Colquitt Regional Uses Protocols, Critical Care Team to Treat COVID-19 Patients

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, having access to a hospital that prioritizes patient safety is critical. Colquitt Regional has worked throughout the pandemic to ensure that their staff is well-equipped and prepared to meet the rising needs associated with COVID-19, through various training, education, and safety protocols put in place. Dr. Joel Lopes, Jr., one of the physicians who has been serving on … Continue reading Colquitt Regional Uses Protocols, Critical Care Team to Treat COVID-19 Patients

The Future of Healthcare Is Telemedicine

Getting to the doctor’s office isn’t an easy feat for everyone. A variety of barriers to access can impede a person’s ability to access in-person medical care — including a pandemic. Thankfully, telemedicine is on the rise, and doctors across the nation are bringing remote services to patients unable to access the traditional clinic setting. Telemedicine is especially promising for improving access to care for … Continue reading The Future of Healthcare Is Telemedicine

Melton Uses Personal Experience to Help Treat Patients

Dr. Howard Melton, general surgeon at Colquitt Regional Medical Center, has practiced in Moultrie, Georgia, since 1996. During his tenure as a general surgeon, he has had the opportunity to perform a diverse portfolio of procedures. “General surgery includes anything from straightforward hernias or removal of the gallbladder to appendicitis and endoscopies all the way up to breast cancers, colon cancers, vascular procedures, and various … Continue reading Melton Uses Personal Experience to Help Treat Patients

What to Ask Your DERMATOLOGIST

With skin routines becoming more popular now than ever, it is important to keep up with the state of your skin to ensure maximum benefits. Remember, everything doesn’t work for everyone. That’s why it is recommended to visit your dermatologist at least once a year. Here’s five questions you need to ask to get the most out of your next appointment. 1) Will this beauty … Continue reading What to Ask Your DERMATOLOGIST

Raw Avocado Cucumber Sushi Rolls

Ingredients1 English cucumber1 large avocado, peeled and pitted1 cup curly kale leaves, ribs removed, chiffonaded1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1/4 teaspoon Celtic sea salt1/4 teaspoon ground cuminPinch of cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon sweet paprika, to garnish InstructionsTo prepare the cucumber, use a mandoline (at the 1/16-inch setting) or a wide vegetable peeler and slice the cucumber lengthways into long slices on one side of the cucumber (until … Continue reading Raw Avocado Cucumber Sushi Rolls