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2019 Volunteers of the Year Announced by Fairview Park Hospital

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2019 Volunteers of the Year Announced by Fairview Park Hospital  DUBLIN, GA (8/15/2019): Fairview Park Hospital is proud to announce the recipients of the annual Youth, Adult, and Chaplain Volunteer of the Year. Each year, this recognition is given to volunteers who have made an exceptional contribution to their area of service at Fairview Park Hospital.   The Youth Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Pooja Patel, a recent graduate and salutatorian of West Laurens High

Sen. Larry Walker Appointed Chair of Senate Study Committee

PRESS RELEASE Contact:         Ines Owens, Director                        Elisabeth Fletcher, Communications Specialist                        elisabeth.fletcher@senate.ga.gov                        404.656.0028  Sen. Larry Walker Appointed Chair of Senate Study Committee  ATLANTA (August 15, 2019)  | Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Geoff Duncan to serve as Chair of the Senate Study Committee on Portable Benefits for Independent Workers.  “I am honored to be

Dublin Mental Health Summit 2019

Dublin Mental Health Summit 2019  Mental Health Summit 2019: The purpose of this face to face knowledge based training is to bring together VA healthcare professionals and key stakeholders in the community with the goal of providing the most current information available about the assessment and treatment of Veterans at risk of suicide, enhancing access to mental health services, and addressing the mental healthcare needs of veterans and their family members residing in the middle and lower regions of the

Fairview Park Hospital Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Fairview Park Hospital Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week 2019  DUBLIN, GA (8/5/19):  Each year, World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated at Fairview Park Hospital from August 1 - 7 with an aim to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies all across the globe. For newborns, there are many benefits of breastfeeding, such as supporting healthy brain development, protecting against infection, decreasing the risk of obesity and disease, and providing a cost efficient

Legislative Update: Smile, You're On Candid Camera!

COLUMN Contact:   Ines Owens, Director                Elisabeth Fletcher, Commications Specialist                elisabeth.fletcher@senate.ga.govLegislative Update: Smile, You're On Candid Camera! By: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry)It's that time of year when families across Georgia will shift their focus from family vacations and summer reading lists back to their school routine. It’s an exciting time for parents, filled with anticipation for teachers and a mixture of emotions for students both new and

Promise of Hope Open House

OFTC’s Clements, Ussery & Warnock Secure Positions at Robins AFB

OFTC’s Clements, Ussery & Warnock Secure Positions at Robins AFB07/09/19  OFTC –Three Oconee Fall Line Technical College (OFTC) Electronics Technology students have garnered positions at Robins Air Force Base (AFB) where they are using skills learned in the classroom to make money and gain practical experience, all while adding to their resume.  Lane Clements (Rentz) and Josh Warnock (East Dublin) are both involved in the Pathways Program through USAJobs which is an internship-based program that allows

Update from the Capitol: Upskirting

COLUMN Contact:    Ines Owens, Director                    Elisabeth Fletcher, Communications Specialist                   elisabeth.fletcher@senate.ga.gov                   404-656-0028Update from the Capitol: UpskirtingBy: Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) The off session at the state Capitol, though not as busy as the legislative session, is a time when a lot of moving parts come together and we work to create positive change. This year is no different as we are following issues and preparing for

Fairview Park Hospital to Host Free Knee Pain Seminar August 12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Fairview Park Hospital to Host Free Knee Pain Seminar August 12  DUBLIN, GA (7/25/2019):  Fairview Park Hospital will host a free seminar for those who may suffer from knee pain and have questions on how to treat and relieve their pain. The seminar will be led by Dr. Pat Hanson, board-certified orthopedic surgeon, who will discuss surgical and non-surgical treatment options.   “Knee pain is an issue that can affect patients of all ages,” says Dr. Hanson. “Some of the signs and