Health and Wellness - February 2026

8 heart health facts moms-to-be should know

Brought to you by – Wellstar

Pregnancy is a time of excitement and change, but it also puts added strain on the heart. Here’s what every expectant mom should know about heart health during pregnancy.

1. High blood pressure can be silent—and dangerous.

Some women develop high blood pressure during pregnancy. High blood pressure can lead to preeclampsia, a condition that can cause organ damage and, in severe cases, seizures.

If you have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease or a family history of cardiovascular conditions, tell your care team. Your physician may recommend that you monitor your blood pressure at home.

2. Heart failure can happen—even in healthy moms.

A rare but serious condition called peripartum cardiomyopathy weakens the heart, usually in the last month of pregnancy or the months following delivery.

Talk to your clinician immediately if everyday activities leave you exhausted or struggling to breathe. Other concerning symptoms include persistent coughing, swelling in your legs or feet and dizziness.

3. Pre-existing heart conditions and hypertensive disorders require extra care.

If you’ve ever had heart disease, a heart defect or high blood pressure—including hypertension or hypertensive disorders—pregnancy can increase your risks. Even women without symptoms before pregnancy may need extra monitoring.

Talk with your clinician early about a care plan. High-risk pregnancies may require specialist support, like a maternal-fetal medicine physician or cardiologist.

4. Blood clots are more common during pregnancy.

Pregnancy increases the risk of thromboembolism, a serious condition where blood clots can travel to the lungs and cause a pulmonary embolism. The risk is even higher for women with a history of clotting disorders, obesity or limited mobility.

To reduce your risk of blood clots, stay active, stay hydrated and watch for warning signs like leg swelling, redness or pain. If you notice these, call your care team right away.

5. A racing heartbeat may be abnormal.

You can expect some changes in heart rhythm during pregnancy, but arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats) can be a sign of something more serious. Hormone changes, increased blood volume and underlying conditions like thyroid disorders can all contribute to an irregular heartbeat.

If your heart races often, feels like it’s skipping beats or you feel dizzy or faint, let your clinician know immediately. Keep track of when these symptoms happen.

6. Postpartum recovery still puts stress on the heart. Keep all postpartum checkups,

even if you feel fine. Watch for new symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath or extreme fatigue. If you had high blood pressure during pregnancy, continue monitoring it after delivery.

7. Your hospital choice matters For women at high risk, delivering in a hospital with access to specialized prenatal tests, genetic testing like amniocentesis, fetal evaluations and emergency cardiac care can make all the difference. Wellstar provides specialized care for mothers and babies in our community, including:

• Wellstar Avalon Health Park: Cardio obstetrics at the Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care office

• Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center: Cardio obstetrics at Wellstar Center for Cardiovascular Care, 4500 Hospital Blvd.

8. Mental health and stress impact heart health . Anxiety and stress can affect your heart. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, talk to someone. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.

If you are pregnant and have questions about your heart health, talk to your obstetrician about a referral to our cardio obstetrics team. Wellstar provides specialized cardio obstetrics care in Alpharetta and Roswell. Find an obstetrician at wellstar.org/womenshealth.

A team of advanced heart care specialists means more expertise for you.

At Wellstar, you’ll find more than 100 cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons across our cardiovascular services team who are ready to care for you. Whether you need preventive screenings or treatment for complex heart conditions, your heart is in good hands with our skilled team— highly rated by patients like you.

We are leading the way in Georgia and beyond with innovative technology and experienced clinicians to ensure you have the expertise you need close by. Learn how Wellstar can help keep your heart going strong at wellstar.org/northfultonheart.

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Dr. Brent Taylor is a Board-Certified Dermatologist, a Fellowship-Trained Mohs Surgeon, and is certified by the Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine in the field of Vein Care.

He is an expert in skin cancer and melanoma treatment, endovenous laser ablation, minimally invasive vein procedures and cosmetics procedures such as Botox and injectables.

Kathryn is a certified physician assistant with over 23 years experience as a Dermatology PA and cosmetic dermatology.

