The 10 sections of the AIDS Memorial Quilt hanging at the Rome-Floyd County Library celebrate the lives of men, women and children who have died of the immune system disease. Read the full article: Rome News-Tribune
Month: November 2015
Paired kidney exchange
The story of Jackie Sitkowski and Jay Matuska and the most precious wedding gift of all — a paired kidney exchange. Read the full article: Macon Telegraph
Shock as Mayo Clinic cuts loose Waycross hospital
Mayo Clinic’s startling decision to pull out of its “integration agreement’’ with Satilla Health Services has left the South Georgia hospital with an uncertain future. Officials with Mayo’s Florida operation said Friday that they ended the deal with Satilla in Waycross to focus on expanding specialty care for people with complex medical needs. Mayo said…
Looming physician shortage
The coming physician shortage, even in areas with higher levels of doctors, is likely to start with difficulties getting appointments, particularly with specialists. Read the full article: Augusta Chronicle
Crackdown on Medicaid fraud
A Channel 2 Action News investigation says a state crackdown on Medicaid fraud is putting thousands of Georgians with disabilities are at risk of being cut-off from services. Read the full article: wsbtv.com
Investor funding scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Atlanta-based businessman Christopher Brogdon of misusing investor funds raised to buy and renovate senior living facilities. Read the full article: Atlanta Business Chronicle
NFL players talk openly on mental illness
Arian Foster has joined Brandon Marshall‘s PROJECT 375, aiming to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illnesses.
Death of foster child probed
Henry County police are investigating the Nov. 17 death of a child in the foster care of a county commission candidate and legal extern of Georgia House of Representatives. Read the full article: Henry Daily Herald
Ministries’ Thanksgiving food
Gainesville ministries offer food, clothing and encouragement to the needy at Thanksgiving. Read the full article: Gainesville Times
Innovative partnership helps fund rides for those unable to drive
About two years ago, semi-retired business executive Bob Carr thought he’d spend some time driving for Uber, the innovative company that allows individuals to use their own vehicles to transport paying passengers. Little did Carr know that the journey would take him to a whole new career. One rider told Carr that she had a doctor’s…