helps alert the body to when it's time to go to sleep and wake up. While it's common to abandon such a routine on weekends, it's best to avoid completely deviating from a weekly sleep schedule every Friday and Saturday night.

For instance, those who routinely go to bed around 11 p.m. on weeknights should not be hitting the sack at sunrise each and every weekend.

Keep as consistent a sleep schedule as possible, even on weekends. * Sleep when it's dark outside.

Nap afficionados will heap praise on the value of a daily middday nap. However, napping during the daytime could be the equivalent of stealing from Peter to pay Paul. While a daytime nap might be the rejuvenating boost you need in the middle of the day, it could very well be that you're tired during the day because you didn't sleep well overnight after taking a mid-afternoon nap. * Make things as comfortable as possible. Some people need

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absolute silence when sleeping, while others need to listen to music. Each individual is different, but creating a serene and soothing sleep environment can help ensure a quality night's rest. If necessary, use earplugs to block out any external noises. * Sleep on an adequate mattress. Sleeping problems often result from older mattresses that have worn out their welcome. Look for one that provides both comfort and support. Couples should also be sure their mattress is big enought to comfortably fit two people. * Keep eyes off the clock. It's probably a product of human nature, but many people, upon waking up in the middle of the night, quickly glance at the nearest clock. This should be avoided, as it often makes people start thinking about the sleep they're missing, indirectly making it more difficult to get back to sleep.

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* Get your exercise. Exercise is beneficial in many ways, not the least of which is promoting a better night's sleep.

However, exercise also gets many people amped up, so it's best to finish an exercise several hours before bedtime to allow your heart rate to return to normal and your mind to calm down. * Stop eating and consuming caffeine several hours before bed. Eating shortly before bed can cause digestive problems, making it difficult to fall asleep or enjoy a good night's rest. It's also best to avoid caffeine and any other stimulants in the hours leading up to bedtime. * Make the bed simply a place to sleep. When you watch television from bed or work from bed, this can make it difficult to fall asleep in bed when it comes time to catch some Zzzzs. In general, it's best to reserve the bed solely for sleeping.

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An active life begins with healthy joints (ARA) - The new year often means resolutions like being healthier or exercising more often. What many people don't know is that our joints are the critical part of the body that allows us to be active and do the activities we most enjoy.

Approximately one-third of Americans 35 and older say their joints prevent them from doing their favorite sport or activity in the last year and more than 50 percent of them just accepted that as part of the aging process, according to a recent study. The good news is there are simple and effective steps you can take to strengthen and protect these "forgotten soldiers" - ensuring your joints a healthy kick-off to an active year.

Dr. Kevin R. Stone, an orthopedic surgeon at the Stone Clinic and founder of the Stone Research Foundation and Joint Juice, a San Francisco-based joint health beverage company, offers five tips for helping to maintain healthy joints: 1. Manage your weight - You won't just look better - you'll feel better. Every extra pound puts four times the stress on your knees and other weight-bearing joints. Even a small amount of weight loss will give your joints relief.

2. Be supplement savvy Dietary supplements like glucosamine have been proven to help maintain joint function and mobility. Glucosamine is produced naturally in the body, but due to the physical demands of everyday life (let alone running, tennis or even walking), our body's supply is often not enough.

Joint Juice beverages provide an easy way to drink your daily supply of glucosamine and avoid having to swallow two big horse pills a day.

3. Stretch - Stretching isn't just for workouts. Take breaks throughout the day, especially at the office, to get re-energized.

Range-of-motion exercises are a good way to keep muscles and ligaments flexible and strong.

4. Use good technique - When sitting, standing and especially when lifting, using the proper technique will prevent fatigue and injury. Ask an expert if you don't know how to do it, but be sure to assess your technique for these simple daily activities.

5. Make a date with your doctor - See a physician for a routine check-up at least once a year.

Request an examination of your joints - from head to toe - and ask for tips on protecting your joints from daily stress.

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Acupuncture & Pain Management Oconee Pain Clinic R. Penelope Brooks, MD 1215 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 454-1977 Southeastern Pain Specialists Dennis Doherty, DO Donald Orr, MD Kevin Sheahan, MD Luther Rollins, III, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C200 Greensboro (706) 453-3383 (866) 343-8061 1150 Hammond Drive Suite E600 Atlanta (770) 551-4350 Spine Care & Pain Management D. Janene Holladay, M.D. Kiley Reynolds, M.D. Reginald Strother, M.D. Richard Campbell, M.D. Woodley Davis, M.D. 1040 Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 549-8114

Aesthetic Specialty Centre Marc E. Yune, MD Katy Daniel Medrano, Certified Medical Esthetician 2001 Linger Longer Rd. Greensboro (706) 467-6500 1825 Old Alabama Rd. Ste. 201 Roswell (770) 393-9000 MCG Medical Associates Jack Yu, MD, DMD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Southern Laser Salon & Spa 921 Harmony Rd. Eatonton (706) 485-7200 Alchohol & Drug Treatment Oconee Center 430 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 445-3201

Oconee Regional Medical Center Behavioral Medicine 821 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 457-2128 Recovery Resources 195 Ivey Dr. Milledgeville (478) 454-1811 River Edge Behavioral Health Center Blandy Way Office Park 60 Hwy. 22 West Milledgeville (478) 445-1290 Allergy/Immunology Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Macon David T. Plaxico, MD 2076 Ingleside Ave. Macon (478) 743-9376 Allergy, Asthma & Arthritis A.J. Deutsch, MD Loren W. Hunt, MD JB Linker III, MD 330 Hawthorne Lane Athens (706) 546-8518

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MCG Medical Associates Jason R. Perry, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Rahul K. Vengala, MD 3964 Elnora Dr. Macon (478) 477-1777 Ambulance Service A ACLS Advance Air Ambulance (800) 633-3590 Accredited Air Ambulance Emergency Medical Services (800) 558-5387 Baldwin County Emergency Medical Service HQ: 675 New St., Macon Local Dispatch: 598 MLK Jr. Dr. Milledgeville (478) 633-1111 Hancock County Ambulance Service Richard Warren, Director 656 Linton Rd. Sparta (706) 444-7575

Heartland EMS Inc. GA Hwy. 57 McIntyre (478) 946-3921 National EMS 1400 Eatonton Rd. Ste. 300 Madison (706) 342-4444 Putnam County Emergency Medical Service 882 S. Oak St. Eatonton (706) 485-9096 Assisted Living Arbor Terrace 3736 Atlanta Hwy Athens (706) 353-0400 Baptist Village Plantation Villas & Suites 6000 Plantation Way Macon (478)405-6325 Brantley’s Assisted Living 61 Marshall Road Milledgeville (478) 452-2511

John H. Ferguson, D.D.S., P.C. and

Julie K. Addis, DMD

Practice Limited to Orthodontics Youth, Children & Adults 3 locations to better serve the Middle Georgia area 600 North Cobb St • Milledgeville, GA 31061 (478) 453-3445 1406 Bellevue Road • Dublin, GA 31021 (478)272-9440 501 Sparta Rd - Suite A • Sandersville, GA 31082 (478) 552-0614

