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Friday, May 10, 2013  A few weeks ago Paint Georgia Pink came to Albany to hold an event that would raise funds for local breast cancer patients.

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

Monday, March 25, 2013  Officials with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced via press release that a reenactment of a Ben Hill County plane crash is being featured on the Christian Broadcasting Network’s “700 Club” on Tuesday, March 26.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Patients leaving Phoebe Putney can expect a little extra follow-up care when leaving the hospital.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  A woman who's been on the run for several months is now behind bars facing charges for exploiting an elderly woman.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Hospitals taxes are set to go up in July. Will medical bills go up as well?

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Updated with video; Public Health officials are working with law enforcement after learning that patient information has been compromised at the Terrell County Health Department.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Crowned Miss Miracle queens visited Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital on Sunday to share Valentine's Day cheer with some young patients.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Ben Hill Board of Commissioners has approved a motion to raise ambulance fees within the county.

Tuesday, December 04, 2012  A new dialysis clinic in Adel is helping give patients a chance at a more normal life.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial's Director of Surgical Oncology, Dr. Troy Kimsey will be heading to Atlanta Tuesday to meet with Cancer Care leaders from across the state.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is gearing up to those with mental health issues have a better Christmas again this year.

Saturday, November 03, 2012  Updated with video; Friends and family of Nick Widner met Saturday evening to raise money and awareness for Nick and his fight with Osteosarcoma.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced today it is #1 in Georgia for Vascular Surgery according to a new report from Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Finance Committee met to go over their budget.