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WebHealth Care Today: Healthcare systems COVID-19 safety response. Updated: Jul. 30, 2020 at 1:39 PM PDT. Find out what some local hospitals are doing to …

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SGMC prepares to open new Women’s Health Center

WebVALDOSTA, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) is expanding women’s health with a new center opening up Monday. Three Valdosta …

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Albany clinic takes steps to expand access to free medical services …

WebPublished: Oct. 26, 2023 at 2:02 PM PDT. ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - The Roberts Clinic, inside the Dougherty County Health Department, is expanding access to free medical …

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Sen. Ossoff helps secure funding to strengthen healthcare for …

WebCurrently, SGMC Health Berrien has a three-room ED. Sen. Ossoff, with the help of Republicans and Democrats, delivered $1,871,000 for the project through the …

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Lee Co. Medical Center receives state approval to move forward

WebPublished: Aug. 10, 2022 at 3:02 PM PDT. LEESBURG, Ga. (WALB) - Officials with the Lee County Medical Center say they feel good that the hospital project is continuing to move …

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Kemp signs a number of healthcare bills into law

WebPublished: May. 2, 2023 at 2:32 PM PDT. ATLANTA (WALB) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a number of healthcare-related bills into law on Tuesday. The bills, according to …

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Berrien Co. SGMC campus to receive major emergency room …

WebNASHVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - South Georgia Medical Center Health (SGMC) has secured $1.87 million in additional funding to construct a new emergency room at its …

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17 states challenge federal rules entitling workers to …

WebFILE - An exam room is seen inside Planned Parenthood on March 10, 2023. Republican attorneys general from 17 states filed a lawsuit Thursday, April 25, 2024, …

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Woman becomes second known living recipient of gene-edited …

Web(CNN) – A first-of-its-kind transplant surgery has taken place, combining a mechanical heart pump and a gene-edited pig kidney. Lisa Pisano, 54, underwent the …

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Biden administration indefinitely postpones rule that would have …

WebThe announcement is another setback for the health officials at the Food and Drug Administration, who drafted the ban and predicted it would prevent hundreds of …

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150K Ga. children without health coverage, Sen. Ossoff demands …

WebALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Nearly 150,000 children no longer have health insurance after the state of Georgia unenrolled them from their health coverage, …

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Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to …

WebCoal provided about 16% of U.S. electricity last year, down from about 45% in 2010. Natural gas provides about 43% of U.S. electricity, with the remainder from nuclear …

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Supreme Court to consider when doctors can provide emergency …

WebThe Supreme Court will consider Wednesday when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s …

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‘Will not be tolerated’: Motorcyclist has license suspended after

WebCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - A motorcycle rider in Colorado has had his license suspended after a viral video reportedly showed him …

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You could own a flamethrower-wielding robot dog

WebCameras and sensors allow it to move autonomously through its surroundings. The robot can avoid obstacles and leap into the air, and its battery life can last for up to …

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Phoebe Putney refutes claims of blocking Christian group from

WebPhoebe Putney refutes claims of blocking Christian group from distributing Bibles at their locations The Daily Wire published a story claiming that the health …

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Racing returns to Atlanta: Ambetter Health 400

WebBy Tristin Clements. Published: Feb. 19, 2024 at 12:14 PM PST. HAMPTON, Ga. (WALB) - Stock car racing is returning to the Atlanta Motor Speedway. WALB spoke …

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UPDATE: Jimmy Carter marks 1 year in hospice care

WebPublished: Feb. 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM PST | Updated: Feb. 19, 2024 at 10:24 AM PST. PLAINS, Ga. (WALB) - Sunday, February 18 marks one year since former President …

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