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substance abuse therapy
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How Does Substance Abuse Therapy Help?

People often make the mistake of assuming that their addiction to drugs is only physical. This isn’t the case at all. Addiction is almost always psychological as well as physical. It is crucial for someone to consider substance abuse therapy when they try to overcome a drug addiction so that they can better their chances […]

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weight management
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Take Classes to Learn About Weight Management

People often don’t understand that an eating disorder doesn’t always lead to someone being extremely skinny and unhealthy. There are many people who are overweight who suffer from an eating disorder and need help in order to live a healthy, fulfilled life. It’s important to be able to learn how to use food as a […]

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Dental Care
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Look and Feel Your Best with Dental Care

With the proper dental care, you can have healthier gums and teeth. In addition to having better function, visiting a dentist and performing dental hygiene at home can help you to have an attractive smile. There are several ways to keep your gums and teeth healthier, including consuming a nutritious diet each day and getting […]

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Optometry
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Understanding Optometry

Optometry is a branch of healthcare that examines, diagnoses, and treats the eyes, vision, and disorders related to the eyes and vision systems. People often think optometry only relates to eyeglasses or contact lenses, and while that is a part of optometry, it is not the entire job description. When discussing optometry and optometrists there […]

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brain chemistry and mental health
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How Brain Chemistry Affects Mental Health

The human nervous system is a complicated and delicate system of communication, with the brain at the helm of control. The brain itself depends on chemicals known as neurotransmitters to function properly. In brain chemistry, when there is too much or too little of one or more chemicals on a prolonged basis, this can affect […]

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Pediatrician
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How Often Do You See a Pediatrician for Your Children?

A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in treating children who can range in age from newborns to teenagers. They often provide services like the following: • Wellness exams • Immunizations • Prescription refills • Sports physicals • Allergy treatments How Often Do You See a Pediatrician for Your Children? The answer depends on […]

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Changes in Your Vision? You May Need an Eye Exam

If you woke up tomorrow and were completely blind, you would go to an eye doctor and get an eye exam right away. However, for the majority of us, deteriorating vision is something that happens gradually. It can happen so gradually that we may not notice it is happening. It’s not until we need to […]

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Performance Improvement Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responsible for monitoring compliance of records the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities’ (DBHDD) policies and guidelines.  This position is directly responsible to the Program Director of Southside Behavioral Lifestyle Enrichment Center and the Quality Assurance Manager.  Makes immediate administrative decisions for […]

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Drug Testing
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Why Might You Need Drug Testing?

Whether it’s for employment, court-ordered, or because of health issues, there are numerous reasons as to why you might need drug testing. Most drug tests consist of urinating in a small container and giving the sample to the person who is responsible for testing the sample. It usually doesn’t take long to get the results […]

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Flu Shots
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Reasons Why Flu Shots Are Beneficial

Influenza is a serious illness that can lead to fatal complications. Influenza is most commonly known as the flu. Each flu season, millions of people will contract the flu. Among these millions of people, several hundreds of thousands of them will be hospitalized. Although it is not as common, thousands of people die from the […]

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physical exams
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How Important are Physical Exams?

While the majority of Americans feel that annual physical exams are truly necessary, only 45 million Americans actually go through with this examination every year. Some of them forget to schedule the appointment while others feel that it may not be as important as some of the other things that they have piling up on […]

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brain chemistry and mental health
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What Does Substance Abuse Treatment Involve?

Millions of people suffer from addiction worldwide. This can be an incredibly frustrating fact of life, not only for them but for their loved ones as well. Substance abuse treatment is a combination of things designed to help the individual stop unhealthy habits and get back to living their best life. Drug and alcohol addiction […]

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Mental Health
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Treating Mental Health and Addiction

When you have an addiction to alcohol or drugs along with a mental health problem, you have a co-occurring condition that makes rehabilitation slightly more difficult. However, there are numerous individuals with mental illnesses and addictions who are able to go through the detoxification and rehabilitation process safely. You must find a treatment facility that […]

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Couples Counseling
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Couples Counseling for Issues of HIV/AIDS

There are few subjects that are as touchy as the subject of sexually transmitted diseases. People may make jokes about these diseases in certain settings, but that is only because they don’t want to address the true underlying issue of what they are talking about. The reality is that something as serious as a diagnosis […]

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Pediatric Care
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Stay on Top of Your Child’s Health with Pediatric Care

Your child deserves the best in medical care. The earlier that you start with getting them the proper type of medical care the better they are likely to fare when it comes to their lifelong medical care in general. Pediatric care is the best thing that you can do to help them get started off […]

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Dental Fillings
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Relieve Unpleasant Symptoms with Dental Fillings in Atlanta

Although your best option for healthy teeth is to keep them free from cavities, you may occasionally find yourself with a cavity or with a problematic tooth despite your best efforts at oral health. The health of your teeth depends on many variables, including your genetics, your daily oral care, your diet, your medications and […]

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women's health
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What Are the Main Issues in Women’s Health?

Women’s health may seem complex because there are so many different aspects that are included within a woman’s comprehensive care. However, when you visit experts who understand every aspect of your health, it won’t feel so complex. At the Women’s Clinic at Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, we offer different services designed for women […]

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Adult Medicine
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What Treatments Are Included in Adult Medicine?

Maintaining excellent health is crucial in adulthood. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, you can receive a broad range of treatments and services from our adult medicine practitioners. We can help you prevent illnesses and manage a range of pre-existing conditions. Our goal is to provide you with the best care so you can […]

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weight management
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What Should You Expect From Weight Management?

It’s ok to want to look good, but weight loss is more than about more than just looking good; it’s about feeling good too. When your body is healthy and you have reached your ideal weight, you’ll experience many different physical, emotional, and mental benefits. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, we offer weight […]

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What Should You Expect From Eye Testing?

From annual eye exams for children to routine eye examinations for adults who are having vision changes, eye testing is a valuable routine exam that can greatly benefit your overall health. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA we know that testing your vision is part of preventative medicine to ensure that all of your […]

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Substance Abuse And Addiction

Substance abuse and addiction is a complex disease, and drugs or alcohol cannot be simply “quit.” These substances alter the brain so that stopping use is both physically and mentally difficult. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, we understand this dynamic perfectly and are here to provide the personalized care and therapy you need. […]

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Aspects of Women’s Health

As a woman, you know that you are interesting, complicated, and multifaceted. Your friends and family may know that too, but more importantly, your doctor should know that as well. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, we take women’s health seriously and want to treat you comprehensively. We want to help treat you currently, […]

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