Avoid Insect Bites
Before you head outside, remember to guard yourself against insects. “While most people have mild reactions to insect bites, some people have severe allergic...
Boost your energy: Get plenty of sleep
Many of us are going about our days sluggish or groggy not only from the daily demands on our lives but from lack of...
Summer health and safety
School’s out and summer is here! Finally a chance for children to spend leisurely time outside, but each year thousands of children nationwide are...
Don’t forget your sunscreen
Memorial Day weekend is almost here. If you're one of the lucky ones who don't have to work, chances are you'll be spending at...
Stroke patient celebrates life
As a certified nurse assistant and restorative aid for nursing home residents, Gail Burton, age 55 of Cleveland, never thought she might need care...
Prescriptions for Healthy Living: Allergy meds
Lisa Nicholson is a native of North Georgia and graduate of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She's been practicing for over 30...
MedLink Georgia to open new community health center in White County
MedLink Georgia is opening a new community health center in White County. The project has been in the planning stages for months. The company...
Think it is a Stroke? Act F-A-S-T
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month, Habersham Medical Center is helping to spread the word about the warning signs and symptoms of strokes....
Life saving vascular surgery now performed at HMC
Demorest, GA -- Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms take the lives of thousands of Americans every year. The good news is, if detected early, these...
Habersham County health ranking: 18 out of 159
Habersham County Ranks in the Top 20 in the state when it comes to overall health and well-being.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University...
Free seminar: “Osteoporosis”
Free seminar:
“Osteoporosis”
Presented by Thomas Hatchett, MD
May 13, 2015
Noon - 1 p.m.
Ruby Fulbright Aquatic Center Conference Room, Clarkesville
Preregistration required by calling Total Fitness at 706-754-2042.
Breathe easier during allergy season
Well, you know the saying “April showers bring May flowers.” But blooming flowers and the change in weather also can cause sneezing, coughing and...