February 18, 2010

Wellness Tour Rolls Into Columbus

Screenings are free;  would normally cost $140


February 04, 2010

Heart Disease of Particular Importance to Women

February is Heart Awareness Month, drawing attention to the number one killer of women.


January 13, 2010

State Senator Harp Introduces Healthcare Bill

    A state senator from Georgia has crafted a bill that would offer an option to Georgians who don’t want federally mandated health care coverage.


October 30, 2009

H1N1 Vaccines Expected Next Week in Georgia

GA Dept. of Public Health says independent company handles shipping.


October 21, 2009

Bunco for Breast Cancer Rolls the DIce Again

It’s not too late to sign up for the annual fundraiser.


October 14, 2009

H1N1 Deaths Reported in Both Alabama and Georgia

Georgia child is second to die in state with no underlying condition.


October 12, 2009

Emory University Receives $6.2M Grant

Funding to be used for cancer research.


September 24, 2009

Alabamian’s Death Blamed on H1N1

It’s the state’s 8th fatality from the virus.


August 24, 2009

Top Doc in Alabama Urges Businesses to Hold Flu Shot Clinics

It’s of the effort to curb an outbreak of flu’s regular strain and H1N1.


August 21, 2009

H1N1 Flu Concerns Close Schools in Macon County, Alabama

Ten percent of students were absent prior to decision to close schools.


July 29, 2009

New Study Finds Tanning Beds Cause Cancer

A new study, done by international cancer experts, bumps up tanning beds to the top cancer risk category; making them as deadly as arsenic.


July 02, 2009

The Skinny on Sunscreen

    Summer brings more opportunities for people to spend time in the sun, but a Columbus dermatologist is sounding an alarm about the dangers that lurk in the sun’s rays and the need for people to use sunscreen.


June 26, 2009

H1N1 Summer Camp Concerns Put To Rest

Summer camps step up their efforts to keep campers healthy.


June 23, 2009

Free Health Screenings in Columbus Today

Adults can get over six free health screenings this week in Columbus.


June 22, 2009

New HIV Map Finds Cases Heavy in the South

More than half the 48 counties with the highest rates of the AIDS-causing infection were in Georgia.

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