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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

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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

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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

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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

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