Augusta: Flu increasing

Augusta: Flu increasing

Influenza cases are rising at Doctors Hospital in Augusta. Read the full article: Augusta Chronicle

Savannah: Smoking ban

Savannah: Smoking ban

Savannah’s tough new smoking ban will begin Jan. 1. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News

Budget-friendly ways to get in shape

Budget-friendly ways to get in shape

Have a 2011 resolution to get in shape, but can’t afford the high fees at a fitness club? The New York Times explores some ways to get fit and save money at the same time.

Brunswick: CyberKnife

Brunswick: CyberKnife

Doctors at Southeast Georgia Health System’s Brunswick hospital will have cutting-edge technology designed to  treat tumors. Read the full article: Florida Times-Union

Georgia State Capital 2010 legislation

2010’s Top Health Care Stories in Georgia

1. Health care reform passes Congress Like it or not, the passage of the Affordable Care Act was the single biggest health care event since the creation of Medicare and Medicaid in the 1960s. It had immediate effects on Georgia, such as establishing a high-risk insurance pool for people with pre-existing conditions, and allowing children…

Small business tax break

Small business tax break

Small firms in Georgia can get tax credits to offer health insurance to their workers. Read the full article: ajc.com

Atlanta: Soap recycling

Atlanta: Soap recycling

An Atlanta man recycles soap from hotel rooms, sending it to refugee camps and impoverished villages overseas. Read the full article: wsbtv.com

Marietta: Nurse’s mission

Marietta: Nurse’s mission

A WellStar Kennestone nurse serves in Air Force Reserves on medical evacuations. Read the full article: Marietta Daily Journal

Calhoun: Facebook flap

Calhoun: Facebook flap

A mental health professional questions a sheriff’s deputy’s use of social media to gain information. Read the full article: Rome News-Tribune