These past many

days have been difficult for people across the country as we all struggle

to come to grips with the horrific actions of Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Cost

of the cure

Increasingly, too

much about the profession of "healing" is measured in terms

of dollars and cents. As the cost of living rises, so does the cost

of treating patients, and of caring for one's own health.

Hearing

important when driving

Crowded roadways

and distractions such as car phones, the car radio and traffic noise

can make driving a stressful experience for anyone. For drivers with

hearing loss, the challenges are even greater.

Packing

it on

Across the nation,

millions of elementary, high school and college students are racing

out to the school bus or scurrying to their classes with overstuffed

backpacks slung over their shoulders. While carrying a backpack to

school each morning might seem harmless enough, it can cause some

painful back and neck problems for students who don't pack or carry

their backpacks properly.

Good

posture important for good health

Throughout

the ages good posture has been a symbol of elegance, grace, vitality

and even nobility.

Raniere

now board-certified

Dr.

Joseph Raniere, Jr., announces his board certification by the American

Board of Plastic Surgery. He is experienced in all facets of cosmetic

and reconstructive surgery, as well as minimally invasive, edoscopic,

and laser techniques pertaining to cosmetic surgery of the face and

body.

New

Arthritis Aquatics program unveiled

The Arthritis

Foundation will be sponsoring a new Arthritis Aquatic Program at the

Amerihost Inn just off Eagle's Landing Parkway in Stockbridge. Classes

begin Oct. 1 and will be held every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m.

and every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Cost of the class is $55

per month, which includes eight classes. These 45-minute sessions

will be taught by a certified instructor who will teach and reinforce

flexibility, range of motion, strength and endurance. For more information

please call 770-460-1760.

Today

is Vision Awareness Day

Gov.

Roy Barnes has proclaimed Sept. 26 Children's Vision Awareness Day

in Georgia. Prevent Blindness Georgia staff and volunteers and eye

care professionals from cosponsor Vision Service Plan are to gather

on the steps of the South Wing of the State Capitol to make the public

aware of the importance of vision screenings for young children.

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