The Chatsworth Times

Mayor K.W. Gong of Chatsworth signs October is Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation. With him are Karen Penland, Christy Nation, and Cathy Dodd of the Murray County Health Department.

Early detection the focus of Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and public health officials in the North Georgia Health District are reminding women that routine screening helps detect cancer at an early stage when it is … more

By Georgia DPH | 10/9/22

AdventHealth Murray challenges community to light porches pink

AdventHealth Murray has challenged the local community to light porches pink to spread awareness of breast cancer during October. One out of every eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis … more

Submitted by AdventHealth Murray | 10/4/22

Scammers and the Omicron vaccine

The latest scam against seniors appears to have started the very day the new Covid omicron vaccine was announced as being approved by the Food and Drug Administration.The call I received promised to … more

By Matilda Charles | 10/2/22

Herbal product can help soothe stomach discomfort

DEAR DR. ROACH: I have had gastroparesis for many years. About two years ago, it led to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (which I once read about in your column). I worked with a dietician for … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 10/2/22

Hamilton to host Pink Day event

DALTON – Hamilton Health Care System will host a Pink Day event on Friday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burr Park, 101 South Hamilton St. The theme is “More than a color, more than a … more

Submitted by HMC | 9/30/22

Three benefits of a morning walk

When you wake up in the morning, movement might not be your first priority, whether you find it easy to hop out of bed first thing in the morning or routinely struggle by hitting the snooze button. … more

By Aaron Mendez, Bradley Wellness Center | 9/26/22

Hernia not connected to asthma meds

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 80 years old, still work full-time and have generally good health, except for adult-onset asthma. Advair 250/50 was prescribed for me over 10 years ago, and I’ve been … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 9/25/22

Dallas: September is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide is a difficult topic. Not only is there a great deal of misunderstanding about suicide but myths about why people choose suicide and who might be at risk are pervasive. September is Suicide … more

By Melanie Dallas, Highland Rivers | 9/25/22

AdventHealth Murray challenges public to light porches pink

Throughout the month of October, AdventHealth Murray is challenging our community to light porches pink to spread awareness of breast cancer.We are shining a light on breast cancer, which affects one … more

Submitted by AdventHealth Murray | 9/19/22

Incontinence caused by an enlarged prostate calls for medication

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 55-year-old male in good health and was diagnosed with a slightly enlarged prostate several years ago. My primary care doctor said he wasn't concerned enough to prescribe any … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 9/18/22

Kemp, Atlanta leaders lay out plan to address major hospital closure

ATLANTA – The state will funnel $130 million in federal COVID relief funds to Grady Memorial Hospital to help offset the impact of the looming closure of WellStar’s Atlanta Medical Center … more

By Rebecca Grapevine, Staff Reporter, Capitol Beat News Service | 9/15/22

Freedom from Smoking program planned

DALTON – Peeples Cancer Institute at Hamilton Medical Center will host its next American Lung Association seven-week Freedom from Smoking Program beginning on Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m. … more

9/15/22

Hamilton Spine Health & Sport to host golf performance event

DALTON – Hamilton Spine Health & Sport is inviting members of the community to “Golf Performance: Myth vs. Truth” on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at 1225 Broadrick Drive (inside … more

Submitted by HMC | 9/15/22

Hamilton to hold Men’s Health and Urology event

DALTON – Hamilton Health Care System will hold a free, three-part Men’s Health and Urology event on Saturday, Sept. 24. Held at Bradley Wellness Center, the event will include … more

9/12/22

Size of aneurysm determines whether surgery Is necessary

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband will be 83 in September and was recently diagnosed with an ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm measuring 4.8 cm. Five centimeters is when the doctors decide to do something. … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 9/9/22

Flu clinics set for Sept. 27 in Murray

Drive-thru flu shot clinics are rolling out again in North Georgia. Residents can take advantage of this safe, convenient, and protective option to arm themselves against the flu this September and … more

Submitted by Georgia Department of Public Health | 9/6/22

September is National Recovery Month

Each September, Highland Rivers Behavioral Health recognizes National Recovery Month – and we celebrate individuals everywhere who are working toward or living in recovery. We use this occasion … more

By Melanie Dallas | 9/4/22

Different drinking water is not the cause of diarrhea while traveling

DEAR DR. ROACH: While reading one of your recent columns, I learned that all water, except for distilled, contains electrolytes. I wondered if there are differences in the amount of each electrolyte … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 9/4/22

Consuming collagen is not proven to reduce wrinkles

DEAR DR. ROACH: Several months ago, I started adding 25 grams of whey protein to an afternoon smoothie each day. I was worried about muscle loss after reading an article. I have seen the sagging … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 8/25/22

Back yard poultry producers need to watch for avian flu signs

Over the past several weeks Avian influenza cases have been appearing in poultry flocks in midwestern and northeastern states. While there have been no cases reported in Georgia yet, backyard … more

Submitted by Georgia Department of Agriculture | 8/23/22