Surgical Institute, Navicent Health

Calcium and Vitamin D are vital for healthy bones. If you can’t get 1,000 to 1,200 mg a day from food, take a calcium supplement. https://goo.gl/Q4Cfyz

Beans are the magical food! The more you eat, the better your digestion. What's your favorite high-fiber food? photo via (https://goo.gl/RTMmN8)

#ProTip: Vitamin C is just as good for your skin as it is for your immune system! https://goo.gl/7hpv1A

Do you know what happens to your donated blood? Take a peek inside the process!

What's your favorite stress-reliever?

Make sleep a priority! Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep each night. Create a relaxing bedtime routine and switch your cell phone screen to night mode.

Even though it's still hot here in Georgia, try to stay active! What's your favorite summer work out?

Doctor Spotlight: Dr. Macram M. Ayoub, MD, FACS. Dr. Ayoub practices in General Surgery, Pediatric Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. For more on Dr. Ayoub and our other world class physicians:

#FactFriday: Thyroidectomies are designed to partially or completely remove inflamed thyroid glands that cause swallowing and breathing problems.

Join us tonight for our Caring for the Caregiver Cancer Support Group at the Peyton Anderson Cancer Center on 800 First Street from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. to meet other cancer caregivers and find or offer support.

#SurgicalSpotlight: We perform partial, subtotal and total thyroidectomies! Contact us today to learn more!

Spend a fun afternoon playing bridge, canasta and more with our Card Sharks from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Contact Golden Opportunities to RSVP and connect with fellow Card Sharks! http://bit.ly/2s7trni

#MarkItMonday: Navicent Health is offering free blood pressure screenings this Friday at 9 a.m. in the Community Health Education Center, located in the Health Resource Center at 877 Hemlock Street!