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District 4 Public Health has plenty of vaccine appointments …

WebAnyone wanting to get a COVID-19 vaccine has plenty of chances to get one over the next week. All 12 counties that District 4 Public Health serves, including Troup …

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Troup County Health Department offering COVID vaccines to kids …

WebOn Friday, those 12 or older will be able to get the Pfizer vaccine against COVID-19 at the Troup County Health Department at 900 Dallis Street, Suite A, …

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Troup residents struggle to sign up for vaccine appointments

WebAfter opening up vaccination appointments for people in the 1A+ category, District 4 Public Health announced Wednesday that they have been answering …

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Troup County reacts to rising cases; local doctor recommends …

WebPer guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), initial allocations were made to federal pharmacy partners. DPH has partnered …

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Troup County sees rise in breakthrough cases of COVID-19; public …

WebHayla Folden, Media Relations Specialist for District 4 of GDPH, said the GDPH is currently experiencing a strain on its resources. She said this is a result of the …

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District 4 Public Health taking appointments for COVID-19 …

WebThe Troup County Health Department announced Monday that it is taking COVID-19 vaccination appointments for Troup County. The appointments are for Friday, …

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District 4 Public Health Director Dr. Olugbenga Obasanjo resigns

WebDistrict 4 oversees 12 counties, including Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup and Upson. According to the …

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Troup ranks in bottom half of health study

WebHelms said health factors that contribute to Troup County’s ranking of 82 include: A high percentage of adults who are current smokers (22%), A high percentage …

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WellStar Home Care program begins to see COVID-19 patients

WebWellStar West Georgia Home Care has been providing local patients with treatment from home after leaving the hospital for more than 30 years, but now their …

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Are STDs on the rise in Troup County

WebAs reported in the rankings, in Troup County there have been 738 new cases of chlamydia diagnosed per 100,000 people in 2020. Although that number actually …

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Public health to give away booster seats to qualifying families

WebStarting May 31, District 4 Public Health will be providing a limited number of free booster seats and safety training to financially eligible families through a Child …

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WellStar announces community groundbreaking for new cancer …

WebWellStar West Georgia Medical Center will move a step closer to enhancing its cancer care program with a community groundbreaking event at 9 a.m. on Thursday, …

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Wellstar looks for more volunteers

WebEarlier this week, the Wellstar Health System announced it is looking for volunteers. As a volunteer for Wellstar, applicants have the opportunity to make a …

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Ware, a Hogansville native and one of largest landowners in U.S., …

WebHolland Ware, one of the largest landowners in the United States, passed away on Oct. 24. He was 82. Ware left behind a legacy of charitable giving in the West …

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Obasanjo’s resignation email gives no explanation for departure

WebDr. Olugbenga Obasanjo resigned as the director for Georgia Department of Public Health District 4 Monday morning at 4:33 a.m. The LaGrange Daily News …

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LaGrange to switch employee medical insurance provider

WebNormally, LaGrange would have to foot the bill for high-end medical costs that greatly exceed an employee’s deductible, but Strickland advised that they find grants …

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West Georgia Health sign comes down as name changes

WebWellStar’s acquisition of West Georgia Medical Center comes in the wake of President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, the Affordable Care Act, which a …

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New president named at WellStar West Georgia

WebWellStar Health System announced Tuesday that Coleman Foss, who has served as the CEO of Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland in Tennessee since 2007, has …

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Ribbon cutting held for LivWell Health

WebOn Thursday, LivWell Health officially opened its doors with a ribbon cutting held by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce. LivWell Health is a …

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