AbsoluteCARE’s New Pride

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 30, 2015

Contact: Dr. Joel Rosenstock

(404) 231-4431

jrosenstock@absolutecarehealth.com

 

AbsoluteCARE’s New Pride

 

(Atlanta, GA) After 20 years, Pride Medical is closing its doors, but AbsoluteCARE is opening theirs to all of Pride’s patients and many of their caregivers and staff.

 

For two decades, Pride Medical has been a fixture in the LGBT community and has been, in fact, synonymous with gay men’s health. But it’s likely that only the Pride name will be missed. The patients they have served so well—along with the compassionate people who served them—will have a new home at AbsoluteCARE just four miles away.

 

There is literally Pride in AbsoluteCARE. Dr. Amy Swartz and Terry Hackworth, FP, along with about six full-time staff members, will join the AbsoluteCARE team led by Medical Director Dr. Joel Rosenstock, who founded the full-service Medical Center and Pharmacy in 2000 to care for a struggling and underserved HIV population in Atlanta.

 

“I’ve been working in Atlanta serving this population for 26 years,” says Dr. Rosenstock, “and I think the combination of Pride Medical with AbsoluteCARE is the most exciting thing to happen in a long time. Both medical centers have provided compassionate and innovative care for many years, but together they will be able to accomplish much more. The AbsoluteCARE of the future will test more clients, identify and engage many more people in care, assist with behavioral health, impact social determinants of disease, and improve the health of Atlantans for years to come.”

 

About the new caregivers:

Dr. Amy Swartz earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and did her residency at Emory University. She served as attending physician at Pride for the last 14 years and was a senior medical associate at the Grady Infectious Disease Center for 10 years before that. She is Board Certified from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is certified in HIV care by the American Academy of HIV Medicine. She’s a member of the American Medical Association, the Southern Medical Association, and the Medical Association of Georgia.

 

Terry Hackworth is an adult nurse practitioner. He diagnoses and helps patients manage acute and chronic illness, working both independently and collaboratively with other caregivers. He earned his bachelor’s degree in nursing from Morehead State University, his MBA from the University of Phoenix, and his Masters of Science in Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he specialized in adult/gerontological care.

 

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center and Pharmacy, established in 2000, has developed an innovative, superior model of care.  This NCQA level III accredited Patient Centered Medical Home uses care managers, dietitians, social workers, integrated behavioral health services, pharmacists, and educators along with a superb caregiver team to serve its patients.  As one of Georgia’s largest providers for insured patients with HIV, AbsoluteCARE also serves as a chronic care center for those with multiple chronic comorbid conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, COPD, hypertension,  and more.  AbsoluteCARE also features an on-site reference laboratory, infusion services, and Georgia’s largest single-site, independent pharmacy.  AbsoluteCARE is located in Buckhead, Atlanta.

 

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Say Goodbye to Trans Fat

 

Last month the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided to ban trans fat from the American diet¹. So what exactly is trans fat? It is a bad type of fat mainly found in processed foods such as baked goods, fried foods, and various snack foods. Trans fat is considered bad because it can increase the risk of heart disease.  Specifically, trans fat can increase LDL “bad” cholesterol while also decreasing HDL “good” cholesterol. All individuals should aim to eliminate trans fat as much as possible from their diet.

Currently, trans fat is shown on the Nutrition Facts Label, but can often be misleading. For example, the grams of trans fat could be “0” on the label, but this may not be completely true. It is especially important to read the label to avoid “hydrogenated” or “partially hydrogenated oil” in the ingredient list. If you see either of these phrases, it means the product is not truly trans fat free and another food without either of these ingredients should be chosen.

Until the ban on trans fat is put into effect three years from now, consumers need to be educated and proactive about reading labels to avoid trans fat. It will be up to the food manufacturing companies to eliminate the sources of trans fat from their products. Eliminating trans fat is a step in the right direction for the health of America.

 

1. S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA Cuts Trans Fat in Processed Foods. Available at: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm372915.htm. Accessed June 23, 2015

 

About the Author: Julia Bleecker, MS, RD, LD

Julia  joined AbsoluteCARE Medical Center and Pharmacy in September 2012. Julia received her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from the University of Georgia where she also served as the dietitian’s assistant for The University of Georgia Food Service Program. She completed her dietetic internship while earning her Master’s Degree in Nutrition from Georgia State University (GSU). During that time, Julia had opportunities to intern at Grady Memorial Hospital, The Marcus Institute, and Piedmont Hospital. In addition, Julia served on the marketing committee in the development of a community garden on campus at GSU.

Julia is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Georgia Dietetic Association. She counsels patients on various topics such as diabetes, weight management, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Julia also enjoys providing grocery store tours to patients to show that eating healthy can be easy and inexpensive. Outside of work, Julia enjoys cooking, UGA football, and spending time with friends and family. 

June Events at AbsoluteCARE

We have many events planned for June at AbsoluteCARE. Please plan to join us for some educational classes & events!! RSVP by emailing social@AbsoluteCAREHealth.com or by calling the appropriate contact person listed below. We can’t wait to see you soon!

