H1N1 vaccine available to general public

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H1N1 vaccine available to general public

2 Comments 09 December 2009

All 14 county health departments in Southwest Health District now have the H1N1 vaccine to the general public. “All of the health departments currently have H1N1 vaccine on hand,” said Southwest Health District Health Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant. “Depending on demand, some of the health departments may offer extended-hour or [...]

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Pioneer Dr Banato trains Italians in new reflux surgery technique

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Pioneer Dr Banato trains Italians in new reflux surgery technique

No Comments 18 October 2009

Palmyra Medical Center hosted a group of Italian surgeons Thursday who came to Albany to train in a groundbreaking incision-less surgical technique for reflux patients. Next month, a large contingent of Brazilian surgeons will undergo similar training at Palmyra under Dr. John Bagnato, who is described by one of the visiting Italians as a “pioneer” [...]

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Autumn Harvest: Delicious Bliss

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Autumn Harvest: Delicious Bliss

No Comments 16 October 2009

Autumn harvest offers a myriad of fresh juicy fruits including peaches, pears, apples and plums. With all the sweetness that Mother Nature provides, why in the world would we worry about substituting good healthy treats for the artificial ones that are about to find their way into our little goblin’s treat bag? We worry because of [...]

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No Scaredy Cats This Halloween – Safety tips for pet parents

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No Scaredy Cats This Halloween – Safety tips for pet parents

No Comments 16 October 2009

Animal costumes have become quite an attraction for Halloween festivities. As adorable as they are, playing pet dress-up can be a big mess-up for many of our four legged friends. Certain pets won’t mind at all and some may even prance around proud and delighted. Obviously the first step is making sure you have a [...]

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Southwest Health District opens H1N1 nasal-spray vaccine to more priority groups

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Southwest Health District opens H1N1 nasal-spray vaccine to more priority groups

No Comments 15 October 2009

Beginning this week, the 14 county health departments in Southwest Health District will begin offering H1N1 nasal-spray vaccine to healthy children 2 to 24 years old; people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age; and healthcare and emergency medical services personnel with direct patient contact. “These are priority groups identified [...]

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PALMYRA EMPHASIZNG  PASTORAL CARE

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PALMYRA EMPHASIZNG PASTORAL CARE

No Comments 30 September 2009

PALMYRA MEDICAL CENTER ANNOUNCED last week that it has implemented a pastoral care program for patients and their families. Palmyra also announced that Donald Chapman will be the lead contact for this program at the facility. “Pastoral Care is such an important part of the healing process associated with Healthcare,” said Mark Rader, Palmyra Chief Executive [...]

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Southwest Health District launches toll-free Flu Hotline in English and Spanish

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Southwest Health District launches toll-free Flu Hotline in English and Spanish

No Comments 17 September 2009

For Southwest Georgia residents, access to up-to-date information on Pandemic H1N1 Influenza, also known as Swine Flu, is only a phone call away – and the call is toll-free. “By calling 1-800-829-2255, you will get current and credible information about influenza,” said Southwest Health District Director Dr. Jacqueline Grant. “Information ranges from symptoms of influenza to [...]

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Health Department extends hours for mass seasonal flu shot clinic Sept. 2

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Health Department extends hours for mass seasonal flu shot clinic Sept. 2

No Comments 31 August 2009

The Dougherty County Health Department will open early and stay late Wednesday during a seasonal flu shot mass clinic aimed at protecting as many residents as possible as quickly as possible. The cost will be $20, which is $5 less than Public Health charged last year per dose. “It is more important than ever to get your [...]

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County health departments to begin offering seasonal flu shots Wednesday

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County health departments to begin offering seasonal flu shots Wednesday

No Comments 30 August 2009

Southwest Health District’s 14 county health departments will begin offering seasonal flu shots Wednesday, Sept. 2, roughly a month earlier than usual. Plus, the District has reduced the price to $20. “We are offering seasonal flu vaccine earlier than usual and cutting the cost to help encourage residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible,” said [...]

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Clinical trial participation increases at Phoebe Putney Hospital

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Clinical trial participation increases at Phoebe Putney Hospital

No Comments 29 August 2009

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has seen an increase in clinical trials since Medical Tower II opened in February. The new tower houses the Phillip L. Roberts, M.D., Cancer Pavilion, which features Phoebe’s expanded hematology and medical oncology services. “The new space has allowed us to handle more cases, house more clinical researchers and educators, and allow [...]

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