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October - December 2011
Page 2 Health Directory 2011 • October - December
How to use this directoryThe Area Health Directory is a reference to aid the public to identify and locate
healthcare providers and suppliers in Baldwin, Putnam, Hancock, Wilkinson, Jones,and Greene Counties and the surrounding area. Take a moment to browse throughthis publication, you will find various physicians, dentists, chiropractors, pharmacies,home healthcare providers and more, all listed by category of specialty. The listingsare in alphabetical order for ease of use.
We were surprised to find the large number of healthcare professionals andproviders in our area and, although every attempt was made to be sure we includedevery one, we apologize for anyone inadvertently omitted.
We hope you will find this reference guide useful and keep it handy by yourphone, or elsewhere, to refer to when you need these services or products. We alsothank our advertisers for making this publication possible and hope you will expressyour thanks when you visit them.Acupuncture & Pain Mangement . . . . .5Aesthetics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Alchohol & Drug Treatment . . . . . . . . .5Allergy/Immunology . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Ambulance Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6Audiology/Hearing Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Cardiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7Chiropractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Clinics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8Counseling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8Dental Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-11Dermatology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Diagnostic Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Dialysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Ear, Nose & Throat . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Early Intervention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13Executive Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Facial Plastic& Reconstructive Surgery . . . . . . . . .13Family Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13-15Fertility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Fetal Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Fitness Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Gastroenterology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15General Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16Geriatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Health & Diet Food/Supplements . . . .16Health Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Home Medical Services . . . . . . . .16-17Hospice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-18Infectious Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Insurance, Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Integrative Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Internal Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-20
Laboratories-Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Massage Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Medical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Mental Health Services . . . . . . . . . . .20Nephrology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Neurology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Neuropsychiatry& Pain Management . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Nursing Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Obstetrics/Gynecology . . . . . . . . . . . .22Occupational Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . .22Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Opthalmology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-24Orthopedic Surgery . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Orthotics & Prosthetics . . . . . . . . . . .25Outpatient Facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Pharmacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26Physical Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Podiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Private Home Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Psychiatry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Pulmonology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Radiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Radiation Oncology . . . . . . . . . . . . .28Rheumtology/Arthritis . . . . . . . . . . . .28Sleep Disorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-29Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Support Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Telehealth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Therapeutic Radiology . . . . . . . . . . . .29Urology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29VA Clinics/Hospitals . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Vascular & Thorasic Surgery . . . . . . .29Women’s Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-30Wound Healing Center . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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In the United States, 8.3% of the population, 25.8 millionadults and children, have diabetes and one-fourth of thesepeople do not know they have it.For many, diagnosis comes 7 to10 years after the onset of thedisease.
1.9 million new cases of diabetes werediagnosed in people aged 20 years andolder in 2010. Diabetes is the seventhleading cause of death in the United Statesand can cause serious health complicationsincluding heart disease, blindness, kidneyfailure, and lower-extremity amputations.However, early detection and treatment ofdiabetes can prevent or delay many of thecomplications associated with the disease.
If you’ve tried everything to treat yourdiabetes and your blood sugar still isn’tright, adding insulin may help. Insulin is ahormone that is released from the pancreasto help the body use or store the sugar itgets from food.
In people with type 2 diabetes, thepancreas does not produce enough insulinto keep their blood sugar controlled.Adding insulin to an overall diabetes treat-
ment plan can help to control the level ofsugar in the blood. When your levels arecloser to normal, you have good bloodsugar control.
People who have been diagnosed withdiabetes need close supervision of theirdiet and medications from physicianstrained in treating and educating patients.TenderCare Clinic in Greensboro, GA hasone of the best Health & EducationDepartments in the lake community.
Certified Diabetes Educators atTenderCare Clinic hold Diabetes Classesand also work one-on-one with patients tohelp improve their quality of life throughlifestyle changes including meal plans andnutritional tips, exercise, monitoring bloodsugar levels, and self-management training.They also provide diabetic patients withcomplimentary glucometers and test strips.
Putnam County resident Linda Ervin, aretired school nutritionist, attended one ofthe three hour Diabetic Classes conductedby TenderCare and was impressed with theamount of information she received andsays: “I have been under the care of threedifferent physicians for my diabetes and Ifound TenderCare’s class to be exceptional.I would highly recommend this programto anyone who is dealing with diabetes orhas a family member who is diabetic.”
LivingWell with Diabetes
803 S. Main Street • Greensboro Dental 706.454.5114 Medical 706.453.1201 Pharmacy 706.454.5150
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The warm and fuzzy feeling that ariseswhen helping others is what drives many todonate money or do good for others. Studiesshow that altruism may actually have profoundphysiological effects.
Scientists have determined that the feelingsof happiness associated with doing good can betraced to a particular pleasure center of thebrain that can be viewed and measured withbrain scans. There are physical components todoing thoughtful or charitable things, accord-ing to a 2008 report in The New York Times.
This bodes well for donations as the reces-sion continues to hit the country in a big way.Individuals who are facing layoffs or pay cutsmay still dig deep into their pockets for chari-table donations because they seek the high thatdonating provides.
And it isn't just financial donations thatmake a person happy. Any type of goodwilltoward others is a way to generate the endor-phins and mood-boosting properties of altru-ism. That means there are plenty of opportuni-ties that can boost feelings of happiness.
* During the holiday season, write a "Letterfrom Santa" to a less fortunate child andinclude a gift card to a toy store so that he orshe can get a treat.
* Visit seniors in a retirement communityor assisted living facility and sit and chat for awhile.
* Knock on an elderly neighbor's door andfind out if you can help out with any choresaround the house.
* Bring a friend breakfast or lunch simplybecause you were thinking of them and want-ed to surprise them.
* Take in the trash cans for your entirestreet, especially if the weather is nasty.
* Tell a fast-food employee or another hardworker that they're doing a good job.Complaints come easy in the service industry,but praise is often hard to get.
* Volunteer to watch neighborhood chil-dren so other mothers and fathers can get amuch-needed break.
* Don't ignore a phone solicitation from acharity organization. Get more informationand do your best to donate.
* If you practice a religion, go to yourhouse of worship and participate in communi-ty togetherness.
* Hold a door, smile at someone or offer toget something down from a tall shelf in a store.It's the little things that can bring pleasure.
* Share something you have with anotherperson who doesn't. That may mean genera-tor-supplied electric power during a power out-age, a special snack at school lunch, a tool, apiece of clothing or whatever you can think of.
There are so many ways to give to others,and one of the biggest benefits is the smilesand positive feelings giving provides.
Giving makes the body feel GOOD
Acupuncture & Pain Management
Oconee Pain ClinicR. Penelope Brooks, MD1215 Columbia Dr., Milledgeville (478) 454-1977
Spine Care & Pain ManagementD. Janene Holladay, M.D.Kiley Reynolds, M.D.Reginald Strother, M.D.Richard Campbell, M.D.Woodley Davis, M.D.1040 Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 549-8114
Aesthetics
Aesthetic Specialty CentreMarc E. Yune, MDKaty Daniel Medrano,Certified Medical Esthetician2001 Linger Longer Rd., Greensboro (706) 467-65001825 Old Alabama Rd.Suite 201, Roswell (770) 393-9000
MCG Medical AssociatesJack Yu, MD, DMD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Southern Laser Salon & Spa921 Harmony Rd., Eatonton (706) 485-7200
Alcohol & Drug Treatment
Oconee Center 430 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 445-3201
Recovery Resources195 Ivey Dr., Milledgeville (478) 454-1811
River Edge Behavioral Health CenterBlandy Way Office Park60 Hwy. 22 West, Milledgeville (478) 445-1290
Allergy / Immunology
Allergy & Asthma Clinic of MaconDavid T. Plaxico, MD2076 Ingleside Ave., Macon (478) 743-9376
Allergy, Asthma & ArthritisA.J. Deutsch, MDLoren W. Hunt, MDJB Linker III, MD330 Hawthorne Lane, Athens (706) 546-8518
MCG Medical AssociatesJason R. Perry, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803Rahul K. Vengala, MD3964 Elnora Dr., Macon (478) 477-1777
Ambulance Service
A ACLS Advance Air Ambulance(800) 633-3590
Accredited Air AmbulanceEmergency Medical Services(800) 558-5387
Baldwin CountyEmergency Medical ServiceHQ: 675 New St., MaconLocal Dispatch: 598 MLK Jr. Dr., Milledgeville (478) 633-1111
Hancock County Ambulance ServiceRichard Warren, Director656 Linton Rd., Sparta (706) 444-7575
Heartland EMS Inc.GA Hwy. 57, McIntyre (478) 946-3921
National EMS1400 Eatonton Rd., Ste. 300, Madison (706) 342-4444
Putnam CountyEmergency Medical Service882 S. Oak St., Eatonton (706) 485-9096
Assisted Living
Arbor Terrace170 Marilyn Farmer Drive, Athens (706) 353-0400
Baptist Village Plantation Villas & Suites6000 Plantation Way, Macon (478)405-6325
Blair House Senior Living684 Arlington Place, Macon(478) 745-7971
Brantley’s Assisted Living61 Marshall Road, Milledgeville (478) 452-2511
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Assisted Living (cont’d.)
