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AdventHealth Murray is celebrating National Nurses Week from May 6 to May 12 to show appreciation for our nurses and the invaluable contributions they make in health care every day. During the most …
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5/5/22
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old woman, mostly healthy. Looking at me, people assume I am skinny, but I have a well-concealed huge belly along with my thin arms and legs. I look like an olive stuck …
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By Dr. Keith Roach
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5/1/22
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CHATTANOOGA – On Friday, April 29, 2022, the Georgia Department of Community Health announced its approval of CHI Memorial’s certificate of need (CON) application to build a new hospital …
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5/1/22
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ATLANTA - Georgia's rural hospital tax credit program has received such a positive audit that the report doesn't recommend any improvements.The annual evaluation of the tax credit by the Georgia …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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4/29/22
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AdventHealth Murray is dedicated to providing the community with personalized treatment and exceptional, comprehensive women’s care, which is why the hospital is offering screening mammograms …
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Submitted by AdventHealth Murray
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4/26/22
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ELLIJAY – MAKO Medical will end drive-thru COVID-19 testing at their Gilmer County Civic Center Parks and Recreation site in Ellijay after operations on Friday. COVID-19 cases are currently …
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By Georgia DPH
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4/25/22
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In the latest Medicare Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient survey, the Department of Veterans Affairs outperformed community hospitals in 10 of 11 different …
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By Freddy Groves
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4/22/22
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Anna Shaw Children’s Institute (ASCI) will hold its next CHAMP (Classes to Help, Advise & Motivate Parents) webinar on Tuesday, May 3 at noon. Nancy Carnevale, MD, developmental …
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4/21/22
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DALTON – Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) was recently recognized for medical excellence and patient safety quality by CareChex. HMC was ranked in the top 10 percent in the nation in three …
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Submitted by HMC
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4/21/22
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DALTON – The American College of Cardiology has again recognized Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. HMC was …
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Submitted by HMC
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4/21/22
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CHATTANOOGA – Children’s Hospital at Erlanger has partnered with the Chattanooga Zoo to bring safety education to our local community in a fun and child friendly way. The event will take …
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4/18/22
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Hamilton Medical Center offering evening class option for CNA course
DALTON – Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) is now offering an evening class option for its certified nursing assistant (CNA) …
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Submitted by HMC
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4/15/22
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There is a lot that people should understand about alcohol use disorder (AUD), but the most important is that individuals with AUD can recover. Like all behavioral health conditions, including mental …
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By Melanie, Dallas
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4/15/22
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ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is transitioning from daily to weekly COVID-19 data reporting. Case counts and vaccination updates will be published on the DPH websiteevery …
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By Georgia DPH
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4/14/22
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MAKO Medical drive-thru COVID-19 testing will end in Blue Ridge, Chatsworth and Jasper, as of Thursday, April 14. The MAKO test sites that will remain open in North Georgia are those in Dalton, …
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4/8/22
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ATLANTA - The out-of-pocket cost of prescription drugs covered through Medicare would be capped at $2,000 a year under legislation introduced into the U.S. Senate by Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga.More …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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4/7/22
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DALTON – Emily Ray, DO, says she cares for patients the way she would any family member.“I always attempt to approach patients in a respectful manner, willing to listen to their …
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Submitted by HMC
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4/3/22
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DALTON – Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) will host an in-person “For Her” women’s event on Thursday, April 21, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Dalton Convention Center.For Her …
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4/3/22
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ATLANTA - The General Assembly gave final passage Wednesday to an overhaul of the state's mental health-care delivery system praised as "transformative" by one legislative supporter.The Georgia …
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By Dave Williams, Bureau Chief, Capitol Beat News Service
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3/31/22
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ATLANTA– The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) Drug Surveillance Unit has received increased reports of overdoses due to drugs mixed with fentanyl, particularly cocaine, …
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By Georgia DPH
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3/31/22
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