Gwinnett Medical Center News

Newly approved by the FDA, Orbera™ Balloon yields results in fighting epidemic

Based on a commitment to provide patients a range of weight loss solutions, the Center for Weight Management at Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) announced a new offering—an intragastric balloon procedure.

Let’s face it: being female comes with some physiological challenges. Internal organs, including the uterus and bladder, are supported by muscles and other tissues known as the pelvic floor.

Put down the cellphone and read these tips for unplugging—and recharging.

When it comes to work, there is a fine line between dedication and addiction.

Pregnancy is a time to take the best possible care of your health.  You are not only eating for your own health, but also for the growth and development of your baby.

A stroke can strike anyone—no matter your age, ethnicity, or gender. There is no typical stroke victim. Yet women are slightly more likely than men to have a stroke and die from it.

FAQ from Gwinnett Medical Center
While reality TV shows and magazine articles may make cosmetic surgery seem like a magic way to shave off years or look like a movie star, there’s more to it than that. Here are some frequently asked questions, and their answers by the cosmetic surgery specialists at Gwinnett Medical Center.

Women’s Pavilion at Gwinnett Medical Center has received the 2015 Women’s Choice Award® as an America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics.

If you’ve already been through one heart attack, you’re at increased risk for another, but with a few smart moves you can reduce that risk. Unfortunately, many heart patients have mistaken ideas about what’s good for them.

Kids learning to swim attend swimming lessons for weeks. When wanting to take their tennis to the next level even casual tennis players hire a coach. So why are we so reluctant to seek professional help to learn how to run better, more efficiently and injury-free?