Here’s an update of recent developments in Georgia health care, plus some good news for certain health facilities in the state: ** Federal inspectors left Grady Memorial Hospital last week, concluding their “unannounced’’ visit to the Atlanta safety-net hospital. The inspection occurred after a patient fell to her death from an 11th-floor hospital window Sept….
Families who relied on Angel Food Ministries for help with groceries are now turning elsewhere. Read the full article: Athens Banner-Herald
The economic downturn has taken its toll on hospitals and the medical profession. Read the full article: Augusta Chronicle
The city of Bowdon pursues a groundbreaking campaign that stresses the importance of health and wellness to city employees and residents. Read the full article: Carrollton Times-Georgian
Residents can comment on plans for Floyd Medical Center to take over operations of Polk Medical Center during a Monday public hearing. Read the full article: Rome News-Tribune
While there are challenges, Halloween can still be fun for children with diabetes, USA Today reports.
Bentley is a therapeutic robot, one of a handful of robots used in U.S. adult day care programs like the Athens Community Council on Aging’s. Read the full article: Athens Banner-Herald
Worth County decides to close schools for two days to get a disease outbreak under control. Read the full article: Albany Herald
Savannah will lose about 155 jobs when a firm that handles Medicare claims closes its office early next year. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News
Many Americans turn to the Web seeking discounted, name-brand prescription drugs from Canada or other countries. But recent analysis has found that buyers should beware about the medications they’re buying online, according to a Consumer Reports article that describes the risks.