What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a lateral or sideways curvature of the spine greater than 10 degrees; it can make the spine look like an “s” or a “c” rather than a straight line viewed from the back. It happens to about three percent of children and can occur at any age but is often most noticeable between the ages of nine and 16, when kids are growing rapidly. What should my child expect during a school scoliosis screening? Scoliosis screenings are mandated in public schools across Georgia and will usually be conducted by a school nurse. The state mandates...
Embracing the World
Now in its third year, Creekside’s International Student Program is thriving under the dedicated leadership of Rebecca Clark, the International Student Program Director. With over 20 years of experience working with international students, Clark brings both expertise and passion to the program, ensuring its continued success. From its inception, the International Student Program at Creekside has been guided by a clear mission: to create a globally enriched environment while maintaining the core values and culture of the academy. The Great Commission serves as the guiding principle behind Creekside Christian Academy’s International Student Program. Rooted in Matthew 28:19, the program provides...
Here’s the Scoop
Before he was a city councilman or mayor pro tem, Devlin Cleveland was in the landscaping business. When he decided to seek a new career, he went to school: ice cream school. “We learned the whole business, learning how to use the machines and how to make our own ice cream. It was exciting because we learned that whatever we could imagine, we could make,” Cleveland said, adding that the Sour Cream and Onion ice cream that was made was surprisingly good. “There’s a science to it and it still may be an acquired taste.” After ice cream school, Cleveland...
Hearing the Call to Coach
Strong Rock Christian School recently brought aboard an experienced coach, doting father, and husband, who has an incredibly inspiring story. Todd Raleigh, who previously coached at several institutions, including the University of Tennessee, has joined Strong Rock as its new Assistant Baseball Coach. Throughout his entire life, Raleigh has been completely surrounded by the sport of baseball. As a child, Raleigh recalls accompanying his father to Little League games, where he coached his older brothers. Raleigh states that he “doesn’t know anything different;” baseball is an intrinsic part of who he is, and this passion runs in his blood. The...
Stockbridge Safe Driving Initiative
With the number of people injured in traffic collisions each year in Stockbridge in the hundreds, the Stockbridge Police Department hopes to continue to reduce traffic accidents. The department has launched a traffic safety campaign to target distracted driving, reckless driving, driving under the influence and speeding – the four leading causes of traffic accidents in Georgia. “Our city has grown rapidly, and with that growth, we’ve seen a significant rise in traffic accidents, particularly along Interstate 75,” said Stockbridge Police Chief Frank Trammer, who helped launch the department in July 2022. “We are committed to reducing these numbers through a...
How Sweet It Is
Running a restaurant can be a daunting task, and sometimes the only people who truly know what it’s like are other people in the business. David Maiolo, operating partner of Sweet Auburn BBQ, and Patrick McHugh, owner of 15th St. Pizza & Pub, had some mutual friends and started talking about work and the Henry County community as Maiolo began to frequent the pizza establishment. The topic of collaborating on a dish started soon after they struck up a conversation. “I thought about a brisket pizza,” said Maiolo, as Sweet Auburn BBQ is well-known for its brisket, but there was...
A Winning Recipe
When you pass Piedmont Henry Hospital these days, you can’t help but see the construction of a brand-new patient tower. In 2026, the hospital will have 96 new patient rooms, as well as a brand-new kitchen, cafeteria, and doctor’s lounge. Until then, the dietary department, with its recently doubled staff, will continue to provide three meals a day for both patients and staff with a renewed focus on quality service and compassionate care. “Last year, we prepared over 274,000 meals for patients and more than 256,000 meals for staff,” said Carol Stringer, Director of Nutrition Services for Piedmont Henry. “We...
Healthy Eating Around Town
A local primary healthcare group wants residents to realize that healthy options exist in town when they want to go out to eat. While some doctors may recommend eating at home more to stay healthy, Dr. Priya Shah, a physician and Aylo Health’s clinical director also wants patients to be realistic. “Having healthy eating habits is important, but you also have to be nice to yourself,” notes Shah, who joined Aylo Health out of residency at Emory University in 2018. “We focus on prevention through proactive approaches to a healthy lifestyle and not just giving a pill for everything.” The...
Placing Food on Tables and Hope in Hearts
For nearly 35 years, the Helping in His Name Ministries Food Pantry has been a crucial area of support for Henry County residents in need, providing necessary grocery assistance. Currently serving just over 1,100 families by appointment only once a month, the nonprofit organization distributes more than 220 pounds of meat, bread, fruit, vegetables, canned goods, milk, and more five times a week. In total, they receive and hand out about 220,000 pounds of food items each month. The overarching goal of the organization is to “help people have food on their table and hope in their hearts.” Prior to...
The Heart of Healthy Living
Women tend to be the caretaker, the nurturer, the “make it all better” person in families. Many times, neglecting their own health in the process including their heart health. As February is American Heart Month, all of us are reminded to pay attention to our cardiovascular health as heart disease is the leading cause of death in women and men in the United States. “It is important to start healthy living – the earlier, the better – that way you can remain healthy,” advises Isaura Cabrera, nurse practitioner with Atlanta Heart Associates, P.C. Healthy living includes diet, exercise, managing stress,...