Health

"Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aims to curb underage and binge drinking

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 3rd, 3:08 pm

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and local organizations are joining together to launch the "Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aimed to prevent underage and binge drinking in Georgia, especially among youth.

Research shows that 23 percent of Georgia youth have consumed alcohol before the age of 13, while nearly the same percentage of high school students admitted to binge drinking. These sobering statistics have inspired HEARTS for Families, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to unveil the new campaign.

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Kia selects on site health services

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, November 19th, 2012, 4:17pm

WEST POINT, GA - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) has selected West Georgia Health (WGH, LaGrange, Ga.) and WeCare TLC (WeCare, Longwood, Fla.) to manage occupational health services at its West Point facility. WGH and WeCare assumed responsibility for the occupational health of KMMG’s more than 3,000 team members effective Nov. 17.

WeCare TLC may provide first line care for work-related conditions at KMMG’s onsite occupational health center. WeCare will staff the clinic but WGH will provide physicians – including Nick Vlachos, MD, who will serve as medical director – and other clinicians.

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Women's Health Center takes home Excellence award

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, November 5th, 2012, 3:37pm

Women's Health Center takes home Excellence award

LAGRANGE, GA - The Women’s Health Center at West Georgia Health was honored with the Excellence in Patient Care for Outpatient Services award from Studer Group, an outcomes-based health care performance improvement firm.

“Our staff always goes above and beyond to ensure our patients receive the very best care,” said Kathy Hammock, director of WGH Women’s Health Services.

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Pink lemonade means Breast Cancer Awareness donations

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Thursday, October 11th, 2012, 3:58pm

Pink lemonade means Breast Cancer Awareness donations

COLUMBUS, GA - Drink pink lemonade and Chick-fil-A will donate to Breast Cancer Awareness!

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Drop off unused prescription drugs on national Take Back Day

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Friday, September 28th, 2012, 11:07am

Drop off unused prescription drugs on national Take Back Day

COLUMBUS, GA - The DEA is holding its 5th national prescription drug take back day program and giving people a chance to get rid of unused medications.

Sites will be set up across the nation and in your community this Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Celebration National Pancake Day with IHOP and Children's Miracle Network

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 12:48pm

COLUMBUS, GA - You can get free food and help out the Children's Miracle Network next Tuesday, Feb. 28 at IHOP restaurants nationwide.

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Pine Mountain Challenge this Saturday, October 29

Submitted by Joshua Ninke, Community Web Producer

Monday, October 24th, 2011, 3:23pm

Pine Mountain Challenge this Saturday, October 29

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Presented by Valley Healthcare System, Inc. (VHcS)

The VHcS Pine Mountain Challenge, hosted by Valley Healthcare Systems and the sponsorship of Corporations from Muscogee County, Harris County and Talbot County GA

The Challenge is a century ride that tours thru the beautiful fall landscape

of Harris and Meriwether Counties.

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