At 37, Felicia Zorn has traversed an arduous path of transformation, overcoming immense challenges to reclaim her health and confidence. Faced with a daunting prognosis in her early 20s, Zorn embarked on a weight-loss journey fueled by determination and resilience. Shedding over 150 pounds through a combination of lifestyle changes and bariatric surgery, she epitomizes … Read more
The once bustling classrooms of nursing home orientations now stand as stark reminders of a bygone era, as Georgia’s nursing homes confront a severe staffing crisis exacerbated by the lingering effects of the pandemic. Prior to the outbreak, facilities like A.G. Rhodes in Marietta boasted robust staffing levels, but CEO Deke Cateau laments the current … Read more
John Ostrout’s journey with health challenges has been arduous. After experiencing a mild heart attack, he found himself in need of ongoing medical care from a cardiologist. However, lacking access to health insurance through his employment in the construction industry, he faced significant barriers to obtaining the care he needed. That was until he discovered … Read more
55-year-old Buford resident Jeff Reid became the first patient in Georgia to get a novel sound wave-based liver cancer treatment at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. By concentrating ultrasonic pulses, this novel technique—known as histotripsy—can precisely target and eliminate liver tumor cells without endangering nearby healthy tissue. Early in 2023, Jeff Reid’s path to this ground-breaking … Read more
Through Cobb & Douglas Community Health Improvement Program (CHIP) grants, local organizations and initiatives in the counties of Cobb and Douglas possess a singular opportunity to significantly influence community health. These grants provide monetary assistance to initiatives that seek to tackle critical health concerns and enhance the general welfare of local inhabitants. Local health authorities … Read more
Swift- Cantrell Park in Kennesaw, Georgia, was a scene of joy and exhilaration on Saturday as wheelchair druggies gathered for a unique skateboarding event. Hosted by Life Rolls On, a nonprofit devoted to empowering people with disabilities through adaptive sports, the event marked its ninth successive time, drawing actors from across the metro Atlanta area … Read more
When Ron Johnson went into unexpected cardiac arrest last month while visiting a friend in Johns Creek, his life was in jeopardy. But the 87-year-old Marietta man is alive and well today because of the quick and valiant efforts of first responders. Johnson was having chest trouble at a local home on March 11 when … Read more
The death of 68-year-old Kennestone Hospital prisoner recently has drawn attention to the relationship between homelessness, healthcare access, and the criminal justice system in Cobb County. The man died tragically in detention of terminal lung cancer while he was being charged with breaking his status as a sex offender. Sheriff Craig Owens said the prisoner, … Read more
A Delta Air Lines pilot had a stroke thousands of feet above land while flying a commercial flight, triggering a rapid and coordinated response to protect passengers and crew. The pilot, whose name is unknown, felt unwell mid-flight and needed medical assistance. The episode’s chronology and stroke severity are unknown. However, the episode highlights the … Read more
Deepening their childhood in the picturesque coastal region of East Devon, twin sisters Meg Parsons and Liz Gardner were consumed with a fervent desire for their cherished older sibling, Rob Gibbs, to endure. Rob’s life was profoundly transformed when he received a diagnosis of HIV at the age of 14. This unfortunate event occurred after … Read more