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Comfort Keepers 1943 N. Jefferson St. Ste 3 Milledgeville (478) 414-1512 Cottage on Wesleyan 1633 Wesleyan Dr. Macon (478) 405-8280 The Cottages at Woodland Terrace 1010 Fernwood Dr. Milledgeville (478) 414-1234 Flint River Senior Living Community 250 Water Tower Ct. Macon (478) 471-9433 John-Wesley Villas 5471 Thomaston Rd. Macon (478) 477-4424 Lakeview Retirement Home and Assisted Living 1321 Price Mill Rd. Madison (706) 342-7159

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Lewis Assisted Living 1121 Planning Mill Rd. Greensboro (706) 453-9675 (706) 818-0209 Madison House Assisted Living 167 W. Jefferson St. Madison (706) 342-4514 Morningside Assisted Living 6191 Peake Road Macon 478-477-6911 The Oaks at Peake Assisted Living 400 Foster Rd. Macon (478) 474-0025 1910 Forsyth St. #103 Macon (478) 314-3481 Stone Brooke Suites 114 Stone Brooke Dr. Gray (478) 986-0097 Tennille Assisted Living 525 N. Main St. Tennille (478) 552-0607

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The Villas at College Hill 684 Arlington Pl. Macon (478) 745-7971 Willow Run Retirement Home 1061 Willow Run Rd. Greensboro (706) 454-0980 Audiology & Hearing Aid Advanced Audiology & Hearing Care Dr. Kimberly Hoffman, Au.D., CCC/A, FAAA 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Dogwood Cottage Ste D-200 Greensboro (706) 453-2119 Audiologic Hearing Services Robin Andrews, MS, FAAA 4562 Forsyth Rd. Macon (800) 743-2394 Baker Hearing Aids 2116 Riverside Dr. Macon (478) 746 8462

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Carol Roobin Bashuk Hearing Care Centers Richard Bullington, H.I.S. 1776 N. Jefferson Street Milledgeville (478) 452-2456 Hearing Associates of Middle Georgia Joy Pritchett, Au.D 111 Fieldstone Dr., Ste 106 Milledgeville (478) 452-0578 1051 Parkside Commons Ste 103 Greensboro (706) 454-0578 Pollard Professional Hearing Services Melissa V. Green, Au.D 3759 Vineville Ave. Macon (478) 477-7700

1. Tea off in the morning!

Hot tea can slash your risk of kidney cancer by 15 percent, according to a review in the International Journal of Cancer.

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Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular & Pediatric Surgery F.S. Wanna, MD Laura L. Reed, MD Michael Klyachkin, MD Peter J. Bolan, MD William Schroder, MD 688 Walnut St., Ste. 200 Macon (478) 742-7566 Cardiopulmonary Associates of Central Georgia Rashmi Hooda, MD S.K. Hooda, MD 511 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9472 Cardiovascular Associates of Macon Stephen A. Noller, MD 770 Pine St., Ste. 480 Macon (478) 743-5113 Georgia Cardiology Center Mirza Ahmed, MD Mueez Ahmed, MD 111 Fieldstone Drive Milledgeville (478) 453-7242 428 Poplar St. Macon (478) 741-6400 Central Georgia Heart Center John C. Hawkins, MD Mark E. Dorogy, MD Amy D. Kingman, MD Carmine V. Oddis, MD 682 Hemlock St., Ste 490 Macon (478) 741-1208 Georgia Heart Physicians Obi Emerole, MD, FACC Chuk Nwabuebo, MD, FACC 540 W. Thomas St., Ste E Milledgeville (478) 453-8991 (478) 738-9443 Georgia Heart & Vascular Center, P.C. Thomas Meyer, MD Talley Culclasure, MD Rallie “Rooster” Cogburn, PA.C 121 Sparta Hwy Eatonton (706) 484-9750

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Macon Cardio Vascular Institute Richard Harvey, MD Randall B. Brown, MD Joe H. Johnson, MD Walter E. Rizzoni, MD Maurice M. Solis, MD 575 First St.Macon (478) 743-9762 MCG Medical Associates Vishal Arora, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Medical Group of Saint Joseph’s at Cowles Clinic Cardiology Nicholas A. F. Chronos, MD Stephen Frohwein, MD Peter G. Lavine, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Oaks Cottage, Suite O-300 Greensboro (706) 999-1525 Piedmont Heart Institute at Cowles Clinic Joseph Miller, MD (404) 355-6562 Kenneth G. McGrath, Jr., DO Jeffrey Smith, MD John Hennecken, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage, Ste A-300 Greensboro (706) 453-9669 (404) 851-5400 Piedmont Heart Institute Bradford C. Lipman, MD John Hennecken, MD 101 Lake Oconee Parkway Eatonton (706) 485-0907 Chiropractors Eatonton Chiropractic Center Dr. Daniels 117 N. Jefferson Ave. Eatonton (706) 484-0222 Franks Chiropractic Life Center Rick Franks, DC Curtis Harraway. DC 1031 Parkside Commons Suite 103 Greensboro (706)453-7411

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Healing Hands Chiropractic Inc. C. Nolan Stephens, DC 961 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478)452-6162 Todd F. Kelleher, DC 4292 Gray Hwy. Gray (478) 986-6444 Light Force Family Chiropractic A Creating Wellness Center Sherry Meeks, DC Tracy Green, DC 680 Dunlap Rd. Milledgeville (478) 452-5433 Memorial Chiropractic Clinic Michael J. Covey, DC 1420 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 452-4821 Merica Chiropractic Alan Liebe, DC 1943 N. Jefferson St. NE Milledgeville (478) 453-3478 Northeast Chiropractics Richard Oster, DC 618 Shurling Dr. Macon (478) 743-2402 Pathway To Healing Ramona Warren, DC 1022 Founders Row Greensboro (706)454-2040 Simpson Chiropractic Clinic Ken Simpson, DC 101 Chase Ct. NW, Suite B Milledgeville (478) 453-2341 Sinclair Family Chiropractic Steve M. Sinclair, Jr. DC 112 Wrights Dr., Suite F Milledgeville (478)452-3000 Smith Family Chiropractic Ted Smith, DC Chaz Ebert, DC 639 Old Phoenix Rd. Eatonton (706) 485-1010

Baldwin County Health Dept.

953 Barrows Ferry Rd. Milledgeville (478) 445-4274

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Greene Cty. Health Dept.

