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Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in the community, AdventHealth Murray has updated its visitor policy. AdventHealth Murray is allowing visitors for patients with the following criteria:
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12/31/21
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ATLANTA – Heading into the 2022 General Assembly session, a push is on to raise the annual cap on the state’s rural hospital tax credit from $60 million to $100 million.In 2021, the …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/31/21
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Evan Anderson, PhD, child psychologist, will present “Building Relationships through Play” at Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) on Saturday, Jan. 15. The workshop will be held …
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12/31/21
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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is announcing the allocation of Merck and Pfizer oral antiviral treatments for COVID-19 to select retail pharmacies in Georgia. Initial …
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By Georgia Department of Pubic Health
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12/31/21
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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) was awarded $2,066,100 from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). The grant funding is used to provide technical …
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Submitted by Georgia DPH
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12/28/21
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ATLANTA - A three-digit national mental health crisis hotline due to begin service next summer poses a mixed blessing for Georgia.The new 988 line is expected to more than double the number of …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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12/19/21
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CHATTANOOGA – Erlanger Heart and Lung Institute has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for patient care and outcomes in aortic valve …
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12/16/21
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ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed the Omicron variant in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident with no recent international travel history. The individual …
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By Georgia DPD
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12/9/21
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CHATTANOOGA – Highlighting its nationally recognized achievements in patient safety and quality, Children’s Hospital at Erlanger was named a Top Children’s Hospital nationally by …
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Submitted by Erlanger
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12/7/21
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From Monday to Sunday, 12-5, medical professionals will be provided with complimentary admission for the day, and the ability to purchase three additional tickets at 50% off the walk-up ticket …
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Submitted by Chattanooga Zoo
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11/28/21
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From late October to the end of December is a wonderful, sometimes stressful, but usually enjoyable time for a lot of people. With more and more people getting vaccinated and feeling comfortable …
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By Thomas Morrison, fitness coordinator, Bradley Wellness Center
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11/26/21
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Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, Dec. 7 at noon. The topic will be “The Power of Play: …
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11/26/21
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DALTON – During November, the National Association for Home Care (NAHC) encourages all communities to celebrate National Home Care and Hospice Month, honoring the millions of nurses, home care …
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Submitted by HMC
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11/21/21
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Mike Murrill, previous president and CEO of AdventHealth Murray and AdventHealth Gordon, assumed the president and CEO role of Redmond Regional Medical Center (soon to be named AdventHealth Redmond) …
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Submitted by AdventHealth
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11/16/21
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on pulmonary fibrosis. I especially appreciate knowing that there are medications known to slow the progression of lung disease, reduce exacerbations and …
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By Keith Roach, M.D.
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11/11/21
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DALTON – Kat Chappell says she had been wrestling with the decision to go into ministry since she was about age 10. But she felt she got clarity while attending a conference in Atlanta in …
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Submitted by HMC
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11/7/21
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On Monday, County Health Departments in the North Georgia Health District will begin offering free Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine to children ages 5 to 11 years old.
This follows the …
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11/6/21
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DALTON – Highland Rivers Health has been named Georgia’s Behavioral Health Provider of the Year by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD). The award …
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11/4/21
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ATLANTA – Following the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the Georgia Department of Public …
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By Georgia DPH
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11/4/21
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