Category: eMetro Health
When Organ Donation Became Personal by Lisa Hetzel
Every day, twenty-two people on the national transplant waitlist die simply because they run out of time.* That’s the size of a small class. In one month, the number hits almost 700. That translates into the total number of students that I taught in my career. Shocking. I can’t imagine missing out on the blessing of teaching one of my students.
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Don’t Kid-Around with Your Kidney by Marge Roberts
March is National Kidney month, yet few people understand the vital role their kidneys play, beyond the fact that they are somehow involved in the removal of urine from the body. We take our kidneys for granted unless, or until, something goes wrong. The kidneys filter about 125-150 quarts of blood every day, resulting in just 1-2 quarts of urine each day. The urine contains both wastes an extra fluid. The kidneys are responsible for much more. The kidneys are involved in blood pressure regulation by controlling fluid levels. they produce renin, which in turn is involved in making the hormone angiotensin II which causes blood vessels to constrict, thereby increasing the blood pressure in a condition of low blood pressure or shock.
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Piedmont Newton EMS Offers Life-Saving Skill Free of Charge
The EMS team of Piedmont Newton Hospital is offering a free hands-only CPR training class from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart in Covington. According to Pat Miller, a paramedic with Piedmont Newton, learning the skill could be a life-saving measure.
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7 health benefits of Zumba
Why Zumba is a great alternative to traditional fitness programs:
It’s fun! And the more fun you have, the more likely you are to want to keep doing it. Many people say they have so much fun dancing that they forget they are actually exercising.
Great for weight loss. Zumba is a powerful exercise with a 600 to 1,000-calorie burn in just an hour.
No More Excuses! by Fred Williams
Eating is a form of entertainment in today’s culture but have you ever considered preparing food and having a workout routine a form of entertainment? As a personal trainer of 16 years, I love sharing my enthusiasm for working out and preparing food. Everyone looks for the shortcut, the easy diet, the magic pill, the miraculous liquid and the perfect workout plan, but the fact is that it does not exist.
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Young Boy Creates Healing Superhero TV Series for Sick Kids
12-year-old Gabriel Gocobachi and his mother, Jill Gatsby has created the first healing superheroes for kids. Gabriel invented this superhero when he was 2 1/2 years old after meeting a little boy at the park who had cancer. Gabriel has co-written & co-illustrated 6 books in partnership with his mother to help kids.
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Pulmonary Rehabilitation Now Offered at Piedmont Newton
Covington, Ga. – Piedmont Newton Hospital now offers pulmonary rehabilitation services, which is a supervised program of exercise and education focusing on lung diseases. “There are so many benefits of pulmonary rehab,” Haley Flynn, supervisor of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation at Piedmont Newton, said. “Piedmont Newton’s program is designed to help patients understand their pulmonary disease through educational sessions, as well as improve their strength and endurance with exercise specifically created for each patient.”
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Piedmont Healthcare Enters into Service Agreement with Atlanta Brain & Spine Care
Piedmont Healthcare has entered into a professional services agreement with Atlanta Brain & Spine Care, a leading neurosurgery practice in metro Atlanta. As part of the agreement, Piedmont now employs the staff and advance practice providers at all six Atlanta Brain & Spine Care locations.
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East Metro Atlanta Health & Fitness Expo Takes Community on Healthy Journey
Make plans to attend the Second Annual East Metro Atlanta Health and Fitness Expo on
Saturday, January 27, 2018, and participate in activities to improve your health and
wellness. The intention of the Expo is to take East Metro Atlanta on a healthier journey
that encompasses wellness and health for families in our communities.
Rockdale Welcomes Public Input on Parks & Recreation Master Plan
Rockdale County residents have two chances to weigh in on the Parks and Recreation master plan. The county will hold public information sessions on January 24 and January 25. “These meetings will give us an opportunity to share the department’s vision for the future,” said Recreation and Maintenance Director Sue Sanders. “Community involvement is critical to updating the plan.”
Read MoreGeorgians are at Increased Risk for Developing Kidney Stones, says Covington Physician
Kidney stones can develop in anyone; however, these painful stones are more prevalent in those who live in warm, wet climates like South Georgia. Gilbert Gonzalez, M.D, of Piedmont Physicians Urology in Covington, offers tips to prevent kidney stones. “Kidney stones are hard mineral deposits that form inside your kidneys, and can be very painful,” Dr. Gonzalez said.
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Make an Informed Choice
I practiced nursing for over 30 years. I am also educated in homeopathy and acupuncture. Along with my husband, I spearheaded a non-profit for many years, consisting of both allopathic and alternative practitioners as well as laypeople who supported the acceptance of both approaches. Through these experiences I was asked many times, both in the allopathic world and the alternative world, ‘How do I make sure my doctor is competent and knows what he/she is doing?’
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If you came to Heaven in Business in January in Conyers, you will appreciate this. Today, we are sitting in the conference room in @andy.janine (Andy Mason)’s office sharing vision and hearts. The Metro Times is in Redding, CA today. #ItsAConyersThing #TheMetroTimes #HeavenInBusiness
C Town Bikes is moving to Olde Town!!!Along the Olde Town Conyers PATH Foundation Trail: #Pedal on into downtown Conyers 🚴♂️🚴♀️
We are so excited C Town Bikes just announced the news 🎉...they are relocating to Olde Town! We think they are a natural fit and will bring even more vibrant energy to the historic district! ✨ Adding another option for visitors and locals to do! Check back for more updates as we get them! #PATHtrail #bikelife #getoutdoors #walkablecommunity #lifeofleisure #celebrationofcommunity #bikesandbrews #itsaconyersthing
If you’re looking for some phenomenal authentic Mexican food, you need to head over to Taco'n Madre for lunch or dinner today! Just check out this article from the #FoodingFuchs, our favorite foodie duo!
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Today I would like to highlight one of my absolute favorite Mexican restaurants. From the house-made corn tortillas to the wide variety on their freshly made salsa bar, Taco’N Madre features authentic Mexican food.10th Annual OTC Literacy Parade @sherriforgeorgia @HighachieversEC @DiscoveryPointConyers @TenderYearsLearningCorporation @Literacylinkcenter @SpringfieldBaptistChurch.ConyersGA West Circle Early @OldeTownConyersGA sponsored by @RockdaleHeadstartCenter #itsaconyersthing
10th Annual Olde Town Conyers Literacy Parade with @sherriforgeorgia @HighachieversEC @DiscoveryPointConyers @TenderYearsLearningCorporation @Literacylinkcenter @SpringfieldBaptistChurch.ConyersGA West Circle Early Head Start in the great @OldeTownConyersGA sponsored by @Rockdale-Headstart-Center #itsaconyersthing
Attention: Aspiring children's book authors and children's book lovers!
Check out the Children's Author's Expo on Saturday, April 14 @ 1:00 pm in the Lower Level Meeting room at the Nancy Guinn Memorial Library!
If you’ve picked up the April edition of our newspaper, you have probably seen the headline, “One Race One Day.” This organization called OneRace exists to bring racial reconciliation to Atlanta! The article below discusses the connection between religion and racism. We support One Race and racial reconciliation! #OneRaceMovement #OneRaceOneDay #StoneMountain
#oneracemovement
Who's ready for a Mother's Day Contest?? May is also the month for honoring our mothers.
I know that every mama has a really good Mac & Cheese recipe. Comment below and attach your recipe and we will randomly select one to be featured in the May edition of eMetro!
The winner will not only have their recipe featured but they will receive a $20 gift card for groceries from Publix to make that Mac & Cheese. Make sure you invite us too 😉
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