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Atrium Health Floyd Easing Masking and Visitor Restrictions

Change in Policy Starts on Thursday Atrium Health Floyd is lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions due to a steady decrease in respiratory illnesses among patients and teammates. The change will take effect at 7 a.m.…

By Kevin The Editor · March 26, 2025

DPH Confirms Additional Measles Cases in Metro Atlanta

Unvaccinated Family Members of Previous Case ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed…

By Kevin The Editor · February 7, 2025

RELEASE: January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month

DPH Launches Voluntary Awareness Training for EMS Personnel ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health Office of EMS and Trauma in partnership with Governor Brian Kemp, and First Lady Marty Kemp, is launching voluntary training for…

By Kevin The Editor · January 30, 2025

RELEASE: DPH Confirms Measles Case in Metro Atlanta

MMR Vaccine is Safe and Effective in Preventing Measles ATLANTA – The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed a measles case in an unvaccinated metro Atlanta resident. DPH is working to identify any persons that…

By Kevin The Editor · January 28, 2025

2024 Year in Review: more services in more places

Note: the following item was provided by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health on behalf of CEO Melanie Dallas. As one of the largest public behavioral health providers in Georgia – serving 13 counties with a combined population…

By Kevin The Editor · December 30, 2024

Cedartown Kiwanis hosts AdventHealth CEO Isaac Sendros

Local Kiwanis members got a chance to hear from a national healthcare leader about what is happening with medicine in and all around Polk County during their latest meeting. Cedartown Kiwanis members invited AdventHealth CEO Isaac…

By Kevin The Editor · July 27, 2024
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