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It’s inevitable when you play the game of life you’ll occasionally have to endure a bad hand, especially in today’s tough economic times. Like you, at Gwinnett Magazine, we aren’t immune to the struggles and hurt we see at every turn.... more
Surviving a Family Crisis
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PrintSaving Your Marriage from Divorce
“My husband just told me he want’s a divorce.” What can I do?
The British had a slogan during WWII that caught on and fits quite well as a first step. “Keep calm and carry on.” Your first task is to remain calm.... more
The Do’s and Don’ts for Dealing with Mentally Ill Family Members
Don’t Threaten: A mentally ill person may interpret this as a power play and increase fear or prompt assaultive behavior.
Don’t Shout: If the mentally ill person seems not to be listening, it isn’t because he or she is hard of hearing. Other “voices” may be interfering or predominating.... more
Transitioning a Loved One to an Assisted Living Community
Convincing an elderly loved one to move from their own home into an assisted living situation can be one of the toughest hurdles for any family. Many of us hope we can stay in our homes our entire lives, but that’s often not the case. Fortunately, there are many assisted living options in the Gwinnett community.... more
Get to Know Phil Wolfe
President and CEO of Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC)
Where he’s been makes Phil Wolfe the business leader he is today. Gwinnett Magazine peels back the pages of time to capture pivotal moments that helped define this Gwinnett luminary’s career journey. In the process, we uncovered some fun factoids, too!... more
Save a Life While Shopping by Donating Blood at Mall of Georgia
Help save lives and donate blood this Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27! Mall of Georgia will open their doors to the community as host site for American Red Cross Blood Drive on Upper Level near Dick’s Sporting Goods from 12- 5 p.m.
All donors will receive an American Red Cross T-shirt (while supplies last). Every donor from May 23-31 will be entered into a regional raffle... more
Stroke Care Awards Mean Faster Patient Care at Gwinnett Medical Center
GMC Nurses Kim Smith, Becky Weidler and Cheryl MacMillian, who all work in the emergency departments, review tPA supplies with Susan Gaunt, GMC’s Stroke Program Coordinator/Clinical Nurse Specialist. The emergency and neuroscience departments work closely together at GMC to provide stroke patients with critical care.
Gwinnett Medical Center has received two awards from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The Get with The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award recognizes GMC’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines. The Target Stroke Award, recognizes an even higher level of care, one achieved by only ten hospitals in Georgia. For Lois Stokes, having this level of stroke care at GMC, may have saved her life.... more
Gwinnett Medical Center Announces Cardiology Practice
Manfred A. Sandler, MD
CardioVascular Group, PC Joins Gwinnett Medical Group
Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) recently announced that CardioVascular Group (CVG) has joined Gwinnett Medical Group. CVG has provided outstanding cardiology care to thousands of patients in the community for over 30 years and includes 11 of the area’s most experienced cardiologists.... more
Taking On Cancer Together
Tim and Chloe Mack
Chloe Mack never imagined cancer would hit so close to home. “My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer almost seven years ago. At the time, it really affected me and made me realize that I need to cherish the time I have with my loved ones,” she says.... more
North Gwinnett High School Students Ready to Relay
Left to right: Taylor Walter, Abbi Price, Chloe Mack, and Adam Flieger.
When it comes to conversations about cancer today, almost everyone has a personal story to tell. Whether it’s losing a loved one, seeing someone close to you fight the disease, or going through it yourself, cancer has an effect on us all.
The Gwinnett community has brought awareness to cancer through Relay For Life, an overnight team event that has been hosted in the county for the last 28 years.... more