In our November theme, we explore The Family Tree and topics such as Infertility, Adoption and Foster Care. We will provide the community with reasons for infertility, adoption information and what foster care is and how you can help. The below information is from IHR.com, “Causes of Female Infertility“. The following are the main causes [...]
Women who undergo routine mammograms at Northside Hospital-Forsyth’s Breast Care Center now have the latest diagnostic technology available to them, digital breast tomosynthesis, also known as 3D mammography. Northside was the first in Atlanta to offer breast tomosynthesis, when it acquired the groundbreaking technology at its Atlanta Breast Care Center in September 2011. “More cases [...]
Georgia has the second highest obesity rate in the United States. Nearly 40% of Georgia’s children are obese or overweight. As the largest pediatric health care provider located in the state with the second highest rate of childhood obesity in the U.S., Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is leading the charge against the childhood obesity epidemic with [...]
During our daily lives we move on autopilot going from one thing to the next. Often we are stressed out, chasing after the kids, running them to their activities, doing homework, cooking and cleaning. As busy moms, we have little time to slow down and enjoy life. I am going to get a little scientific [...]
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Helps Tackle Childhood Obesity Home-cooked meals and impromptu baseball games seem to be things of the past, replaced with pre-packaged foods and hundreds of television stations. Georgians rely more and more on quick-fix foods and effortless entertainment. These sedentary habits are formed at earlier ages than ever before, taking an especially [...]
A Wish For Wendy Charity Event is being held on November 10th at North Park this year. Mark your calendars for this fun annual event full of family activities, ways for local sports teams to participate and a chance to meet celebrities!! This is the 13th annual event benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Registration, Sponsorship [...]
As a Mom to Mom blogger for Children’s, I recently attended a meeting with the medical team behind the Strong4Life program and other local bloggers. It was eye opening to learn the hard facts, but on the other hand, its was so nice to hear that as a state, Georgia, is putting its best foot [...]
Information from the CDC states that the number of Americans with diabetes rises to 25.8 million. 1 of 3 US adults is at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. An estimated 79 million Americans have prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to [...]
Casper is a special dog that leaves a lasting impression. Casper is a certified service dog for Children’s at Scottish Rite. He is almost 4 years old and 3/4 golden retriever with 1/4 labrador. A huge hospital-wide birthday celebration is planned for his birthday on December 11th in the lobby of Children’s Healthcare Scottish Rite! [...]
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s) is a pediatric not-for-profit organization. Children’s is one of the largest clinical care providers for children in the country. Children’s has three hospitals and 16 neighborhood locations. Their mission is to to transform pediatric healthcare and be the leading voice for the health of Georgia’s children. Our goal is to [...]
