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 […]

A Closer Look at Substance Abuse Education in Atlanta
Substance abuse is a problem that can affect anyone regardless of race, socioeconomic status or sex. If you are struggling with substance abuse issues, you are not alone. More and more Americans fall victim to it on a daily basis. In fact, addiction is such a big problem that it has been labeled a National […]

Types of Heart Diseases
The heart is a miraculous organ, but unfortunately, it is subject to a host of diseases. Some of these diseases can be attributed to unhealthy living while others are the result of heredity, environment, a mix of the two or simple bad luck. Here are some types of heart diseases: Angina Angina, or more formally […]

Choosing a Dentist in Atlanta, GA
If you are like most adults in Atlanta, GA, you’re concerned about the health of your teeth. You understand that brushing your teeth and flossing are keys part of taking care of your oral health. However, you also understand that finding a good dentist is essential if your teeth are going to last. There are […]

Frequently Asked Questions About HIV Testing
Early detection gives an HIV-positive individual the best chance for successful treatment. Knowing your HIV status can also help you take extra precautions to prevent the spread of HIV. The sooner a pregnant mother begins treatment, the lower the risk to the baby of becoming infected with HIV if the mother is HIV positive. The […]

What to Expect From Dental Fillings in Atlanta
Dental fillings in Atlanta at Southside Medical Center are here to give you a cavity-free, whiter, and brighter smile. Cavities are a literal pain; they eat away at the surface enamel of your tooth, trying to break through to the root. You need to fill the tooth immediately before the cavity gets worse or causes […]

What You Need to Know About Immunizations in Atlanta
Vaccinations have been used as early as 1,000 years AD by the Chinese to prevent the spread of smallpox. Now more than ever, as a society, we can band together and reduce the spread of preventable diseases. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, we want you to protect yourself and your loved ones from preventable diseases. […]