Kobi Henegan’s sister, Jade, has always looked out for her little brother. Their parents, Ron and Kiona, credit Jade for noticing the changes that led to Kobi’s diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) when he was just eight years old. “She noticed that he was using the bathroom a lot and thought something might be...
As the holidays draw closer, the calendar pages tend to fill with events, gatherings and visits. It can be a joyous time of year, but it can also be stressful. “Before the season even starts, you should think about what holiday events or traditions matter to you the most,” said Ashley Woodbridge, a licensed master...
Cayden Prescott recently received a special gift that has completely transformed his life. The 17-year-old McDonough resident was born without a right thigh bone and lost his foot to amputation by age two, wearing a prosthesis for several years. In the fall of 2022, he went in for a spinal fusion procedure in hopes of...
Electrophysiology is the medical specialty that treats heart rhythm disorders. Thousands of electrophysiology procedures, including the implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators as well as certain types of ablations, have been performed at Piedmont Henry Hospital over the last 20 years. Atrial Fibrillation (A fib) is now the most common heart rhythm disorder. Piedmont Henry Hospital...
After unexpectedly losing both of their jobs in the same month, husband and wife duo Nicole Folkes-Johnson and Donshay Johnson began a temporary food share out of their garage. “There was no big purpose. We didn’t really have a plan,” said Folkes-Johnson. “We were trying to help our neighbors eat better.” Nearly 15 years later,...
Halloween can be spooky AND fun for all children, but may be a little trickier for those on the autism spectrum. So how can you, as a neighbor, friend, or community organizer, help make this and other Fall festivities LESS spooky and MORE fun for these more sensitive children? “Large events can be unpredictable and...
Imagine undergoing multiple surgeries to correct chronic knee pain but finding no relief. This was the reality of Arlene Randle’s life earlier this year. “I had four different surgeries to try to fix my knee problems, everything but a knee replacement,” she said. “I was in physical therapy because I had developed a limp in...
A day at the spa like no other. True Rest Float Spa allows you to float effortlessly in a pod filled with warm water and 1,000 pounds of Epsom salt. The experience is like floating on air, eliminating the forces of gravity. “This allows muscles to fully relax, the spine to decompress, and the mind...
Outpatient Procedures at South Atlanta Vascular Institute May Provide Relief The patients of South Atlanta Vascular Institute (SAVI) have often been in pain for a long time. They attribute the feelings as typical symptoms of aging and feel all they can do is simply carry on as best they can. They may have even seen...
A family pet looking for a place to lay down jumps on the bed only to be startled at finding 9-year-old Kase Henderson already in the bed. In an instant, the dog reacts, and Kase is bitten on the face, tearing his nose. The family rushes to the emergency department at Piedmont Henry Hospital, where...