Department of Homeland Security officials say more than 1,300 toys that could have exposed children to lead were seized by U.S. Customs at the Port of Savannah. Read the full article: Associated Press
Month: January 2015
Newnan: CTCA growth
This month, the CTCA Southeastern began Phase Two of its expansion project, which includes imaging and 66 additional rooms for guest accommodations. Read the full article: Newnan Times-Herald
Latest snapshot of Georgia exchange enrollees
First-time enrollees, Medicaid-eligible individuals, and an influx of young people. That’s part of the picture that emerges from the data that federal officials released Tuesday about the more than 425,000 Georgians who have signed up for coverage in the health insurance exchange. The Department of Health and Human Services reported that 90 percent of enrollees…
A hoops legend on the CDC Foundation board
Dikembe Mutombo was an eight-time NBA All-Star renowned for his defense and shot-blocking skills — and for his wit and sense of humor. Some people who don’t even follow sports recognize the basketball star from his lighthearted appearances on TV. But few know that the 7-foot-2 Mutombo, who at one time played for the Atlanta…
Autism bill moves in Senate
A Senate panel passes a bill that would require private insurers to provide autism treatment coverage for children who are six and younger. Read the full article: WABE
Augusta: Hospital McDonald’s
The McDonald’s inside the Children’s Hospital of Georgia is criticized by a national physician organization. Read the full article: Augusta Chronicle
Columbus: Pediatric center
The $5.3 million pediatric inpatient area is part of a larger renovation and expansion of women’s and children’s services at Midtown Medical Center. Read the full article: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Floyd: Medicaid revenue up
Medicaid revenue is up significantly at Floyd Medical Center and Polk Medical Center. Read the full article: Rome News-Tribune
Many breast cancer patients lack info
Many women with breast cancer lack basic knowledge about their disease.
School bus driver: I work for the benefits
For the past nine years, Anne Walden has enjoyed her job of driving a school bus through rural areas of McDuffie County. “I absolutely love it,’’ says Walden, 60. “I love my kids.” But it’s still a job, and Walden is clear about the underlying reason why she does it: health insurance. “We don’t make…