August 26, 2017

Dogwood Forest of Grayson Helps Their Residents with VA Benefits

Life planning is essential in today’s economy, but the process can be difficult and overwhelming. While working through investments and 401K plans, you might want to also consider researching long-term care options and how to pay for them. As we age, our needs change so preparing well before there is a need is definitely a smart move.

Michael Willman, DO, CarlinVision

Demystifying Eye Health Evolution of Cataract Surgery II

Dr. Harold Ridley was an eye surgeon in London during World War II, who helped treat bomber and fighter pilots during the air war over Europe. The pilots suffered eye wounds as shards of plexiglass would lodge into the eye after bullets shattered canopies of the aircraft. He made an observation that the material did not react in the eye and was not rejected by the body. 

Jonathan Howe

Go On A Short-term Mission Trip

Have you ever been on a short-term mission trip? If not, you should go. Seriously. Put it on your bucket list. Going to another country on a short-term mission trip is a life-changing experience. Actually, it will change your life, the person who goes.

Principal Shane Orr and members of the Central Class of 1961

Central Gwinnett High School Set to Celebrate its 60th Anniversary

LAWRENCEVILLE– New Central Gwinnett High School Principal, Shane Orr, spoke at the annual meeting of the Central Gwinnett Class of 1961 this past Friday. The Central Gwinnett Class of 1961 group is organized by Mr. Hoyt Huff, and is the first class of students to attend all four years of high school at Central Gwinnett.

Kindness Is Not Just a Southern Thing

Maybe every person believes they came from a great generation, but as an Atlanta native, I am so grateful I had the opportunity to grow up in Lawrenceville in the 1960’s and 1970’s. The values I learned have helped me navigate through many difficult life challenges.

Jan Wilson

School Library Journal and Scholastic Announce 2017 School Librarian of the Year

Winner Tamiko Brown from Ed White E-STEM Magnet School in El Lago, TX, and Four Heroes Recognized for Outstanding Achievement, Leadership, and Innovation in School Libraries

NEW YORK, NY – Today, School Library Journal (SLJ) named Tamiko Brown of Ed White E-STEM Magnet School in El Lago, TX the winner of the 2017 School Librarian of the Year Award. Sponsored by Scholastic Library Publishing, this award honors K–12 school library professionals for outstanding achievement and the exemplary use of technology to engage students.

Eastside Medical building

Eastside Medical Center earns National Accreditation from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons

SNELLVILLE – The Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation to the cancer program at Eastside Medical Center. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of comprehensive patient-centered care.