A Healthy You

PAP Smears in Atlanta – Why You Should Be Getting Them Regularly
Southside Medical Center proudly offers Pap smears Atlanta. This is an important test for all sexually active women. Read on to learn more about why it is so important. What is a Pap Smear? Also known as a Pap test, it is a quick procedure that screens for cervical dysplasia. Cervical dysplasia are abnormalities in […]

Finding an Esteemed and Trusted Atlanta Dentistry Practice
At Southside Medical Center, we are proud to offer Atlanta dentistry services. We focus on premier, cutting-edge dental care for patients of all ages, beginning at age three and on through adulthood. While we provide numerous services directly on site, we can also provide referrals for our patients who need additional services that we do […]

When to Visit Our Trusted and Qualified Optometrist in Georgia
An optometrist is a medical professional who provides “primary vision care” like conducting vision tests and diagnosing eye disorders. Our doctor in Georgia can prescribe and provide corrective lenses, and she can also prescribe medications for certain eye conditions. Our team can provide the following services: • Comprehensive eye exams • Full optical services • […]

Concerns About Your Intimate Health? Consider Urology Care!
You have been having this problem lately, and it is kind of embarrassing to talk about it over the Internet. However, keeping it all bottled up is not helping either. If you are experiencing any of the following issues, you may want to consider urology care with us at Southside Medical Center in Atlanta. Erectile […]

Choosing the Right Pediatric Health Team
Few things are more important to parents and families than the health and wellness of their children. One of the things that is central to that health and wellness is choosing the right pediatric health care. The search for the right pediatric health care office often begins during pregnancy. Experts agree that the second trimester […]

Choosing a Teen Health Program for Your Child
The teenage years come with a lot of changes and transitions both for the teen as well as the entire family. As such, you can probably already see the importance of choosing the right teen health program for the adolescent in your family. While most families depend on a pediatrician for the care of babies […]

Struggling with Diabetes? Attend Our Diabetes Self-Management Class!
Managing diabetes is a challenge. It doesn’t matter if you have type II diabetes or type I diabetes. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been battling with diabetes for many years or if your diagnosis with diabetes is relatively recent. The struggles are constant, and they require a lot of focus, dedication, and patience in order […]

How Can a Podiatry Specialist Help Me?
Podiatry is the treatment of the foot, ankle, and related structures. A podiatry specialist, or doctor of podiatric medicine, is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders and injuries of the foot and related structures. Like other medical doctors, a podiatry specialist goes to medical school and undertake residencies to learn their chosen […]

Why Does Dentistry Matter?
There’s simply no overstating the benefits of having a healthy and complete smile. Unfortunately, however, this isn’t something that consumers are always able to maintain on their own. Dentistry is the branch of medicine that addresses diseases, infections, functional issues, and other problems affecting a person’s oral health. Without this care, people have a higher […]

How Optometry Can Help You See Better
Many people work on a computer every day and do not realize that they are straining their eyes. Staring at a computer screen for hours on end causes your eyes to be exposed to different light than it is exposed to when you are not staring at the screen. If you notice that you have […]

What are the Benefits of Visiting a Women’s Center?
Whether you are about to become an adult or a mature women, there are many benefits of visiting a women’s center. Our staff can help provide you with a variety of services that pertain to female health with compassion and confidentiality. If you have questions about your feminine wellness, reach out to our specialists to […]

When to Consider Seeing an Eye Care Specialist
Your eyes are more than simply windows to your soul. They also allow you the luxury of seeing the faces of loved ones, the privilege of driving and even the enjoyment of reading into the late hours of the evening. Without your eyes, your life would be a very different set of circumstances where darkness […]

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 […]

Reaping the Benefits of Wellness Exams in Atlanta
The general line of thinking for many people is that if something is not broken, then there is no need to fix it. However, do not be quick to apply this line of thought to your own physical health. Those who do so often give up their wellness exams, believing that they will take too […]

Why Seek HIV Testing in Atlanta?
While plenty of treatments currently exist for HIV to allow individuals to live rich, full lives, not seeking treatment early can lead to uncomfortable and unwelcome symptoms, as well as a possible shortening of life. With HIV testing in Atlanta, you can become aware of what is going on inside your body and take steps […]



