Statewide, the Georgia Department of Public Safety reported 15 traffic fatalities over the Memorial Day weekend. Read the full article: Albany Herald
Month: May 2015
Official who ‘helped stabilize’ DCH finances retiring
When he took over as finance chief for the state Department of Community Health, Tim Connell assumed oversight of a $13 billion budget. The agency administers Medicaid, a highly complicated, vital health program, as well as the benefits plan for state employees and teachers. Connell didn’t have health care experience when he took the job….
MS patients hit by high drug costs
The cost of multiple sclerosis drugs averages $60,000 a year, compared to $8,000 to $11,000 in the 1990s.
Roswell: Suicide awareness
As hundreds gathered at Roswell City Hall for a Memorial Day ceremony, one mother seized the day to spread a message about returning veterans and suicide. Read the full article: WABE
Macon: Lead-safe class
Historic Macon, along with some funding from NewTown Macon and the InTown Neighborhood Association, will host a lead-safe certification training program for contractors. Read the full article: Macon Telegraph
Savannah: Diversity work
Dr. Bonzo Reddick will be the local voice in Mercer’s medical school’s initiative to improve its diversity efforts at its Savanannah campus at Memorial University Medical Center. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News
Cancer survivors teaming up to help others
Fourteen years ago, corporate executive Angie Patterson had breast cancer, undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation treatment. That yearlong process was harrowing, but she calls it “an enlightening time.” Patterson, now 58, discovered as a patient that she “had a real passion to help others diagnosed with cancer.’’ In recent years, she has been working…
Eating less salt can save millions
Georgians could save more than $600 million a year in health care costs by eating less sodium.
Columbus: Camp Abilities
A camp at Columbus State allows visually impaired or blind children to feel empowered, learn new sports they weren’t aware of and leave with increased self-esteem. Read the full article: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Water safety campaign
Georgia officials have created “SPLASH,” an all-encompassing water safety campaign to encourage Georgians to follow six techniques when enjoying activities in the water. Read the full article: Albany Herald