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September 2, 2026

AdventHealth Medical Group Welcomes New Pain Management Specialist In Rome

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AdventHealth Medical Group has welcomed Dr. Zishan Hashmi, a board-certified interventional pain management physician, to AdventHealth Medical Group Pain Medicine at Rome.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Nursing Program Posts 100% Pass Rate For Fourth Consecutive Year

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College is celebrating another major achievement for its nursing program, with every graduate in its latest Associate of Science in Nursing class passing the national licensing examination on the first attempt.

August 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Redmond Honors Alli Beth Surrett With DAISY Award

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AdventHealth Redmond has named Alli Beth Surrett as its second-quarter 2026 DAISY Award recipient, recognizing her for extraordinary nursing care, compassion and patient advocacy.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly’s Emma White Among Gadsden State Nursing Graduates

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A Chattooga County resident was among 38 registered nursing graduates recently honored by Gadsden State Community College.

Emma White of Lyerly received her nursing pin during the college’s summer pinning ceremony held August 6 at Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden.

The ceremony recognized students earning associate degrees through Gadsden State’s Health Sciences Division. Graduates represented communities across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Other Northwest Georgia graduates included students from Rome, Lindale, Cedartown, LaFayette, Adairsville and Bremen.

Gadsden State’s registered nursing program includes classroom instruction, laboratory training and clinical experience designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare.

Students completing the registered nursing program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to pursue the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, commonly known as the NCLEX-RN. Passing the examination is required to become a licensed registered nurse.

Congratulations to Emma White of Lyerly on reaching an important milestone as she begins the next chapter of her nursing career.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Bus In Trion Today — Open To The Public

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The CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital Breathe Easy Mobile Lung Screening Coach is in Trion today, Wednesday, August 19, offering low-dose CT lung cancer screenings — and the service is not limited to Mount Vernon Mills employees.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

All Atrium Health Hospitals In Georgia Earn National Nursing Recognition

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Every Atrium Health hospital in Georgia now holds official recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, marking a major milestone for nursing excellence across the health system.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Bus Coming To Mount Vernon Mills Wednesday

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Residents in Chattooga County will have an opportunity Wednesday to take advantage of low-dose CT lung cancer screenings when the CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital Breathe Easy Mobile Lung Screening Coach visits Trion.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Registration Opens For Berry College’s 2026 Mountain Day Weekend

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One of Northwest Georgia’s longest-running college traditions returns this fall as Berry College prepares to welcome generations of Vikings back to campus for Mountain Day Weekend, October 2-4, 2026.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Redmond Honors William Stephens With Sunflower Award

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AdventHealth Redmond has recognized William Stephens as its Q2 2026 Sunflower Award recipient, honoring him for his positive attitude, servant heart and commitment to patients, visitors and fellow team members.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Rome Now Open

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AdventHealth Medical Group Urology at Rome is now seeing patients with a range of urologic concerns, including kidney stones, blood in the urine, frequent urination, bladder leakage, recurrent urinary tract infections, prostate concerns and other men’s and women’s urologic health needs.

The practice is designed to help patients move more quickly from symptoms to diagnosis and treatment, while offering care close to home. Depending on the patient’s situation, a referral may not be required.

AdventHealth says the Rome location offers advanced urologic care in a private, patient-centered setting, with access to more advanced treatment options, including robotic surgery capabilities when appropriate.

The new office is located at 100 John Maddox Drive, Suite 100, Rome, Georgia 30165.

Patients can call 706-378-2790 to schedule an appointment or learn more about available services.

AdventHealth says the new Rome practice is part of a broader effort to make specialty care more accessible across Northwest Georgia and reduce delays for patients seeking treatment.