1031 Apalachee Rd. Greensboro (706) 454-0600 Good Samaritan Clinic 109 E. North St. Greensboro (706) 454-0600 Tendercare Community Health Clinic 803 S. Main St. Greensboro (706) 453-1201

Stathas Life Development Center John J. Stathas, PhD LMFT 1051 B Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 473-1780

Counseling

Dentist - Cosmetic & Restorative Lake Oconee Center for Dental Health Scott R. Roberts, DMD 1021 Founders Row Greensboro (706) 484-0661 Lake Oconee Dentistry David Bradley, DMD Patti J. Bradley, DMD Philip Boswell, DDS 1010 Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 453-1333

Christian Life Today, Inc. Ellen Couch 202-B Jefferson Ave. N. Eatonton (706) 485-7149 Oconee Center 430 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 445-3201 River Edge Behavioral Health Ctr. 541 W. Montgomery St., Ste. 22 Milledgeville (478) 445-1290

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Dental Laboratories Prestige Dental Design Inc. 187 NW Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (478) 452-4992

Macon Smiles Sheila Shah, DMD 4929 Forsyth Rd. Macon (478) 757-8714 Walker Dental Group 6055 Lakeside Commons Dr., Suite 320 Macon (478) 741-0048

Oconee Associates of Endodontics Thomas E. Day, DDS Brian D. Olson, DMD M. Chad Williams, DMD 112 Harmony Crossing Suite 1 Eatonton (706) 484-9844 Dentist - General Frank Arnold Family Dentistry Frank S. Arnold, DMD 112 Wrights Drive, Ste. E Milledgeville (478) 454-2114

We are now offering Oral Sedation Dentistry & Treatment for TMJ Disorders Our friendly and caring staff listens to your needs and concerns.

We offer Comprehensive Cosmetic and General Dentistry, Implant Dentistry, Veneers and Crowns, Tooth Whitening, Root Canals, Periodontal Care (Gum Disease), Tooth Colored Fillings, Extractions, Dentures and Denture Repairs.

112 Wrights Drive, Suite E • Milledgeville, GA • (478) 454-2114

All Major Credit Cards Accepted including CARE CREDIT WE DO NOT accept Medicaid nor Peach Care.

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Dr. Robert D. Betzel Family Dentistry Robert D. Betzel, DDS 104 N. LaFayette Ave. Eatonton (706) 485-9031 Dr. J.T. Curry 300 Cline Ave. Milledgeville (478) 452-5164 Thomas L. Davidson, DDS 300 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 452-3820 Lee B. Godfrey, DMD 199 Coopers Church Rd. SW Milledgeville (478) 452-8960 Gregory Graham, DMD 385 Meadow Ridge Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-0270 Gray Dental Associates Thomas Griffin III, DMD Kara Griffin Moore, DMD Hwy. 129, Gray (478) 986-6821

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Greensboro Cosmetic & Family Dentistry B. Scott Hillin, DMD 1590 S. Main St. Greensboro (706) 453-7860 H.G. Hall, DMD 101 E. McIntosh St. Milledgeville (478) 452-4415 John F. Harrington, DDS 645 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8666 Janet Hogan Harrison, DDS, PC 108 Fieldstone Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-7535 Kenneth Kay, DDS, MAGD Hwy. 129 Gray (478) 986-1830 Lake Oconee Center for Dental Health Scott R. Roberts, DMD 1021 Founder’s Row Greensboro (706) 484-0661

Lake Oconee Dentistry David Bradley, DMD Patti J. Bradley, DMD Philip Boswell, DDS 1010 Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 453-1333 Roy E. Lehrman, DDS, PC 530 W. Thomas St. Suite F Milledgeville (478) 453-9371 Alan T. Maxwell, DDS 179 Garrett Way Milledgeville (478) 453-3004 Peters & Justice Dental Office Alfred B. Peters, DMD, PC Leroy Justice, DDS, PC 540 West Thomas St. Suite A Milledgeville (478) 453-8464 12900 E. Broad St. Sparta (706) 444-6886

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Accepts: Private Pay, Medicare, Medicaid, Evercare and Private Insurance • 24-hour skilled nursing care • Short-term rehab & Long-term care • Private & semi-private rooms available • In-house dental & podiatry care • In-house beauty & barber shop • Therapy services & IV services • Social activities & events • Enclosed courtyard • Nutritious meals & snacks • Respite Care

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Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Adjustable Hours If Needed Accepting Some Forms of Insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, Sliding Fee Scale Without Insurance

January - March 2010

W. Ashton Thompson, DDS 104 E. North St. Greensboro (706) 453-2351 Lake Country Dental Care Michael Lefkove, DDS T. Stephen Veal, DDS 750 N. Cobb St., Suite 140 Milledgeville (478)452-3768 William B. Lee, DDS Robert W. Vedder, DMD 1421 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-7591 Young-Jones Dental LLC 136 Sparta Hwy, Eatonton (706)484-0282 Denitist-Orthodontists John H. Ferguson, DDS, PC Julie K. Addis, DMD 600 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478)453-3445

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Lake Oconee Smile Center/Invisalign Kimberly Edwards Beal, DMD 1050 Parkside Commons Greensboro (706) 454-2222 Anne T. Sanchez, DMD 1006 Fernwood Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-7441 202 N. Jefferson St. Eatonton (706) 485-5778 Gray (478)986-1556 Paschal Orthodontics James E. Paschal, DMD, MS 153 W. Washington St. Madison 1097 Lake Oconee Pkwy.

Eatonton (706) 342-7330 Dentist - Pediatrics Jayni Bradley, DMD Board Certified Pediatric Dentists 1120 Mars Hill Rd Ste 101 Watkinsville (706) 769-1994

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Lake Oconee Smile Center Kaneta R. Lott, DDS 1050 Parkside Commons Greensboro (706) 454-2222 Dermatology Campbell Dermatology at Cowles Clinic Ross M. Campbell, MD, FAAD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C100 Greensboro (706) 543-5858 Family Dermatology Vickie M. Brown, MD 840 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2700 Georgia Dermatology & Skin Center 230 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8484 2400 Bellvue Rd. Dublin (478) 275-2694 1157 Forsyth St. Macon (478) 745-8581

• Botox Cosmetic Soft tissue fillers • Chemical Peels • Skin Rejuvenation • Professional Skin Care Products • General Dermatology • Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancers • Skin Screenings Ross M. Campbell MD, FAAD Board Certified

1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Building Greensboro, GA

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MCG Medical Associates Jack L. Lesher, Jr., MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Newnan Dermatology at Cowles Clinic Jill Buckthal-McCuin, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Elm Cottage, Suite E-100 Greensboro (706) 999-1785

Lake Oconee Diagnostic Center 1040 Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 453-4945 Milledgeville Imaging Center 1850 North Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-4101 Oconee Regional Medical Center 821 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3505

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Putnam General Hospital 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy NE Eatonton (706) 485-2711

The ENT Center of Central Georgia Charles W. Dunn, MD John W. Griffin, MD 540 Hemlock St. Macon (478) 743-8953 MCG Medical Associates Jastin Antisdel 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Middle Georgia Ear, Nose & Throat Center Rick Lockhart, MD 111 Fieldstone Dr., Ste. 102 Milledgeville (478) 452-6610 Oconee Ear, Nose & Throat Brad Mathias, MD 850 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville 1041 Park Dr. Greensboro 501 Sparta Rd. Sandersville (478) 452-4800

Greensboro Dialysis Facility/ Nephrology Dr. Gautauym DasGupta Dr. Beeki Kuppuswamy Dr. Selvi Dhan Dr. Muhammad Alam 1220 Siloam Rd. Greensboro (706) 453-7222 Medical Kidney Services of Central Georgia 521 W. Montgomery St. Ste. 14A Milledgeville (478) 453-2031 Milledgeville Dialysis Center 400 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9489 Oconee Dialysis Center 421 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 451-0064

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cutive Health Early Intervention Babies Can’t Wait 953 Barrows Ferry Rd. Milledgeville 2520 Riverside Dr. Macon (888) 449-0108 Emergency National EMS 1400 Eatonton Rd. Ste. 300 Madison (706) 342-4444 Putnam County Emergency Medical Service 882 Oak St. Eatonton (706) 485-9096 Washington Regional Medical Center 610 Sparta Rd. Sandersville (478) 552-3901

2. Lose the lint!

Take 2 seconds to empty the lint trap in your clothes dryer and drop your risk of house fire.

