When you think about the stress we put on our ankles and wrists, it’s pretty amazing how resilient those two areas of the body are. However, even the strongest joints can only take so much, and because of how we use them, wrists and ankles are two of the most injured locations in the human […]
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Nonsurgical Options for Pain Treatment
Interventional pain management offers patients real and lasting relief from persistent, sometimes crippling pain – the kind of pain that can dominate your life. And this approach does so without the use of narcotic prescriptions. In fact, at Longstreet Clinic Interventional Pain Management, we utilize a range of non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures. So, what […]
Read MoreLimited Time: Gastric Sleeve at reduced price
Longstreet Clinic and Dr. Eric Velazquez are pleased to announce an exclusive, limited time self-pay promotion for Sleeve Gastrectomy. From Jan. 15, 2024, through Feb. 29, 2024, patients who schedule their initial consultation with Dr. Velazquez can take advantage of this limited-time offer and get this life-changing procedure for $11,534. “We understand that medical expenses can […]
Read MoreFormer SEC linebacker ready to tackle life again after bariatric surgery
Des Williams did not look obese. So some people were shocked to find out the former University of Georgia linebacker developed the telltale symptoms of obesity, including high blood pressure, sleep apnea and chronic fatigue. Called “comorbidities” they were taking a toll on Des’s life. So even though he carried his weight of almost 330 […]
Read More2023 Holiday Door Contest Winners
Longstreet Clinic’s annual holiday door decorating contest once again brought plenty of Christmas cheer to our offices across northeast Georgia in 2023. Thank you to our dedicated team members who devoted hours of creativity and craftiness in constructing this year’s entries. Our judges once again reported that they had an almost impossible task of ranking […]
Read MoreMedications and weight loss
When you think of weight loss and medications, you likely think of weight loss drugs. But medications can play a key role in weight gain AND weight loss – and it’s important to understand the whole picture when it comes to how medications can affect your weight. That’s why, at Longstreet Clinic’s Center for Weight […]
Read MoreHow Meal Replacement Offers Path to Weight Loss
https://youtu.be/pYjv7Gr0ZTg When it comes to weight loss solutions, the good news is that there are different routes to success. The frustrating part is figuring out the one that works best for you. How do you sort out the seemingly endless options – most of which carry zero guarantee for success – especially if you’re in […]
Read MoreAll About You reopens in expanded space
After more than 15 years of providing specialized products and services for those with specific health-related needs, All About You (also known as “The Shoppe”) recently held a grand reopening in its newly renovated space located inside Longstreet Clinic Cancer Center. The expansion comes on the heels of All About You’s recent mastectomy reaccreditation by […]
Read MoreBack to school shouldn’t mean back in pain
Teachers face plenty of stress and difficulty at this time of year – and not always in the manner you’d think. Making sure your lesson plans are in order and that students are getting off to a good start and staying on task over the first few months is demanding enough. But after weeks away […]
Read MoreFlu vaccine available now at multiple clinic locations
Longstreet Clinic has the 2023-24 seasonal flu vaccine available at our primary care and urgent care locations across north Georgia, including all 5 of our pediatric locations. The annual flu shot is covered as preventive care by most insurance providers and is recommend for those 6 months an older, with a few exceptions. Simply call […]
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