Comfort Keepers1943 N. Jefferson St., Suite 3Milledgeville (478) 414-1512
Cottage on Wesleyan1633 Wesleyan Dr., Macon(478) 405-8280
The Cottages at Woodland Terrace1010 Fernwood Dr., Milledgeville(478) 414-1234
Flint River Senior Living Community250 Water Tower Ct., Macon(478) 471-9433
Helping Hands Assisted Living525 Hwy 24 East, Milledgeville(478) 363-0763
John-Wesley Villas5471 Thomaston Rd., Macon(478) 477-4424
Lakeview Retirement Home andAssisted Living 1321 Price Mill Rd., Madison(706) 342-7159
Lewis Assisted Living 1121 Planning Mill Rd., Greensboro (706) 453-9675 (706) 818-0209
Madison House Assisted Living 167 W. Jefferson St., Madison (706) 342-4514
Morningside Assisted Living6191 Peake Road, Macon (478) 477-6911
The Oaks at Peake Assisted Living400 Foster Rd., Macon (478) 474-00251910 Forsyth St., Suite 103, Macon (478) 314-3481
Stone Brooke Suites114 Stone Brooke Dr., Gray (478) 986-0097
Tennille Assisted Living525 N. Main St., Tennille (478) 552-0607
Willow Run Retirement Home1061 Willow Run Rd., Greensboro (706) 454-0980
Audiology / Hearing Aids
Advanced Audiology & Hearing CareDr. Kimberly Hoffman, Au.D., CCC/A, FAAA1000 Cowles Clinic WayDogwood Cottage D-200, Greensboro(706) 453-2119
Audibel-Townsend Hearing Aid Centers218 Main St., Greensboro(800) 675-3255
Baker Hearing Aids2116 Riverside Dr., Macon(478) 746 8462
Carol Roobin BashukHearing Care CentersRichard Bullington, H.I.S.1776 N. Jefferson Street, Milledgeville (478) 452-2456
Hearing Associates of Middle GeorgiaJoy Pritchett, Au.D111 Fieldstone Dr., Suite 106Milledgeville(478) 452-2456
Pollard Professional Hearing ServicesMelissa V. Green, Au.D.3759 Vineville Ave., Macon(478) 477-7700
Cardiology
Cardio-Thoracic & Vascular & PediatricSurgeryF.S. Wanna, MDLaura L. Reed, MDMichael Klyachkin, MD Peter J. Bolan, MDWilliam Schroder, MD688 Walnut St., Suite 200, Macon (478) 742-7566
Cardiopulmonary Associates ofCentral GeorgiaRashmi Hooda, MDS.K. Hooda, MD511 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 453-9472
Cardiovascular Associates of MaconStephen A. Noller, MD770 Pine St., Suite 480, Macon (478) 743-5113
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Georgia Cardiology CenterMirza Ahmed, MDMueez Ahmed, MD 111 Fieldstone Drive, Milledgeville (478) 453-7242428 Poplar St., Macon (478) 741-6400
Central Georgia Heart CenterJohn C. Hawkins, MD Mark E. Dorogy, MD Amy D. Kingman, MDCarmine V. Oddis, MD 682 Hemlock St., Ste 490, Macon (478) 741-1208
Georgia Heart Physicians Obi Emerole, MD, FACCChuk Nwabuebo, MD, FACC 540 W. Thomas St., Suite E, Milledgeville (478) 453-8991, (478) 738-9443
Georgia Heart & Vascular Center, P.C. Thomas Meyer, MDTalley Culclasure, MDRallie “Rooster” Cogburn, PA.C121 SpartaHwy., Eatonton (706) 484-9750
Macon Cardio Vascular InstituteRichard Harvey, MD Randall B. Brown, MD Joe H. Johnson, MD Walter E. Rizzoni, MD Maurice M. Solis, MD575 First St., Macon (478) 743-9762MCG Medical AssociatesVishal Arora, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Medical Group of Saint Joseph’s at CowlesClinic CardiologyNicholas A. F. Chronos, MDStephen Frohwein, MDPeter G. Lavine, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayOaks Cottage, Suite O-300, Greensboro (706) 999-1525
Piedmont Heart InstituteBradford C. Lipman, MDJohn Hennecken, MD101 Lake Oconee Parkway, Eatonton (706) 485-0907
Chiropractors
Eatonton Chiropractic CenterDr. Daniels117 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton (706) 484-0222
Franks Chiropractic Life CenterRick Franks, DC; Curtis Harraway. DC1031 Parkside Commons, Suite 103Greensboro (706) 453-7411
Healing Hands Chiropractic Inc. C. Nolan Stephens, DC 961 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478)452-6162Todd F. Kelleher, DC 4292 Gray Hwy., Gray (478) 986-6444
Light Force Family ChiropracticA Creating Wellness CenterSherry Meeks, DC; Tracy Green, DC680 Dunlap Rd., Milledgeville (478) 452-5433
Memorial Chiropractic ClinicMichael J. Covey, DC1420 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville(478)452-4821
Merica ChiropracticAlan Liebe, DC1943 N. Jefferson St. NE, Milledgeville (478) 453-3478
Northeast ChiropracticsRichard Oster, DC618 Shurling Dr., Macon (478) 743-2402
Pathway To HealingRamona Warren, DC1022 Founders Row, Greensboro (706) 454-2040
Simpson Chiropractic ClinicKen Simpson, DC101 Chase Ct. NW, Suite B,Milledgeville (478) 453-2341
Sinclair Family ChiropracticSteve M. Sinclair, Jr. DC112 Wrights Dr., Suite F, Milledgeville (478)452-3000
Smith Family Chiropractic Ted Smith, DC; Eric Vroom, DC639 Old Phoenix Rd., Eatonton(706) 485-1010
Dr. James D. Waddell111 Atlanta Rd., Gray (478)986-44444045 Vineville Ave, Macon (478)475-4131
Clinics
Baldwin County Health Department953 Barrows Ferry Rd., Milledgeville (478) 445-4274
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Clinics (cont’d)
Cowles Clinic1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Greensboro(706)454-0111
Good Samaritan Clinic109 E. North St., Greensboro (706) 454-0600Greene County Health Department1031 Apalachee Rd., Greensboro (706) 454-0600
Hancock Health Department516 Boland St., Sparta (706) 444-6616
Morgan County Health Department 2005 S. Main St., Suite 200, Madison (706) 752-1266
Putnam County Health Department103 N. Washington Ave., Eatonton (706) 485-8591
Sandersville Community Health616 Ferncrest Dr., Sandersville(478) 552-1620
Counseling
Beth Boatman-Cook, LPC256 W. Washington St., Suite AMadison 706-342-4030
Christian Life Today, Inc.Ellen Couch202-B Jefferson Ave. N., Eatonton (706) 485-7149
Counseling AssociatesJudy W. Schneider, Ph.D., LPC96 Whitney St., Eatonton 706-485-3380
Oconee Center 430 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 445-3201
Oconee WellnessDonna Eaton, Ed. D.953 Harmony Rd., Suite 102, Eatonton706-347-0774
River Edge Behavioral Health CenterBlandy Way Office Park60 Hwy 22 W., Milledgeville (478) 445-1290
Stathas Life Development CenterJohn J. Stathas, PhD LMFT1051 B Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 473-1780
Dental Laboratories
Prestige Dental Design Inc. 187 NW Roberson Mill Rd., Milledgeville (478) 452-4992
Dental – Cosmetic/Restorative
Lake Oconee Center for Dental Health Scott R. Roberts, DMD 1021 Founders Row, Greensboro (706) 484-0661
Lake Oconee Dentistry David Bradley, DMDPatti J. Bradley, DMDPhilip Boswell, DDS1010 Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 453-1333
Laser Health DentistryR. Norman, DDS, PC1041 Parkside Commons, Ste. 104Greensboro (706) 454-0044
Macon Smiles Sheila Shah, DMD 4929 Forsyth Rd., Macon (478) 757-8714
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Walker Dental Group6055 Lakeside Commons Dr., Ste 320Macon (478) 477-2761
Dental - Endodontics
Oconee Associates of Endodontics Thomas E. Day, DDS Brian D. Olson, DMD M. Chad Williams, DMD112 Harmony Crossing, Suite 1Eatonton (706) 484-9844
Dental - General
Frank Arnold Family Dentistry Frank S. Arnold, DMD112 Wrights Drive, Suite EMilledgeville (478) 454-2114
Dr. Robert D. Betzel Family Dentistry Robert D. Betzel, DDS 104 N. LaFayette Ave., Eatonton (706) 485-9031
Dr. J.T. Curry 300 Cline Ave., Milledgeville (478) 452-5164
Thomas L. Davidson, DDS 300 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville(478) 452-3820
Lee B. Godfrey, DMD199 Coopers Church Rd SWMilledgeville (478) 452-8960
Greensboro Cosmetic & Family DentistryB. Scott Hillin, DMD 1590 S. Main St., Greensboro (706) 453-7860
Gregory Graham, DMD 385 Meadow Ridge Dr.Milledgeville (478) 452-0270
Gray Dental Associates Thomas Griffin III, DMDKara Griffin Moore, DMDHwy. 129, Gray (478) 986-6821
John Harrington, DDS 645 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville (478) 453-8666
Janet Hogan Harrison, DDS, PC 108 Fieldstone Dr., Milledgeville (478) 453-7535
Just Dentures1552 Rocky Creek Rd.Macon (478) 785-5979
including Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
1421 N. Columbia St. • Milledgeville, GA • (478) 454-2114All Major Credit Cards Accepted including CARE CREDIT
WE DO NOT accept Medicaid nor Peach Care.
