June Newsletter

Being a sports enthusiast myself, I enjoy exposing my children to year round global sports such as skiing, track, basketball, football, golf, tennis you name it. When the Olympics come on, summer or winter, I especially enjoy watching the best of the best compete all around the world. As a family, the true essence of a bonding experience begins as we enjoy viewing the sights and sounds of the city hosting the Olympics for that year.

In 2014, Sochi, Russia will host the Winter Olympic Games and once again we’ll be tuned in to couple our love for sports with our geographical inquisitiveness. The emphasis is not whether you win or lose, but really how you play the game. A valued lesson to apply in life as well. The United States, Spain, Italy, Greece, Canada, Beijing, soon England and once again Russia (they hosted the summer Olympics in Moscow, 1980), along with other countries throughout the years, have opened their windows to the world and educated us on their country and culture. As a nation and especially in this internet age, we must realize that it is essential that we teach our young people to think GLOBALLY. Observe and study a variety of cultures and customs, travel and by all means learn to embrace people of ALL cultures and respect their customs. As Shakespeare once said, “The whole world is a stage and everybody plays a part”.

Eddie W. Harris, MD

Why does chopping onions cause your eyes to burn?
When you cut onions they release a gas called syn-propanethial-s-oxide that becomes sulfurenic acid when it interacts with your eyes which then turns into a gas. The nerve endings in your eyes pick up on the irritation and reacts by telling your brain to produce more water to dilute the irritation.

Premier Eye Physicians would like to welcome our newest member of the team. Meet A.J. Erving. A.J. has been with us since the beginning of June. She has been a pleasure to work with and we are proud to have her on the team. She has certainly taught us that big things may come in small packages. Many of you may have had the pleasure of meeting our new team member, but in case you haven’t stop in and say hello.

Also there is a new specialty on the block. Welcome to Lisa Perry-Gilkes, M.D. and her terrific staff at Polaris Medical Group ENT located in suite 312. If you are in need of an Ear, Nose and Throat physician, this is the doctor and staff to visit. All of us at Camp Creek are excited to have Dr. Perry- Gilkes join our growing community of medical practitioners.

Premier Eye Physicians’ is proud to introduce you to Dr. George Brown Jr. of Peachtree Endodontics. Dr. Brown is a native of Kentucky, who also graduated from University of Kentucky College of Dentistry. Dr Brown is an Endodontist specializing in root canals. The staff at Peachtree Endodontics is superb. The office is comfortable and cozy, almost like sitting in your living room and it puts you at ease while waiting. The exam rooms all possess state of the art equipment so that Dr. Brown can show you the dental issue onsite. With Dr. Brown’s gentle and caring personality coupled with his expertise, skill and professionalism, I concur that this practice would be the one you recommend time and time again. Dr. Brown is married to Dr. Rena Brown of Smiles by Design in Fayetteville. Be sure to consult with her when your dental needs may be more comprehensive. Dr George Brown Jr. does except Care Credit along with most other insurance plans. If you need to get to the root of your dental issue, give Dr. George Brown Jr. a call.

Peachtree Endodontics
1401 Georgian park, Suite 100
Peachtree City, GA 30269

Phone: 770 631-2728
Website: www.ptendo.com

What is an HRA? An HRA is a Health Reimbursement Arrangement. This is where a portion of your salary is deposited by your employer for tax- free healthcare spending. There is no time frame restriction attached to this plan. It is permissible to use this fund to pay for preventive care such as eye exams.