For the first time, students from the Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) chapter of the National Student Nursing Association (NSNA) brought home national awards from the association’s annual convention, held earlier this month in Dallas,...

Enjoy our special coverage of Eastside Medical Center, linked below. Eastside first opened it's doors in 1980 as Gwinnett Community Hospital. Thirty-seven years later, it still embraces that role and its commitment to the...

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI), a pelvic floor disorder, causes women to leak urine when they sneeze, cough, laugh, lift heavy objects, or strain during exercise. An estimated 25 million women in the US are...

In a career devoted to life-long learning, Dr. Hisa Yamaguchi's best teachers have been her patients. "They've taught me that women are extraordinarily strong," she says. "They endure the strongest chemo imaginable and continue...

While all Neonatal Care Units (NICU's) specialize in caring for babies, not all are the same. In the United States, each NICU is designated from 1 to 4 according to guidelines published by the...

When considering knee or hip replacement, every patient's end goal is to live free of joint pain. Eastside Medical Center has developed a new approach to surgery with quicker recovery and superior outcomes. Joint Destinations...

Balloons decorating the Board Room… a crowd of energized employees and students filling the chairs… a celebratory feeling in the air. These are the signs that it must be October and time to salute...

Gwinnett County's brand has evolved steadily over the years. Once, it evoked images of a bedroom community. Now, our brand exudes a dynamic urban vibe. Excellence in many areas is a key component. For examples,...

The classic Moscow mule is made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice, served in a copper mug. It's a fantastically refreshing summer drink, and you might choose to stop right there. But your...

The fresh produce and other goodies that can be found at nearby farmers markets are the beginnings of many a tasty springtime meal. Turn the page for just a few of the lip-smackin' possibilities. Homemade...