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Some people in Georgia earn too much to get Medicaid but not enough to buy private insurance plan
LaShonda Harrell is in so much painmost days she can barely stand up. The Austell resident was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastasized breast cancer two years ago. "The pain can be a 10," said Harrell, 43. "If you've ever had the flu and you feel like yourbones ache, imagine that every day."
Mary Holman Johnson exhibit opens at Johnson Center for the Arts
The Johnson Center for the Arts is a-buzz with the excitement at the opening of Mary Holman Johnson’s exhibit, “Time Travel-My Creative Journey.” The exhibit will close on October 4. Between the opening and closing of Johnson’s exhibit, there will be several opportunities to meet the artist, to renew old friendships and to make new […] The post Mary Holman Johnson exhibit opens at Johnson Center for the Arts appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum
The staff of the Pioneer Museum of Alabama is always looking for new and different ways to promote the museum and to make visitors’ visits more informative and more enjoyable. Barbara Tatom and her staff realized that a change in the museum’s exterior signage would make it more attractive and provide information that would make […] The post New signs leading the way at the Pioneer Museum appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
TH&R enjoys hands on petting zoo
Animals can have a positive effect on those who reside in nursing homes or other health care facilities. That was evident when several agencies teamed up to bring a petting zoo to the residents at Troy Health & Rehab on Thursday. Compassus Hospice, Troy Regional Medical Center and Troy Regional Medical Center Home Health made […] The post TH&R enjoys hands on petting zoo appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal
The Vine sponsored Movie Night at its church Friday night. Ticket donations and concessions raised more than $3,000 for Sav-A-Life’s future building project. Jane Ward, executive director of Sav-A-Life Womens Center in Troy, said she wanted to thank The Vine Church for its fundraising efforts on behalf of Sav-A-Life. Proceeds from Movie Night will be […] The post Sav-A-Life one step closer to fundraising goal appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Robotic pets help seniors with dementia at TRMC
Troy Regional Medical Center now has Robotic Companion Pets that are used for therapy with its patients. These pets were designed for seniors with dementia to help them and their caregivers. “Dementia Friendly Alabama is an advocate of the pets for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia” said Janet Stewart, TRMC marketing director. “Robotic companion […] The post Robotic pets help seniors with dementia at TRMC appeared first on The Troy Messenger.
Summer sounds kick off in Greenville
The Greenville Area Chamber of Commerce launched its annual Summertime Concert Series on July 11 at Few Street Park in downtown Greenville. The event, which runs every Thursday through the second week of August, is a free celebration filled with music, games, and family fun. “This is the first one for this year,” said Chamber […] The post Summer sounds kick off in Greenville appeared first on The Greenville Advocate.
Hospice company with office in Demopolis agrees to pay $19M after lawsuit
Hospice company Gentiva will pay $19.428 million after a lawsuit that accused it of submitting false claims and retained overpayments for services for patients who were not eligible to receive hospice benefits under federal health programs. In an announcement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Alabama,...
Selma City Schools makes new hires
Selma City Schools has announced several new hires as the new school year approaches. The district hired Selma police department's former assistant chief Natasha Fowlkes as the third and final School Resource Officer. Fowlkes resigned on July 2 from her job as assistant chief of Selma police after being on leave for a month during an investigation of possible wrongdoing.
Former Alabama running back retires from the NFL
Former Alabama running back Kenyan Drake announced his retirement from the NFL after eight seasons on Friday afternoon. “Hard to believe eight seasons have come and gone,” Drake wrote on his Instagram account. “I’ve loved the journey -- the wins, the moments big and small, the comradery, the energy, all of it. I can’t say I loved everything (if you’ve ever done training camp in Miami you can relate, lol), but certainly appreciate the lows and the grind, and know those moments grew me as a football player and more importantly as a person. Ready to enjoy a little retirement and see where the next chapter takes me. Thanks to everyone that was along for the ride with me -- wouldn’t change a thing.”
Global computer failures disrupt Southeast Health Center access to medical records, all working now
DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — The Crowdstrike global failures continue to affect nearly all industries worldwide; Southeast Health reported on Friday morning that their medical records and other computer systems were stuck- constantly rebooting. At midnight on Friday, electronic health records became inaccessible, though the outage ceased after four hours.
McCall arrested for Central High burglary
The Lowndes County Sheriff’s office apprehended a suspect Thursday, a local man accused of stealing resources from local classrooms. A Gordonville man, Jermichael McCall, 32 was arrested on July 18 in connection with two robberies at Central High School in Hayneville. He is held at the John Hulett Detention Facility facing charges of third-degree burglary […]
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