Our caring and friendly staff will listen to your needs and concerns. In addition to cosmetic and implant dentistry, we offer “one day” crowns, oral
sedation, treatment for TMJ disorders, in-office CT Scans, medical insurance billingfor accident cases and certain other dental treatments including implants and
reconstructive dentistry. We also help patients with root canal treatments, periodontalcare (gum disease), extractions, premium dentures and denture repairs
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Dental - General (cont’d.)
Kenneth Kay, DDS, MAGDHwy. 129, Gray (478) 986-1830
Lake Country Dental CareMichael Lefkove, DDST. Stephen Veal, DDS750 N. Cobb St., #140, Milledgeville (478)452-3768
Lake Oconee Center for Dental HealthScott R. Roberts, DMD 1021 Founder’s Row, Greensboro (706) 484-0661
Lake Oconee Dentistry David Bradley, DMDPatti J. Bradley, DMDPhilip Boswell, DDS1010 Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 623-5528
Roy E. Lehrman, DDS, PC 530 W. Thomas St., Ste. F, Milledgeville (478) 453-9371
Alan T. Maxwell, DDS 179 Garrett Way, Milledgeville (478) 453-3004
Michael C. Montgomery, DMD, PC1040 Barclay Dr., Madison(706) 342-1242
Peters & Justice Dental Office Alfred B. Peters, DMD, PC Leroy Justice, DDS, PC 540 West Thomas St., Suite A, Milledgeville (478) 453-846412900 E. Broad St., Sparta (706) 444-6886
Scherer Family Dentistry2151 Eatonton Hwy., Bldg. D, Madison(706) 752-1910
TenderCare Clinic803 S. Main St., Greensboro (706) 453-1201
W. Ashton Thompson, DDS 104 E. North St., Greensboro (706) 453-4714
William B. Lee, DDSRobert W. Vedder, DMD Chad D. Collins, DMD1421 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 453-7591
Adrian Woodruff, DMD480 Hancock St., Madison(706) 342-2155
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Dental - OrthodonticsYoung-Jones Dental LLC136 Sparta Hwy, Eatonton(706) 484-0282
Gordon D. Barfield, DDSBrian G. Chrzan, DDS, PhDJulie K. Addis, DMD600 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478)453-3445
Lake Oconee Smile Center/Invisalign Kimberly Edwards Beal, DMD 1050 Parkside Commons, Greensboro (706) 454-2222
Anne T. Sanchez, DMD 1006 Fernwood Dr., Milledgeville (478) 452-7441202 N. Jefferson St., Eatonton (706) 485-5778, Gray (478)986-1556
Paschal OrthodonticsJames E. Paschal, DMD, MS153 W. Washington St., Madison 1097 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton(706) 342-7330
Jayni Bradley, DMDBoard Certified Pediatric Dentists1120 Mars Hill Rd., #101, Watkinsville(706) 769-1994
Lake Oconee Smile Center Kaneta R. Lott, DDS1050 Parkside Commons, #103, Greensboro(706) 454-2222
Dermatology
Astectics Specialty CenterDr. Marc YuneDr. Holly Edmunds - Dermatology770.393.9000 - Emily Marcs
Campbell Dermatology at Cowles ClinicRoss M. Campbell, MD, FAAD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Aspen Cottage Greensboro (706) 543-5858
Family DermatologyVickie M. Brown, MD840 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville (478) 453-2700
Georgia Dermatology & Skin Center 230 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 453-8484 2400 Bellvue Rd., Dublin(478) 275-26941157 Forsyth St., Macon (478) 745-8581
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MCG Medical AssociatesJack L. Lesher, Jr., MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Newnan Dermatology at Cowles ClinicJill Buckthal-McCuin, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayElm Cottage, Suite E-100, Greensboro (706) 999-1785
Diagnostic Imaging
Lake Oconee Diagnostic Center 1040 Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 453-4945
Milledgeville Imaging Center1850 North Columbia St.Milledgeville (478) 453-4101
Oconee Regional Medical Center821 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 454-3505
St. Joseph’s Imaging Centerat Cowles Clinic1000 Cowles Clinic WaySuite 9-100, Greensboro (706) 454-0036
St. Joseph’s Hospital at East Georgia1201 Siloam Rd., Greensboro(706) 453-7331
Putnam General Hospital101 Lake Oconee Pkwy NEEatonton (706) 485-2711
DialysisDSI GreensboroDr. Gautauym DasGupta Dr. Zuoheng Fan1220 Siloam Rd., Greensboro (706) 453-7222
Medical Kidney Services of Central Georgia 521 W. Montgomery St., Suite 14AMilledgeville (478) 453-2031
Milledgeville Dialysis Center 400 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville (478) 453-9489
Oconee Dialysis Center 421 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 451-0064
Ear, Nose & ThroatThe ENT Center of Central Georgia Charles W. Dunn, MD John W. Griffin, MD Matthew Jerles, MDKeith Holmes, MDAlex Correa, MD; Sanford Duke, MD540 Hemlock St., Macon (478) 743-8953
MCG MedicalAssociates, Jastin Antisdel2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Middle Georgia Ear, Nose & Throat CenterRick Lockhart, MD 111 Fieldstone Dr., Ste. 102, Milledgeville (478) 452-6610
Oconee Ear, Nose & ThroatBrad Mathias, MD850 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville 1041 Park Dr., Greensboro501 Sparta Rd., Sandersville(478) 452-4800
Early Intervention
Babies Can’t Wait953 Barrows Ferry Rd., Milledgeville 2520 Riverside Dr., Macon (888) 449-0108Crossroads Pregnancy Center451 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville(478) 452-7376
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Emergency
National EMS1400 Eatonton Rd., Suite 300, Madison(706) 342-4444Putnam Co. Emergency Medical Service 882 Oak St., Eatonton (706) 485-9096Washington Regional Medical Center 610 Sparta Rd., Sandersville (478) 552-3901
Executive Health
Cowles Clinic Executive HealthRobert S. Cowles II, MDDirector Executive Health1000 Cowles Clinic WayOaks Cottage, Suite O-100Greensboro (706) 999-1485
Facial Plastic & ReconstructiveSurgery
Astectics Specialty CenterDr. Marc YuneDr. Holly Edmunds - Dermatology770.393.9000 - Emily MarcsStefan Adair, MD, FACS 771 Orange St., Macon (478) 633-7677
Adonia Med SpaRashmi Hooda, MD511 N. Cobb St.Suite 13Milledgeville(478) 453-9472 (478) 454-8076
Image Plastic Surgery Center682 Hemlock St., Suite 410, Macon(478) 745-7925Howard J. Perofsky, MD 682 Hemlock St., Suite 230, Macon (478) 742-4847
Plastic Surgery Associates of Macon Ronald A. Freeman, MD FACS 420 Charter Blvd., Suite 103, Macon (478) 474-5700, (877) 247-2540
Oconee AestheticsOmar Akhras, MD120 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton (706) 485-4002446 Spring St., Sparta(706) 444-6521
Family Practice
Compassionate Care ClinicHarry Wingate, MDMichelle Brown, NP102-A Airport Rd., Milledgeville (478) 453-0077
Lake Oconee Urgent &Specialty Care CenterDr. Jameelah GaterDr. Eddie Richardson Jr.Dr. Emem Udo105 Harmony Crossing, Suite 3Eatonton (706) 484-0884
Eagle Springs Primary Care Richard Culp, MDMaryam Sedghi, MD440 Charter Blvd., Suite 2203Macon (478) 745-0808
Welsey Ensley, MD 1190 Siloam Rd., Greensboro (706) 453-0046
Family Medical Associates ofLake OconeeDave A. Ringer, MD; Bob Perry, PA-CSally A. Powell, RN,FNP-C1041 Park Dr.Greensboro (706) 453-4945
Free & Confidential Services
Mon. 3-7, Tues., Wed., Thurs. 10-4
451 S. Wayne Street • 478-452-7376
www.crossroadspc.net • [email protected]
• Pregnancy Verification
• Ultrasounds for qualified clients
• Referral services
• Comprehensive information and assistance
• No appointment necessary
Family Practice (cont’d)
Gray Family Health 110 Stone Brooke Dr., Gray (478) 986-4743
