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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  New York City Jack Russell terrier undergoes surgery to remove $1.11 in pennies he swallowed

Friday, February 22, 2013  Updated with video; Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital rose above dozens of other hospitals in the state to be ranked number one in Georgia for Vascular Surgery in 2013 by Health Grades.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013  Tift Regional Medical Center is now offering the latest in robotic technology for minimally-invasive gallbladder removal, as Dr. David McEachin recently performed single-site robotic gallbladder surgery.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  Updated with video; Medical professionals are stressing that people pay close attention to the signs of their bodies. One man didn't and it almost cost him his life.

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.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012  Updated with video; Fox 31 spoke to Phillip's father, Donnie Phillips, who is with Phillip in Los Angeles, who said although they needed to do a little more because of how long they postponed the surgery, Phillip is doing just fine.

Monday, May 21, 2012  14-year-old Zandriah Ollison had a fundraiser to raise money for her open-heart surgery scheduled for May 23rd.

Sunday, April 15, 2012  Updated with video; After receiving devastating news about her health in early 2011, one woman is thankful that her sister is giving a donation that will save her life.

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.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  In today's fast changing society, women are finding ways to hold on to their youth while maturing.

Monday, January 31, 2011  The public came out to tour the new Oncology & Surgery Center, a 20,000 square foot facility that will house six physicians.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010  Neurosurgeon Dr. Harry Weiser of Palmyra Hospital described the latest advances in the treatment of brain, nerve, and spinal conditions.

Friday, November 05, 2010  City leaders, hospital officials, construction workers, and even the Georgia Southwestern State mascot autographed the final beam of the main building’s steel superstructure.

Sunday, October 31, 2010  Phoebe Sumter will install the last steel beam this week at the new hospital construction site.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  Georgia ranks second in the nation with the highest amount of childhood obesity, and it's rising. This statistic is inspiring pre-teens and teens to overhaul their obesity issues.