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VeinInnovations supports Mrs. Georgia

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:00:31 +0000

Mrs. Georgia, LaLona Richards, reached out to VeinInnovations seeking promotion and support for her 2010 campaign. She wanted one medical practice in Atlanta that focused specifically on veins and VI was delighted to support a candidate who placed high importance on health, fitness and education. LaLona graduated from the University of Virginia and soon found one of her passions, teaching. She applied and was accepted to “Teach for America.” This program recruits top college students to teach for two years in some of America’s toughest schools. LaLona also taught 7^th and 8^th grade in Arizona and in Georgia. Fitness, nutrition and overall health also play a huge role in LaLona’s life. She is a personal trainer, nutrition coach and an advocate for healthy living.

In preparation for the Mrs. America pageant, LaLona has made appearances around the state of Georgia promoting her campaign and also VeinInnovations. To learn more about Mrs. Georgia, the pageant and her outreach, please visit: http://mrsgeorgiaamerica2010.blogspot.com/

LaLona Richards, Mrs. Georgia 2010 and Dr. Louis G. Prevosti at LaLona's Send Off Party, August 27

VeinInnovations Makes its Debut on Lake Oconee

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:08:29 +0000

VeinInnovations wanted to fill a need for people and potential patients outside the greater Atlanta area and saw an opportunity less than 100 miles away in the lake country of GA, Lake Oconee.

On Tuesday, August 24, VeinInnovations will hit the road for a free seminar and vein screening on Lake Oconee. The event will take place at The Lodge, 930 Greensboro Rd. in Eatonton. Dr. Louis Prevosti will begin the seminar at 5pm to discuss venous disease, varicose veins and spider veins and how VeinInnovations treats these disorders. He will answer all of your vein health questions and describe how he can help you achieve great legs for life!

Free vein screenings will be performed by VeinInnovations medical staff following the seminar. Please call to schedule an appointment at 678.731.9815. Please ask for Screen for Success on Lake Oconee! You will receive a free venous ultrasound by the medical staff of VeinInnovations which will help to determine whether your need is cosmetic or if your needs are greater. VeinInnovations is excited to visit the lake country of GA and educate the public regarding venous disease!

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:48:33 +0000

Dr. Prevosti writes about venous reflux disease in the July issue of Bestself Magazine. Go to bestselfconnect.com and select Venous Reflux Disease.

She’s Got Legs!

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:50:33 +0000

On April 28, VeinInnovations, in conjunction with Best Self Magazine and the Concourse Athletic Club held a healthy leg seminar that benefited Skyland Trail, a non-profit mental health organization.

From L to R: Sherri Adair, Publisher, Best Self Magazine, Janet Rafshoon, Dr. Louis Prevosti, VeinInnovations

Approximately 50 ladies enjoyed wine and h’orderves from Luxe Arrangements during the reception. This was followed by a demonstration of specific leg exercises by a Concourse personal trainer and a presentation given by VeinInnovations. Dr. Prevosti, a VI vein specialist, spoke to the attendees regarding diagnosis, risk factors, and modern treatment of varicose veins and spider veins. The evening ended with a raffle for prizes of free sclerotherapy sessions from VeinInnovations. In attendance were VeinInnovations staff, David Martin, CEO/President, Louis Prevosti, MD, Lucille Pretlow, Director of Operations, Jana Emmett, Clinic Director, Suzanne Ruddle, Senior Vascular Technician and Shelby Gutenberger, Business Development.

Louis G. Prevosti, MD, FACS Joins the VEININNOVATIONS Medical Team

admin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:49:36 +0000

After 19 years of practice in the Atlanta area, Dr. Louis Prevosti, a well-known cardiovascular surgeon, will join the medical staff of VeinInnovations.

Previously, Dr. Prevosti served as Piedmont Hospital’s cardiothoracic surgery section chief and was the medical director of the cardiovascular surgical intensive care unit and telemetry unit. He was also an active staff member of St. Joseph’s Hospital’s cardiovascular and thoracic surgery section and served on several committees.

“We’re obviously thrilled to have Dr. Prevosti on board,” VeinInnovations President and CEO David Martin said. “His extensive experience and board certifications combined with his full-time commitment to venous disease will help further distinguish VeinInnovations as one of the premier vein treatment centers in the country.”

Dr. Prevosti graduated from Albany Medical College in New York in 1983. His general surgery residency was completed at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center where he was chief resident from 1988-89. His thoracic and cardiovascular surgery fellowship was performed at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation from 1989-91, after which he moved to Atlanta to begin his private practice in cardiovascular surgery. He is the author of numerous articles relating to cardiovascular surgery and medicine and has long had a special interest in the venous circulation of the leg.

Dr. Prevosti is board certified in both general surgery and thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. He is a fellow of The American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

Radio Interview with Dr. Prevosti: ”Atlanta’s Business”, with host Jeff Davis, NewsTalk 1160, Atlanta, 2010

VEININNOVATIONS supports the St. Baldrick’s Foundation

admin — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:46:52 +0000

Back in 2000, three Irish Americans decided to turn their office St. Patricks Day party into a benefit for kids with cancer. They came up with idea of shaving their heads in solidarity with children who often lose their hair while undergoing treatment. The three planned to raise “$17,000 on the 17th,” recruiting 17 colleagues to raise $1,000 each to be shorn. Instead, the first St. Baldrick’s event, held on March 17, 2000, raised over $104,000!

Now thousands of volunteers have shaved their heads in solidarity for children who have cancer, while raising funds through donations from friends and family. In a short numbers of years these brave volunteers, called Shavees, have raised over $68 million and St. Baldrick’s has become the world’s largest volunteer-driven fundraising event for childhood cancer research.

St. Baldrick’s donors and volunteers made possible over $15 million in funding for childhood cancer research in 2008. This includes 47 grants as well as funding for 30 young doctors who will be tomorrow’s top researchers.

Suzie Ruddle works with Veininnovations as their Senior Vascular Technologist and first became involved with St. Baldrick’s in 2007 through her good friends, Donal and Karen. She first shaved her head at that time and then again in 2009! Donal and Karen’s daughter Ciara was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer rhabdomyosarcoma at 23 months, undergoing 24 months of chemotherapy. Thanks to recent research Ciara is a very healthy and happy 10 year old 5th grader with a passion for reading and loves to Irish Dance.

While St. Baldrick’s raises money for a very serious cause, something strange happens at a St. Baldrick’s event. People who normally shy away from the very thought of childhood cancer find themselves compelled to support the cause after looking into the faces of these brave children who are smiling broadly as their friends and family display their newly shorn heads! Please come experience this unique event for yourself by joining Suzie and Veininnovations at Meehan’s Public House in Sandy Springs on the 13th and in Vinings on St. Patrick’s Day March 17th.