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From late October to the end of December is a wonderful, sometimes stressful, but usually enjoyable time for a lot of people. With more and more people getting vaccinated and feeling comfortable …
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By Thomas Morrison, fitness coordinator, Bradley Wellness Center
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11/26/21
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Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at noon. The topic will be “The Power of Play: …
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11/26/21
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DALTON – During November, the National Association for Home Care (NAHC) encourages all communities to celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Month, honoring the millions of nurses, home care …
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Submitted by HMC
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11/21/21
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Mike Murrill, previous president and CEO of AdventHealth Murray and AdventHealth Gordon, assumed the president and CEO role of Redmond Regional Medical Center (soon to be named AdventHealth Redmond) …
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Submitted by AdventHealth
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11/16/21
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on pulmonary fibrosis. I especially appreciate knowing that there are medications known to slow the progression of lung disease, reduce exacerbations and …
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
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11/11/21
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DALTON – Kat Chappell says she had been wrestling with the decision to go into ministry since she was about age 10. But she felt she got clarity while attending a conference in Atlanta in …
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Submitted by HMC
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11/7/21
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On Monday, County Health Departments in the North Georgia Health District will begin offering free Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 years old.
This follows the …
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11/6/21
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DALTON – Highland Rivers Health has been named Georgia’s Behavioral Health Provider of the Year by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The award …
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11/4/21
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ATLANTA – Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public …
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By Georgia DPH
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11/4/21
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DALTON – The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI), part of Hamilton Health Care System, will host the sixth annual North Georgia Autism Conference on Friday at the Dalton Convention …
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Submitted by HMC
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10/28/21
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ATLANTA – As of today, 50% of all Georgians (5,154,793) are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC considers individuals fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of a …
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10/25/21
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Peeples Cancer Institute at Hamilton Medical Center will host an American Lung Association’s eight-week quit smoking program. The next session will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. …
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10/22/21
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Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at noon. The topic is “Preparing for Your …
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10/22/21
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DALTON – Highland Rivers Health has been named Georgia’s Behavioral Health Provider of the Year by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The …
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10/22/21
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Breast cancer, the second most common cancer among women after skin cancer, is when cells in the breast grow out of control. Finding breast cancer early is critical because it’s easier to …
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Submitted by Georgia Department of Public Health
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10/22/21
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Submitted by Georgia Department of Public Health
Breast cancer, the second most common cancer among women after skin cancer, is when cells in the breast grow out of control. Finding breast cancer …
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Submitted by Georgia Department of Public Health
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10/19/21
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DALTON, Ga. (October 1, 2021) – Many people have been affected by breast cancer, whether the diagnosis is for themselves, a family member or a friend. Breast cancer is the most common cancer …
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Submitted by HMC
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10/17/21
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DALTON – Chelsea Forrester, DO, says she enjoys building long-term relationships with her patients. She emphasizes preventative medicine to help them reach their health goals.“I have a …
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Submitted by HMC
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10/15/21
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AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Kirasten Brasfield, MD, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Family Medicine at Chatsworth.Dr. Brasfield joins Christine Danforth, MD, and …
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Submitted by AdventHealth
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10/8/21
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The CDC recommends that certain populations receive a booster shot of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 Vaccine at least 6 months after completion of their 2-dose Pfizer vaccine series. These shots, …
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Submitted by Georgia DPH
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10/1/21
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