Health Briefs

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia commemorated and reaffirmed their pledge to Grady Health Foundation (pictured) with a check for $250,000 in support of Grady Health System’s 2014 initiatives including a Women’s and Infants’ Center. “Thanks to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia’s generous gift, we can further support the new plan for redesigning the Women’s and Infants’ center as one of the top priorities for Grady,” said Renay Blumenthal, President of Grady Health Foundation.

Hydro-clinic (hydro-clinic.com) is now open at 3872 Roswell Road, A-3 in Buckhead. Hydro-clinic offers hydration therapy to provide immediate relief from fatigue, overexertion, hangovers, jet lag, flu, flu-like symptoms and dehydration. The minimally-invasive, pain-free procedures intravenously deliver fluids, medications and vitamins directly into the bloodstream. The IV fluid treatments are based on each patient’s specific symptoms and administered by experienced, board-certified medical personnel in a comfortable, sterile, upscale, spa-like atmosphere.

Atlanta Medical Center Urgent Care is now open at 3979 Buford Highway at Clairmont Road. The walk-in clinic is for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries. No appointments are necessary, and the center will be open seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends.

CrossFit O4W (crossfito4w.com) opened in the Old Fourth Ward last month at 828 Ralph McGill Blvd. with a fitness expo attended by hundreds of residents. CrossFit offers weights, cardiovascular training, gymnastics, and even a women’s self-defense course.

Ezra is the last of a litter of five, and he has been at the shelter for over a year. He can be shy with new people, but he is a hoot once he gets comfortable. He races around like a whippet when he is outside and lounges around on his dog bed when he comes inside. He loves a good snuggle and will warm the heart of anyone who gives him a second look. Ezra is 1.5 years old and 18 pounds. To adopt Ezra or any of the other cats and dogs available, visit pawsatlanta.org or stop by the shelter at 5287 Covington Highway in Decatur.

Want a preview of the hottest spring fashions? What about a preview of some adorable soonto-be-available-for-adoption doggies? The Atlanta Humane Society will host the Haute Hounds and Couture Cats fashion show and luncheon at Saks 5th Avenue on Feb. 10 from noon to 2 p.m. Celebrity models sporting a variety of designers, including Michael Kors, DVF and Helmut Lang, pair up with a rescue puppy of their choice while guests sip champagne and enjoy a catered lunch. The event also features a silent auction and pop-up accessory stores. Guests will leave with a fully-stocked gift bag and possibly a new puppy. For tickets and information, visit atlantahumane.org.

Meet Atlanta author Sarah Segal on Feb. 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Westin Buckhead as she signs and talks about her book With is Paw: e Ultimutt Guide to Planning Pet Weddings. The event is free and open to the public. For more about the book, visit withthispaw.com.

Sarah Segal