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CONTENTS SPECIAL Back on His Feet The second time around, this joint replacement patient discovers that technology is better than it used to be. 50 DEPARTMENTS 2 Phil’s Feature A new GMC residency program will attract top young doctors to our area. 46 Virtual Health Educational food apps, docs to tweet, and more! 49 PrimeTime Health Follow this screening guide to stay ahead of the game as you age. 54 Out of the White Coat Ten questions with a cardiac surgeon at Gwinnett Medical Center. 56 Transforming Healthcare A painless procedure is helping people who have trouble swallowing. FEATURES 22 25 34 38 42 52 Everyday Hero If you’re on the scene when someone has a heart attack or stroke, you can go from bystander to lifesaver. What Does 200 Calories Look Like? Instead of snacking, reach for these 200-calorie-or-less “minimeals.” In the Driver’s Seat Sometimes, you feel as if cancer is steering your life. Here’s how to get back in the driver’s seat. We’ve Got Your Back Learn about the common causes of back pain and how you can heal. Bank on Your Health Is money stressing you out? Here are seven steps to healthier finances—and a healthier you! Meet the Raineys An extraordinary couple with a long record of service to the community shows us how it’s done. 4 6 10 14 18 All in the Family A special kinship between a NICU nurse and a young mom changes their lives—and that of their families—forever. Good Sport With help from emergency and sports medicine specialists, a young soccer player overcomes a concussion to get back on the field safely. Because I Said So! Take a closer look at those health sayings from your childhood to see which are true and which are fiction. What’s Wrong with This Picture? Transform your house from a danger zone to serene comfort zone where the risk of falling is minimized. The Future Is Now Technology is evolving in no industry faster than healthcare. Here’s a roundup of what’s new. COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY DAMIAN DOVARGANES, CORBIS JOHNNY BE GOOD 28 1 Johnny Depp is more than a superstar actor who entertains us on the big screen by choosing interesting roles. He also chooses to do good—donating money, time and talent to causes close to him. Vim & Vigor · WI NTER 2012

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil’s Feature
All in the Family
Good Sport
Because I Said So!
What’s Wrong with This Picture?
The Future Is Now
Everyday Hero
What Does 200 Calories Look Like?
JOHNNY BE GOOD
In the Driver’s Seat
We’ve Got Your Back
Bank on Your Health
Virtual Health
PrimeTime Health
Back on His Feet
Meet the Raineys
Out of the White
Transforming Healthcare

Vim & Vigor - Winter 2012 - Gwinnett Medical Center