Cowles Clinic Executive Health Robert S. Cowles II, MD Director Executive Health 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Oaks Cottage, Suite O-100 Greensboro (706) 999-1485 Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Stefan Adair, MD, FACS 771 Orange St. Macon (478) 633-7677 Adonia Med Spa Rashmi Hooda, MD 511 N. Cobb St., Ste 13 Milledgeville (478) 453-9472 (478) 454-8076 Image Plastic Surgery Center 682 Hemlock St. #410 Macon (478) 745-7925 Howard J. Perofsky, MD 682 Hemlock St., Suite. 230 Macon (478) 742-4847

Plastic Surgery Associates of Macon Ronald A. Freeman, MD FACS Joshua R. Grove, MD 420 Charter Blvd., Suite. 103 Macon (478) 474-5700 (877) 247-2540 Oconee Aesthetics Omar Akhras, MD 120 Sparta Hwy. Eatonton (706) 485-4002 446 Spring St. Sparta (706) 444-6521

Compassionate Care Clinic Harry Wingate, MD Michelle Brown, NP 102-A Airport Rd. Milledgeville (478) 453-0077

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January - March 2010 Fetal Imaging

Eagle Springs Primary Care Richard Culp, MD Maryam Sedghi, MD 440 Charter Blvd.

Ste 2203 Macon (478) 745-0808 Welsey Ensley, MD 1190 Siloam Rd., Greensboro (706) 453-0046 Family Medical Associates of Lake Oconee Dave A. Ringer, MD Bob Perry, PA-C Sally A. Powell, RN, FNP-C 1041 Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 453-4945 Gray Family Health 110 Stone Brooke Dr. Gray (478) 986-4743 Theron Harrison, DO 108 Fieldstone Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-3532 J.I.L. Family Healthcare Center Dorothy Sallis-Stewart, MD 530 W. Thomas St., Ste. B Milledgeville (478) 453-2606 Rakesh Kumar, MD 123 Sparta Hwy. Eatonton (706) 485-2621 MCG Medical Associates Harry “Bo” L. Cheves, MD James Tippett, MD 2011 Westend Dr. Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Milledgeville Family Practice PC George W. Grimes, III, MD, FAAP Charles I. Caulton, MD, FAAFP 540W Thomas St., Suite B Milledgeville (478) 453-9435 Robert L. Morgan, M.D., P.C. 432 Boland St. Sparta (706) 444-7917

North Macon Family Healthcare Associates Laura Moore, MD Jennifer Duke, MD Trellis Baker, MD Fred Gaton, MD 540 Charger Blvd., Ste. 100 Macon (478) 471-0089 Oconee Family Medicine Center Roy Deen, MD James Smith Jr., MD Michael Duke, MD 800 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9346 Oconee Pain Clinic R. Penelope Brooks, MD 1215 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 454-1977 OMNI Health Solutions LLC Clyde Green, MD 841 Mulberry St. Macon (478) 741-6554 221 W. Clinton St., Ste. 3 Gray (478) 986-9550 Phillips Family Medicine Kimberly Y. Phillips, MD 142 Hospital Perimeter Rd. Eatonton (706) 485-1145 Putnam Family Medical & Occupational Health Center Susan Jones, MD 106 Hospital Perimeter Rd. Eatonton (706) 485-0880 Sandersville Family Practice Center E. Chandler McDavid, MD 205 Medical Arts Dr. Sandersville (478) 552-2020 Fertility Central Georgia Fertility Clinic 4075 Elnora Dr. Macon (478) 453-9402

3. Check your neck!

An American Journal of Medicine study found that a mildly underactive thyroid can boost your heart-disease risk by 65 percent. A quick blood test can assess your level of thyroidstimulating hormone (TSH).

First Photo Fetal Imaging 750 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (866) 485-7797 Gastroenterology Keith Garnto, MD 163 NW Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (478) 453-9402 East Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates A. Steven McIntosh, MD, FACG 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage A-100 Greensboro (706) 999-9953 (770) 922-0505 Metro Atlanta Gastroenterology Max A. Shapiro, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Oak Cottage, Suite O-100 Greensboro (706) 453-0820 (706) 453-1221 Middle Georgia Gastroenterology PC Carley Ebanks, MD Don Heacock, MD 411 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0003 MCG Medical Associates Robert R. Schade, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 General Surgery Cyler D. Garner, MD 200 Pine St. Gordon (478) 628-2101 Macon Surgical Associates Earl N. Mullis Jr,, MD John T. Williams 4th , MD 870 High St. Macon (478) 746-2770 MCG Medical Associates Harry “Bo” Cheeves, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803

January - March 2010

Oconee Surgical Associates Harinder Brar MD 315 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0230 Piedmont Regional Surgical Associates Stephen Langston, MD Seth Rion, MD 750 N. Cobb. St. Ste 130 Milledgeville (478) 452-1024 Michael Roberts, MD 750 N. Cobb St. Ste. 110 Milledgeville (478) 452-0205 Surgical Associates of Atlanta, P.C. Charles R. Finley, MD, FACS 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage Ste C300 Greensboro (706) 453-0820 (404) 688-1934

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General Nutrition Center Town Central Shopping Center Milledgeville (478) 452-4577 Mia’s Health Food 3105 Vineville Ave. Macon (478) 742-0624 Wild Berry Health Foods 1400 Eatonton Rd. Ste 400 Madison (706) 342-2303 Health Club Bodyplex 1850 North Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 414-1444 Curves For Women 2485 N. Columbia St. Ste 107 Milledgeville (478) 414-1141 1093 Lake Oconee Pkwy.

Eatonton (706) 484-0555 111 Atlanta Rd. Gray (478) 986-8080

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Fitness Plus 571 Hammock Rd. Milledgeville (478) 452-2348 Fitness Demands Health Club 106 Village Lane Eatonton (706) 485-9916

Amedisys Home Health of Milledgeville 521 W. Montgomery St. Milledgeville (478) 454-2012 CareSouth Homecare Professionals 1023 Lake Oconee Pkwy.