Theron Harrison, DO 108 Fieldstone Dr., Milledgeville (478) 453-3532
J.I.L. Family Healthcare Center Dorothy Sallis-Stewart, MD 530 W. Thomas St., Suite BMilledgeville (478) 453-2606
Rakesh Kumar, MD123 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton (706) 485-2621
Madison Family MedicinePamela Hall, Dan Zant, MDs1010 Barclay Dr., Madison(706) 342-1555
Madison Primary Care1820 Bethany Rd. Madison(706) 342-3103
MCG Medical AssociatesHarry “Bo” L. Cheves, MD James Tippett, MD2011 Westend Dr., Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Milledgeville Family Practice PCGeorge W. Grimes, III, MD, FAAPCharles I. Caulton, MD, FAAFP540W Thomas St., Suite B, Milledgeville(478) 453-9435Robert L. Morgan, M.D., P.C.432 Boland St., Sparta (706) 444-7917
North Macon Family Healthcare AssociatesLaura Moore, MDJennifer Duke, MDTrellis Baker, MDFred Gaton, MD540 Charger Blvd.Ste. 100, Macon (478) 471-0089
Oconee Family Medicine Center Roy Deen, MDJames Smith Jr., MD Michael Duke, MD 800 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville (478) 453-9346
Oconee Pain ClinicR. Penelope Brooks, MD1215 Columbia Dr., Milledgeville (478) 454-1977
Occupational Health Center Susan Jones, MD LLC106 Hospital Perimeter Rd., Eatonton (706) 485-0880
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Pharmacy Services for the Entire Family
803 S. Main Street • Greensboro Dental 706.454.5114 • Medical 706.453.1201
Pharmacy 706.454.5150 • Travel Clinic 706.454.5163
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OMNI Health Solutions LLCClyde Green, MD 841 Mulberry St., Macon(478) 741-6554221 W. Clinton St., Suite 3, Gray(478) 986-9550Phillips Family MedicineKimberly Y. Phillips, MD142 Hospital Perimeter Rd., Eatonton (706) 485-1145
Sandersville Family Practice Center E. Chandler McDavid, MD205 Medical Arts Dr., Sandersville (478) 552-2020
TenderCare Clinic803 S. Main St., Greensboro (706) 453-1201
Fertility
Central Georgia Fertility Clinic 4075 Elnora Dr., Macon (478) 453-9402
Fetal Imaging
First Photo Fetal Imaging750 N. Cobb Street, Milledgeville(866) 485-7797
Fitness Equipment
Fitness Demands Equipment Sales1051 Village Park Dr., Suite 103Greensboro (706) 453-2299
Gastroenterology
Central Georgia Gastroenterology, LLCDon S. Heacock, MD345 North Cobb Street, Milledgeville(478) 457-3900
Keith Garnto, MD163 NW Roberson Mill Rd., Milledgeville (478) 453-9402
East Atlanta Gastroenterology AssociatesA. Steven McIntosh, MD, FACG1000 Cowles Clinic WayAspen Cottage A-100, Greensboro(706) 999-9953 (770) 922-0505
Metro Atlanta GastroenterologyMax A. Shapiro, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayOak Cottage, Suite O-100, Greensboro (706) 999-1609(706) 453-1221
Middle Georgia Gastroenterology PC Carley Ebanks, MD Don Heacock, MD 411 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 453-0003791 Poplar St., Macon(478) 755-0800
MCG Medical AssociatesRobert R. Schade, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
General Surgery
Cyler D. Garner, MD200 Pine St., Gordon (478) 628-2101
Macon Surgical Associates Earl N. Mullis Jr., MD John T. Williams 4th, MD 870 High St., Macon (478) 746-2770
MCG Medical AssociatesHarry “Bo” Cheeves, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Sergio Mejias, MD740 Prince Ave., Bldg. 10, Athens1107 S. Main St., Madison(706) 548-5488
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General Surgery (cont’d)
Oconee Surgical Associates Harinder Brar MD 315 N. Cobb St.. Milledgeville(478) 453-0230 Piedmont Regional Surgical Associates Stephen Langston, MDSeth Rion, MD750 N. Cobb. St., Suite 130Milledgeville (478) 452-1024Michael Roberts, MD 750 N. Cobb St., Suite 110, Milledgeville (478) 452-0205
Surgical Associates of Atlanta, P.C.Charles R. Finley, MD, FACS1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Cypress Cottage,Suite C300, Greensboro (706) 453-0820, (404) 688-1934
Geriatrics
Lake Oconee Urgent & Specialty Care CenterDr. Eddie Richardson Jr.Dr. Emem Udo105 Harmony Crossing, Suite 3, Eatonton(706) 484-0884
Health / Diet / Supplement /Counseling
General Nutrition Center Town Central Shopping CenterMilledgeville (478) 452-4577Mia’s Health Food 3105 Vineville Ave., Macon (478) 742-0624
Oconee Nutrition ConsultantsLisa Eisele R.D., L.D.Stacy Paine R.D., L.D.1000 Cowles Clinic WaySuite O-100, Greensboro(706) 473-5201
Wild Berry Health Foods 1400 Eatonton Rd., #400Madison (706) 342-2303
Health Club / Personal Training
Bodyplex1850 North Columbia St.Milledgeville(478) 414-1444
Curves For Women2485 N. Columbia St., Suite 107Milledgeville (478) 414-1141 1093 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton (706) 484-0555 111 Atlanta Rd., Gray (478) 986-8080
Fitness Plus571 Hammock Rd., Milledgeville (478) 452-2348
Living Fit Personal Training Studio1051 Village Park Dr., Suite 103Greensboro(706) 453-4348
The Pink Physique Women's Fitness &Training6255 Zubulon Rd., Suite 250, Macon(478) 254-3220
Body Plex at Lake Oconee106 Village Lane, Eatonton(706) 485-9916
Home Medical Services
Amedisys Home Health of Madison 1251 Atlanta Hwy., Madison(706) 342-9335, (866) 342-9335
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Amedisys Home Health of Milledgeville 521 W. Montgomery St., Milledgeville(478) 454-2012
CareSouth Homecare Professionals1023 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton(706) 485-71881044 Washington Ave., Macon (478)742-7557624 S. Milledge Ave., Athens(706) 854-7500
Comfort Keepers1943 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 414-1512
Excell Home Care Services931 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville(478) 453-2273
Georgia Medical Equipment Services1891 N. Columbia St., Suite 109Milledgeville(478) 451-5185
Health Care Plus, LLC110 Harmony Crossing, Suite 1Eatonton (706) 923-1977
Lake Oconee Urgent & Specialty Care CenterDr. Jameelah GaterDr. Eddie Richardson Jr.105 Harmony Crossing, Suite 3Eatonton(706) 484-0884
Oconee Home Care 811 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 454-1727
Peach State Nursing Agency140 W. Washington St.Milledgeville (478) 453-3369
Primecare Home Care Service3015 Heritage Rd., Milledgeville (478)-696-3534
ResCare Home Care1910 Forsyth, Suite 201, Macon(478) 741-4707
Respiratory Home Care631 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 452-2900
Three Rivers Home Health2485 N. Columbia St.Milledgeville (478) 453-2027
United Home Care6340 Lake Oconee Pkwy.Greensboro (706) 454-1770
Hospice
Abbey Hospice215 Azalea Ct., Social Circle (770) 464-5858
Compassionate Care Hospice2340 Prince Ave., Suite B, Athens(706) 369-3550
Hospice Care Options 811 N. Cobb St., Ste. 3. Milledgeville (478) 453-8572, (800) 277-7302Macon (478) 743-3033
Serenity Hospice2601 N. Columbia St., Suite F, Milledgeville(478) 454-1884
Hospitals
Coliseum Medical Centers 350 Hospital Dr.Macon (478) 765-7000
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Hospitals (cont’d)
Coliseum Northside Hospital 400 Charter Blvd., Macon(478) 757-8200
Macon Northside Hospital 400 Charter Blvd., Macon (478) 757-8200
Oconee Regional Medical Center 821 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 454-3505
Putnam General Hospital101 Greensboro Rd., Eatonton(706) 485-2711
Saint Joseph’s at East Georgia HospitalDr. Eric Silver1201 Siloam Rd., Greensboro (706) 453-7331
Shriners Hospital for Children 950 West Faris Rd., Greenville, S.C. (864) 271-3444
