Thousands of Georgians may now have easier access to medical cannabis under a new state law that took effect July 1, marking the largest expansion of Georgia’s medical cannabis program since it was created.
Families of children with special needs across Georgia are raising concerns after proposed Medicaid payment reductions could make it harder to access critical therapy services.
The American Red Cross is urging blood and platelet donors to make appointments now as hospitals work to maintain a reliable blood supply during the busy summer season.
AdventHealth Redmond will celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new Cancer Pavilion in Rome on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
The event will take place from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the AdventHealth Cancer Pavilion Rome, located at 641 Braves Boulevard NE in Rome.
The new facility represents a significant investment in expanding access to advanced cancer care services for patients and families throughout Northwest Georgia. According to AdventHealth, the pavilion is designed to provide compassionate, whole-person care while bringing specialized cancer treatment closer to home.
The program will include welcome remarks, special recognitions, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and a prayer of dedication for both the care team and patients.
Following the ceremony, attendees will have the opportunity to tour the new facility and enjoy light refreshments and beverages.
Community members, healthcare partners, and local leaders are invited to join AdventHealth in celebrating this milestone and the expanded cancer care resources now available in the Rome area.
Candidate Holly Chaney recently spoke at a meeting of the Chattooga County Democratic Party, where she answered questions from members and outlined her objectives as a representative for Georgia House District 12.
The American Red Cross is urging eligible donors to schedule blood donation appointments as an alarming decline in donations threatens to impact the nation’s blood supply heading into the busy summer months.
AdventHealth Redmond is welcoming Dr. Jacquelin Miller to AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville.
Dr. Miller is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and will join Christie Tankersley and Anna Nicole Herring in serving patients across Chattooga County.
AdventHealth officials say Dr. Miller brings extensive experience in urgent and complex medical situations, while focusing on compassionate, patient-centered care for patients of all ages.
She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, completed training in internal medicine and surgery, and later completed a residency in emergency medicine. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
The Summerville office is located at 9777 Rome Boulevard in the Ingles shopping center. The clinic offers primary care, urgent care, occupational health, workers’ compensation, and school health services.
Walk-in and same-day appointments are available.
AdventHealth Redmond has earned the prestigious Pathway to Excellence® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a national recognition honoring health care organizations that create healthy, empowering work environments where nurses can thrive.
The American Red Cross is encouraging donors to give blood now to help hospitals and transfusion centers remain prepared to care for patients in need.
Officials say the combination of warmer weather, outdoor activities, and spring travel can disrupt regular donation routines, leading to a drop in available blood products. Even small changes in schedules can have a significant impact on the blood supply.
Donors of all blood types, including those giving for the first time, are urged to make an appointment in the coming days or weeks.
To help encourage donations, the Red Cross is offering incentives for those who give. Individuals who donate between April 13 and April 30, 2026, will receive a $15 e-gift card to a merchant of their choice. Those who donate from May 1 through May 17, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email.
Appointments can be scheduled by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Trust in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has reached an all-time high, according to new data released by the VA.
Officials say 82% of veterans who used VA services in the first quarter of fiscal year 2026 reported they trust the agency to fulfill its commitment to them.