October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so you’re probably hearing quite a bit about mammograms. But how can you know what’s true—and what’s not? Breast cancer is one of the most common conditions affecting women. In fact, one in eight American women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Innovations in the […]
Navigating the loss of a loved one is never easy. Losing a child – during pregnancy or after birth – can be hard to comprehend, and even harder to know how to help the person suffering this loss. As many as one in four women will experience pregnancy or infant loss. That means that among […]
A loved one recently had a heart attack, and now you find yourself wondering about your own heart health. Are you at risk of heart problems yourself? And how can you tell if your heart is healthy? If you’re wondering, “How do I know if my heart is OK?”, you’re not alone. Whether a loved […]
Wondering if it’s safe to exercise if you have a hernia? Trying to maintain an active lifestyle while dealing with a hernia can be difficult. People often wonder if it’s even safe to exercise with a hernia. Although it is possible, it’s important to first speak with a medical professional to be sure you’re choosing […]
If you are a new mom or dad, chances are you have plenty of questions. Baby Safety Month is all about getting you the information you need to put your mind at ease when it comes to the safety of your new baby. At Northeast Georgia Medical Center, our Safe Kids of Northeast Georgia program […]
These statistics are startling … did you know? Here in the United States, nearly 38 million people live in food insecure households. Of the 38 million, nearly 12 million children in the U.S. are affected. Bringing it closer to home, an estimated 14.4% of Georgia’s children are food insecure. Here in Hall County, an estimated […]
When a doctor recommends Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy many people don’t realize the difference between the two. Both rehabilitation disciplines have the same goal; to help patients manage or eliminate pain caused by various factors such as illness, accidents, post-surgery recovery and to improve overall daily function. They both use similar modalities, however there […]
Grief is hard. Losing a cherished family member or close friend is often the hardest thing we have ever gone through. And our society does not make it easier. We live in a society that puts aging, sickness and death behind the walls of hospitals, nursing facilities and funeral homes. So when we first encounter […]
Did you know? Medicare is a government national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1965 under the Social Security Administration and now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Are you interested in learning more? Attend a Free Medicare Event The Medicare open enrollment period is quickly approaching, opening on […]
“Will my hernia heal on its own?” That’s one of the most common questions we hear from our patients at the Hernia Center of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC). Unfortunately, the answer is no; your hernia will not heal on its own. While there are some measures you can take to temporarily relieve pain, the […]
An outbreak of monkeypox has recently spread across several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, and it’s made its way to the United States. The virus, which is unrelated to chicken pox, is spread mostly through close contact with someone who has monkeypox. The first thing you should know is that monkeypox is rare, and […]
With the popularization of the telephone in the twentieth century, patients gained easier access to their healthcare providers without visiting them. Most phone were for scheduling an appointment, requesting refills, or requesting a call-back. If you were able to speak to a doctor, you were usually told to ‘go to the emergency room’ or ‘come […]
Successful breastfeeding is a learned skill. It takes practice, patience and perseverance to become good at it. Think about anything in life at which you excel. Did you just wake up one day and realize that you are a championship-winning tennis player? Did you magically become excellent at accounting? Did your singing voice wow crowds […]
Are you an active person recovering from an injury? Chances are, you may be in need of physical, occupational and or speech therapy. The purpose to physical, occupational and speech therapy is to help a patient recover from an injury, address muscle dysfunction or improve functional outcomes. One tool in helping to achieve these goals […]
Have you ever noticed that your mood seems to change with the season? Do winter months find you feeling more depressed and withdrawn than normal? Does this seem to happen consistently every year? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, then you may want to consider having a conversation about Seasonal […]
During pregnancy, your OB/GYN may talk to you about a number of health conditions he or she will watch for. One of those conditions is preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a specific type of high blood pressure that occurs after week 20 of pregnancy. If you’re diagnosed with the condition, should you worry about your heart health? […]
It was May 8, 2021 when Robb Sinn, Mathematics Professor at UNG, decided to take his new mountain bike for a ride along Woody Gap trail in Dahlonega, Georgia. He rode up to the top of the mountain but took a major tumble along the way down. Lumpkin County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived on […]