Patients living with dementia often need a unique kind of care. They can also benefit from extra help managing their dementia symptoms as well as other chronic conditions. And while not every provider has the time or flexibility to offer this level of comprehensive care, the Emory Healthcare Integrated Memory Care Clinic does. Emory’s Integrated Memory Care Clinic is a level ... Continue Reading

Northside Hospital Cherokee’s replacement hospital will open for patients on Saturday, May 6, 2017. The new hospital is located off I-575 at the Ga. Hwy 20 exit. “This is a huge move forward for Cherokee county and the surrounding areas,” said Billy Hayes, CEO of Northside Hospital Cherokee. “Our new hospital is the culmination of a lot of hard work by many people over ... Continue Reading

By Helen K. Kelley The statistics on cardiovascular disease are startling. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women and for most ethnicities in the United States — according to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 610,000 Americans die of cardiovascular disease every year, accounting for one in every four deaths. In fact, cardiovascular diseases ... Continue Reading

Dr. Joel received his undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He remained in Augusta to complete an internship at Eugene Talmadge Memorial Hospital before transitioning to Vanderbilt University Hospital. While at Vanderbilt, Dr. Joel completed an anesthesiology residency immediately followed by a fellowship ... Continue Reading