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Monday, April 22, 2013  Don't take the cinnamon challenge: Doctors warn teens after surge in calls to poison centers

Thursday, November 15, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe medical professionals say they have seen more than 1000 patients in the last five days.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012  HEALTHBEAT: Is organic healthier? Study says not so much, but it's key reason consumers buy

Monday, June 11, 2012  In our Facebook story of the day, we found out about an arthritic condition called Gout, and how it can be prevented.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012  Updated with video; Darton College held a Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday, with a variety of interesting donors.

Saturday, April 21, 2012  The southwest Georgia branch of the United Way is doing its part to spread health awareness.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Updated with video; In Albany, allergists and researchers show tree pollen ranked at "very high" and grass pollen at "high" according to their recordings.

Monday, March 12, 2012  Updated with video; After 100 years of service, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital has opened a Centennial museum to commemorate its history and medical advances through the years.

Friday, February 24, 2012  Actor James Woods to testify on Rhode Island bill to allow doctors to apologize without facing liability

Tuesday, February 14, 2012  Updated with video; The merger of Wall Eye Care and Eye Center South is adding doctors and additional surgical services to the Palmyra Road location.

Monday, January 23, 2012  Updated with video; Merry Acres Academy of Medical Arts students were introduced to Phoebe medical professionals who gave them a glimpse into what life may be like if they choose a future in medicine.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011  November is National Caregiver's month and local retirement home residents are saying thank you to those who help make their lives a little easier.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  Updated with video; Over the weekend thieves, apparently looking for copper, stripped down and broke the air conditioner unit at the office.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital now has a device that will help communication between their hearing impaired and Spanish-speaking patients.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  Updated with video; For fox 31's feel good story for Thursday, a teenager has overcome scoliosis and now she is using her story to help others.