The Georgia Wellness Summit is a wellness event that brings together diverse minds from medicine, policy and, beyond for the most inspired and informed conversations in health and wellness. This informative conference will focus on various health and wellness topics that are impacting women across Georgia and the nation. Attendees will leave empowered and informed. …
The silent epidemic: Osteoporosis
Did you know that May is National Osteoporosis Prevention month? Do you care? You might if you knew this condition affects one in every two women and one in every four men over the age of 50. But it has no obvious early symptoms. Guess what the first symptom often is? A broken bone. This …
Facing the details of death in the era of COVID-19
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune encouraging people to face the details of preparing for an unforeseen illness, accident and eventual death. She writes: The details surrounding death are not familiar to most people outside the health profession. We don’t have classes to prepare us for the many issues …
Social distancing: A way to curb STD’s?
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune discussing a rise of sexually transmitted diseases. Perhaps current advice to prevent COVID-19 exposure is also in order for these diseases. Social distancing or abstinence is the most reliable way to avoid infection. This includes sexual encounters of any kind: vaginal, anal or …
Happy 200th birthday, Florence! Part I
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune celebrating the birthday of Florence Nightingale, called the founder of modern nursing. Most people have heard of Florence Nightingale. The image is usually that of a woman in a long skirt and bonnet carrying a lamp while trudging through the battlefield littered with …
How valuable are workers in the health care industry?
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune about the need for skilled healthcare workers in a pandemic like COVID-19. She writes: The news is full of statistics about the expectation of a flood of new cases of COVID-19. The shortage of equipment is a major issue, but what about the …
The bone health crisis
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune about a change in reimbursement laws for osteoporosis screening that has added $40 million in annual Medicare costs in Georgia. She writes: You may not be familiar with the impact of a law that was passed to reduce reimbursement for osteoporosis in 2006. …
Making medical purchases without a price tag
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune about how to comparison shop and make sure you’re not surprised by a big pharmacy bill. Her tips include several links to website resources, as well as how to access your insurance’s list of approved medications. She writes: My quest for information was …
Suffering in Silence? Problem too Embarrassing to Discuss?
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune about problems we may be too embarrassed to talk about. These could be issues with the bladder, bowel or sexual organs. She writes: Generally, when something is wrong with our body, we seek evaluation from a healthcare provider. Some symptoms, however, are perceived …
Attention Women: Annual physical recommendations have changed
Our founder Sharon Baker recently wrote a column for the Rome News-Tribune detailing new guidelines for annual physicals for women. Topics included bone density screening, breast cancer, mammograms and pap smears. She writes: Are you up to date on your well-women screenings? Guidelines for annual screenings are developed by national health organizations to facilitate the …