Her specialties include general dermatology such as acne, eczema, rashes, hair loss, full body skin exams, abnormal growths etc. Kathryn also specializes in cosmetic dermatology including lasers, injectables, micro-needling, PRP, facial peels, sclerotherapy for spider veins and at home skin care.

Is Lidocaine a secret weapon against cancer?

We always worry about the negative side-effects that a medicine might have. At the end of a pharmaceutical company’s commercials, an auctioneer very quickly states the twenty terrible things that might happen if you take the advertised medicine. Side effects range from your ear falling off when you sneeze to the belief that you are Elvis. Side-effects make almost any medicine sound scary. But occasionally, a positive side effect emerges. Sometimes, we discover something wonderful about a medicine that is wholly unexpected.

Examples of positive side-effects are not hard to find. The medicine finasteride was first being used to help decrease the size of the prostate in men who were having difficulty urinating. An unexpected positive side-effect was discovered when it was noticed that many of the men were re-growing their scalp hair. With finasteride, male pattern baldness was often partially reversed or stopped in its tracks.

One of the most recent medications discovered to have a possible positive side effect is lidocaine, which has been around since 1943. Lidocaine is an injectable anesthetic. We use lidocaine for skin biopsies, excisions, Mohs surgeries and countless other procedures every day in the dermatology office. Amazingly, lidocaine may be more than an anesthetic. It may also have anti-cancer effects.

A team of surgeons in India operating on breast cancer divided patients into two groups. One group had standard breast cancer surgery. The other group received a lidocaine injection around the tumor 7-10 minutes prior to surgery. During the 5 years after surgery, the group that received the lidocaine injection had an 8.5% rate of the cancer recurring (popping up again) at a distant site versus an 11.6% rate of distant recurrence in the surgery-only (no lidocaine) group. The study has some limitations including not being a double-blind trial and being a single-center study, but it is intriguing enough to warrant further investigation. The authors reported that injecting lidocaine around breast cancer before removing it increased survival in their study.

What made the surgeons perform this study in the first place? Why lidocaine? Over the last few years, researchers have discovered that

electrical gradients maintained across the membranes of cancer cells are important to their ability to metastasize or spread. Our cells have pumps in them called “ion channels.” They allow certain ions to pass across the cell membrane. The resulting ion concentration gradient creates an electrical charge across a cell. This gradient affects the way other proteins in the cell function. Importantly, some of the proteins affected by the charge across a cell membrane are important for healthy cells’ growth and development as well as for cancers’ ability to grow and spread.

Lidocaine works by blocking sodium channels in cell membranes. Disrupting the electric charge across a cancer cell membrane was suspected to have the potential to weaken the cancer itself. Pre-clinical studies supported this hypothesis, and the breast cancer surgeons took the next step of performing a trial with breast cancer patients and peritumoral lidocaine injections.

I don’t know if breast cancer surgeons in the United States consider these results valid, are awaiting confirmatory studies or are already injecting lidocaine. However, in dermatology, these results are exciting because, for now, we do not need to change anything that we are already doing. Every day that I perform Mohs surgery, we inject the area around a tumor with lidocaine prior to surgically removing the cancer. If lidocaine is more than an anesthetic, then our patients are likely already benefiting from any anti-cancer properties that lidocaine has.

Mohs surgery is the gold standard for treating most skin cancers and has a cure rate that is usually at or above 99%. Perhaps lidocaine is one of the secrets to this success.

Navigating anxiety for the best dentist experience

Many people get nervous going to the dentist. So many people have had bad experiences in the past or just don’t like it. Fear of the dentist is common and affects people of all ages. Whether it’s the sound of the drill or fear of potential pain, dental anxiety can prevent people from seeking the oral care that they need. Sedation Dentistry allows patients to relax while undergoing dental procedures.

There is an alternative. You can have comfortable, anxiety-free visits to the dentist with Sedation Dentistry. Dental offices like the Atlanta Center for Dental Health offer comfort amenities including bottled water, snacks, courtesy Wi-Fi, a warm inviting environment, relaxing music, noise-cancelling headphones, Netflix movies, lavender eye pillows and warm neck pillows, cozy blankets, and warm face towels to make your visit as comfortable as possible. In addition to all those amazing benefits, you can also choose from a range of sedation options.

