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Health dept. urges at-risk adults to get flu shots now

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Georgia establishes its own health-insurance portal, Georgia …

WEBDec 28, 2022. ATLANTA — After failing to win federal approval to exit the federal insurance marketplace earlier this year, Georgia has established its own health-insurance portal …

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COVID-19 cases begin to decline after surge Local News

WEBThere has been about a 20% decrease in hospitalizations in the last week across the Southwest Health District.”. The Georgia Department of Public Health …

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Colquitt County health officials warn COVID surge is starting

WEBGeorgia Department of Public Health. MOULTRIE, Ga. — Local health officials warn Colquitt County is in the early stage of another COVID surge. The state of …

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COVID-19 test site to move from hospital to health department

WEBALBANY, Ga. — The COVID-19 testing site that has been outside Colquitt Regional Medical Center since April 24 will move Monday to the Colquitt County Health …

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Health department offering more testing, vaccination …

WEBThe health district contracted with Mako Medical, a testing company, to provide COVID tests throughout the region. As of Sunday, Aug. 29, Mako is offering the …

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Opening of behavioral health center will expand mental health …

WEBMOULTRIE, Ga. — Community members from across the county gathered early Wednesday morning to commemorate the opening of the Moultrie — Colquitt …

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Norovirus, or 'stomach flu,' now circulating in Southwest Georgia

WEBMoultrie, GA (31768) Today. A mainly sunny sky. High 76F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.. Tonight

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City wins grant to allow mental health center to move forward

WEBMOULTRIE, Ga. — A symbolic check marked the next step in improvement to mental health services in Moultrie. The City of Moultrie has been approved for a …

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Kindred at Home ready to serve seniors with in-home healthcare …

WEBKindred at Home in Thomasville has served the SOWEGA area for more than 10 years, delivering compassionate, high quality in-home care to patients with …

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UPAC-Moultrie recognized for quality health care Local News

WEBFeb 22, 2013. Alliant GMCF, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) for Georgia, has recognized UPAC-Moultrie for improving the quality of health care for …

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Hospital opens new behavioral health unit Local News

WEBColquitt Regional Medical Center. MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Health Center announced the opening of a new Geropsychiatry Inpatient Behavioral …

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Food service inspections for Southwest Health District’s 14 …

WEBALBANY — The more than 1,000 restaurants doing business in the 14 counties covered by the Southwest Health District now have their most recent food …

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Physicians: COVID-19 hasn't gone away

WEBBut, COVID-19 has not gone away, Dr. Chris Rustin told members of the Georgia Board of Public Health recently. Rustin, the state Department of Public Health’s …

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Georgia Pines plans more renovations before opening new facility

WEBThe contractors also told him it is hard to obtain materials right now. Until Hurn receives the bids, there is no estimated date for the new facility to open. The …

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TONI SAYS: Should I enroll in Medicare when turning 65 and still

WEBHello, Toni: I am turning 65 soon and working full-time with employer benefits. I am receiving conflicting information from friends and co-workers regarding enrolling in …

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TONI SAYS: Why enrolling in Medicare Part D is important

WEBPage 50 of the 2024 Medicare and You handbook explains how flu, hepatitis, pneumonia and COVID-19 shots (or vaccines) are covered under Medicare Part B.

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Farmer's mental health is topic of press conference

WEBHe said that he looked forward to finding ways that they can bring awareness to the mental health issue and had launched a Mental Health Champion social media …

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Vaccines running short; hospital pauses initial doses

WEBAs of Monday, nearly 714,000 vaccines had been administered to the initial round of Georgians eligible to receive them, said state Public Health Director Dr. …

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