A Healthy You

Reasons to Choose Our Practice for Your Primary Care
You lead a busy life with a long list of obligations. You often forget to take time out for yourself. You know that you need a primary care physician, but you don’t know when you are going to have a chance to go down the long list of providers in your area. If you are […]

Why Routine Dental Care is Important
Taking care of your teeth properly needs more than brushing and flossing morning and evening. If this were all that is needed to keep your teeth in top shape then you would hardly ever need to go to the dentist. However, good oral health requires more attention than that. Many people will wait until some […]

Learn About Healthy Ways to Maintain Your Weight With Our Weight Management Class
Getting to your ideal weight and maintaining it is a challenge. If it wasn’t, there wouldn’t be all those diet products and exercise videos on the market. All too often, people think there is a one-size-fits-all solution to trim away unwanted pounds. It isn’t that simple. If you are struggling to get your weight where […]

Proudly Offering Women’s Health Services in Atlanta
As a woman, you have been on a journey in life that is often misunderstood. It began when you reached puberty and your first menstrual cycle. It continued throughout your childbearing years. As you approach middle-age, you will experience many changes, and the aging process only makes matters worse. The good news is women’s health […]

What Are the Benefits of Seeing an Adult Medicine Specialist?
Adults often delay prioritizing their health, visiting a doctor only when they have serious medical concerns. This can lead to

Detect Cataracts and Glaucoma Early With Regular Eye Exams
Your vision is one of your most precious assets, yet many people wait until they notice problems before scheduling an

How Atlanta Families Can Benefit from Healthy Start Programs
Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, has cared for local families for nearly 60 years, and our Healthy Start Program grew from this rich history. In our city, many parents get care during appointments, but feel unsupported in the weeks between them. Healthy Start fills this much-needed space with care from a team who stays […]

Southside Medical Center’s Approach to Recovery and Mental Wellness
Recovery from addiction and mental health concerns is a daily practice that needs steady support. At Southside Medical Center, we see recovery and mental wellness as two essential parts of overall wellness. When your mind is struggling, your body feels it, too, and substance abuse can cause your emotional health to suffer. We treat both […]

Signs You May Benefit From Mental Health Counseling
You don’t have to wait until things feel unmanageable before seeking mental health care. Rather than trying to explain away the signs that there is something deserving of your attention, you can come to Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, where we can help give you tools for living a balanced and healthy life. Our […]

How Diabetes Affects Your Eyes — And Why Regular Eye Exams Matter
Most people managing diabetes are focused on the numbers they can measure: blood sugar readings, A1C levels, medication schedules. What is harder to track is what is happening inside your eyes. Diabetes does not just affect how your body processes sugar. It affects every blood vessel in your body, and nowhere are those vessels smaller […]