Sedation Dentistry uses medications to help patients relax during their dental procedures. The goal is to create a calm, anxiety-free environment, making it easier for individuals to receive necessary dental care. This benefits not only anxious patients, but also patients with extensive needs that may require a longer visit, patients with a low pain threshold, or time efficiency allowing more to be done in a single visit.

Sedation Dentistry focuses on keeping the patient comfortable and relaxed while receiving much needed dental care. Some patients choose to have their mouth numb so they don’t feel anything and then just relax with their eyes closed while listening to music.

Nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, inhalation sedation is a popular option that relaxes you while your procedures are completed. At the end of your visit, you simply breathe pure oxygen and then can drive yourself home.

Many people choose Oral Sedation that allows you to sleep through the dental visit, have all your work completed in one visit, be easily awakened, and not remember the experience of your visit. With Oral Sedation, you simply swallow some pills prescribed for you, lay back and fall asleep, and wake up at the end with your procedures complete and your new smile. All dental procedures can be completed with Sedation Dentistry from routine preventive care to a complete Smile Makeover.

“Preventive Dentistry can add 10 years to human life." - Dr. Charles Mayo of the Mayo Clinic

A healthy mouth is part of a healthy body. Our wish for you is that you look and feel your best! Dr. Bradley Hepler and the experienced team at the Atlanta Center for Dental Health provide the most modern advances in complete dentistry. Experience immediate results with procedures to greatly enhance your smile and your health. If you would like a complimentary consultation to discover which of these options is best for you, please call us at 770-992-2236. Dr. Hepler is highly trained to provide you with the latest and best techniques to allow you to achieve your cosmetic and restorative goals.

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Copper Peptides: Powerful, popular

— and not always better together

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Copper peptides have become one of the fastest-growing trends in regenerative and aesthetic medicine. Best known for supporting skin health, collagen production, tissue repair, and overall cellular function, copper peptides—most commonly GHK-Cu— are now frequently included in popular injectable options such as “Glow” blends and various slow-aging protocols, often referred to as “KLO” blends

As demand increases, so does experimentation. A growing trend is combining copper peptides with other well-known peptides like BPC157, TB-500, or KPV into a single vial for convenience. While this may seem efficient, experts caution that blending these peptides can unintentionally reduce their effectiveness.

The issue comes down to pH , a basic but critical concept in chemistry. Every peptide has a specific pH range where it remains stable and biologically active. Copper peptides prefer a slightly acidic environment, while BPC-157, TB-500, and KPV perform best closer to the body’s natural, neutral pH. When mixed together, one or more peptides may begin to break down.

A simple way to think about it: it’s like mixing vinegar and milk. Both are useful on their own, but when combined, one can cause the other to curdle. In peptide formulations, this “curdling” can mean loss of potency, clumping, or reduced absorption— sometimes within hours of mixing. That means a blend intended to last 30 days may begin losing effectiveness within hours of being mixed, according to some stability studies.

This does not mean copper peptides—or Glow- or KLO-style blends— are a bad idea. When formulated correctly and used thoughtfully, they can be powerful tools. However, peptides are not supplements. They are biologically active signaling molecules, and how they are prepared matters just as much as which peptides are used.

Important Disclaimer

This article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Peptide therapies should always be discussed with qualified medical professionals who understand formulation, dosing, and safety.

As peptide-based therapies continue to grow in popularity, working with experienced providers helps ensure protocols are designed for real results—not just trends.

Why did my dentist refer me?

If you’ve ever been told, “I’m going to refer you to a specialist,” it’s normal to feel curious or even a little concerned. A dental referral doesn’t mean something is wrong with your care. It simply means your general dentist wants you to get the best possible treatment from a professional who focuses on a specific area of dentistry.

Here’s a quick, clear look at the most common dental specialties and what they do.

General Dentistry

Your general dentist is your primary dental care provider. They handle routine exams, cleanings, fillings, crowns, preventive care, and basic restorative treatments. When a procedure requires advanced training, specialized equipment, or complex planning, that’s when a referral comes in.

