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]]> Health Foley is Neurodynamic Solutions' only U.S. instructor http://www.times-herald.com/Health/Foley-is-Neurodynamic-Solutions--only-U-S--instructor--557400 More often than not, patients referred to physical therapists figure the exercises they'll undergo are designed to get their injured muscles back up to speed.

They're right, of course, but for the physical therapists at Georgia Rehabilitiation & Imaging of Warm Springs Medical Center physical therapy is much more multi-faceted than that. The multidimensional approach is thanks in large part to the guidance of Director Russ Foley, who has been surfing the waves of cutting-edge treatment for more than two decades.

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Tommy Thompson Senior Center offers N.C. trip

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Centers have weekly senior programs

]]> Senior Living Hospital to hold community health events http://www.times-herald.com/Health/Hospital-to-hold-community-health-events--547529 Piedmont Newnan Hospital invites Newnan and surrounding area residents to its free monthly Dessert and Discussion event on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6 p.m. in the Special Events Center located at 299 Bullsboro Dr. in Newnan.

Tiffanni Forbes, M.D. will lead the discussion "What is a Hospitalist?"

]]> Health The importance of yearly health exams http://www.times-herald.com/Health/The-importance-of-yearly-health-exams-547526 Have you had a check-up recently?

Dr. Kenneth E. Jones, who has been practicing medicine in the Southern Crescent for more than twenty years, is encouraging more area residents to receive yearly health maintenance exams to prevent illness.

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]]> Health Walk funds vasculitis research http://www.times-herald.com/Health/Walk-funds-vasculitis-research--547525 The Third Annual Celebrating a Life: The Keesha Vessell Vasculitis Awareness Walk will be Saturday, Sept. 20 in Newnan.

Registration/sign in will begin at 8 a.m. at the Temple Avenue City Park. The two-mile walk will begin at 8:45.

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Senior-Boomer Expo set for November

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Senior-Boomer Expo set for November

]]> Senior Living Kool Kidz Classic Saturday http://www.times-herald.com/Health/Kool-Kidz-Classic-Saturday--537490 The sixth annual Kool Kidz Classic Polo Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6, at Cedargate Farms in Newnan. The special event benefits Kool Kidz, a not-for-profit foundation devoted to serving metro-Atlanta children with special needs. The Foundation focuses on providing programs that join challenged children with children of all ability levels so that they may learn from one another.

Atlanta culinary masters will donate time and talent for sixth annual fundraising event to benefit inclusive programs for special needs children

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]]> Health CPSC Offers Tips for Back to School Safety http://www.times-herald.com/Health/CPSC-Offers-Tips-for-Back-to-School-Safety--533379 More than 50 million children are headed back to school this fall and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents to pay special attention to safety this school year.

Whether it's wearing a helmet while they ride their bikes, watching out for dangerous drawstrings in children's jackets, or checking the safety of school soccer goals, CPSC has important safety tips that can keep children from being sidelined with injuries.

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Senior-Boomer Expo set for November

]]> Senior Living What everyone should know about diabetes http://www.times-herald.com/Health/What-everyone-should-know-about-diabetes--532691 Piedmont Newnan Hospital regularly hosts a Dessert and Discussion program.

"Diabetes: What You Need to Know" will be Aug 27 at 6 p.m. at the Special Events Center on Bullsboro Drive.

]]> Health Kessler 'helped write the book' on new spine surgery http://www.times-herald.com/Health/Kessler--helped-write-the-book--on-new-spine-surgery--532690 Four little letters are making waves in the world of spine surgery these days.

"XLIF."

]]> Health Encore of driver safety program http://www.times-herald.com/Health/Encore-of-driver-safety-program--532685 The AARP Driver Safety Program is back by popular demand at the Coweta Public Library's Central Library. The refresher course for driver's age 50 and over has helped millions of drivers remain safe on the roadway.

The course will be taught in two four-hour sessions on Sept. 11-12. Participants can expect to learn current rules of the road such as how to maintain proper following distance and how to make adjustments due to normal age-related changes in hearing, vision and physical dexterity.

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Senior centers have activities

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]]> Health Special birthday for special child http://www.times-herald.com/Health/Special-birthday-for-special-child--524690 A 10th birthday is a special milestone for any young girl. It's particularly meaningful for Taylor Hulsey of Newnan and her family.

Taylor, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February 2007, is turning 10 today.

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]]> Health St. George's senior club marks anniversary http://www.times-herald.com/Health/St--Georges-senior-club-marks-anniversary--522882 St. George Catholic Church's 50 and Older club recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. Members enjoyed a lunch at La Hacienda restaurant in Newnan with 48 guests in attendance.

Eight of the founding members were recognized, and they will be remembered at the celebration of the Eucharist on Sept. 19, at 5:30 p.m. The club will meet next on that day.

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