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Georgia Cyber Center visionary warns medical community of threats

“It doesn’t matter how big or small your organization is, the cyber threat is real and doesn’t discriminate,” said Heather Roszkowski, the leader of the Cybersecurity and Information System of Augusta University and AU Health, as she addressed a standing room only crowd of about 200 doctors, nurses, practice managers and support staff from the local community on December 14th in Columbia County. Patrick Reynolds (see above) of Cross Link Consulting introduced Roszkowski, the visionary for the Cyber Defense and Enterprise Department housed in Building II of the Georgia Cyber

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Neil Gordon December 17, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local gym helps members manage neurological symptoms

Josephine Mack was devastated when she was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but she has found regular exercise helps her manage her symptoms. Since 2018, Mack has been a member of Day One Fitness – an 8,000-square-foot gym designed specifically for people diagnosed with either Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease located at 257 Beech Island Avenue in Beech Island. “The first day I came here, I felt so much love,” she says. “They couldn’t have a better class.” Mack, who retired from the Richmond County School System after 42 years as a

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Josh Heath December 17, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local pain management practice offers relief without surgery or pills

Shelley Washington (pictured in center of top photo) knows the physical and mental struggles of living with chronic pain. Washington suffered from debilitating pain for 20 years, which is one of the reasons she enjoys working as a patient advocate at QC Kinetix – a non-invasive pain management practice that opened at 3606 Wheeler Road behind Waffle House in Augusta on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The practice is unique in that it treats chronic joint pain by using a patient’s own stem cells and plasma, which allow the body to heal

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Josh Heath December 8, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Medical nonprofit expands with new location in South Augusta

Business is picking up on the Southside of Augusta, after a local medical nonprofit expands by opening a new location in south Augusta. Christ Community Health, which provides medical and dental services for uninsured and underinsured residents of the CSRA, opened its third clinic at 2604 Peach Orchard Road, Suite 200 next to Barney’s Pharmacy (see photo above) on Monday, Nov. 29. “This location has easy access for thousands of our existing patients,” says Don Branum, Christ Community’s chief executive officer. “Plus, it gives us the capacity to serve new

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Josh Heath December 7, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Local surgeon launches weight loss app

A local doctor has developed an app that takes the guesswork out of losing weight. Dr. Francisco Jacome – a bariatric surgeon with Live Healthy MD located at 3830 Washington Road, Suite 17C in Martinez, recently launched the Healclub app to help people reach their weight loss goals and enjoy better health. The app provides a variety of services, including meal planning and personal coaching, as well as customized exercise plans and psychological support. “Obesity is a growing health concern in the world with devastating consequences,” says Jacome. “Healclub offers

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Josh Heath December 1, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

CSRA mom uses faith to meet the need to be kneaded

You can’t help but feel like a new person once you arise from Angela Odom’s massage table. Ask any of her dozens of clients. They say it’s like an out-of-body, spiritual experience when her hands touch parts of you didn’t realize needed to be decompressed and de-stressed. She’s been a licensed massage therapist for over a decade. “Hands & Stones, LLC, is a gift and a ministry,” she says. “People need me, so I knead them.” However, an encounter with a client in her in-home studio in April 2021 threatened

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Monique Williams November 12, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

Former nurse practitioner expands her herbal business to Augusta

When people get sick, they typically go see their doctors to get prescriptions with hopes of feeling better in a few days. But Kim Adams offers remedies for many common ailments that don’t require a trip to the pharmacy. Adams – who co-owns 2 Wolves Herbal Apothecary with her daughter, Jessica, opened their third and largest store at 469B Highland Avenue in Surrey Center on Friday, Oct. 15. The other two are located in Helen and Cleveland. 2 Wolves sells a variety of all-natural items, such as herbs, teas, tinctures,

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Josh Heath November 1, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

CSRA company teaches local teens life-saving skills

Andrena Garnett wants her clients to be prepared to save a life because in an emergency, every second counts. Garnett – owner of Anerd 4 Life LLC, teaches the American Heart Association’s CPR, basic life support, and first aid certification courses. She will hold a teen training day on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 930 Stevens Creek Road in the ABD boardroom. “I want everyone to understand how important it is to be certified because you can save a life,” says the former Pre-K teacher

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Josh Heath October 18, 2021 No Comments
B2B Stories

When Covid hit, Aiken already had a large PPE supply

When the Covid-19 crisis erupted nearly two years ago, most of us scrambled to find the approved types of face masks designed to keep the deadly virus out of our mouths, noses and critically, our lungs. I remember wondering in February of 2020, “Where am I going to get the effective anti-virus masks I need for myself and my family?” I had never seen any of them in a store. As it turned out, Aiken already had a wholesale and retail source for a myriad number of Personal Protective Equipment

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Stephen Delaney Hale September 22, 2021 No Comments
Consumer Stories

New physical therapy and sports medicine practice opens in Aiken

Aiken is now home to a new physical therapy and sports medicine practice. Last week, the Aiken Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Palmetto Motion located at 222 Park Avenue Southeast. Physical therapist, Dr. Joshua Pniewski evaluates and treats various medical conditions and sports injuries. He also helps athletes improve their performance and performs a procedure called Trigger Point Dry Needling, which involves inserting a thin needle into a tissue to alleviate pain and swelling. For more information or to make an appointment,

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Josh Heath September 21, 2021 No Comments
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