Eastside Medical Center first in Atlanta market to acquire the newest technology in robotic surgery
 Eastside Medical Center is the first healthcare facility to receive the da Vinci SI in Gwinnett County and the first facility in the Atlanta market to acquire the da Vinci Skills Simulator, offering the most advanced and state-of-the-art robotic surgical technology to patients today. “We are excited to offer this technology to our patients,” says CEO, Kim Ryan. “This significant advancement in our robotic-surgery platform will bring unparalleled skill to our operating rooms, leading to superior clinical outcomes and a higher degree of patient satisfaction.” More...
Dr. Fawole - passionate man of wellness and being
By Sheila Adcock
 Meet Dr. Sunday A. Fawole (pronounced Fa-woe-lee), an interesting, educated and passionate medical practitioner, for sure. This gentleman is a dentist and medical doctor with a heart for helping folks take better care of their health. And, he is a man with a dream. Fawole was trained in dentistry in Nigeria, his country of origin. He decided that he wanted to become a physician, so completed his training here in the United States. More...
What every woman should know about cervical cancer and human papilloma virus
 Emory Eastside Medical Center is using this health awareness opportunity to urge all women who have not had a Pap test in five or more years and those who have never had a Pap test to contact their healthcare provider and schedule a Pap test today. Nationally, 12,280 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and nearly 4,021 women will die from it. In Georgia, there are about 330 cases of cervical cancer yearly, and approximately one-third of those result in death. More...
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Staying safe as temperatures soar
 With warmer weather, extended daylight hours, and a host of outdoor activities to enjoy, the summer season entices us to spend more time outside. As the heat indexes continue to climb, Matt Goldstein, M.D., Medical Director of the Emergency Department, cautions that overexposure to the sun can lead to heat-related illnesses. “Many people are eager to enjoy summer weather but they underestimate the risks,” says Dr. Goldstein. “It’s important to take precautions that will keep you safe in the sun and healthy during the summer season.” More...
Summer skin strategies
 By: Chrissy Thomas, RN, BSN, Skin Care Specialist
The facts from the Skin Cancer Foundation are staggering. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 3.5 million skin cancers in over two million people are diagnosed annually. Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than the combined incidence of cancers of the breast, prostate, lung and colon. About 90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are associated with exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. More...
Indoor tanning increases risk of deadly skin cancer
Despite a link between indoor tanning bed use and an increased risk of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, 2.3 million teenagers visit tanning salons every year. In the spring, many tanning salon patrons are college students getting ready for spring formals, and high school students gearing up for prom season. So it’s no surprise that melanoma is now the most common form of cancer in young adults 25-29 years old. More...
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