The Chatsworth Times

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

Erlanger to host Survivin’ & Thrivin’ Cancer Survivorship Symposium

CHATTANOOGA – Erlanger Health System announces registration is now open for the first ever Survivin’ & Thrivin’, a cancer survivorship symposium, to be held on Saturday, Sept. … more

Submitted by Erlanger | 8/21/22

FDA change could increase blood donations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A recent decision concerning a rare disease will allow many additional Georgians to donate blood and save lives with Blood Assurance.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration … more

Submitted by Blood Assurance | 8/21/22

Length of hormone treatment depends on the individual

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 60-year-old woman at the end of a five-year regimen of hormone therapy. My doctor has advised me to eventually stop the use of estrogen and progesterone by this summer, as she … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 8/14/22

Managing stress

An informal poll of senior friends makes one thing clear: We are anxious and stressed, and no, it isn't getting any better.Turn on the news and there's another tragedy. Buy groceries and there is … more

By Matilda Charles | 8/11/22

Careful monitoring of medications is medically necessary

DEAR DR. ROACH: Your recent article on electrolytes reminded me of my mother's experience. At 89, she was dizzy, fainting and falling. I took her to her doctor. Her blood tests showed dangerously low … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 8/11/22

HHC hiring event

Hamilton Health Care System will host a coffee and donuts hiring event on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Dalton Convention Center, 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway. The event will include … more

8/11/22

Robb named executive director of GCDD

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) welcomes new executive director D’Arcy Robb after a thorough search. Robb comes to GCDD with several years of experience working in the … more

Submitted by the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities | 8/1/22

Alarming rate of false positives plagues lung cancer screening

DEAR DR. ROACH: I'm a 74-year-old female who smoked a pack a day for 40-plus years, having quit smoking about 18 years ago. As a precaution, I asked my primary doctor to order a screening CT scan, … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 7/31/22

Dunn joins Hamilton Physician Group - Cardiology

DALTON – T. Sean Dunn II, MD, says, “There’s nothing more gratifying than performing a procedure and having my patient return home the same day feeling better.” Dunn, a … more

Submitted by HMC | 7/26/22

EKG test result may be a sign of heart block

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently had an EKG that showed first degree heart block and "inferior infarct, age undetermined." What does that mean? What should I do to make sure it doesn't get worse? I will be … more

By Dr. Keith Roach | 7/25/22

Georgia Medicaid will cover gender-affirming surgery under new settlement

ATLANTA – Georgia’s Medicaid program will now cover gender-affirming surgery as a result of a new settlement in a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). … more

By Rebecca Grapevine. Staff Reporter, Capitol Beat News Service | 7/21/22

Murray spotlighted in Center for Independent Living telecast

The Northwest Georgia Center for Independent Living will have a Zoom telecast on Thursday from 2-4 p.m. The topic will be a spotlight on Murray County, offering information … more

7/19/22