Endodontics (Root Canal Specialists)

Endodontists specialize in treating the inside of the tooth, specifically the pulp and root canals. If you need a root canal, have severe tooth pain, or an infection deep in the tooth, your dentist may refer you to an endodontist. They have advanced tools and training to manage complex or painful cases comfortably.

Periodontics (Gum Specialists)

Periodontists focus on the health of the gums and supporting bone. Referrals are common for advanced gum disease (periodontitis), gum recession, bone loss, or dental implant placement. They also perform procedures like deep cleanings, gum grafts, and bone regeneration.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral surgeons handle surgical procedures involving the mouth, jaw, and face. This includes wisdom tooth removal, tooth extractions, dental implants, jaw surgery, and treatment of facial injuries or pathology. If a procedure requires surgery or IV sedation, an oral surgeon is often the right choice.

Orthodontics (Braces and Aligners)

Orthodontists specialize in correcting bite issues and aligning teeth. Referrals typically involve braces, clear aligners, crowding, spacing, or jaw alignment problems. Orthodontic treatment improves both function and appearance over time.

Prosthodontics (Tooth Replacement and Complex Restorations)

Prosthodontists focus on restoring and replacing missing or damaged teeth.

This includes dentures, bridges, crowns, veneers, and full-mouth rehabilitation. They are often involved in complex cases where aesthetics, bite, and long-term function are critical.

Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentists specialize in caring for children’s teeth, from infancy through adolescence. They are trained to manage child-specific dental needs, behavior guidance, and growth-related issues in a kid-friendly environment.

Why Referrals Are a Good Thing

A referral means your dentist is prioritizing precision, safety, and long-term success. Specialists work closely with general dentists to ensure your treatment is coordinated and tailored to your needs. Dr. Hood has advanced training in residency to handle most dental procedures in-office, and she has built a tremendous team of skilled specialist colleagues for more complex cases. As your general dentist, Dr. Hood and team give your comfort and trust top priority. We assure you feel confident in any dental solution before beginning treatment. For enhanced comfort, we offer FREE conscious sedation, including nitrous oxide. Rest assured that your experience will be positive, relaxing, and rewarding. Take the first step in feeling great about your smile. Schedule your comprehensive dental exam by calling 770-9986736 or scanning the QR code below.

Supporting senior heart health with in-home care

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Finding the right caregiver is much more than just seeking a professional with great skills. It’s about finding a caregiver with the heart and spirit to make a difference in someone’s life.

February is American Heart Month, a time to take stock of your heart health and understand risks of heart disease and how to manage related heart conditions. This is especially important as we age. The CDC says most adults over 60 live with at least one factor for heart disease, and it remains the leading cause of death for seniors. For older adults, heart health takes a daily commitment that goes beyond an occasional visit to the doctor’s office.

There are four areas that make a major difference and are critical to improving your heart health: monitoring your blood pressure and cholesterol, regular exercise, following a heartfriendly diet and consistently taking prescribed medications.

It’s important to know your numbers. High blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease, and while almost half of all US adults have high blood pressure, only 1 in 4 have it under control. Scheduling regular screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol is a key first step. Use February as a time for lifestyle review, whether it’s adjusting home routines to establish a consistent sleep schedule or following recommended changes like the Mediterranean Diet to replace recipes heavy in salt.

In-Home care plays a critical role supporting the heart health of your older loved one and identifying concerns early. Subtle changes like fatigue, shortness of breath, decreasing social

interactions, less interest in eating, weight loss or swelling, unsteady gait, forgotten medications or appointments can all signal the need to examine new symptoms.

A skilled and well-matched caregiver provides daily support for heart healthy routines to prevent or manage chronic conditions like congestive heart failure or hypertension. This includes maintaining physician approved physical exercise to improve circulation and reduce fall risks. Your caregiver can provide reliable reminders to take medications and monitor vital signs like blood pressure. Support for nutritional needs include heart-healthy food preparation, watching sodium levels and encouraging hydration. Following a consistent sleep schedule and addressing social isolation, which can contribute to loneliness and chronic stress, are important measures for wellbeing. Your caregiver can also help with visits to the doctor and coordinating communication with family members.