The Medical Center of Central Georgia& Children’s Hospital 777 Hemlock St., Macon(478) 633-1000
Washington County Regional Medical Center610 Sparta Rd.Sandersville (478) 240-2000
Infectious Disease
Imad Dibo, MD120 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton(706) 485-4002
Quyen N. Luu, MD 639 Hemlock St., Suite 200, Macon(478) 741-5945
Infectious Disease - Pediatrics
Children’s Healthcare Center Ana Avalos Mishaan, MD601 Ferncrest Dr., Suite A Sandersville (478) 552-0006
Baldwin Medical CenterSaqib A. Nazir, MD644 N Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 452-3700
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Insurance - Life
Allstate - Chris Jackson1061 Parkside CommonsGreensboro(706)453-2490
Allstate - Bruce Dempster Agency3006 B. Heritage Rd.Milledgeville(478) 452-8827
Integrative Medicine
Lake Oconee Urgent & Specialty Care CenterDr. Jameelah Gater105 Harmony Crossing, Suite 3Eatonton(706) 484-0884
Internal Medicine
Dragos Filimon, MD127 Main St., Gordon(478) 628-1636
Patrice Boddie, MD240 N. Wayne St.Milledgeville (478) 452-6999
Vindy Centa, MD 1093 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Suite 111Eatonton (706) 923-1825
Miguel, Cossio, MD1075 S. Main St., Ste. 400, Madison(706) 342-9664
Eatonton Medical & Surgical Center AJ Kumar, MD; Melinda Cathy, PA-C132 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton (706) 485-8495
S.K. Hooda, MD 511 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 453-9472
George Martinez, MD 750 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 452-5515
MCG Medical AssociatesJames T. Tippett, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Medical Group of Saint Joseph’s atCowles Clinic Internal Medicine Aurelio Manto, MDRichard W. Baehler, MD1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Oak Cottage,Suite O-200, Greensboro, (706) 453-2919
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Internal Medicine (cont’d)
Janet L. Griffin, DO1000 Cowles Clinic WayDogwood CottageSte D-300Greensboro (706) 454-0000
Middle Georgia Chest & MedicalCenter & Sleep Diagnostic Center Ram K. Puri,MD, FACP, FCCP 1209 Columbia Dr.Milledgeville (478) 452-3200
Oconee Medical Associates Catherine Roberts, MD Willis “Reid” Roberts Jr., MD Charles “Brinson” Shiver III, MD641 W. Thomas St. Milledgeville (478) 453-0662
William Waller III, MD 1211 Columbia Dr.Milledgeville (478) 452-1780
Rose Ann Weaver, MD172 N. Main St., Madison(706) 342-4106
Laboratories - Medical
Cowles Clinic Services LaboratoryDouglas C. Huber, MD PathologyDebbie Buttitta, Director & TechnologistBarbara Francis, Technologist1000 Cowles Clinic WayAspen CottageSuite A-400Greensboro (706) 454-0025
Mullins Laboratory540 W. ThomasSuite CMilledgeville (478) 451-5036
Massage Therapy
Charmed126 S. Wayne St.Milledgeville(478) 414-2020
Jennifer Copeland, LMT4292 Gray Hwy.Gray(478) 986-6444
Serenity Wellness Spa & Salon107 Sportsman Club Rd.Milledgeville (478) 453-8158
Medical Equipment
Apalachee Medical Supplies & Mobility1000 Cowles Clinic WayAspen CottageSte A-200Greensboro (706) 999-1751
C&J Medical Supply 2485 N. Columbia St.Ste. 116Milledgeville (478) 452-4600
Georgia Oxygen Service, Inc. 112 Rowe StreetSuite DDublin (478) 272-4797
Howell Medical Equipment & Supply630 Meriweather Rd. NWSuite AMilledgeville(478) 414-1120
Mental Health Services
American Red Cross195 Holt Avenue, Macon(478) 743-8671
Christ Temple of Refuge901 N Clark St., Milledgeville (478) 452-4658
Christian Life Today, Inc. Ellen Couch202-B Jefferson Ave. N., Eatonton (706) 485-7149
S. Clark Heindel, Ph.D.700 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville(478) 456-5050
Oconee Center 430 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 445-3201
River Edge Behavioral Health Center Blandy Way Office Park60 Hwy. 22 W., Milledgeville (478) 445-1290
Wide Range of Resources1776 N. Jefferson St. NE, Suite BMilledgeville (478) 451-3112
Nephrology
Central Georgia Kidney SpecialistSaghir Ahmed, MDMuhammad Akbar, MDMufid Othman, MD 421 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 453-0345
Central Georgia Kidney Specialist657 Hemlock St., Suite 200, Macon (478) 745-4322
Internal Medicine and NephrologyAssociates Dr. Linus O. Ejim 1820 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville 516 Sparta Rd., Sandersville(478) 552-1200
Ludwig Cavaliere, MD 640 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Macon (478) 745-5455
Medical Group of Saint Joseph’s atCowles Clinic Internal Medicine & NephrologyRichard W. Baehler, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayOak Cottage, Suite O-200, Greensboro (706) 453-2919
James Rowland, MD521 W. Montgomery St., Milledgeville(478) 453-2031
Neurology
Athens Neurological AssociatesBrian W. Mitchell, MDEdward S. Novey, MDJon S. Poling, MD, PhD Martha Trieschmann, MDTerry L. Wimpey, MD, PhDEric M. Pitts, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage, Ste A-100Greensboro(706) 353-0606(706) 454-0019 (800) 929-9502
MCG Medical AssociatesNed Pruitt, MD2011 Westend DriveGreensboro (706) 453-9803
Oconee Neurology Services James A. Wilson, MD425 N. Cobb St.Milledgeville (478) 454-1034
Neuropsychiatry & PainManagement
Georgia Pain & Behavioral MedicineDr. Thomas Sachy, MD247 Lana Dr., Gray (478) 986-0484
Nursing Homes
Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation 325 Allen Memorial Dr., Milledgeville (478) 453-8514
Eatonton Health & Rehabilitation Center125 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton (706) 485-8573
Green Acres Health & Rehabilitation 313 Allen Memorial Dr., Milledgeville(478) 453-9437
Georgia War Veterans Home 2249 Vinson Hwy., Milledgeville (888) 453-6836
Heritage Healthcare of Toomsboro210 Main St., Toomsboro (478) 933-5395
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Obstetrics / Gynecology
Center for Women’s Care andReproductive SurgeryThomas L. Lyons, MD, MS, FACOGAssia A. Stepanian, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayCypress Cottage, Suite C300, Greensboro(706) 453-0820 (888) 545-0400
Central Georgia Women’s Health CenterHenry J. Davis, MD2410 Ingleside Ave. Macon(478) 746-1333
Paul Harnetty, MD 304 Margie Dr. Warner Robins (478) 971-2186
Milledgeville OB/GYN Associates PCSuzAnne Palmer, MD Charles F. Brown, MDKatie Webster, FNP-C 750 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 453-8511
Mohan Papudesu, MD 601 Ferncrest Dr., Suite 2 Sandersville (478) 240-2090
The Women’s Care Center Marisol San Inocencio, MDShanna B. Holcomb, MD London Eady, MSN, NPC Ivey Broxton, MSN, NPC 1001 Fernwood Dr., Milledgeville (478) 453-8100
Occupational Medicine
Macon Occupational Medicine Lance Adkinson, MDJ. Ray Grant, MD 124 Third St., Macon (478)751-2900
Byron M. Watson, MD 204 Spring St., Suite EMacon(478) 746-9898
Oncology
Atlanta Oncology Associates at GeorgiaCenter for Total Cancer CareErich G. Randolph, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic WayMagnolia Cottage, Suite M100,Greensboro (706) 454-1624
Coliseum Park Cancer Treatment Center Erich G. Randolph, MDSean Cavanaugh, MD 308 Coliseum Dr.Suite 100, Macon (478) 742-2278
Georgia Cancer Specialists Raj Gupta, MD Cheryl Jones, MD Vundyala Reddy, MDFranc Wallace, MDPremila Malhotra, MD624 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.,Milledgeville (478) 453-1806 308 Coliseum Dr., Suite 120, Macon (478) 745-6130214 Perry Hwy., Hawkinsville (478) 783-4022