Eatonton (706) 485-7188 1044 Washington Ave. Macon (478)742-7557 624 S. Milledge Ave. Athens (706) 854-7500 Comfort Keepers 1943 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 414-1512

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Excell Home Care Services 931 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2273 Georgia Medical Equipment Services 1891 N. Columbia St. Suite 109 Milledgeville (478) 451-5185 Health Care Plus, LLC 110 Harmony Crossing, Suite 3 Eatonton (706) 923-1977 Oconee Home Care 811 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-1727 Peach State Nursing Agency 140 W. Washington St. Milledgeville (478) 453-3369 Primecare Home Care Service 1930 Robin Circle Milledgeville (478)-696-3534

ResCare Home Care 1910 Forsyth #201 Macon (478) 741-4707 Respiratory Home Care 631 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478)452-2900 Three Rivers Home Health 2485 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-2027 United Home Care 6340 Lake Oconee Pkwy Greensboro (706)454-1770

Abbey Hospice 215 Azalea Ct. Social Circle (770) 464-5858 Hospice Care Options 811 N. Cobb St., Ste. 3 Milledgeville (478) 453-8572 (800) 277-7302

January - March 2010

Coliseum Medical Centers 350 Hospital Dr. Macon (478) 765-7000 Coliseum Northside Hospital 400 Charter Blvd.

Macon (478) 757-8200 Macon Northside Hospital 400 Charter Blvd.

Macon (478) 757-8200 Oconee Regional Medical Center 821 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3505 Putnam General Hospital 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy NE Eatonton (706) 485-2711 Saint Joseph’s at East Georgia Hospital 1201 Siloam Rd. Greensboro (706) 453-5031

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(478) 453-9371 Payment Plans through Care Credit • For your convenience, we bill all insurances

January - March 2010

Shriners Hospital for Children 950 West Faris Rd. Greenville, S.C. (864) 271-3444 The Medical Center of Central Georgia & Children's Hospital 777 Hemlock St. Macon (478) 633-1000 Washington County Regional Medical Center 610 Sparta Rd. Sandersville (478) 240-2000 Infectious Diseases Imad Dibo, MD 120 Sparta Hwy. Eatonton (706) 485-4002 Quyen N. Luu, MD 639 Hemlock St. Suite 200 Macon (478) 741-5945

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Children’s Healthcare Center Ana Avalos Mishaan, MD 601 Ferncrest Dr., Ste. A Sandersville (478) 552-0006 Baldwin Medical Center Saqib A. Nazir, MD 644 N Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 452-3700 Insurance - Life Allstate Chris Jackson 1061 Parkside Commons (706)453-2490 Greensboro

Dragos Filimon, MD 127 Main St. Gordon (478) 628-1636 Patrice Boddie, MD 240 N. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 452-6999

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Vindy Centa, MD 1093 Lake Oconee Pkwy.

Ste. 111 Eatonton (706) 923-1825 Eatonton Medical & Surgical Center AJ Kumar, MD Melinda Cathy, PA-C 132 Sparta Hwy. Eatonton (706) 485-8495 S.K. Hooda, MD 511 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9472 George Martinez, MD 750 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 452-5515 MCG Medical Associates James T. Tippett, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803

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Medical Group of Saint Joseph’s at Cowles Clinic Internal Medicine Aurelio Manto, MD Richard W. Baehler, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Oak Cottage, Suite O-200 Greensboro (706) 453-2919 Medical Group of Saint Joseph’s at Cowles Clinic Internal Medicine Janet L. Griffin, DO 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Dogwood Cottage, Suite D-300 Greensboro (706) 454-0000 Middle Georgia Chest & Medical Center and Sleep Diagnostic Center Ram K. Puri, MD, FACP, FCCP 1209 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-3200

Oconee Medical Associates Catherine Roberts, MD Willis “Reid” Roberts Jr., MD Charles “Brinson” Shiver III, MD 641 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0662 William Waller III, MD 1211 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-1780

Cowles Clinic Services Laboratory Douglas C. Huber, MD Pathology Debbie Buttitta, Director & Technologist Cheryl Wooten, Technologist 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage, Ste A-400 Greensboro (706) 454-0025

January - March 2010

Mullins Laboratory 540 W. Thomas Suite C Milledgeville (478) 451-5036

Jennifer Copeland, LMT 4292 Gray Hwy Gray (478) 986-6444 Serenity Wellness Spa & Salon 107 Sportsman Club Road Milledgeville (478) 453-8158

Apalachee Medical Supplies & Mobility 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage, Ste A-200 Greensboro (706) 999-1751 C&J Medical Supply 2485 N. Columbia St., Ste. 116 Milledgeville (478) 452-4600 Freedom Home Health, LLC 951 Harmony Rd., Ste 101 Eatonton (706) 485-4663

Largest and most comprehensive medical facility in the area

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From 1 doctor in one specialty 5 years ago to over 70 doctors in 36 specialties today

On behalf of all of the providers and staff at the Cowles Clinic, we want to sincerely thank all of those patients who have supported us – we will continue to grow to meet the healthcare needs of the community and will continue to provide quality, compassionate and convenient healthcare to the area and beyond.

43,000 patient visits in 2008 706.454.0111 • www.cowlesclinic.com

January - March 2010

Georgia Oxygen Service, Inc. 112 Rowe Street, Suite D Dublin (478) 272-4797 Howell Medical Equipment & Supply 630 Meriweather Rd., Ste. A Milledgeville (478) 414-1120

American Red Cross 195 Holt Avenue Macon (478) 743-8671 Christ Temple of Refuge 901 N Clark St. Milledgeville (478) 452-4658 Christian Life Today, Inc. Ellen Couch 202 B, Jefferson Ave. N. Eatonton (706) 485-7149

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S. Clark Heindel, Ph.D. 700 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 456-5050 Oconee Center 430 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 445-3201 River Edge Behavioral Health Center Blandy Way Office Park 60 Hwy. 22 W. Milledgeville (478) 445-1290 Wide Range of Resources 1776 N. Jefferson St. NE #B Milledgeville (478) 451-3112

Central Georgia Kidney Specialist Saghir Ahmed, MD Muhammad Akbar, MD Mufid Othman, MD 421 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0345

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Central Georgia Kidney Specialist 657 Hemlock St., Ste. 200 Macon (478) 745-4322 Dasgupta, MD 1220 Siloam Rd. Greensboro (770) 453-7222 Internal Medicine & Nephrology Assoc.

Dr. Linus O. Ejim 1820 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville 516 Sparta Rd. Sandersville (478) 552-1200 Ludwig Cavaliere, MD 640 MLK, Jr. Blvd.

