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Opening of behavioral health center will expand mental health …

WebThe Moultrie — Colquitt County Behavioral Health Center has its grand opening ceremony Wednesday morning, Feb. 1. The center is being operated by …

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Colquitt County health officials warn COVID surge is starting

WebGeorgia Department of Public Health. MOULTRIE, Ga. — Local health officials warn Colquitt County is in the early stage of another COVID surge. The state of …

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Health department offering more testing, vaccination …

WebThe health district contracted with Mako Medical, a testing company, to provide COVID tests throughout the region. As of Sunday, Aug. 29, Mako is offering the …

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Health Dept. accepting online appointments for COVID vaccines

WebIn addition to the online option, vaccine appointments can still be made by phone. Call the Colquitt County Health Department at (229) 589-8464 or the call center …

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Health district expands access to COVID-19 tests with kiosks

WebApr 1, 2024. Albany — The Southwest Health District continues to prioritize community health and accessibility by expanding access to COVID-19 and Flu testing through the …

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Mental health struggles made worse by pandemic Local News

WebThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, lists a total of 12,472 mental …

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COVID-19 test site to move from hospital to health department

WebALBANY, Ga. — The COVID-19 testing site that has been outside Colquitt Regional Medical Center since April 24 will move Monday to the Colquitt County Health …

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Public Health district offers choice between Moderna, J&J vaccines …

WebALBANY, Ga. — Southwest Public Health District 8-2 announces that individuals can now have their choice of vaccines available through county health …

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Health dept. urges at-risk adults to get flu shots now

WebThe health department has an ample supply of flu vaccine on hand for adults, and will be receiving additional shipments soon, she said. Some shipments for …

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Grant to start psychiatric residency program at Colquitt Regional

WebMOULTRIE, Ga. — Colquitt Regional Medical Center recently announced it has been awarded a major grant to help address the shortage of mental health providers …

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Public health district offers services for breast, cervical cancer

WebTo determine your eligibility or how to access these services, please reach out to your local health department. The Colquitt County Health Department is located at …

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Georgia Pines plans more renovations before opening new facility

WebThe city will lease the building to Georgia Pines, the state-contracted mental health provider for the region, for $1 per year, City Manager Pete Dillard said in a phone …

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Hospital opens new behavioral health unit Local News

WebColquitt Regional Medical Center. MOULTRIE, Ga. – Colquitt Regional Health Center announced the opening of a new Geropsychiatry Inpatient Behavioral …

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Southwest Public Health District to offer COVID vaccines to …

WebALBANY, Ga. – On Monday, Nov. 7, Southwest Georgia Public Health District 8-2 will begin offering doses of Pfizer pediatric COVID vaccine to children 5 to 11 years old.

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Dr. Koukis opens Moultrie Center for Women's Health

WebKoukis will be joining Cynthia Ingram, FNPC. The Moultrie Center for Women’s Health is the former location of the Adcock Center for Women’s Health. Koukis …

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City allocates money to move forward with mental health facility

WebThe path to get this mental health facility under way has been a long one for the council. The city was first awarded a Community Development Block Grant in …

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Georgia studies health care access News moultrieobserver.com

WebGeorgia studies health care access. ATLANTA — Legislation to reform or scrap Georgia’s certificate of needs laws for health care facilities stalled in the 2023 …

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Georgia mental health system facing growing demand, fewer …

WebGeorgia’s mental health crisis hotline has experienced a 24% increase in calls, texts and chats since the pandemic began, while mental health screenings have …

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Georgia establishes its own health-insurance portal, Georgia …

WebDec 28, 2022. ATLANTA — After failing to win federal approval to exit the federal insurance marketplace earlier this year, Georgia has established its own health-insurance portal …

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UPAC-Moultrie recognized for quality health care Local News

WebFounded in 1953, the Georgia Health Care Association is a not-for-profit organization representing long-term and post-acute care providers located throughout …

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Mercer University expands pediatric health care initiative Local …

WebAdditionally, to increase the health care workforce in rural communities, the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Rural Pediatric Scholarship Program was established to …

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TONI SAYS: What’s the difference between in home health care …

WebWith “Original” Medicare, there is not a co-pay or deductible for home health care and Medicare will pay 100% for any medical services provided by a home health …

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