Vim & Vigor - Summer 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center - (Page 1)
CONTENTS
SPECIAL
Delivered from
Devastation
Mackenzie Hallmark
not only survived a
near-fatal crash but
is thriving. Discover
why she refers to
GMC as Gwinnett
Miracle Center.
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DEPARTMENTS
2 Phil’s Feature GMC is
continuing to broaden
its cardiac service to
meet the growing
needs of residents in
the region.
46 Virtual Health
Sun-smart apps,
subject-specific
social media, serious
insights about cereal
and much more!
49 PrimeTime Health
Adults born from 1945
to 1965 are advised
to be tested for the
hepatitis C virus.
COVER PHOTO BY CORBIS
54 Out of the White
Coat Ten questions
with an Ob-Gyn at
Gwinnett Medical
Center.
56 Transforming
Healthcare A new
kind of ultrasound
allows doctors
to better see the
digestive tract and
prescribe more
targeted treatment.
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FEATURES
ACL Double Take
A local high school athlete rebounds
from two knee injuries that are
common among young women.
Saving the Littlest Lives
GMC has the technicians and
technology in place to help our
community’s critically ill newborns.
The Ultimate Backto-School Checklist
This timeline will help you get your
child prepped for the new year.
Join the Movement
Strengthen all your major joints with
these easy at-home exercises.
Stroke Stories
Stroke can happen to anyone. Learn
from these four inspiring stories.
5 Steps to Better Bone Health
A guide to help you dodge
osteoarthritis.
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Gut Instinct
The source of your tummy troubles
can be tricky to pinpoint. We help you
identify yours.
Prostate Playbook
Read how survivors have tackled prostate cancer—and how you can decide
which treatment is best for you.
The Main Ingredient
Five simple yet tasty recipes for
people with diabetes (or without).
Looking Ahead
Advance directives can save your
family stress should illness strike.
A Big Reason to Smile
As part of a fundraising campaign, a
group of local dentists is working with
the GMC Foundation to provide the
latest in breast cancer treatments.
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MORGAN FREEMAN
At 75, the legendary actor just keeps getting better with
age. Learn how he eats well, keeps his mind sharp, and has
an A-plus attitude to polish the performance of his life.
SUMM ER 2013
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Summer 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Vim & Vigor - Summer 2013 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
ACL Double Take
Saving the Littlest Lives
The Ultimate Backto- School Checklist
Join the Movement
Stroke Stories
5 Steps to Better Bone Health
Gut Instinct
Morgan Freeman
Prostate Playbook
The Main Ingredient
Looking Ahead
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Delivered from Devastation
A Big Reason to Smile
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare
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