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Elise Frenchko, RN Earns DAISY Award at Fairview Park Hospital

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEElise Frenchko, RN Earns DAISY Award at Fairview Park Hospital  DUBLIN, GA (8/21/2019):  The Fairview Park Hospital Critical Care Unit is proud to honor one of their compassionate team members with the international DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.   A patient’s testimony through an emotional three-week stay in Fairview Park Hospital’s CCU shows how registered nurse, Elise Frenchko, made a lasting impact on his family’s life. Through a difficult diagnosis and a long road to

Senate Study Committee on Creating a Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority Meeting at Atlanta Fa

MEDIA ADVISORYContact:      Ines Owens, Director                    Elisabeth Fletcher, Communicatins Specialist                    elisabeth.fletcher@senate.ga.gov                    404-656-0028Senate Study Committee on Creating a Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority Meeting at Atlanta Farmers MarketATLANTA (August 19, 2019) | Sen. Larry Walker (R – Perry) will hold the first meeting of the Senate Study Committee on Creating a Georgia Agricultural Marketing Authority on Wednesday, August 28, 2019,

Dublin traffic signal activation begins Friday at Springdale Road

For Immediate Release                                 Contact:  Kyle Collins   478-232-3331 Monday, August 19, 2019                              District Two CommunicationsDublin traffic signal activation begins Friday at Springdale RoadDUBLIN - The Georgia Department of Transportation has a tentative schedule activation plan for the newly built signal setup on US 80 (Veterans Boulevard) at Springdale Road.Weather permitting drivers can expect the following:Friday, Aug. 23 Flash mode yellow caution on

VA Health Facilities to Go Smoke-Free

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  August 16, 2019                                    VA Health Facilities to Go Smoke-Free VHA Modifies Policies to Increase Quality of Care to Veterans  Washington, D.C. – As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) commitment to a smoke-free health care environment for Veterans, the department will extend its smoke-free policies to include employees at its health care facilities.  VA will implement the employee smoke-free policy beginning in October 2019 and complete full

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

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