At Home Helpers we know that aging in the warmth and comfort of home is the preference of most seniors. Our team has the depth and skill to assist with all personal care, help around the house, provide specialized care for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, and help with recuperative care after surgery or a changing health condition. We’re here to help, from four hours a day, several days a week to 24/7 care. For a free consultation, please call Home Helpers of Alpharetta and North Atlanta Suburbs at (770) 681-0323.

Exploring ways to help your marriage

Brought to you by –

Jason Howard, MA, LPC

If your marriage feels like it’s slipping or slipping away, your instinct might be to try harder —buy flowers, do more around the house, say “yes” to everything she asks. But the hard truth? Overcompensating with niceness can actually push her further away.

It’s not that kindness is bad—it’s that acting “nice” out of fear, guilt, or anxiety isn’t attractive.

Think about hiring for an important role at work.

The first candidate agrees with everything you say, even when they’re wrong. Eager to please, but for some reason you don’t fully trust them.

The second candidate listens well and stands firm in their values. They’re steady, confident, empathetic, and bring clarity in tough situations.

Who would you hire?

Your wife wants candidate #2 — a man who’s self-assured, present, and strong. She doesn’t want someone who either bends to keep the peace or reacts with anger and frustration; she wants someone she can count on.

How do you start showing up that way?

The Gottman Method, a world-renowned, research-backed approach to relationships, offers three key strategies to help.

1. Self-Soothing: Stay Calm Under Pressure

One of the biggest mistakes men make in struggling marriages is reacting to their wife’s moods versus responding. If she’s distant, guys panic. If she’s frustrated, we either get defensive or overcompensate with niceness.

Instead, practice self-soothing—a Gottman technique to stay calm and present.

Action Steps:

• The next time you feel anxious or frustrated, take a deep breath, lean back, and count backwards from five to one before responding.

• As your heart rate slows down, remind yourself that her emotions aren’t a reflection of your worth.

• Then, instead of reacting out of fear, focus on providing clarity from your perspective or seeking clarity from her perspective.

A man who can handle conflict without losing control is far more attractive than one who scrambles to “fix” things or blows up in frustration.

2. Create Small, Meaningful Bids for Connection

Many men try to fix their marriage with big gestures, but what really matters are small, consistent moments of connection

Dr. John Gottman calls these “bids for connection”—the little ways we reach out for attention and intimacy. The problem? In struggling marriages, these moments seem to disappear.

Action Steps:

• Instead of asking, “How was your day?” ask, “What were some favorite parts of your day?”

• Make a habit of putting down the phone and turning towards her when she

speaks, showing you’re fully present.

• Offer a light touch on the shoulder, a smile and summarize what you’re hearing. These micro-moments rebuild trust and intimacy in ways grand gestures cannot.

3. Stand Firm in Your Values (Without Being Defensive)

If your wife is upset, do you apologize constantly or change your stance just to avoid conflict? While it might seem like the “nice” thing to do, it often comes across as weak or insincere.

Instead, practice owning your actions while standing firm in your values.

Action Steps:

• If you made a mistake, acknowledge it—but don’t grovel. A simple, “You’re right, I could have handled that better,” is enough.

• If she criticizes you unfairly, don’t get defensive. Instead, say, “I hear what you’re saying, and I want to understand more.” or “I’ve apologized for what happened, help me understand what I’m missing.”

• Be clear about your own needs and boundaries—you can be both loving and signal you want respect without coming across as out of touch or demanding.

A man who respects himself is far more attractive than one who shrinks himself to keep the peace.

The Key to Winning Her Back: Show Up as Your Best Self

Fixing your marriage doesn’t mean trying harder to please her. It means becoming the man she fell in love with again confident, steady, and engaged.

Start small. Stay calm under pressure, create meaningful moments of connection, and stand firm in who you are. These small shifts can make a big impact over time. And remember: You’re not alone in this. Every effort you make matters.

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February is National Cancer Prevention Month, so now is a great time to talk about how to prevent cancer. To be honest, we aren’t doing a very good job of this in our society. The lifetime risk of developing cancer has been steadily rising, to the point that roughly 40% of the population will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives. Why are we seeing so much cancer today?

