By Greg Reeves “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is a success.” ~ Henry Ford Everyone knows what a struggle moving can be, but what happens when you’re trying to help an elderly parent downsize and move out of a home they’ve l
By John R. Simpson, M.D., F.A.C.S In this issue, we continue our Hearing Health Wellness Series that features natural and non-natural factors that impact hearing health. This month’s feature focuses on hearing protection through important awareness tips. The Dangers of Noise Most people are surpri
By David I. Katz, MD Hand surgeons have the ability to perform surgery without general anesthesia, sedation, or the need for a tourniquet on the arm. Local anesthetic is gently injected into the affected area of the wrist, hand, or fingers – similar to how dental or dermatologic procedures are
By Kimberly Naugle Long When getting ready for travelling to a sunny location, I always dread the swimsuit shopping. Those pesky stretch marks always seem to be more bright under the dressing room lights. As of this last year, however, we have a new laser treatment at Georgia Center for Sight to res
Sometimes when presenting treatment options, I bring up the word “crown” and I get a puzzled look from our patient. I realized that they may have heard of a crown or cap, but they really have no idea what one is and why they would need it. In this column, I will review what crowns […]
By Georgia Hearing Center A 33 year tradition of fully customized service from one of the area’s most skilled hearing care providers has earned Georgia Hearing Center in Athens the top spot among hearing professionals in the region; voted Best Hearing Center 11 years in a row. “Our first priorit
By Dr. Ross Campbell Every so often in the field of Aesthetic Dermatology, there comes a new device that is a “game changer.” A device that performs a procedure that was done “pretty well” by a previous device, but can do it faster, better, and more comfortably than anything available in the
By James Moore, MD, FACS Since working in the beauty industry for over 25 years, I have seen many changes. Still, the one question I’m frequently asked is, ‘what can I do to look as young as I feel?’ The great news is that skincare technology is ever evolving. We know so much more about [&hell
By Rory Singer Co-owner of SBG Athens The word smith and former boxing world champion, Mike Tyson, said it best when he uttered, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” He was answering the following reporter’s question, “I hear your opponent has a clever plan for defensin
By Andrée Kosak The backbone of the United States of America is built on a diversity of both cultural and religious wedding traditions from all over the world. Being that this country is still fairly young, most traditions can be easily traced to their origins. The Engagement America is the home of