3^rd Mindful Eating 11:00am-1:00pm Contact: Alene or Julia

4^th Walking Group 4:00pm Contact: Julia

9^th Diabetes & Nutrition 8:30am-12:00pm Contact: Alene or Julia

11^th Walking Group 4:00pm Contact: Julia

17^th Healthy Happy Hour 11:00am-12:00pm Contact: Alene or Julia

18^th Walking Group 4:00pm Contact: Julia

19^th Crafting Class – Father’s Day: Make Your Own Tie 2:00pm Contact: Freda

24^th Lunch & Learn – Topic TBA 12-1:00pm Contact: Freda

25^th Walking Group 4:00pm Contact: Julia

Contacts:

Freda: 404-231-4431 ext 132              

Alene: 404-231-4431 ext 122            

Julia: 404-231-4431 ext 161

Mother’s Day Craft Class

Looking for a gift for Mother’s Day? Join the craft class at AbsoluteCARE on Friday, May 8th at 2pm and create your own body scrub to give your mom or any fabulous woman in your life!

Registration is required – please contact Freda 404.231.4431 to reserve your spot!

AbsoluteCARE Welcomes Dr. Hoos to the Team

We are very pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Ann Hoos to AbsoluteCARE Primary Care.

Her areas of particular interest include preventive medicine and chronic diseases management including excess weight disorders. She has worked with Kaiser Permanente, the Grady Health System, Emory, North Fulton Community Clinic. & Piedmont Physicians Group.

Dr. Hoos is fluent in Spanish.

Free Hepatitis C Testing and Education Event

FREE Hepatitis C Testing & Education Event

Tuesday, May 19th from 10am – 2pm

Join us for free Hepatitis testing, lunch, and educational sessions. Lunch & Learn will be held from 12-1pm. Registration is REQUIRED.

To register, please fill out the attached form, indicating your preferred testing time frame and return to social@absolutecarehealth.com or Freda Jones @ AbsoluteCARE 404.231.4431.

You will receive a confirmation of your time slot prior to the event. We look forward to seeing you! □ 10:00-10:15am □ 10:45-11:00am □ 11:30-11:45am □ 1:15–1:30pm □ 10:15–10:30am □ 11:00–11:15am □ 11:45am-12:00pm □ 1:30-1:45pm □ 10:30-10:45am □ 11:15a–11:30am □ 1:00-1:15pm □ 1:45-2:00pm

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HIV & Cardiovascular Health

You Are Invited to a Lunch & Learn on HIV & Cardiovascular Health.

Having HIV places you at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease. Whether due to long-term exposure to the HIV virus or to antiretroviral agents or because of other factors, people living with HIV often share some common issues that affect cardiovascular health.

When: April 22, 2015 @ 12:00 Noon
Where: AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy; 2140 Peachtree Rd. Suite 232, Atlanta GA 30309

Please reserve your seat with: Freda Jones; 404-231-4431; freda.jones@oakmed.org

AbsoluteCARE Nutrition Department’s Recipe of the Month – April 2015

The Nutrition Department’s April Recipe of the Month is Stewed Zucchini & Cherry Tomatoes. Give it a try & let us know if you like it! (We’ve even heard it’s kid-approved!)

Makes: 4 Servings (1/2 cup=serving)

INGREDIENTS

3 medium squash (about 8 oz)

1 teaspoon (t.) canola oil

4 medium garlic cloves

2 Tablespoons (T.) fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

½ cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half

2 T. chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 t. dried, crumbled basil

1/8 t. pepper

2 T. shredded or grated Romano cheese

DIRECTIONS

Cut the squash into ½ inch slices. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Pour the oil into the pan and swirl to coat the bottom. Cook the garlic for 2-3 minutes, or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the squash. Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the squash is tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Pour in the broth. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until the squash is tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the tomatoes, basil, and peppers. Cook for 1-2, or until the tomatoes are warmed through.

Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the Romano cheese.

NUTRITION INFORMATION (for each serving)

Calories: 42

Fat: 2 grams

Saturated fat: .5 grams

Polyunsaturated fat: .5 grams

Monounsaturated fat: .5 grams

Cholesterol: 1 milligram

Total Carbohydrates: 6 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Sugar: 3 grams

Sodium: 32 milligrams

Protein: 2 grams

FROM

American Heart Association. (2005). No-Fad Diet: A Personal Plan for Healthy Weight Loss. New York: Clarkson Potter. P 368.

Diabetes & Nutrition Class Offered

Are you diabetic? Are you aware of the significant impact nutrition has in diabetes? If you have diabetes and you have never taken a nutrition class, or if it has been more than two years since you’ve taken a nutrition class, please plan to attend this course!

The diabetes & nutrition class is offered at our office (2140 Peachtree Road, Suite 232, Atlanta, GA 30309) on the second Tuesday of each month. It is organized & taught by our registered dietitians. The class is free, however, registration is required.

Email social@absolutecarehealth.com for more information and to RSVP!  Thank you!

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Free HIV Testing

FREE

Rapid HIV SCREENINGS

Same Day Test Results

When: 2^nd & 4^th Wednesdays of each month

Where:  2140 Peachtree Road NW, Suite 232, Atlanta, Georgia 30309

Time: 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.

 

Sponsored by:

Recovery Consultants of Atlanta, Inc. & AbsoluteCARE Medical Center & Pharmacy

For more information please call: 404.289.0313