Macon (478) 745-5455 Medical Group of Saint Joseph’s at Cowles Clinic Internal Medicine & Nephrology Richard W. Baehler, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Oak Cottage, Suite O-200 Greensboro (706) 453-2919

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Athens Neurological Associates Brian W. Mitchell, MD Edward S. Novey, MD Jon S. Poling, MD, PhD Martha Trieschmann, MD Terry L. Wimpey, MD, PhD Eric M. Pitts, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage, Ste A-100 Greensboro (706) 353-0606 (706) 454-0019 (800) 929-9502 MCG Medical Associates Ned Pruitt, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Oconee Neurology Services James A. Wilson, MD 345 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-1034 George Stefanis, MD 310 Hospital Dr., Ste. 205 Macon (478) 741-3690

Georgia Pain & Behavioral Medicine Dr. Thomas Sachy, MD 247 Lana Dr. Gray (478) 986-0484

ATC Health Care Nurse Staffing Services 3015 Heritage Rd. Milledgeville (478) 414-1960 Medical Specialty Services Nursing Agency 811 North Cobb, Suite A Milledgeville (478) 453-2222

Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation 325 Allen Memorial Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-8514 Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation Center 125 Sparta Hwy. Eatonton (706) 485-8573

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Green Acres Health & Rehabilitation 313 Allen Memorial Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-9437 Georgia War Veterans Home 2249 Vinson Hwy. Milledgeville (888) 453-6836 Heritage Healthcare of Toomsboro 210 Main St. Toomsboro (478) 933-5395

Center for Women’s Care and Reproductive Surgery Thomas L. Lyons, MD, MS, FACOG Assia A. Stepanian, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C300 Greensboro (706) 453-0820 (888) 545-0400 Central Georgia Women’s Health Center Henry J. Davis, MD 2410 Ingleside Ave. Macon(478) 746-1333 Paul Harnetty, MD 304 Margie Dr. Warner Robbins (478) 971-2186 Milledgeville OB/GYN Associates PC SuzAnne Palmer, MD Charles F. Brown, MD Katie Webster, FNP-C 750 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8511 Mohan Papudesu, MD 601 Ferncrest Dr., Ste. 2 Sandersville (478) 240-2090 The Women’s Care Center Marisol San Inocencio, MD London Eady, MSN, NPC Ivey Broxton, MSN, NPC 1001 Fernwood Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-8100

Macon Occupational Medicine Lance Adkinson, MD J. Ray Grant, MD 124 Third St. Macon (478)751-2900

January - March 2010

Byron M. Watson, MD 204 Spring St., Ste. E Macon (478) 746-9898

Atlanta Oncology Associates at Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care Erich G. Randolph, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Magnolia Cottage Suite M100 Greensboro (706) 454-1624 Coliseum Park Cancer Treatment Center Erich G. Randolph, MD Sean Cavanaugh, MD 308 Coliseum Dr. Ste 100 Macon (478) 742-2278 Georgia Cancer Specialists Raj Gupta, MD Cheryl Jones, MD Vundyala Reddy, MD Franc Wallace, MD Premila Malhotra, MD 624 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-1806 308 Coliseum Dr., Ste 120 Macon (478) 745-6130 214 Perry Hwy. Hawkinsville (478) 783-4022 Georgia Cancer Specialists at Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care Victoria L. Afshani, MD Richard O. Lloyd, DO 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Magnolia Cottage, Suite M200 Greensboro (706) 454-0159

William Barnes, MD (478) 474-2114 Brent Cryme, MD (800) 962-3547 ClearView Vision 1429 Oglethorpe St. Macon (478) 743-7061 Eisner Laser Center 125 Plantation Centre Dr. Macon (478) 405-2020

January - March 2010

Eye Physicians Professional Association James I. Suit, MD William H. Jarrard Jr., MD J. Stephen Ellis, MD Joe L. McLendon, MD Susan S. Payne, L.D.O. 626 First St. Macon (800) 282-1276 Family Eye Care Columbia Optical Center C. Steven McQuaig, MD C. Davis Williamson, MD James B. Craig, OD Charles S. McQuaig, OD 111 Fieldstone Dr., Ste. 100 Milledgeville (478) 453-9333 Family Eye Care Associates of Cowles Clinic C. Steven McQuaig, MD C. Davis Williamson, MD Charles S. McQuaig, OD William Barry Lee, MD, FACS (cornea) (404) 350-1414 Dennis M. Marcus, MD (retina)(706) 650-0061

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Family Eye Care Associates of Cowles Clinic, cont.

Brent A. Murphy, MD (facial & oculo-plastic) (404) 256-1500 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Willow Cottage, Ste W-200 Greensboro (706) 999-2020 Southeast Retina Center Dennis M. Marcus, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Willow Cottage, Ste W-200 Greensboro (706) 650-0061

Caldwell Opticians/Gray Eyecare 4292 Gray Hwy. Gray (478) 986-2384 Cathy’s Eye Care 1841 N. Columbia Milledgeville (478) 452-3593 Christie Eye Care 2485 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-6569

Columbia Optical Labs 111 Fieldstone Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-2080 Lake Oconee Eye Care Susan S. Lee, OD Perry K. Lee, OD 1051A Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 453-4535 Dr. David Ritchie, OD 150 S. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1323 Eye Ware Gallery Brian Healey, OD 109 Harmony Crossing Ste. 105 Eatonton (706) 484-2121 Wal-Mart Vision Center John Sae Yu, OD Hector Mallar, OD 2592 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-2611

4. Sleep smarter!

Too much sleep, or not enough of it, can kill you. A British study found that getting more than 9 hours of sack time a night, or less than 6, doubles your risk of an early death from any cause. Aim for 7 to 8 hours a night.

5. Pop in your lenses post-shower!

Soaping up while wearing your contacts can expose your eyes to infection-causing waterborne microbes, say University of Illinois at Chicago researchers.

6. Drink wine, stay lean!

Polyphenols, the compounds found in red wine, help your body block fat absorption, an Israeli study found. Red-wine marinades work, too.

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Providing Behavioral Health, Addictive Disease & Developmental Disabilities Services to adults, children & adolescents in Baldwin, Hancock, Jasper, Putnam, Washington & Wilkinson Counties.

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Southern Orthopaedics Mark L. Mudano, MD 541 W. Montgomery St. Lafayette Square, Suite 1 Milledgeville (478) 451-0200 Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery Andrew R. Bishop, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C300 Greensboro (706) 453-0820 Orthotics & Prosthetics Milledgeville Orthotics & Augusta Prosthetics 535 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-7327 Open Patient Facility Open MRI of Milledgeville 1850 North Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-4101 Doctors Laboratory, Inc. 3200 Riverside Dr. Bldg. A, Ste. 300 Macon (478) 474-8808 Oconee Regional Medical Center Reginald Wilson, MD (478) 454-3680

Children’s Healthcare Center of Sandersville Dr. Charnetta Colton Dr. Christy Mountain Dr. Jennifer Tarbutton 601 Ferncrest Dr. Sandersville (478) 552-0006 Cowles Clinic Pediatrics Christopher J. Bassett, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Willow Cottage, Ste W-100 Greensboro (706) 454-1210 Eatonton Pediatrics Al Hakim, MD 116 Sparta Hwy. Eatonton (706) 923-0904 Kids First Pediatrics Prabhdeep Brar, MD Sokar Kendor, MD Christopher Bowers, MD 530 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-1020

January - March 2010

MCG Medical Associates Michael Roberts, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Middle GA Pediatrics Chen K Ho, MD 2938 Heritage Pl., Ste. A Milledgeville (478) 453-0453 Milledgeville Pediatrics Luis Samper, MD Marshall Ivey, MD 750 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-9383 Northside Pediatrics Emmett Berry, MD 3888 Northside Dr. Macon (478) 477-4044 Pediatrics “R” Us Al Hakim, M.D. 1015 Fernwood Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-3835 Putnam Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine 132 C. Sparta Hwy. Eatonton (706) 485-8924

Compounding Specialists at Lake Oconee 1013 Lake Oconee Pkwy.

