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Georgia Meth Project Releases Results of Statewide Meth Use & Attitudes Survey
The Georgia Meth Project today released the results of a first-ever statewide survey examining the attitudes and behaviors that Georgia teens, young adults, and parents have toward methamphetamine.  The survey found that 35% of teens see little or no risk in trying Meth, and 23% see little or no risk in using the drug regularly. Twenty percent of Georgia teens (20%) and 34% of young adults report that Meth is easy to get...
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Georgia Physician Assistants Join the Fight Against Obesity in Georgia
An apple a day can keep the physician assistant away … by ultimately keeping a whole host of scary diseases and conditions at bay. While apples are just a small picture of the many fruits, vegetables, grains and lean meats that make up a healthy diet, members of the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants are seeking to spread the knowledge of the importance of healthy eating to all state residents, particularly citizens making up our future generations
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Northside Hospital offers Convenient Mammogram Screenings throughout North Atlanta
Throughout the year, Northside Hospital offers convenient mammogram screenings and breast health education through ScreenAtlanta, Northside’s mobile mammography van, at Kroger stores across North Atlanta. Participants must meet American Cancer Society and Northside Hospital screening guidelines to qualify and appointments are required. Insurance can be filed...
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“Heartscreens for Teens” Comes to Pinecrest Academy on March 6, 2010
Pinecrest Academy junior, Matthew Farkas, was diagnosed with HCM, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy this past fall. This heart disease is the leading cause of sudden death in young athletes and would have undoubtedly resulted in the death of this 16 year-old athlete if not properly diagnosed. The “Screens for Teens” initiative offers the same test that Matthew had at the cardiologists, which detected this serious heart disease...
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The Georgia Lyme Disease Association is Pleased to Officially Announce the Publication of our New Website: www.GeorgiaLymeDisease.org
When it comes to tick-borne illnesses, our mission at the Georgia Lyme Disease Association is to urge citizens in Georgia and across the Southeast to take preventative measures seriously. We want folks to learn to recognize the early signs and symptoms of these often misunderstood, grossly underreported diseases...
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Children’s Dentistry Educates More Than 10,000 Students during Dental Health Month
Every February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. During this time, Children’s Dentistry becomes heavily involved in the community to raise awareness of the importance of oral health for children by conducting dental health presentations in schools and daycares. More than 10,000 kids will have Children’s Dentistry present to them this February and learn about proper oral hygiene...
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You May Not Realize it but Subconscious Anger can be Self-Sabotaging Your Goals.
If you or a loved one are feeling blocked from achieving your goals, subconscious anger may be the culprit. Read on to learn what you can do to eliminate it and get back on track to live the life you want and deserve...
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Northside Hospital offers Convenient Mammogram Screenings throughout North Atlanta
Throughout the year, Northside Hospital offers convenient mammogram screenings and breast health education through ScreenAtlanta, Northside’s mobile mammography van, at Kroger stores across North Atlanta. Upcoming dates and locations include...
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New Year’s Resolutions Training Tips from M2PT Personal Training
I don't know if you are one to make New Year's Resolutions or not, but either way you're probably thinking about how you can become fitter, healthier and happier than you are right now. These 27 Fitness and Fat Loss Tips will get you on the right track for this New Year...
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Join Local Resident Coach Bonnie Mechelle in The Health Revolution
Meet and become inspired by weight loss coach Bonnie Mechelle and join her in the Health Revolution for a new you in the New Year...
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FREE H1N1 Vaccines to FCS Staff + Spouse
The Forsyth County Health Department is offering FREE H1N1 vaccines to all Forsyth County School District staff and their spouse/partner on Tuesday, December 15 at Forsyth Central H.S., West Campus (old Otwell M.S. off of Elm Street , across from the Hill Educational Center ). Please wear your FCS issued id badge...
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Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act?
Three strikes and the private health insurance industry will be out, the supply of heath care is under attack, and how will the government handle the increase in demand coupled with a decrease in supply? This article will give information and answer your questions about these issues...
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Free H1N1 Vaccines
Forsyth County Public Health is providing FREE H1N1 VACCINES to Forsyth County children (ages 3-18) Wednesday, December 9 from 4-7 p.m. @ North Forsyth High School Cafeteria and Tuesday, December 15 from 4-7 p.m. @ Forsyth Central High School WEST Campus...
