Every time Christine Price takes to the waters of Lake Lanier, the choice she made three years ago flickers across her memory, and she smiles. She smiles at the path her life has taken since that momentous decision, the affirmation she now feels, and the promise of future fulfillment. In October of 2018, Christine made […]
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Long Term Impact of Obesity
Obesity is listed by the Centers for Disease Control as a serious chronic disease. That may sound extreme to some, but there is a valid reason for this designation. Obesity – which is defined as possessing a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 and above – can cause dozens of health conditions, including many that […]
Read MoreBlood donation, especially plasma, can be safe after bariatric surgery
Blood donations are needed, highly valued and appreciated – and donating blood even post bariatric surgery is a common and viable method of providing help, but should be done in consult with your provider. For bariatric surgery patients, blood donation is certainly possible. However, due to the nature of bariatric surgery, there are some criteria […]
Read MoreTips to stay healthy while enjoying summer’s bounty of outdoor fun
Summertime brings picnics, beach trips, gardening, and many more outdoor activities. As a child growing up in North Georgia, I can remember my grandpa saying “Why are we heading outside to eat when we have a perfectly fine house to eat in?” I have enjoyed the irony of that sentiment as I spent many summer […]
Read MoreDon’t Wait to Lose Weight Facebook Live
Whether it’s 15 or 150 pounds, we understand trying to lose weight on your own can be overwhelming. Longstreet Clinic Center for Weight Management is hosting our next Facebook Live on Aug.8, 2022, at 6 p.m.. Tune in to learn more about how we can help you lose weight and become a healthier you. RSVP […]
Read MoreCovid vaccine available for ages 6 months and older
Children and adults age 6 months and older can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 at Longstreet Clinic. Recently the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) endorsed the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that all children 6 months through 5 years of age should receive a COVID-19 vaccine, including those who have had COVID-19 in […]
Read MoreGeorgia Trend article features Longstreet physicians
Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers in America, certainly so in Georgia. The good news is that the disease is also highly treatable if detected early, and that is why the experts at Longstreet Clinic preach the value of colorectal screening. Georgia Trend magazine recently sought the guidance of Longstreet physicians […]
Read MoreSuccess after gastric bypass requires dietary commitment
Thanks to medical advances and a meticulous and caring group of providers, Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight Management offers patients in need with an effective medical weight loss procedure: Gastric bypass. Also called the Roux-en-Y (RNY) procedure, the gastric bypass is a minimally invasive surgery that produces astounding results for patients in need of immediate […]
Read MoreSix Named Atlanta Magazine ‘Top Doctors’
A record six Longstreet Clinic physicians recently earned recognition as Atlanta Magazine’s Top Doctors 2022. Longstreet Clinic’s honorees were: Alexander Allaire, MD, Perinatology Marti Gibbs, MD, Family Medicine Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, FACS, Neurosurgery Holmes Marchman, MD (retired), Physiatry Karl Schultz, MD, FAANS, FACS, Neurosurgery Priscilla Strom, MD, FACS, General Surgery The July issue […]
Read MoreReisman selected as vice chair of statewide board
GAINESVILLE – Hall County doctor Andrew Reisman, M.D., recently was selected vice chair of the Georgia Composite Medical Board. Reisman is a board-certified physician with Longstreet Clinic Family Medicine in Oakwood, where he has practiced since 1996. Reisman has been a member of the Georgia Composite Medical Board since 2019. He was appointed by then […]
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