Georgia Cancer Specialists at GeorgiaCenter for Total Cancer Care Victoria L. Afshani, MDRichard O. Lloyd, DO 1000 Cowles Clinic Way Magnolia CottageSuite M200, Greensboro (706) 454-0159
OpthalmologyAdvanced Family Eyecare223 S. Main St., Madison(706) 343-1876
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ClearView Vision1429 Oglethorpe St., Macon (478) 743-7061
Eisner Laser Center 125 Plantation Centre Dr., Macon (478) 405-2020
Jennifer M. Cousins, ODWal-Mart of Madison1681 Eatonton Rd., Madison(706) 342-8018
Eye Physicians Professional AssociationJames I. Suit, MDWilliam H. Jarrard Jr., MD J. Stephen Ellis, MDJoe L. McLendon, MD Susan S. Payne, L.D.O. 626 First St., Macon (800) 282-1276
Family Eye CareColumbia Optical CenterC. Steven McQuaig, MDC. Davis Williamson, MDJames B. Craig, ODCharles S. McQuaig, OD111 Fieldstone Dr., Suite 100Milledgeville(478) 453-9333
Family Eye Care Associates of Cowles Clinic C. Steven McQuaig, MDC. Davis Williamson, MDCharles S. McQuaig, ODWilliam Barry Lee, MD, FACS (cornea)(404) 350-1414Dennis M. Marcus, MD (retina)(706) 650-0061Dr. James Craig, OD(facial & oculo-plastic)(404) 256-15001000 Cowles Clinic WayWillow CottageSuite W-200Greensboro (706) 999-2020
Pulliam Eye GroupJaymini Nayee, OD,Michael M. Pulliam, MDJose L. Bigles, MD1512 Eatonton Rd., Madison(706) 342-1233
Georgia Center for SightJing Dong, MD., PhDLauren Hacker, OD6515 Milledge Ave, Athens(706) 546-92901110 Commerce Dr. Suite 112Greensboro(706) 453-1922
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Opthalmology (cont’d)
Southeast Retina CenterDennis M. Marcus, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayWillow Cottage, Suite W-200Greensboro (706) 650-0061
Caldwell Opticians/Gray Eyecare684 First St., Macon(478) 743-2020
Cathy’s Eye Care1841 N. Columbia, Milledgeville (478) 452-3593
Christie Eye Care2485 N. Columbia St., Suite 118Milledgeville (478) 452-6569
Columbia Optical Labs 111 Fieldstone Dr., Milledgeville (478) 452-2080
Lake Oconee Eye CareSusan S. Lee, OD Perry K. Lee, OD 1051A Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 453-4535
Dr. David Ritchie, OD 150 S. Jefferson St., Milledgeville (478) 452-1323
Eye Ware GalleryBrian Healey, OD109 Harmony Crossing, Suite 105 Eatonton (706) 484-2121
Wal-Mart Vision CenterJohn Sae Yu, ODHector Mallar, OD 2592 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 452-2611
Orthopedic - Surgery
Associate Physicians and Surgeons of GA Dr. Evaristus Oshlokpekhai Dr. Craig SeamDr. Grace Ejaise1043 N. Houston Rd., Milledgeville (478) 453-1085Warner Robins (478) 328-6466
Athens Orthopedic ClinicJohn R. Manfredi, MDSteve Johnson, MD1000 Cowles Clinic Way Aspen Cottage, Suite A-100, Greensboro (706) 999-1594, (706) 549-1663
Atlanta Sports Medicine & Orthopedic CenterPhillip R. Langer, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayCypress Cottage, Suite C300, Greensboro (706) 453-0820
Forsyth Street Orthopaedic Surgery &Rehabilitation CenterDr. Kelly, Dr. RichardsonDr. Hattaway, Dr. SlappeyDr. Stapleton, Dr. BeringerDr. Wood Pope1600 Forsyth St., Macon(478) 743-3000
MCG Medical AssociatesUsup Choi, MD2011 Westend Dr., Greensboro(706) 453-9803
Milledgeville Bone & Joint SpecialistsSteven P. Niergarth, DO 1201 Columbia Dr., Milledgeville (478) 451-0040
Piedmont Sports Medical and Orthopedic350 Hospital Dr., Macon(478) 474-2114
OrthoGeorgiaDr. Johnson, Dr. Floyd, Dr. Sapp, Dr. ThornsberryDr. Foulkes, Dr. Blackwell,Dr. Dasher, Dr. Lee,Dr. Thomas, Dr. Gilbert,Dr. Jeshuran3708 Northside Drive, Macon (478)745-4206
Southern Orthopaedics Mark L. Mudano, MD 541 W. Montgomery St.Lafayette Square, Suite 1, Milledgeville (478) 451-0200
Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic SurgeryAndrew R. Bishop, MD1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Cypress Cottage,Suite C300, Greensboro (706) 453-0820
Surgeon CareMark L. Mudano MD142 Hospital Perimeter Rd., Eatonton (706) 485-1151
Robert Thornsberry, MD106 Hospital Perimeter Rd., Eatonton (478) 745-4206
Orthotics & Prosthetics
Milledgeville Orthotics & Augusta Prosthetics535 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 453-7327
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Outpatient Facility
Doctors Laboratory, Inc. 3200 Riverside Dr., Bldg. A, #300, Macon (478) 474-8808
Oconee Regional Medical Center Reginald Wilson, MD (478) 454-3680
Pediatrics
Children’s Healthcare Center of SandersvilleDr. Charnetta Colton Dr. Christy MountainDr. Jennifer Tarbutton 601 Ferncrest Dr., Sandersville(478) 552-0006
Cowles Clinic Pediatrics Christopher J. Bassett, MD1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Willow CottageSuite W-100, Greensboro (706) 454-1210
Eatonton PediatricsAl Hakim, MD116 Sparta Hwy., Eatonton (706) 923-0904
Kids First PediatricsPrabhdeep Brar, MD Sokar Kendor, MDChristopher Bowers, MD 530 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 453-1020
MCG Medical AssociatesMichael Roberts, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro(706) 453-9803
Middle GA Pediatrics Chen K Ho, MD2938 Heritage Place, Suite A, Milledgeville (478) 453-0453
Milledgeville PediatricsLuis Samper, MDMarshall Ivey, MD750 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 453-9383
Northside PediatricsEmmett Berry, MD3888 Northside Dr., Macon(478) 477-4044
Pediatrics “R” UsAl Hakim, M.D.1015 Fernwood Dr., Milledgeville (478) 452-3835
Putnam Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine132 C. Sparta Hwy., Eatonton(706) 485-8924
Pharmacy
Compounding Specialists at Lake Oconee 1013 Lake Oconee Pkwy., #102, Eatonton(706) 923-2933
CVS/Pharmacy 960 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 452-5533641 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville (478) 452-3566809 Oak St., Eatonton (706) 485-5832
Gordon Drug Company 210 Milledgeville Rd., Gordon(478) 628-2481
Gray Drug Company157 Bill Conn Pkwy., Gray(478) 986-3161
H&M Drugs295 Hammock Rd., Milledgeville(478) 453-7715
Hunter’s Drug Store 102 N. Main St., Greensboro(706) 453-7431
Kmart Stores Pharmacy 1970 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 453-8399
Kroger Pharmacy1962 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 454-3033
Medical Arts Pharmacy 811 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 452-1222
Medical Center Pharmacy 750 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 452-3591
Medicap Pharmacy 236 W. Clinton St., Gray(478) 986-4827
Publix Super Markets 6350 Lake Oconee Pkwy., #106, Greensboro (706) 454-7150
Ray Drug Company 34 N. Jefferson Ave., Eatonton(706) 485-3081
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Pharmacy (cont’d)
Rite-Aid Pharmacy2400 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville(478) 452-3589202 N. Main St., Eatonton(706) 453-4120257 N. Main St., Greensboro(706) 342-0888 611 W. Clinton St., Gray (478) 986-5454
Shoppers Pharmacy 303 Jefferson St., Eatonton(706) 485-6262
Southside Discount Drug200 W. Andrews St., Milledgeville (478) 453-7227
TenderCare Clinic803 S. Main St., Greensboro (706) 453-1201
Walgreens2350 N Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 414-1168
Physical Therapy
Advance Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Tony Lewis, PT, COMT 1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Dogwood Cottage, Suite D100,Greensboro (706) 454-1394
