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Working out for two

Working out for two

Pregnant women often are reminded that they need to eat for two. But some recommend sweating for two as well. Moderate exercise during pregnancy can have a number of health…

Emory, Saint Joseph’s Hospitals take steps toward new partnership

Saint Joseph’s Health System in Sandy Springs and Emory Healthcare announced on Aug. 18 that the companies had filed required notice with the State Attorney general signaling its intent to…

Robotic surgery gives doctors precision, patients less pain

Robotic surgery gives doctors precision, patients less pain

July 27 meant a typical day at the office for surgeon Guilherme Cantuaria. Robotic arms manipulated tools through tiny incisions on a woman’s abdomen. Cantuaria manipulated those tools remotely, peering…

Researchers look for new ways to remove brain tumors

Researchers look for new ways to remove brain tumors

For Dr. Barun Brahma, brain tumors are a passion. The Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta neurosurgeon sees how difficult it is for children to cope with brain cancer, which he calls…

CEO: Partnership will allow investments in St. Joseph’s

CEO: Partnership will allow investments in St. Joseph’s

St. Joseph’s Hospital announced on March 11 that it would go into partnership with Emory Healthcare and create the largest health care system in Georgia. Sandy Springs-based St. Joseph’s, the…

Grady clinic offers health services to Fulton, DeKalb residents

Grady clinic offers health services to Fulton, DeKalb residents

Less than a year ago, a health clinic for people living in north Fulton and DeKalb was a small, cramped office space without many frills. Now, patients coming to the…

Dunwoody and Brookhaven hit by sewage spills

DeKalb County’s aging sewer system was recently the target of a federal decree forcing it to improve. It appears sewage spills will continue to happen as the county ramps up…

Some local physicians offer more personalized service for a price

Some local physicians offer more personalized service for a price

A specialized medical service that’s been growing during the last 15 years bucks a trend toward managed care, and allows physicians to spend more time with patients. Concierge medicine, also…