Ste 102 Eatonton (706) 923-2933 CVS/Pharmacy 960 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-5533 641 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 452-3566 809 Oak St. Eatonton (706) 485-5832 Gordon Drug Company 210 Milledgeville Rd. Gordon (478) 628-2481 Gray Drug Company 157 Bill Conn Pkwy.

Gray (478)986-3161 H&M Drugs 295 Hammock Rd. Milledgeville (478) 453-7715

January - March 2010

Hunter’s Drug Store 102 N. Main St. Greensboro (706) 453-7431 Kmart Stores Pharmacy 1970 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8399 Kroger Pharmacy 1962 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3033 Medical Arts Pharmacy 811 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 452-1222 Medical Center Pharmacy 750 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478452-3591 Medicap Pharmacy 236 W. Clinton St. Gray (478) 986-4827 Publix Super Markets 6350 Lake Oconee Pkwy.

Ste. 106 Greensboro (706) 454-7150

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Ray Drug Company 34 N. Jefferson Ave. Eatonton (706) 485-3081 Rite-Aid Pharmacy 2400 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 452-3589 202 N. Main St. Eatonton (706) 453-4120 257 N. Main St. Greensboro (706) 342-0888 611 W. Clinton St. Gray (478) 986-5454 Shoppers Pharmacy 303 Jefferson St. Eatonton (706) 485-6262 Southside Discount Drug 200 W. Andrews St. Milledgeville (478) 453-7227 Walgreens 2350 N Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 414-1168

Advance Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Tony Lewis, PT, COMT 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Dogwood Cottage Suite D100 Greensboro (706) 454-1394 Oconee Regional Medical Center Rehab Services 821 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3640 East Athens Physical Therapy 665 Gaines School Rd. Athens (706) 369-8115 1061 Park Drive Greensboro (706) 453-2330 1541 Old Buckhead Rd. Madison (706) 342-0336 242 General Daniel Ave. S Danielsville (706) 795-0155 Georgia Rehab Services Inc. 5109 Hwy. 278 NE, Ste. C Covington (770) 784-0091

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ORMC Rehab Services 821 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3640 Physical & Athletic Rehabilitation Center 1203 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-6200 Putnam General Hospital Physical Therapy 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy.

Eatonton (706) 485-2711 ext 300 Serenity Physical Therapy 107 NE Sportsman Club Rd. Milledgeville (478) 453-0041 Twin Lakes Physical Therapy 571 Hammock Rd. Ste 106 Milledgeville (478) 452-6252 510 Settlement Dr., Ste. 7 Gray (478) 986-5400 1001 Village Park Dr. Ste. 105 Greensboro (706) 454-2000

AFA Foot & Ankle Centers Paul G. Smaha II, DPM Paul Smaha III, DPM Carol Smaha, DPM Jason B. Smaha, DPM 192 NW Roberson Mill Rd. Milledgeville (478) 452-1404 106 Hospital Perimeter Rd. Eatonton (706) 484-8050 Feet 1st Podiatry Consuela Williams, DPM 1767 Shurling Drive Macon (478) 741-4332 Foot Specialist, Inc. Emanuel Willis, DPM John Wallace Wright DPM, PC 151 N. Jefferson St. Milledgeville (478) 452-7342 Lake Oconee Foot & Ankle 1040 B Park Dr. Greensboro (706) 453-4104

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MCG Medical Associates Janice P. Clark, DPM 2011 Westend Drive Greenboro (706) 453-9803 Personal Foot & Ankle Specialists Thuy Giang, DPM 1820 N. Columbia St. Milledgeville (478) 451-0300 Sandersville (478) 552-1086 Village Podiatry Centers Larry Goldstein, DPM Bruce Pichler, DPM 510 N. Cobb St. Millegeville (478) 452-8768 3556 Riverside Dr. Macon (478) 475-9250 235 Medical Court Forsyth (478) 992-5557 Village Podiatry Centers Lawanna Monday-Harden, DPM 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C300 Greensboro (706) 453-9930 (770) 319-5502

3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU Milledgeville 571 Hammock Rd • Suite 106 • (Old McGaw Building)

(478) 452-6252

Shawn Roberts,

Chris Alford,

Allyson Wood,

Jill Smith,

PT

PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

PT

PTA

Gray

Constance Wesson, OTRL, CHT

Lake Oconee

1001 Village Park Drive 510 Settlement Drive Suite 105 (Across from Old Clinton BBQ)

(478) 986-5400

Kim Bershadsky, Chris Hairie, PT PTA, MBA

(706) 454-2000

Chris Alligood,

PT, MS, OCS

Denny Wood, PT

Specializing in: • Orthopaedic Physical Therapy • Post-Surgical Physical Therapy • Neck and Back Pain Relief • Stroke Rehabilitation • Sports Related Injuries • Shoulder, Elbow and Knee Dysfunction

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Radiation Oncology Georgia Pain & Behavioral Medicine Thomas H. Sachy, MD 247 Lana Dr. Gray (478) 986-0484 Macon Psychiatry Center Ali Ahmadi, MD 3902 Northside Dr., Ste A-4 Macon (478) 474-8774 MCG Medical Associates Donald Manning, MD Nitin Shendarkar, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Psychiatry & Psychological Associates, LLC Mark L. King Ph. D Mimi Vilma, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Oak Cottage, Suite O-100 Greensboro (770) 718-9790 Psychology Ronnie Blount, M.D. 737 Riverside Dr. Macon (478) 738-0610 Lee Edwards, PhD 700 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 452-4969 S. Clark Heindel, PhD 700 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 456-5050 Greg Jarvie, PhD 136B W. McIntosh St. Milledgeville (478) 452-2600

Athens Pulmonary & Allergy Hugh Jenkins, MD John Lazenby, MD Jane Parks, MD Shraddha Tongia, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Greensboro (706) 999-9983 (706) 549-5560 The Asthma and Pediatric Lung Center of Central Georgia Dr. James Logan 1062 Forsyth St., Ste. 2C Macon (478) 755-0036

