The Citizen Online - Healthwise

Experiential therapy uses horses for emotional growth

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:35:37 -0400

Straight from the horse’s mouth – what exactly is Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?

The term Equine Assisted Psychotherapy may conjure up images of depressed ponies pouring out their childhood past in the minds of many people. “The true practice of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a little less imaginative, but still extraordinary,” said Flying Change Founder and Executive Director Lissa Corcoran, “Flying Change uses horses to improve people’s lives.”

Seventh Annual Cattle Barons’ Ball brings a mission of hope

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:41:33 -0500

Why in this time of economic woes would the American Cancer Society ask their Southern Crescent Chapter to put on another Cattle Barons’ Ball? The answer is simple; cancer does not take time off. We all have a story of how cancer has affected our lives, because cancer is a part of our society. The American Cancer Society spends it days educating, preventing, and funding research for a cure. These programs are supported by events like the Cattle Barons’ Ball. This is the seventh year of the ball; therefore, we are focusing on seven faces of hope in the fight against cancer. These people from Fayette County, tell the story of why over 60 volunteers devote their time putting on the ball as well as golf and tennis tournaments each year. As a community, we can have a positive effect.

Piedmont Newnan Hospital presents Dessert & Discussion: “The Latest Trends in Surgical Options”

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:23:40 -0400

As technology and innovation advance through the years, the types of surgeries available to us expand. Piedmont Newnan Hospital invites Newnan and surrounding area residents to a Dessert and Discussion titled “The Latest Trends in Surgical Options” led by Sharon Davis, M.D., and Brad Battaglia, M.D., on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. at the Newnan Country Club.

CVC putting patient info at fingertips

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:47:32 -0400

By JOHN MUNFORD
jmunford@TheCitizen.com

As the world of medicine continues to improve through technology, patients of a local cardiovascular practice will soon be able to take advantage of it from their very own homes.

Facts about backpack injuries

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:45:36 -0400

By Dr. Marilyn L. Durden
Special to The Citizen

Has your child been complaining about back pain over the last few weeks or months? If so, consider the following.

Students need complete eye exams before school

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:41:25 -0400

Vision is a dominant process in the growth, development and daily performance of children. In fact, 80 percent of what students learn is through vision. And yet, 86 percent of all school-age children have not had a complete eye examination. Ever. The American Optometric Association has estimated that “60 percent of students identified as ‘problem learners’ have undetected vision problems, meaning that some could see improvement in their school work with a pair of glasses or contact lenses

Glaucoma - Not just high eye pressure

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:40:11 -0400

By Dr. John Henahan, OD, FAAO
Special to The Citizen

Nearly 2.2 million Americans are estimated to have glaucoma. Worldwide, nearly 9 million people are blind from glaucoma and nearly 80 million people are expected to have glaucoma a decade from now.

You hold the light

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:37:32 -0400

By Greg Moffatt
Special to The Citizen

A good friend of mine and I were working together once and I asked him if he worked on his own vehicles. “Not really,” he said. His father worked on cars so I was surprised that his father never taught him. When I asked him why he said, “I didn’t like working on things with him because all I ever got to do was hold the light.” My friend’s well-intentioned father had not only failed to teach his son, but even more importantly, he created an environment where his son didn’t want to participate.

A New Start Counseling Center - Transforming one's trials into triumph

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:51:19 -0400

The name of an organization or business can say a lot about its outlook and its intent. That is the case with A New Start Counseling Center, Inc., whose wide array of services is geared to meet needs and help transform life’s trials and into life’s triumphs.

It’s great to live in America

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:49:19 -0400

By Greg Moffatt
Special to The Citizen

Independence Day is just a few days away. In the difficult times we live in right now, it is easy to be discouraged. Our retirement accounts are looking meager with the trouble in the stock market, the national debt is out of control, housing values are down, and there are troubles overseas with our allies and enemies alike. No matter what one’s political orientation, there are things to be discouraged about - conservatives are unhappy with the current administration and liberals are discouraged with the huge challenges they believe they inherited from the previous administration.

Durden Chiropractic Clinic celebrates milestone

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:47:58 -0400

By Dr. Marilyn Durden
Special to The Citizen

The patients and staff at Durden Chiropractic Clinic (DCC) are so glad to be settled into our clinic. It has been a productive year since we made Grove Park Commons our home in June 2008.

Tips for checking your blood pressure at home

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:46:53 -0400

You don’t need to wait until a doctor’s visit to keep tabs on your blood pressure. Home monitoring is important, particularly if your doctor has suggested you check your blood pressure regularly.

Hearing - Use it or Lose it!

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:44:47 -0400

By Dr. Andrew Waits
Special to The Citizen

We’ve all heard the saying “use it or lose it.” It applies to hearing as well as your mind and other parts of your body.

Summer eye safety tips

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:43:04 -0400

By John L Henahan,
OD, FAAO

Just as we take extra care to protect our skin from the intense sun of summer, we need to protect our eyes from the unique conditions of summer.

SKINaesthetics uses technology to provide new services to patients

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:38:30 -0400

Dr. Neil S. Gladstone, a local Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, has practiced since 1975. He recently opened SKINaesthetics, which is, in part, a dream come true, in that he has fantasized through the years about offering spa services to his mothers-to-be while they sat in his waiting rooms.