Floyd Primary Care and Floyd Urgent Care have both seen an increase in the number of patients with flu-like symptoms over the past few weeks, according to network administrator Al Davis. Read the full article: Rome News-Tribune
Month: February 2017
House health panel defeats optometrist bill
A Georgia House committee on Friday narrowly defeated a bill that would have allowed optometrists to inject patients’ eyes in limited cases, though a similar bill is still alive in the Senate. Read the full article: ajc.com
Mild winter, higher temps mean more pollen
If you suffer from allergies, keep plenty of tissues nearby over the next few months. Read the full article: WABE
Optometrist bill advances despite physicians’ concerns
The frequent “scope of practice’’ bills in the Georgia General Assembly typically cause commotion within the medical industry, pitting health care professional groups against one another. A recent example is legislation to let dental hygienists practice in nursing homes, school clinics and safety-net settings without a dentist being present. In the past, the idea was…
Repeal threat leaves community health centers in limbo
With repeal of the ACA looming, community health center directors say they stay up at night wondering what’s next.
Georgia PCOM celebrates simulation, physical therapy centers
The Georgia campus of PCOM outlined plans for a more than $8 million combined addition in the form of a 20,000-square-foot physical therapy education center and a simulation center that features a virtual reality operating suite and life-like mannequin patients. Read the full article: Gwinnett Daily Post
St. Joseph’s/Candler planning Pooler hospital
St. Joseph’s/Candler officials Thursday announced plans to build a “micro hospital” in Pooler to better serve patients from westside Savannah and outlying areas as they expand their regional appeal. Read the full article: Savannah Morning News
Americorps team helps prepare community garden
The Americorps National Civilian Community Corps Disaster Service Unit gave aid to Albany’s elderly community by assisting in the cleanup of the SOWEGA Council on Aging’s community garden. Read the full article: Albany Herald
Piedmont to run clinics at 27 Atlanta area Walgreens locations
Piedmont Healthcare will operate 27 retail health clinics in Walgreens stores across the Atlanta area. The transition to Piedmont management is planned for August, and the clinics will be known as Piedmont QuickCare at Walgreens. It’s the latest move by Atlanta-based Piedmont to extend its reach across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Last year, Piedmont…
Doctors Hospital trying to block Columbia County hospital project
Doctors Hospital of Augusta is pursuing two legal strategies to keep AU Medical Center from getting final approval of a license to build a hospital in Columbia County. Read the full article: Augusta Chronicle