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MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS
FREE Exercise and Aging Lunch and Learn hosted by Emory Johns Creek Hospital
for COMMUNITY SENIORS on May 26th for NATIONAL FITNESS MONTH
Event includes a free
lunch, a mini Jazzercise Workout,
Questions & Answers
with Yvonne E. Satterwhite, M.D. from Resurgens Orthopaedics
Seniors have the
opportunity to learn more on the benefits of staying active at this free
Exercise and Aging Lunch and Learn on May 26th from 11 a.m. to
12:30 a.m at Emory Johns Creek Hospital Physicians Plaza 6335 Hospital
Parkway, Johns Creek in the Frist conference Room 109. To make reservations
contact Jessica Miller at 678-763-1618. The free healthy lunch will be
provided by Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Easy Living will coordinate a
mini Jazzercise workout at the luncheon. Also, Yvonne Satterwhite, M.D will
be available to educate and discuss the best workouts for older adults. PDF
Press Release
Gwinnett Medical
Center's Sports Medicine Program is sponsoring a conference for
physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners on Saturday, May
22, 2010,
Sports Medicine Update for the Primary Care Physician: A Case Based Approach.
This educational activity, which takes place at Lake Lanier Islands' Legacy
Lodge and Conference Center, features leading experts who will share the
latest in orthopedic and sports medicine topics. Presentations will address
primary care concerns affecting sports participation as well as
state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical musculoskeletal interventions.
This conference has been approved for 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
PDF BROCHURE. The fee is $50 and includes
registration to the conference, lunch and golf. For more information contact
Dolores Ware at dware@gwinnettmedicalcenter.org or 678.312.6173.
Cumming
Radiation Oncologist performs first SBRT in county
When Charles Smith was diagnosed
with lung cancer, his choices for treatment were limited due to other
illnesses. “My doctor told me the news and I thought this is it – surgery is
not for me,” said Smith. To an extent Smith was right. Surgery was not the
treatment of course for him. However, there was an alternative treatment for
Smith.
Stereotactic body radiation
therapy (SBRT) is a technique designed to deliver radiation therapy very
precisely to tumors anywhere in the body. “Mr. Smith was a perfect candidate
for this treatment, and upon discussing his case with his referring
physician, Mr. Smith and his family, we agreed this would be the best course
of action,” explained Dr. Chad Levitt, Medical Director and radiation
oncologist with Radiotherapy Clinics’ North Georgia Radiation Therapy Center
in Cumming. The treatment was precise and lasted only five days, compared to
the three month timeline that a radiation therapy treatment would require.
“Typically, SBRT consists of 3 to 5 treatments carried out over the course
of 1 to 2 weeks,” Levitt added. Mr. Smith was not, according to Levitt, a
surgical candidate because of other medical problems.
The procedure’s accurate
radiation allows for the delivery of higher doses of radiation and
potentially improving the precision necessary to kill the cancer cell of a
tumor. The reduction in the dose of radiation to the normal tissue around
the tumor helps reduce a patient’s side effects due to the radiation. “I was
amazed by how well I felt—it was easy and convenient and I really didn’t
feel uncomfortable at any time,” explains Smith. “Dr. Levitt explained
everything to me in a way I could understand it. He took away the fears and
anxiety I had.”
Charles Smith and Dr. Chad Levitt
Smith’s daughter Shirley agrees.
“After we talked to Dr. Levitt, the nurse and the therapists we felt that
everything was going to be fine.”
“They saved my life,” Smith
added. And he should know – the 76 year-old grandfather of six has lived a
long and interesting life. “I really don’t think I could have survived a
surgery or other treatment for my cancer. I’ve had 14 surgeries in my life.”
Charles Smith’s life is less
than ordinary. A self-confessed hobo for 21 years, Smith was raised in a
carnival.
For more information about SBRT
treatment, contact 678-947-0457.
Dr. Dimple Raina joins Advanced Gastroenterology Associates, LLC.
