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Yesterday at 9:22 PM  Health providers met at Chehaw Park for the annual, "Building Bridges" seminar today, learning the most up-to-date information on immunizations.

Thursday, May 16, 2013  Updated with video; Tift Regional Medical Center was recently named Regional Coordinating Hospital of the Year by the Georgia Hospital Association and the Georgia Department of Public Health for its efforts in disaster preparedness.

Sunday, May 12, 2013  Updated with video; Sam’s Club in Albany held their monthly health screening Saturday. This month’s focus is on having healthy skin and a healthy weight.

Friday, May 10, 2013  Why does one hospital charge 40 times more than another? New data underscore cost mysteries

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; "Farm to School," held their first meeting tonight at Turner Elementary, connecting parents with the new program and what it can do for the children of Dougherty County.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Women's groups hit administration for appealing order lifting age limits on morning-after pill

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  FDA allowing 15-year-olds with ID to buy morning-after pill over the counter

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Updated with video; Residents in Dougherty County wasted no time in demanding action to fight these pesky insects.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Wiregrass Technical College has been approved for a six year accreditation renewal from the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists for their Pharmacy Technology program.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods after new caffeinated gum introduced

Monday, April 29, 2013  Hospitals see wave of products to fight superbugs; penalties loom if patients catch infections

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; Albany Tech Health Care Division held their spring semester Capping and Pinning ceremony Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Updated with video; Albany State University’s researchers met with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital representatives to talk about collaborating on health research opportunities on Wednesday afternoon during the last Health Disparities Workshop of the semester.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  AGING AMERICA: Poll finds people in denial about the need for long-term care as they get older

Sunday, April 21, 2013  The Tift County School System kicked off their weekend Saturday with, "Community Day: health and fitness for the family."