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CHATTANOOGA – Erlanger Health System announces registration is now open for the Eighth Annual OBGYN Symposium for nurses and physicians. The annual event will be held on May 19 and 20 at the …
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5/5/22
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AdventHealth Murray and AdventHealth Gordon are recognizing their team members for their years of service to AdventHealth. Team members are honored at five-year increments.“I am honored to work …
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5/5/22
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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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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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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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