We are
proud to announce the affiliation of Dr. Dimple Raina with Advanced
Gastroenterology Associates, LLC. Dr.
Raina has completed her fellowship in Gastroenterology and hepatology at
Medical College of Georgia. She
is ready to provide a full range of services to your patients. She
is well known for her skill as an endoscopist and consulting
gastroenterologist. She has a
special interest in colon cancer screening, peptic ulcer disease, irritable
bowel syndrome and liver disease.
As the
premier Gastroenterology practice in Johns Creek, we are excited to add Dr.
Raina and her skills to our practice. She
is a warm, friendly and energetic physician. She
follows our core belief in providing only the best care for your patients.
Dr. Raina
will be visiting many offices in the coming months as part of her effort to
get to know you. If there is a
particular topic of interest that you would like to hear about please let us
know and we will arrange for her to be available to answer your questions.
Dr. Raina
starts on August 31, 2009 and we are now scheduling patients for her. Please
contact our office at 678-475-1606 to
schedule an appointment for your patient or have your patient call and we
will have them seen as soon as possible.
Please
watch for more information about Dr. Raina over the coming several weeks. I
know that she is excited to meet each and every one of the members of our
medical community.
Brian K.
Hudes, MD
Advanced Gastroenterology
Associates, LLC.
4275 Johns Creek Parkway, Suite
A
Suwanee, Georgia 30024
678-475-1606 Phone
678-475-1615 Fax
www.advgastro.com
Map / Directions
JCHA Member speaking August 5 - Medications
and Effects on the Aging Population
JCHA Member, Dr. Zack
Charkawi will speak at Sunrise Johns Creek Assisted Living Facility on
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009 at 6:30 PM on Medications and Effects on the Aging
Population- Are All These Medications Necessary?
The community is invited
to attend.
NEW
OFFICE LOCATION ANNOUNCED BY CENTER FOR ADVANCED DENTISTRY
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Press
Release
– Nov 21, 2008 – Suwanee, GA-- Center for Advanced Dentistry is
announcing that their new location at 6916 McGinnis Ferry Rd., Suite 500,
across from Emory Hospital and a ¼ mile from their previous location is now
operational and open for business. The 4,000 square foot dental office
features the newest technologies and the latest in modern contemporary
design, making it one of the technologically advanced premier dental offices
of its kind in the United States
Center for Advanced Dentistry treats both adults and children. The new
facility will feature the latest technologies to treat and educate cosmetic
and general dentistry patients.
The design
of the facility includes a total of six private suites with a majority
having a window with its own garden view, as well as a dedicated area for
the education of both patients and Dr Patel’s highly trained dental team.
Instead of counting holes in the ceiling tiles you can watch satellite TV or
DVD from our library.
Be sure to sample the
light snacks and beverage bar including coffee, tea, hot chocolate, juice,
and water during your visit.
The Johns Creek dental practice
focuses on the enjoyment and relaxation of the patient while working to give
the patient a beautiful, healthy smile. Center for Advanced Dentistry
provides general dental procedures as well as full dental makeovers
including the use of Conscious Sedation to put the fearful or time
constrained patient in and out of sleep with no bad memories or pain. Zoom
Whitening, a popular teeth whitening procedure, Nitrous (laughing gas) and
implant treatments are also available in a comfortable and relaxing
environment.
"The look of someone's smile can have a drastic effect on their self-image.”
We want to ensure that our patients can look and feel their best with
minimal discomfort. At the Center for Advanced Dentistry, “WE MAKE BEAUTIFUL
SMILES TO LAST A LIFETIME”, said Dr. Ushma Patel. For more information call
770-623-8750 or visit
www.hitechsmiles.com.
Dr. Steven Arminio's Office
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Our Johns
Creek office has moved to: Medlock Medical Building 11459 Johns Creek
Parkway, Suite 260 Duluth, GA 30097 Phone: 770-232-5030 Fax: 770-495-9993
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