You might wonder if cancer is simply due to genetic causes, but that is actually a very small cause of cancer today (about 5-10% based on most estimates). Rather, cancer is mostly due to poor lifestyle choices.

If you want to significantly reduce

your odds of developing cancer, be sure to eat a plant-focused diet full of fruits, vegetables, beans, and grains. Organic is best. Avoid processed, sugary food. Drink plenty of clean, filtered water. Exercise regularly. Don’t smoke. Enjoy alcohol in moderation. Get plenty of sleep. Seek to minimize stress. Embrace a strong support system of family and friends.

Oh, and be sure to see your doctor for regular check-ups, including the recommended cancer screening tests. Hopefully you won’t get cancer, but if you do, early detection is key.

Protecting your skin in February

Brought to you by - Dr. Lola Sode, Epiphany Dermatology

February is the season of love, but it also brings some of the toughest challenges for your skin. It may feel as though winter is over once the holidays pass, but the season continues well into March! The cooler and drier weather causes skin dryness and is one of the most common complaints I see in my patients. Without the right care, this can progress beyond tightness and flaking to painful cracking, itching, and irritation.

For individuals with chronic skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, winter often means more frequent flare-ups. Cold, dry air and indoor heating can strip the skin barrier, making it harder to control symptoms and leaving skin inflamed or uncomfortable. In addition, texture concerns such as keratosis pilaris—those small, rough bumps on the arms or thighs—tend to be more noticeable this time of year.

The good news is that with the right approach, you can manage and even prevent many of these issues. Partnering with a boardcertified dermatologist is the best way to develop a customized plan that addresses your skin’s unique needs in winter. This may include targeted prescription treatments, barrier-repairing moisturizers, or specialized therapies to calm flare-ups and smooth texture.

February is also an excellent time to prioritize professional treatments that support overall skin health. Options like gentle exfoliating procedures, light therapy, or customized skincare routines can make a noticeable difference in how your skin looks and feels.

Don’t let winter take a toll on your skin. With expert guidance, you can keep it comfortable, healthy, and radiant all season long.

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We also partner with different agencies to provide audiological care to veterans, ATF officers, reservists, police departments, Cochlear implants recipients, and community wellness groups. We accept all major insurances for patients who have a hearing healthcare benefit that they are eligible to use.

Our offices are located in Atlanta, Decatur, Dunwoody, Lake Oconee, and Milledgevile.

ADA compliance in Georgia

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When discussing a home ramp project with a potential customer, we are often told “My HOA won’t allow a ramp in front of my house.” Many homeowners are unaware of their rights to home access and the limits of HOA scope. Knowing your rights will empower you to make decisions should diminished mobility or illness impact you or your family member.

Ramps – The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 was implemented as Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act. This federal legislation prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status or disability. States defer to this federal protection, and it includes installation of modular ramp systems, and constructed ramps. Americans have the right to safe entrance and exit from their home for the duration of their time living in the home.

Renting vs. Purchasing – Fair Housing Act protection extends to rental ramps as well as purchased ramps or constructed ramps. Protection is not limited to those with physical disabilities, but also covers people living with blindness, hearing impairment,

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Homeowner’s Association

Limitations - Your HOA does have the right to request a drawing of a proposed ramp system, vertical platform lift design, or exterior stair lift. They may also require that once a homeowner or tenant is fully recovered, that the ramp, vertical platform lift, or exterior stair lift be removed. Lastly, they might suggest that temporary landscaping or camouflaging foliage be installed to improve aesthetics of an installation, but they cannot deny installation of a ramp, vertical platform lift or exterior stair lift if a licensed medical professional deems it necessary for home access. Read more about state ADA housing legislation here: Georgia Fair Housing Law

Resources – The Southeast ADA Center provides the most comprehensive resources for those living with disabilities in Georgia and beyond. Need to rent or purchase a modular wheelchair ramp system, stair lift or vertical platform lift?

Visit Mobility Plus Alpharetta Monday-Friday 10am-5pm or Saturdays 9am-1pm or call us at (470) 545-1827. We look forward to helping you “go where you want to go!”