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Dear Dear Friends, ThThank Thank you you for for reading reading the the newest issue of of Hamilton Health Health magazine. For For over 16 years, Hamilton Health Care System has published this informative source on advancements in medicine, healthy lifestyle tips, and new things happening at Hamilton and in our community. Many of you have told us how much you appreciate receiving Hamilton Health each quarter. Some Northwest Georgians who have moved out of the area have even called and asked us to continue mailing this magazine to them so that they can keep up with what is “happening at Hamilton.” (And of course we are happy to do so!) We appreciate your partnership with us as we continue to seek to improve the health of our region. Stay tuned to Hamilton Health, our website (hamiltonhealth.com), as well as our various social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) for information on what’s happening next! Best Regards, Jeffrey D. Myers President and CEO source healthy lifestyle new you Georgians CEO Letter 3 • 3D Mammography 4 • Achieve Your Health Goals in 2017 5 • Are Your Legs Ready for Summer? 6 • Ask the Doctor: Dr. S. Abbas Agha 7 • Weight Loss Solutions 8 • Take a Quiz: Stroke 9 • Volunteer Receives Veteran Award 10 • Jim Herman: Heart Disease Survivor 12 • #1 in Northwest Georgia and Chattanooga 13 • Healthy Recipes 14 • Twins in the Family 16 • Healthy Heart/Healthy Brain 17 • Answers to Anxiety 18 • Knee Replacement x 2 19 • Calendar The magazine of Hamilton Health Care System Jeffrey D. Myers President and CEO Sandy McKenzie Hamilton Medical Center COO Todd Harrison Executive Editor Kim Reynolds Director Michelle Turner Editor-in-Chief Michelle Turner Designer Daryl Cole, George Karasievich, Psy. D., Elise Perez, and Michelle Turner Writers Cynthia Fowler, David Humber, David Jenkins, Mike Knapp, and Jake McGill Photographers Hamilton Health is published as a service of Hamilton Health Care System, 1200 Memorial Drive, Dalton, GA 30720. ©2017. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher. For more information about topics and programs discussed in this publication or to receive future issues of Hamilton Health, call 706.272.6529. This publication in no way seeks to diagnose or treat illness or to replace professional medical care. Please see your physician if you have a health problem. Hamilton Health Care System’s mission: We provide leadership, partnerships, and seamless resource coordination to meet health care needs that advance the quality and dignity of life. Cover: Jim Herman, heart disease survivor


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