A Healthy You
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Different Types of Therapy and Which One Is Right for You
Not all therapy works the same way. Some approaches focus on changing thought patterns, while others address how past experiences are still affecting your body and mind. Learning about all of your different options can give you more control over your care and help you have more productive conversations with your provider. At Southside Medical […]
Comprehensive HIV Care: Prevention, Testing, and Counseling
An HIV diagnosis can be an overwhelming test result, but at the right care facility, it can also be the beginning of an ongoing relationship between the patient and care team. At Southside Medical Center, testing is only one part of a much larger picture that includes prevention education, medication management, counseling, long-term wellness planning […]
Preventive Care and Wellness for Kids and Teens at Southside Medical
When it comes to your child’s health, preventive care goes beyond annual checkups. It is an active and ongoing effort that should center around building a long-term partnership with a trusted provider that supports how your child grows, learns and feels every day. At Southside Medical Center, pediatric and teen health care is designed around […]
Could You Benefit From a Weight Management Class?
Willpower is important, but if it’s not properly directed, your weight loss journey may stall out well before you hit your goal. Weight loss is much more nuanced and individualized than most people give it credit for, and goes well beyond the well-intended, but reductive “calories in versus calories out” concept. At Southside Medical Center […]
What Is The Proper Way To Care For Your Teeth At Home?
Regular dental appointments are key to maintaining teeth health, but what you do in between those visits is just as important. The responsibility of keeping your teeth clean and healthy rests with you, and it can be difficult to know exactly what steps to take. With so much information out there, it’s easy to feel […]
What To Expect When Visiting Our Women’s Center
Life can get busy with the demands of work, family, and everything in between. However, while you spend a lot of time taking care of others, it’s important to prioritize your own health. That starts with making time for regular visits to the doctor. At Southside Medical Center in Atlanta, GA, our women’s health clinic […]