MCG Medical Associates Amy R. Blanchard 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Oconee Medical Associates J. Wesley King, MD 641 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0662 Ram Puri, MD 1209 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-3200 Midwest Diagnostic Management One Call Medical Inc. 1850 N. Columbia St., Suite. 3 Milledgeville (800) 331-6062 (800) 872-2875 Milledgeville Imaging Center 1850 North Columbia St. (478) 453-4101 Northwest Radiology Consultants, PC 2140 Riverside Drive Macon (478) 745-2777 Oconee Regional Medical Center Frederick Falchook, MD John Penuel, MD Laurence Steinfield, MD William A. Willoughby, MD 811 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3810 Saint Joseph’s at East Georgia Imaging Center Rob Davis, MD, Radiologist Mark Bernardy, MD, Radiologist (706) 454-3064 Beth Lively, Radiology Technologist (706) 454-3065 Deena Pearson (706) 454-0036 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Pine Cottage, Suite P-100 Greensboro (706) 454-0036

Oconee Regional Medical Center H. L. "Tripp" Simpson, III, MD 821 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 454-3805 Rheumatology/Arthritis Arthritis Diagnostic & Treatment Center Maria Fondal, MD 6501 Peake Rd., Ste 1000 Macon (478) 475-1545 MCG Medical Associates Alok Sachdeva, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Manmohan M. Gupta, MD 770 Pine St., Ste. 440 Macon (478) 741-4588 Sleep Disorders Middle Georgia Chest & Medical Center and Sleep Diagnostic Center Ram Puri, MD 1209 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 452-3200 Putnam General Hospital/Sleep Health Sleep Studies 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy Eatonton (706) 485-2711 ext 416 Saint Joseph’s Sleep Center at Cowles Clinic Sleep Health Clinic Ailene Miller, President & CEO 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage Suite A-100 Greensboro (706) 454-0020 (678)907-1099 The Sleep Evaluation Center Charles Wells Jr., MD 111 Fieldstone Dr. Milledgeville 770 Hemlock St. Macon (800) 770-5874

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Healthcare Staffing, Inc. 571 Hammock Rd.,Ste 100 Milledgeville (478) 414-1703 TeleHealth Georgia Partnership for TeleHealth, Inc. 1718 Reynolds St. Ste. 100 Waycross, GA (912) 285-0904

Radiation Therapy H. “Tripp” Simpson III, MD 821 N. Cobb Milledgeville (478) 454-3805 Southeastern Radiotherapy Specialists Georgia Center for Total Cancer Care David Lowther, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Magnolia Cottage Greensboro (706) 454-1624

Cowles Clinic Center for Urology Robert S. Cowles, III, MD, FACS 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C100 Greensboro (706) 454-0100 MCG Medical Associates Donald G. Mode, MD 2011 Westend Drive Greensboro (706) 453-9803 Oconee Urology PC M. Frederick Stewart, MD Brois Velimirovich, MD 1217 Columbia Dr. Milledgeville (478) 453-7516

Carl Vinson VA Medical Center 1826 Veterans Blvd. Dublin (478) 272-1210

Dr. Rashmi Hooda 511 N. Cobb St., Suite 13 Milledgeville (478) 453-9472

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Oconee Laser Vein Center Harinder Brar, MD 315 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0230 Vein Specialists of the South LLC Kenneth E. Harper, MD 556 Third St. Macon (478) 743-2472 Michael Roberts, MD 705 N. Cobb St. Ste 110 Milledgeville (478) 452-0205 Vascular Institute of Georgia J. Mark Rheudasil, MD Peter B. H’Doubler, Jr., MD, FACS Samantha Hembree, RVT 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C300 Greensboro (706) 453-0820

A Preferred Women’s Health Center (888) 562-7415 Atlanta Women’s Medical Center (800) 877-6332 Center for Women’s Care & Reproductive Surgery Thomas L. Lyons, MD, MS, FACOG Assia A. Stephanian, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Cypress Cottage, Ste C300 Greensboro (888) 545-0400 (706) 453-9820 (770) 352-0037 Crossroads Pregnancy Center 451 S. Wayne St. Milledgeville (478) 452-7376 First Call Pregnancy Center 1531 W. Broad St. Greensboro (706) 453-1908

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Milledgeville OB/GYN Associates PC SuzAnne Palmer, MD Charles F. Brown, MD Katie Webster, FNP-C 750 N. Cobb St. Milledgeville (478) 453-8511 Woman’s Health Care Center Mohan Papudesu, MD, FACOG Arthur F. Perkins, MD, FACOG Tareyl Barby, MD Sheaiu Taylor, MSN, WHNP 610 Ferncrest Dr. Sandersville (478) 553-0505 The Woman’s Care Center Marisol San Inocencio MD London Eady, M.L.N., N.P.C. Ivey Braxton, M.L.N., N.P.C. 1001 Fernwood Drive Milledgeville (478)453-8100 7. Lean back!

Parking your torso at a 90degree angle strains your spine, say Scottish and Canadian researchers.

Instead, give your chair the La-Z-Boy treatment and recline the seat back slightly.

The ideal angle is 45 degrees off vertical.

8. Scent your air safely!

Some air fresheners contain phthalates, compounds that may disrupt hormone processes, Natural Resources Defense Council testing reveals. Stick with Febreze Air Effects and Renuzit Subtle Effects.

9. Boost your defenses!

An Archives of Internal Medicine review reports that 400 IU of vitamin D a day reduces your risk of an early death by 7 percent. Try Carlson's vitamin D (carlsonlabs.com).

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Continued from page 3 scanning the menu at a quickservice restaurant? Controlling your diet means literally and figuratively controlling what you eat. By packing a lunch with proportioned servings, such as a sandwich made with lean protein, snacks like bagged pretzels, pretzel chips or veggie crisps and some fresh fruit, you can ensure a healthier meal and snack, and at the same time save on the extra expense of eating away from home. For variety - and fun mix it up with a variety of foods.

Good for you and green Feel good about yourself and what you're doing for the planet by doing more with less. Use a non-disposable container to pack smaller portions of healthy snacks to contain calories, costs and waste. You can also take advantage of packaged products designed to be at once better for you, flavorful and eco-friendly. Snyder's of Hanover, for its part, recently introduced the markets first 100 percent compostable outer bags for its 22 count variety sacks of 100 calorie pretzels and 1 ounce pretzel sandwiches.

Buddy system Teamwork can really mean the difference between sliding back or moving forward.

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Engage a friend, family member or even a large group of friends to help you in your goals to improve your diet and lifestyle. Compare shopping lists and diet tricks - all the better over a brisk walk or during an exercise class.

Reward yourself If you make it to Groundhog Day on the way to your goal of eating better and feeling more fit, reward yourself with something that's both healthy and indulgent - and something you don't have to feel guilty about afterwards. Dip a whole-grain pretzel rod into some melted dark chocolate for some sweet and salty satisfaction, not to mention a dose of antioxidants (from the chocolate) and whole grains (from the pretzel). Roll the chocolate-covered pretzel in some crushed pistachios, which are rich in vitamins and minerals like copper, potassium, phosphorus and B6. Or top one scoop of reduced-sugar vanilla ice cream with a halfcup of crushed pretzels and a drizzle (not a drench) of caramel syrup; or top one scoop of dark chocolate ice cream with fresh blueberries and raspberries.

Make the last day of every month a reward day, and that way, you'll be surprised that you're still focused on eating healthy when Memorial Day rolls around.

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