Andrews Physical Therapy446 Spring St., Sparta (706) 444-9200
Lake Oconee Rehabilitation &Perfomance CenterBrian E. Prell, MSPTPhysical Therapist/Owner1010 Village Park Ln, Ste 102 Greensboro (706) 454-1811
Oconee Regional Medical CenterRehab Services821 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 454-3640
East Athens Physical Therapy 665 Gaines School Rd., Athens(706) 369-81151061 Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 453-23301541 Old Buckhead Rd., Madison (706) 342-0336242 General Daniel Ave. S., Danielsville(706) 795-0155
Georgia Rehab Services Inc. 5109 Hwy. 278 NE, Suite C, Covington (770) 784-0091
ORMC Rehab Services821 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 454-3640
Twin
Chris Hairie,PTA, MBA
Gray222 West Clinton St., Suite 3
(Next to Advance Auto)
(478) 986-5400
Kim Bershadsky, PT
Chris Alligood, PT, MS, OCS
Lake Oconee1001 Village Park Drive
Suite 105
(706) 454-2000
3 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU
Specializing in:
• OrthopaedicPhysical Therapy
• Post-SurgicalPhysical Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Hand Therapy
• Neck and BackPain Relief
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Sports Related Injuries
• Shoulder, Elbow andKnee Dysfunction
MichaelDunning,
MPT, FAOMPT, ATC
Allyson Wood,PT
Denny Wood,PT
Shawn Roberts,PT
Jill Smith, PTA
Chris Alford,PT, DPT, SCS,
ATC, CSCS
ConstanceWesson,
OTRL, CHT
Milledgeville571 Hammock Rd • Suite 106 • (Old McGaw Building)
(478) 452-6252
Chris Hairie,PTA, MBA
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Physical & Athletic Rehabilitation Center 1203 Columbia Dr., Milledgeville(478) 452-6200
Putnam General Hospital Physical Therapy 101 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton(706) 485-2711 ext. 300
Serenity Physical Therapy 107 NE Sportsman Club Rd., Milledgeville(478) 453-0041
Twin Lakes Physical Therapy 571 Hammock Rd., #106, Milledgeville (478) 452-6252510 Settlement Dr., Suite 7, Gray(478) 986-54001001 Village Park Dr., #105, Greensboro (706) 454-2000
Podiatry
AFA Foot & Ankle Centers Paul G. Smaha II, DPMPaul Smaha III, DPM Carol Smaha, DPMJason B. Smaha, DPM 192 NW Roberson Mill Rd., Milledgeville (478) 452-1404106 Hospital Perimeter Rd., Eatonton (706) 484-8050
Feet 1st PodiatryConsuela Williams, DPM 1767 Shurling Drive, Macon(478) 741-4332
Foot Specialist, Inc.Emanuel Willis, DPMJohn Wallace Wright DPM, PC 151 N. Jefferson St., Milledgeville(478) 452-7342
Lake Oconee Foot & Ankle 1040 B Park Dr., Greensboro (706) 453-4104
MCG Medical AssociatesJanice P. Clark, DPM2011 Westend Drive, Greenboro(706) 453-9803
Personal Foot & Ankle SpecialistsThuy Giang, DPM1820 N. Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 451-0300Sandersville (478) 552-1086
Village Podiatry CentersLarry Goldstein, DPM510 N. Cobb St. Millegeville(478) 452-8768Debbie Byron, DPM3556 Riverside Dr. Macon(478) 475-9250
Village Podiatry CentersLawanna Monday-Harden, DPM1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Cypress Cottage,Suite C300, Greensboro(706) 453-9930 (770) 319-5502
Private Home Care
Caring Companions269 Albermarle Place, Macon(478) 476-044424 Hour Assistance (877) 819-0444
Psychiatry
Georgia Pain & Behavioral Medicine Thomas H. Sachy, MD 247 Lana Dr., Gray (478) 986-0484
Macon Psychiatry Center Ali Ahmadi, MD3902 Northside Dr., Suite A-4, Macon (478) 474-8774
MCG Medical AssociatesDonald Manning, MDNitin Shendarkar, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro(706) 453-9803
Psychiatry & Psychological Associates, LLCMark L. King Ph. DMimi Vilma, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayOak Cottage, Suite O-100Greensboro (770) 718-9790
Psychology
Katie Cowan, Psy. D.1097 Lake Oconee Pkwy, Eatonton(404) 931-6555
Ronnie Blount, M.D.737 Riverside Dr., Macon(478) 738-0610
Child and Adolescent Resources, PC1200 Confederate Rd., Madison(706) 342-3130
Lee Edwards, PhD700 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville (478) 452-4969
S. Clark Heindel, PhD700 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville (478) 456-5050
Greg Jarvie, PhD 136B W. McIntosh St., Milledgeville (478) 452-2600
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Pulmonology
Athens Pulmonary & AllergyHugh Jenkins, MDJohn Lazenby, MDJane Parks, MDShraddha Tongia, MD1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Greensboro (706) 999-9983, (706) 549-5560
The Asthma & Pediatric Lung Center ofCentral Georgia — Dr. James Logan1062 Forsyth St., Suite 2C , Macon (478) 755-0036
MCG Medical AssociatesAmy R. Blanchard2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Oconee Medical Associates J. Wesley King, MD641 W. Thomas St., Milledgeville (478) 453-0662
Ram Puri, MD1209 Columbia Dr., Milledgeville (478) 452-3200
Radiology
Lake Oconee Diagnostic Center1040 Park Dr., Greensboro(706) 454-0710
Midwest Diagnostic ManagementOne Call Medical Inc. 1850 N. Columbia St., Suite 3, Milledgeville(800) 331-6062, (800) 872-2875
Milledgeville Imaging Center1850 North Columbia St., Milledgeville (478) 453-4101
Northwest Radiology Consultants, PC 2140 Riverside Drive, Macon(478) 745-2777
Oconee Regional Medical Center Frederick Falchook, MDJohn Penuel, MDLaurence Steinfield, MD William A. Willoughby, MD 811 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 454-3810
Saint Joseph’s at East Georgia Imaging Center Rob Davis, MD, RadiologistMark Bernardy, MD, Radiologist(706) 454-3064Beth Lively, Radiology Technologist(706) 454-3065Deena Pearson - (706) 454-00361000 Cowles Clinic WayPine Cottage, Suite P-100, Greensboro(706) 454-0036
Radiation Oncology
Oconee Regional Medical CenterH. L. “Tripp” Simpson, III, MD821 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 454-3805
Rheumatology / Arthritis
Arthritis Diagnostic & Treatment Center Maria Fondal, MD 6501 Peake Rd., Suite 1000, Macon (478) 475-1545
MCG Medical AssociatesAlok Sachdeva, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro(706) 453-9803
Manmohan M. Gupta, MD770 Pine St., Suite 440, Macon (478) 741-4588
Sleep Disorders
Middle Georgia Chest & Medical Center& Sleep Diagnostic Center Ram Puri, MD1209 Columbia Dr., Milledgeville (478) 452-3200
The history of CardiopulmonaryResuscitation dates all the way back to1740. Back then, the Paris Academy ofSciences officially recommended mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for drowning vic-tims. However, CPR as we know it todayinvolves more than just mouth-to-mouthresuscitation. Chest compressions are nowan important part of performing CPR, butit was not until 1891 that Dr. FriedrichMaass performed the first documentedchest compression in humans. What'smore, the first successful use of external
chest compressions in human resuscitationdid not occur until 1903. Even then, itwas not until more than half a centurylater that CPR was developed. In 1960,the American Heart Association began aprogram to acquaint physicians with close-chest cardiac resuscitation. Three yearslater, after cardiologist Leonard Scherlisstarted the American Heart Association'sCPRCommittee, the association formallyendorsed CPR as a means to saving lives.Nowadays, the AmericanHeartAssociation reports that effectivebystander CPR, when provided immedi-ately after sudden cardiac arrest, can dou-ble or triple a victim's chance of survival.
