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Gwinnett Citizen News

Gwinnett Medical Center Hosts Joint Pain Discussion

On August 22, Gwinnett Medical Center hosted a breakfast discussion about overcoming joint pain led by board-certified orthopedic surgeons Dr. Mary Jo Albert, Dr. Rashmi Kulkarni, and Dr. Robert Wood.

Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth’s Concussion Institute Announces Integration of Telemedicine into Offerings

Institute partners with rural south Georgia school district to offer concussion care and reduce healthcare gap

Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC)-Duluth announced today that its Concussion Institute has partnered with Ware County Schools to provide concussion care for, potentially, 6,000 students and athletes via telemedicine. Through this partnership, GMC-Duluth will be the first hospital in Georgia to offer school-based concussion care through telemedicine, broadening area students’ access to critical, specialty care with the convenience of virtual appointments.

David Walker

Advance Directive For Health Care

How does one make sure their last wishes for healthcare, including life support, are honored? Georgia has a type of format called an Advance Directive that replaces the old Living Will and the Healthcare Power of Attorney.

Dr. Marc Unterman

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Explained: The Most Common Cause of Heart Related Death Under the Age of 30

Snellville – Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common inherited cardiac disease and is present in 1 in 500 in the population. It is one of the most common causes of heart-related death under the age of 30 and can affect both men and women equally. In an effort to raise awareness about the symptoms of this disease and preventative measures and treatments that are available to patients, Dr. Marc Unterman, a cardiologist at Eastside Heart and Vascular, further, explains this condition.

back pain

Is It Just Back Pain Or Something More?

At this very moment, it is estimated that nearly 31 million Americans are experiencing back pain of some kind. Whether it’s stiffness after a bad night’s sleep, or pulling a muscle after weekend activities, you’ve likely dealt with the annoyance of back pain at some point. 

HealthData Management recognizes Beth Grimes

GMC IT Director selected as National Thought Leader

HealthData Management recognizes Beth Grimes

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. (May 18, 2017) – Gwinnett Medical Center’s (GMC) Beth Grimes, director of enterprise data analytics, was selected by HealthData Management as one of the Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT.  The program recognizes contributions in health information technology.