Health & Safety

Information to assist with healthy living and lifestyle choices; patient, child and elder care.

2016 Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know

Penalties Now Reach Maximum of $2085/Family While the third annual Open Enrollment started November 1 and ends Jan 31, 2016, the current deadline for policyholders...

Flu Season Has Arrived — How Do You Fight It?

The flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and death. Get the flu vaccine A yearly flu shot is the most important step...

Neurosurgeon, Dr. John Gorecki joins HMC

Demorest, GA. - John Gorecki, MD, a board certified neurosurgeon with more than 25 years of experience, has joined the Habersham Medical Center Medical...

MedLink White County Holds Grand Opening

MedLink Georgia held a grand opening for its new facility in Cleveland on Thursday. Medlink operates primary care clinics across North Georgia, offering a...

Prostate Cancer Second Deadliest Cancer in Men

Did you know that prostate cancer is the second deadliest form of cancer for men behind skin cancer? During his lifetime, a man has about...

Tyler Harris: Not the Skinny Kid Anymore

Always the skinny kid... When Tyler Harris was a child, he was - to use his own words - "always the skinny kid." As he grew...

MedLink Opens in White County

MedLink Georgia continues to expand its services in Northeast Georgia. The company just opened its newest location in White County. MedLink White County is now...

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...