Phoebe finds areas of need in Dougherty County
Posted: 08.20.2012 at 10:16 AM
Phoebe Putney Hospital's Community Benefits Committee met Monday to discuss the current state of the health needs assessment.  / Ashley Knight
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ALBANY, GA --
Phoebe Putney Hospital's Community Benefits Committee met Monday morning as members are currently conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment.

The assessment helps identify the greatest health needs in the area. The committee says the area is in need of more dental services, adolescent psychologists, and fatherhood programs.

Officials are saying teen pregnancy has declined in years past, but is on its way up again.

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