Whether you have lost health insurance coverage due to job loss, are contemplating retirement, or are unable to afford a plan, you may be wondering to whom you can turn for advice. A health insurance broker can help you manage the process from start to finish. What is a health insurance broker? Health insurance brokers are independent business professionals living and … [Read more...]
Permanent Memorial Honors 9/11
People often wonder how the 9/11 memorial in Woodstock’s Park at City Center came to be. In 2016, a Woodstock resident made city leaders aware of a newspaper article concerning the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey distributing artifacts salvaged from ground zero after the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center. Distribution of these artifacts was being offered as a way … [Read more...]
A Rainbow Baby After The Storm
Ashley experienced two miscarriages in one year and feared she would never have a baby. She and her husband were devastated. Ashley discovered miscarriages are common, with one in four women experiencing at least one in their lifetime. There are many reasons miscarriages can occur. After blood tests, Ashley learned she had two clotting disorders. Determined to have a … [Read more...]
Experiences Foundation
After dealing with their challenges of loss and heartbreak, Chad Blake and his wife, Cheryl, decided to make it their mission to help others. They co-founded Experiences Foundation, and through the organization provide experiences that are open for all individuals and families who have suffered a tough break in life. “We think of ourselves as a local mini-Make-a-Wish meets … [Read more...]
Practice Mindfulness for Post-Pandemic Mental Health
By Ashley Velez Anyone else ready to get back to some semblance of normal after the past 16 months? Yeah, me, too. As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted in the state of Georgia and elsewhere, changing your routine to reintroduce daily activities that involve face-to-face contact requires cognitive effort, i.e., a large mental push from our brains. This can prove … [Read more...]