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Family Promise

July 9, 2013

Choosing to share a personal story is sometimes a courageous decision. Homelessness has been a recurring topic in the past several months with a near daily call to attention by various service organizations within Gwinnett County. The reasons vary, sometimes it is a domestic issue, sometimes it is transportation, and sometimes it is illness, but what it rarely seems to be is anything short of a last resort. Leaving your home, your children’s toys, clothes and food behind might seem like an unlikely scenario, but it is real. It is a reality each and every day here in Gwinnett.

Jon Langston, Hometown country singer

July 9, 2013

There are a million and one reasons to be “the talk of the town.” The folks in and around Grayson are talking about Jon Langston, a real hometown celebrity. The reason?

Do you know how much experience counts?

July 6, 2013

Having been in the cosmetic industry for 17 years I have had the opportunity to see a variety of situations, products, treatments and providers and the culmination of that experience has shaped the business model of About Face Skin Care. Of course, I had heard the stories and seen the media coverage of overdone cosmetic procedures and I admit I was apprehensive about being a part of this world.

Home Sweet Home – The Salvation Army working in Gwinnett

June 21, 2013

Courage in the face of hunger, fear of sleeping in your car and the very thought of possibly placing your children in an insecure situation is not something most people think about on a daily basis, but for too many, it is a reality. Homelessness is not defined by any one word. It is complex and can take place for any socioeconomic status in the blink of a pink slip. With a society living paycheck to paycheck, regardless of income, homelessness is a state that can occur within a very short amount of time. Courage in the face of fear is a start. Finding help is the next step. The Salvation Army’s Home Sweet Home program is a compassionate place to start.

Gail Stroud, when she was recognized by the board for her 50 years of service.

Fifty years of nursing sees many changes

June 21, 2013

If you mention the name of RN Gail Stroud to any staff member who has worked with her at Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC), one word comes to mind – passion. That’s because Stroud is not only passionate about the patients to whom she has given care since 1963, but because of her passion as an advocate throughout her career to improve Gwinnett citizen’s lives through better health care facilities.

L. C. Johnson (Left), Gwinnett County resident, donates much of his time to help others and has been a father figure to many. Pictured is L.C. Johnson (L) with Major Glenn Fite (R), retired Salvation Army Officer.

A community treasure: LC Johnson

June 21, 2013

“My dad was not only a great provider growing up,” says Daryl Keith Johnson, “He gave me lots of inspiration, knowledge, and support. I was really grateful for that.”

GMC Notifies patients who may have been exposed to active TB

June 18, 2013

Open Letter to the Community LAWRENCEVILLE (June 18, 2013) – Earlier today Gwinnett Medical Center officials held a press conference to reach out to the

Storyteller and New York Times best-selling children’s book author Carmen Deedy joins the following GCPS Broadcast and Distance Learning team members (L-R): Faraz Ahmed, producer and Brookwood High graduate; Greg LaHatte, GCPS director of broadcast and distance learning; Carmen Deedy, author and host for "Love that Book!"; Kolinda Scialabba, information specialist and writer/producer for "Love that Book!"; Bruce Lennox, broadcast production specialist; Glenn Ballard, media technology manager and director for "Love that Book!"; Randall Tolliver, editor.

GCPS TV honored with 2013 EMMY Award

June 13, 2013

The Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recently presented Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) with an EMMY Award for “Love that Book!” a local GCPS TV production. GCPS TV was announced as a winner during the 2013 Southeast Regional EMMY Awards Gala on Saturday, June 8, 2013, in Atlanta.

Let the sun shine

June 13, 2013

Tips for summertime from Gwinnett Medical Center