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Use Your Vision Benefits Before They’re Gone
Incredible Vision Center is reminding people with flex spending accounts and other health care benefits to use them before they expire at the end of the year and is offering money-saving specials for those with no vision benefits...
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Audiology HEARS Does More Than Help With Hearing Loss
Audiology HEARS helps improve the quality of life for those with hearing loss as well as provides valuable services to its customers and the community...
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Grady Physician Lends Diabetes Tips to Prevent More Georgians from Being Diagnosed with Diabetes
November marks Diabetes Awareness Month - a disease that is significantly affecting Georgians. In Georgia alone, 700,000 adults aged 18 years and older have been diagnosed with diabetes, while an estimated 350,000 are undiagnosed with the disease. Below I have included a story that may interest your readers, especially as the holidays quickly approach us. Hopefully, the recommendations provided by Dr. Smiley, the assistant medical director of the Grady Diabetes Clinic, will help Georgians make healthier choices during this festive season...
 
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American Cancer Society Marks 34th Great American Smokeout® by Encouraging Smokers to Quit
The American Cancer Society sponsored the 34th Annual Great American Smokeout on Thursday, November 19th.   The entire month of November marks an opportune time to take smoking cessation seriously in Georgia, even if just for one day ...click title for more 
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Individual Health Benefit Policies: A Win-Win for Everyone
An individual health benefit plan may be the answer to skyrocketing health benefit costs, as Kelli Cantlin explains...
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SoloHealth and Kroger Stores Offer Free Vision Assessments at Select Cumming Locations
In the case of eye health, waiting can result in permanent damage. Still, people are looking for ways to downsize their spending on everything, including medical exams. One Atlanta company has come up with a solution for eyesight screening that’s a quick and accurate assessment of near and distant vision...
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“Holiday Season” Health/Safety/Activity Tips Provided by Leading Pediatric Health Care System
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country, is pleased to offer summer tips for parents and their children. Children's experts are also available for interviews pertaining to these topics, as well as additional pediatric health care issues...
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Free H1N1 Flu Shots at the Health Department!
The Forsyth County Health Department, located at 428 Canton Road in Cumming, is providing FREE H1N1 shots to the following groups: IN PRIORITY ORDER...
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A Healing Place Chiropractic
Led by Dr. Nova Grande, the Cumming-based chiropractic center known as A Healing Place is living up to its name...
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New Balance Girls on the Run
New Balance Girls on the Run 5k event was held at Lambert High School in Forsyth County on Sunday, November 8. Girls on the Run is a non-profit prevention program that encourages pre-teen girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running...
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Atlanta Residents Continue to Report High Levels of Stress
The survey released today reports that the number of Atlanta residents who cited the economy as a significant cause of stress grew from 67 percent in 2008 to 74 percent in 2009. Such high and long-lasting levels of stress can contribute to serious physical health problems...
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Where Does the Institution of Marriage Stand in Today’s Culture?
One Forsyth County counselor says it’s alive and well!  Barbara J. Peters, RN, LPC, NCC, is confident that marriage can and will endure the test of time. In her new book, Peters offers a formula that has never been suggested before with regard to building, growing and keeping a marriage healthy and long-lasting...
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Cool New Stress Products Make Holidays a Breeze
Tired of taking your computer out of its bag as you go through security at the airport for holiday and business traveling? Not a problem with T-Pass, the next generation in laptop bags by Tumi. These innovative cases were developed in accordance with revised Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines...
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Cardiology Physician Practice Welcomes New Board-Certified Cardiac Specialists to Growing Medical Practice
Marcus L. Brown, M.D. and Mohammad Kooshkabadi, M.D. joined Northside Cardiology, P.C. recently and bring a combination of cardiac specialty expertise in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology. All eight cardiologists with Northside Cardiology, P.C. are board-certified...
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Erika Hayes, 34, of Cumming loses 103 pounds
Erika Hayes from Cumming, GA is 34 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall, and used to weigh 340 pounds. October 6, 2008 she began a weight loss diet and has lost 103 pounds...
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Ways to Green Up Your Ride
Tips on how to make you car more eco friendly...
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Resurgens Orthopaedics Welcomes Dr. J. Tucker Ammon
Hand & Upper Extremity, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgeon to Treat Patients at Resurgens Marietta Office...
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