Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Redmondis proud to announce that its Antibiotic Stewardship Program (ASP) has been awarded platinum level status in the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Antibiotic Stewardship Program Honor Roll. This prestigious designation underscores the facility’s commitment to excellence in antimicrobial stewardship and reflects its dedication to providing high-quality, safe patient…… read more »
Media release from the Georgia Department of Human Services: The Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Division of Aging Services (DAS) is collecting holiday gifts for the more than 1,300 older Georgians and adults with disabilities who are under guardianship as part of the annual Light Up the Holidays gift drive. These adults may be residents…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to better capture the flow of holiday travelers. This year’s projection of…… read more »
November is observed every year as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition aims to raise the community’s awareness of lung cancer, as well as the resources available to those affected by the illness. Erin Hernandez, the coalition’s President and CEO, says that a recent increase in lung cancer screening has largely…… read more »
Media release from Georgia Northwestern Technical College: Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success. Price has worked at GNTC for more than five years, serving most recently as dean of Student Success since February 2022. In Price’s new role, he will provide greater oversight and direction for the…… read more »
Media release from AdventHealth Redmond: AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Lauren Rader, ACNPC-AG, CPAN, RNFA, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome. Rader joins John A. Cowan, Jr., MD, FAANS; Jason Harrison, MD, PhD, FAANS; Alex Whitaker-Lea, MD; Daniel Webb, MD, and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome, which…… read more »
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd: Polk County Schools College and Career Academy students know much more about possible health care careers, thanks to an event organized by Atrium Health Floyd at the academy’s Cedartown High School campus. “We really wanted the students to get a broader look at health care career options,” said Angela…… read more »
Media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group: The Georgia gas price average parked in neutral at the pumps compared to a week ago. Georgians pay an average of $2.93 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 22 cents more than a month ago and 9 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers…… read more »
Media release from the City of Rome, GA: The City of Rome announces that renovations to the Carnegie Building elevator will begin on Monday, November 18, with an expected completion timeline of 8 weeks. During this period, access to the 2nd floor will be restricted to the building’s front and rear stairwells, and unfortunately, the…… read more »
Media release from the Rome, GA Downtown Development Authority: The City of Rome is offering an exciting opportunity for entrepreneurs at 110-112 Broad Street, a prime location in the heart of Rome’s historic downtown district. The City, through the Downtown Development Authority (DDA), is seeking innovative proposals to add new business to the vibrant community…… read more »