Media release: Willowbrooke at Floyd has organized free community educational events in Floyd and Polk counties in September to help parents, teachers and families learn more about recognizing the warning signs of adolescent suicide and where to get help. “Our biggest hopes for anyone who attends is for them to feel empowered, to know what… Read more
Dr. Rajeeve Subbiah connects with Harbin Clinic Cardiology Cartersville: Dr. Rajeeve Subbiah was well on his way to a career in computer engineering when he realized something important was missing from his chosen profession. “I liked computer programming but it wasn’t very personal,” says Subbiah. “I wanted the sense of connection and fulfillment from helping people… Read more
Hosted by the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia Inc. and the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition, the 16th Annual Health Initiative for Men and Women is set for Saturday at the Floyd County Health Department on East 12th Street. The hours are 8 a.m. until noon. What’s available: Free screenings for blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, prostate cancer, skin cancer, and… Read more
More than 115 members participated in the Region C Healthcare and Safety Preparedness Coalition tabletop exercise held Aug. 8 at West Georgia Technical College in Waco. The exercise, a meeting to discuss a simulated emergency, was sponsored and conducted by the coalition and focused on county, community, and organizational preparedness and response to… Read more
Media release: Floyd Medical Center Auxiliary President Betty Ford presented Floyd President and CEO Kurt Stuenkel with checks totaling $130,000 at the group’s annual meeting. The biannual gift, which will be used for programs implemented at Floyd and Polk Medical Center, represents money raised from the Auxiliary’s many fundraisers held throughout the year, including proceeds… Read more
Media release: The nominations have been counted and five local charities rose above the rest of the pack in the 2017 Harbin Hero Challenge. The five finalists in the contest are Living Proof Recovery, Summit Quest, Rome Floyd YMCA, Floyd County CASA and The Sweet Cocoon. All five charities receive a $500 donation from… Read more
Media release: The Floyd County Health Department has established a community drop-off location for safe disposal of needles and other sharps. The drop-off location is at the front desk in the lobby inside the health department, 16 E. 12th St., and is available during regular health department business hours. There is no fee. People… Read more
With the deadline set for 10 tonight, here are the top five charities nominated so far in the 2017 edition of the #HarbinHeroChallenge brought to you by Harbin Clinic. As of 10 a.m. Friday: Summit Quest 27% Floyd County Casa 20% Sweet Cocoon 14% Rome YMCA 12% Digs 11% Nominations close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Aug.… Read more
A story in Monday’s AJC about the American Cancer Society’s push for Georgia to raise its cigarette tax (among the lowest in the nation) included comments by state Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, who advocated a similar push in 2015. Hufstetler joined us on Tuesday’s Hometown Headlines Radio Edition on WRGA 98.7 FM to talk… Read more
Vendor updates from the Health Initiative for Men and Women on Aug. 19 (8 a.m.-noon) at the Floyd County Health Department: What you need to know: Vendor set up 3-5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Health fair coordinators will be on hand to help you find your location. Each vendor will be provided with one table. Cloths… Read more
By Andy Miller, Georgia Health News Four out of five Georgia hospitals are set to receive Medicare penalties for having too many patients returning within a month of their discharge. The readmission penalties, levied under the Affordable Care Act, are meant to encourage hospitals to pay closer attention to what happens to patients after discharge.… Read more
Media release: When was the last time you checked to make sure your vaccinations were current? The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District wants to remind Georgians that August is National Immunization Awareness Month. When you think of your back to school check list, make sure to add vaccinations to the list. … Read more
Media release: As Rome and Floyd County students return to class, a special group of people are tasked to help meet their health needs during the school day. Floyd Corporate Health, part of the Floyd health care system, provides school nurses to both the Floyd and Rome school systems. Chris Butler, Director of Floyd Corporate… Read more
