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Piedmont Rockdale to host Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group
CONYERS — Piedmont Rockdale Hospital will host its monthly Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group on Monday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. in Classroom 3 of Building A, 1412 Milstead Ave., Conyers. The free support group is open to family members, friends, and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. This month’s discussion, “Anticipatory Grief and Feelings About the Holidays,” will focus on the emotions caregivers often experience as they prepare for holiday gatherings and traditions. Participants will connect with others, share experiences, learn practical caregiving strategies, and access helpful resources in a confidential and compassionate environment. Representatives from Always Best Care — Atlanta, the Alzheimer’s Association and Brightmoor Hospice will facilitate the group. Respite care will be available for caregivers attending the meeting. The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Monday of each month and is free to attend. — — — For more information, emai Latasha Emeri, executive director of Always Best Care — Atlanta, at lemeri@abc-seniors.com.
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Highland Rivers to move Cobb outpatient clinic to larger space Nov. 2
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health will move its Cobb Outpatient Clinic to a larger space at 1738 County Services Pkwy. in Marietta on Monday, Nov. 2, adding room for clinicians, group services and intake. The new location is next door to the current clinic, in space previously used by Cobb &...
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Just Closed: 1801 Peachtree | Atlanta, GA
Colliers U.S. Healthcare Capital Markets is pleased to announce the successful sale of 1801 Peachtree, a 51,925-square-foot medical conversion opportunity located in Atlanta, Georgia. Strategically positioned directly adjacent to Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, the 643-bed flagship hospital of Piedmont Healthcare, the Property benefits from an irreplaceable location within one of Atlanta’s most prominent healthcare corridors. Over the past several years, ownership has invested substantially in capital improvements, including renovations to common areas, major building systems upgrades, and medical buildouts, helping accelerate the Property’s transition to healthcare use and attract a growing roster of outpatient medical providers.
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City of Hope Names Childress as New President of Cancer Center Atlanta
City of Hope named Melissa Childress as president of City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta. A Georgia native, Childress brings more than 20 years of transformative leadership in cancer services, operations, strategy and patient and staff experience across some of the nation’s most respected cancer programs. Before joining City...
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Piedmont Rockdale welcomes general surgeon Jane Kim
CONYERS — Piedmont Rockdale Hospital recently welcomed Jane Kim, D.O., a fellowship-trained general surgeon specializing in complex minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. “As the need for specialized surgical services continues to grow, we are committed to bringing highly trained physicians to our community,” said Piedmont Rockdale CEO Monica Hum, M.D. “Dr. Kim’s expertise will help ensure patients can receive leading-edge surgical care close to home.” Dr. Kim provides surgical treatment for a wide range of conditions, including abdominal wall and hiatal hernias, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gallbladder disease, appendicitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstructions, and skin and soft tissue conditions. Her clinical interests include robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgical techniques, which can help reduce pain and support faster recovery for patients. Before pursuing a career in medicine, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from The Cooper Union and worked as a process engineer at an oil refinery in Hawaii. She later earned her medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Middletown, N.Y. and completed a general surgery residency at Hackensack Meridian Health in Palisades, N.J. She then pursued a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. — — — For more information
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Family Private Care Services Continues Award-Winning Home Care in Roswell, GA
“Great home care begins with trust, compassion, and personal attention. At Family Private Care Services, we treat every client like family, helping seniors feel safe, valued, and comfortable in their own homes.” — Tony Plummer, CEO & Owner. Family Private Care Services continues providing award-winning home care in...
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Arthur M. Blank Hospital NICU reverified as level IV neonatal center
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital was reverified as a Level IV Neonatal Center by the Georgia Department of Public Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The post Arthur M. Blank Hospital NICU reverified as level IV neonatal center appeared first on Rough Draft® .
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FAITH’s Power House opens in Mt. Airy with expanded care for abuse survivors
FAITH’s Power House opens in Mt. Airy with expanded care for abuse survivors “Last year, we opened 283 new cases of abuse,” said Mark Smith, director of Power House Child Advocacy Center & Sexual Assault Center, a division of FAITH — Fight Abuse in the Home. On Thursday, Oct. 22, FAITH Power House celebrated the opening of its new location at 390 Rockford Cove Road in Mt…
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1885 Monroe Lumber Building Reborn as Primary Care Clinic Downtown
A building that has sold dry goods, hardware and lumber in downtown Monroe for more than a century has a new occupant: a doctor's office. The historic Nunnally Lumber Company building began a new chapter as Monroe Primary Care, with a grand-opening reception held Oct. 15 at 133 E. Church Street.
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta among four Georgia hospitals with highest level of neonatal care
For families with critically ill newborns, access to specialized medical care can make all the difference. Now, one Atlanta hospital has renewed its recognition for providing the highest level of neonatal care available. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta announced Oct. 19 that the neonatal intensive care unit at Arthur M. Blank...
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Senior Services is Breaking the Mold of What You Might Expect
Forsyth County Senior Services is routinely winning state, regional and national awards for their offerings ranging from active adult recreation programs to senior support services all while breaking down barriers in the community!. Senior Services Deputy Director Andrew Greeson joins FoCo Unplugged to talk about how they provide something for...