Did You Know?
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Oconee Sleep & Wellness Center681 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Milledgeville(478) 454-2456
Putnam General Hospital/ Sleep HealthSleep Studies101 Lake Oconee Pkwy, Eatonton(706) 485-2711 ext 416
Saint Joseph’s Sleep Center at Cowles Clinic1000 Cowles Clinic WayAspen Cottage, Suite A-100, Greensboro(706) 453-5005
The Sleep Evaluation Center Charles Wells Jr., MD 111 Fieldstone Dr., Milledgeville770 Hemlock St., Macon (800) 770-5874
Staffing
ATC Health Care Nurse Staffing Services 3015 Heritage Rd., Milledgeville (478) 414-1960
Healthcare Staffing, Inc.571 Hammock Rd., Suite 100, Milledgeville (478) 414-1703
Medical Specialty Services Nursing Agency811 North Cobb, Suite A, Milledgeville(478) 453-2222
Support GroupsFaith, Hope & Love Cancer Support GroupPutnam & Baldwin CountiesCarol Minshew - PresidentMeets 2nd Tuesday of Every Month atSylvias Grille-2600 N. Columbia Dr., D-6,Milledgeville 478-731-9390
Living Beyond the Label Support Groupfor Parents of Children with Special NeedsMeets 2nd Saturday of Every Month atPutnam General Hospital101 Greensboro Rd., EatontonJosette Akhras - (478) 456-2592Shannon King - (706) 342-0568
TelehealthGeorgia Partnership for TeleHealth, Inc.1718 Reynolds St., Suite 100, Waycross (912) 285-0904
Therapeutic Radiology
Radiation TherapyH. “Tripp” Simpson III, MD821 N. Cobb, Milledgeville (478) 454-3805
Southeastern Radiotherapy Specialists/Georgia Center for Total Cancer CareDavid Lowther, MD1000 Cowles Clinic WayMagnolia Cottage, Greensboro(706) 454-1624
Urology
Cowles Clinic Center for Urology Robert S. Cowles, III, MD, FACS1000 Cowles Clinic WayCypress Cottage, Suite C100, Greensboro(706) 454-0100
MCG Medical AssociatesDonald G. Mode, MD2011 Westend Drive, Greensboro (706) 453-9803
Oconee Urology PC M. Frederick Stewart, MDBrois Velimirovich, MD 1217 Columbia Dr., Milledgeville(478) 453-7516
VA Clinics/Hospitals
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center1826 Veterans Blvd., Dublin (478) 272-1210
Vascular & Thorasic Surgery
Dr. Rashmi Hooda511 N. Cobb St., Suite 13, Milledgeville(478) 453-9472Michael Roberts, MD750 N. Cobb St., Ste. 110, Milledgeville(478) 452-0205
Oconee Laser Vein CenterHarinder Brar, MD 315 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville(478) 453-0230
Vein Specialists of the South LLC Kenneth E. Harper, MD 556 Third St., Macon (478) 743-2472
Vascular Institute of GA J. Mark Rheudasil, MDPeter B. H’Doubler, Jr., MD, FACSSamantha Hembree, RVT1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Cypress Cottage,Suite C300, Greensboro (706) 453-0820
Women’s Health
A Preferred Women’s Health Center (888) 562-7415
Atlanta Women’s Medical Center (800) 877-6332
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Women’s Health (cont’d)
Center for Women’s Care &Reproductive Surgery Thomas L. Lyons, MD, MS, FACOGAssia A. Stephanian, MD 1000 Cowles Clinic Way, Cypress Cottage,Suite C300, Greensboro (888) 545-0400, (706) 453-9820,(770) 352-0037
Crossroads Pregnancy Center 451 S. Wayne St., Milledgeville (478) 452-7376
First Call Pregnancy Center 1531 W. Broad St., Greensboro (706) 453-1908
Milledgeville OB/GYN Associates PCSuzAnne Palmer, MD Charles F. Brown, MDKatie Webster, FNP-C 750 N. Cobb St., Milledgeville (478) 453-8511
Woman’s Health Care CenterMohan Papudesu, MD, FACOGShalu Taylor, MSN, WHNPLaura Redden, CNM610 Ferncrest Drive, Sandersville(478) 553-0505
The Woman’s Care CenterMarisol San Inocencio, MDShanna B. Holcomb, MD London Eady, M.L.N., N.P.C.Ivey Braxton, M.L.N., N.P.C.1001 Fernwood Drive, Milledgeville (478) 453-8100
Wound Healing Center
The Wound Healing Center at OconeeRegional Medical Center679 Martin Luther King, Jr. DriveMilledgeville(478) 457-2323
If you are one of the millions of Americanswith a long-term health condition like asthma,diabetes, stroke, heart or lung disease, thisimportant information about flu applies toyou. When combined with your existinghealth condition, the flu increases your risk ofbecoming seriously sick, which could result inan unexpected and expensive trip to the hospi-tal -- or even death.
"We have known for years that flu is a seri-ous disease, especially for people with certainchronic health conditions," said Dr. AnneSchuchat, Assistant Surgeon General of theU.S. Public Health Service and CDC'sDirector of the National Center forImmunization and Respiratory Diseases.
These health conditions include asthma(even if controlled by medication), lung dis-ease, heart disease, neurologic conditions (likestroke and other conditions related to thenervous system, brain or spinal cord), blooddisorders, endocrine disorders (like diabetes,both type 1 and type 2), kidney disorders, liverdisorders, or weakened immune systems.
The burden of flu on people with theseconditions was demonstrated last flu season, asthe world faced its first flu pandemic in morethan 40 years. Most of the deaths from 2009H1N1 were in people who had at least onehealth condition. People with long-termhealth conditions also were more likely to behospitalized. CDC estimates that nearly 60percent of children and more than 85 percentof adults hospitalized with 2009 H1N1 hadone or more long-term health conditions orwere pregnant.
Of those admitted to the hospital with
2009 H1N1 illness, asthma was the mostcommon long-term health condition, fol-lowed by diabetes, chronic cardiovascular dis-ease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,pregnancy, neurological disorders (includingstroke or seizure disorders in adults), and neu-romuscular disorders. People who were mor-bidly obese (extremely overweight) alsoappeared to be at higher risk for severe 2009H1N1 in some studies.
Experts expect that 2009 H1N1 will beback next season along with other, regular fluviruses. The message is clear: people withlong-term health conditions should takeaction to protect themselves against the flu bygetting a flu vaccine. This season's vaccine willprotect against 2009 H1N1 and two other fluviruses. Safe, reliable flu vaccines have beenmade for decades, and you cannot get the flufrom the flu vaccine.
Millions of Americans are impacted bythese conditions, although many people don'tknow that they have a long-term health condi-tion. For example, diabetes impacts an esti-mated 23.6 million Americans, but 5.7 mil-lion people (24 percent of those who have thedisease in the United States) don't even knowthey have it. Heart disease affects an estimated26.6 million Americans. And asthma affects23.4 million Americans. Ask your doctorwhether you have a health condition thatmakes you more vulnerable to flu. If you do,be sure you get a flu vaccine.
Symptoms of flu include fever (thoughnot everyone with flu will have a fever), cough,sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches,headache, chills, and sometimes diarrhea andvomiting.
Flu viruses are thought to spread mainlyfrom person to person through the coughing,sneezing, or talking of someone with the flu.Flu viruses may also spread when people touchsomething with flu virus on it and then touchtheir mouth, eyes or nose. Many other virusesspread these ways, too.
For more information, visit www.flu.gov,www.cdc.gov/flu, or call 1-800-CDC-INFO(800-232-4636).
Asthma, Diabetes, andOther Health ConditionsBring Greater Flu RisksCDC Urges People withChronic Health Conditions to Get a Flu Vaccine