Cartersville Medical Center announces the addition of its Congestive Heart Failure Clinic, providing individualized care and education for area patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The clinic specializes in helping patients gain a better understanding of their disease process and how to maximize their quality of life while living with a chronic condition. Clinical… Read more
Del Taco opening in Calhoun Dec. 28: The franchise is opening at 250 E. Ga. 53 in Calhoun. Operating partner Billy Jensen says the group is “very excited” about the new location. As for additional growth here? “We have some sites that we like in Rome, Ga., but have not made any commitments… Read more
By Andy Miller Georgia Health News Year after year, the Georgia General Assembly deals with proposals to revise the state’s health care regulatory rules. It’s always a contentious process, often pitting hospitals against one another. Even minor tweaks to the system typically get blocked before the end of the legislative session. Come January, though, the… Read more
Polk Medical Center has been named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which recognized the hospital’s accomplishments in patient safety and quality care. The award is one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive from Leapfrog, an independent hospital watchdog organization. “Polk Medical Center’s designation as a Top Hospital by… Read more
Groundwork is under way on Redmond Regional Medical Center‘s urgent care center at 1801 Turner McCall Blvd. near Zaxby’s. It is one of two coming to Floyd County, the other nearly open at the intersection of Shorter Avenue and Division Street. The clinics are part of a joint venture between Redmond and SmartCare Medical Group out of… Read more
By Andy Miller Georgia Health News Brian Kemp’s election as governor likely means that full-fledged Medicaid expansion will remain off the table in Georgia, at least for a while. Republican Kemp, who will take office in January, opposed Medicaid expansion during the campaign, while Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams strongly supported it. Gov. Nathan Deal and… Read more
Gifts of Grace at 224 Broad St. in downtown Rome has a grand opening today, next to Level Up arcade. It is one of several openings set for now through the end of the (one might stretch into January). Gifts of Grace is open from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m., and promises… Read more
Sneak peek at Truett’s Chick-fil-A: The new restaurant on Shorter Avenue opens Dec. 13 — three weeks and a day from today. Hiring continues as well. This from Instagram: “Join our herd! We are looking for servers to join the Truett’s Chick-fil-A team. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay and a fun working environment. Visit… Read more
Some extra relief for Rome City Schools students with breathing issues: Last week, at the monthly staff meeting of school nurses who serve Rome City Schools, each nurse was presented with a nebulizer, two packs of tubing and two single-dose units of Albuterol. The items were donated by Floyd Medical Center, which administers the school… Read more
Coosa Valley Credit Union celebrated the completion of its newest branch office with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday. Located at 15 Walnut Grove Road in Cartersville, the interior layout was designed to allow for ease of transactions in an open and inviting space. The new full service branch and ATM is equipped with all… Read more
Georgia has recorded its first flu death of the 2018-19 season, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Statistics released for week four of the season — Oct. 28-Nov. 3 — show one person died from “influenza-associated deaths” during those seven days. The state office did not tell us where the patient was… Read more
The fall 2018 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades assessed more than 2,600 hospitals across the country and found that serious harm or death from medical errors are problematic across the nation. In Northwest Georgia, most area hospitals scored an “A” with one “B” (scores and links below). The independent, nonprofit grading system assigns “A,” “B,”… Read more
Ana’s Rotolos Deli returns, opening within two weeks at 1817 N. Broad St. Ana La Guardia posted the following note on the restaurant’s Facebook page: “OK!! My beautiful costumers, friends… I’m opening on North Broad …. two weeks. I’ll be there! Thank you for your support!” Known for her rotolos, La Guardia has been… Read more
Area artists, florists, garden clubs, businesses, interior designers and other individuals have created original holiday wreaths that can be purchased to benefit Cancer Navigators. The wreaths will be on display Nov. 1-29 at the Harbin Clinic Tony E. Warren, M.D. Cancer Center during regular business hours, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday… Read more
Dr. Paul Brock to lead Harbin Clinic’s Walk With a Doc at 9 a.m. Saturday at Bridgepoint Plaza. Dr. Paul Brock will take a few minutes to talk about health and health trends with the walkers before the easy two-mile walk up and down King Fisher Trail. He joined us Friday morning on the… Read more