Phoebe initiates child life program
On average, the child life specialist at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital sees 12 patients a day on the pediatric floor alone.
Patty Woodall, Hospice director, retiring today
Patty Woodall has worked for Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for 26 years, heading up the hospice program since 1991.
'Let's Make a Bid' set for Sunday
For the first time in its 28-year history, the Albany Museum of Art fundraiser also is offering an online auction.
FTC files new motions to stop merger of hospitals (UPDATE with FTC response)
An administrative trial on the merits of the acquisition of the former Palmyra Medical Center is scheduled to begin Aug. 5.
Phoebe to be impacted by sequester
Phoebe is expected to lose close to $2 million annually through 2017 as a result of Medicare cuts, officials say.
An Albany hospital is expected to lose close to $2 million annually through 2017 as a result of Medicare cuts.
Bishop talks economy, same-sex marriage
A U.S. Congressman says finding common ground across party lines will be key to finding solutions to the country's budget problems.
Two arrested in connection to Tift murder
Arlester Jackson, 35, was fatally wounded in a shooting on Oct. 27, 2012.
ACA tax credits would reach 9,300 in Dougherty and Lee counties
Roughly 9,300 people in Dougherty and Lee counties are expected to be eligible for premium tax credits to receive coverage under the new health care law.
Albany girl raises money for Cancer Coalition
People, Places & Things
Victoria Natoli's family has a history of breast and cervical cancer, her mother says. She and a friend went door to door asking neighbor to contribute to fighting cancer.
'Tigger Run' raises $23,500
The event is in memory of 15-year-old Nathan Toal, who was killed in a Jeep accident on his family's farm on March 26, 2012.
Travel, warm weather brings in bed bugs
Adult bed bugs can survive up to 550 days without food, public health officials say.
Scholarships to be offered to prospective SWGA medical students
Officials say a one-time scholarship will be available for third-year students who start at the MCG Southwest Georgia campus in July.
Teacher surrenders to Crisp County Sheriff's Office
Gerome Morgan, 35, has been accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with a student at Crisp County High School.
Parties sought for hit and run, card fraud
Lawrence Dewayne Thomas is wanted for entering auto and financial transaction card fraud, Albany police officials say.
Authorities investigating Dougherty child death
Officials say a 3-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Charles Court Saturday evening.
Crime Blotter with Map: March 31, 2013
The Albany Police Department responded to at least 35 incidents on Saturday, Sunday and into the early hours of Monday, available reports show.
No surprises in Southwest Georgia county health rankings
Of the 14 counties in the Southwest Public Health District, Lee County fares the best in terms of health outcomes and factors, a report shows.
Albany doctor to appear in PBS documentary
Officials predict Georgia will rank last in the United States in physicians per capita by 2020 without changes to its current medical education system.
Screening a big help in finding colorectal cancer
Survival rates over a five-year period for colorectal cancer range from 74 percent in Stage 1 to 6 percent in Stage 4, officials say.
Donated toys to go to pediatric patients
Roughly 500 toys are donated by a Florida-based organization for the pediatric patients at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.
Neurosurgery equipment moves to Phoebe Putney
The Stryker surgical navigation system was introduced at the former Palmyra Medical Center in October 2010.
Albany, Southwest Georgia unemployment drops for February
The metro Albany unemployment rate was 9.2 percent last month, lower than the 9.9 percent rate from February 2012.
'Tigger Run' to be held in memory of Edison teen
Nathan James Toal was killed in March 2012 in a vehicle accident at the age of 15.
Phoebe considering staff, privileges
Four physicians are looking to join the medical staff at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, a credentialing report shows.
Police/Fire/EMS - March 26, 2013
The Albany Police Department responded to at least 29 incidents Saturday and Sunday, available reports show.
AFD: Smoking cause of fatal fire
The body of a 66-year-old woman was found in bed after the Albany Fire Department battled a blaze at her home, AFD officials say.
Vehicle overturns at Clark Avenue and Cordele Road
Two ambulances are at the scene at Clark Avenue and Cordele Road, where a vehicle is overturned.
Male nurses becoming more common
In the U.S., 3.2 million women and 330,000 men were working in the nursing field in 2011, according to the U.S. census.
Nursing sees influx of male caregivers
In the U.S., 3.2 million women and 330,000 men were working in the nursing field in 2011, according to the U.S. census.
Hospital authorities bill sees new life in HB 538
House Bill 230 failed to meet the crossover deadline, meaning it would have to wait until next year to receive a vote.
Albany woman sentenced to prison
An Albany woman recently pleaded guilty to fraudulently applying for and receiving student loans and grants.
Public health worker receives humanitarian award
Denise Linnenkohl has been the county nurse manager for the Colquitt County Health Department since November 2007.
Luncheon offers education on organ donation
More than 110,000 people are on the national transplant waiting list, officials from LifeLink say.
Driver charged with DUI in west Albany wreck
An Albany driver sideswiped two vehicles before his car flipped over and came to rest in front of a residence.
Lily Pad receives $40,000 grant
The Lily Pad SANE Center functions as an investigative resource, as well as a safe haven, for regional abuse victims.
Officials respond to wreck
The Georgia State Patrol, Albany Fire Department, Albany Police Department and Dougherty EMS were the agencies who responded to a wreck on the 2300 block of Stuart Avenue across from the Deerfield-Windsor School at around 6 p.m. on Monday. Radio chatter indicates that a vehicle overturned, and one person was sent to the hospital.
Sumter murder conviction upheld
Anthony Terrell Smith was convicted of murder in connection with a June 2000 shooting in Americus.
Shots fired on Gillespie Avenue
Police are investigating another drive-by shooting, this time with no injuries, Albany police officials say.
APD urging people to lock their vehicles
Weapons and ammunition were taken out of at least three vehicles in Albany over the weekend, reports show.
FTC moves forward to block Phoebe/Palmyra merger
TAn administrative hearing regarding the purchase of Palmyra Medical Center had initially been scheduled for Sept. 19, 2011.
Hospital Authority meets to discuss legal matters
The Hospital Authority of Albany-Dougherty County meets in executive session to discuss legal issues.
Area unemployment jumps in January
A loss of seasonal jobs and an increase in layoffs represented by initial claims for unemployment benefits lead to a bump in the Albany jobless rate for January.
Spiritual care training presented
About 70 people attended an Albany spiritual care training conference on Thursday at Phoebe Northwest.
‘RIDEforHOPE’ raises $11,000
A fundraiser exceeds its goal in raising money to fight cancer in Southwest Georgia.
Albany Herald's 'blue' today for colorectal cancer awareness
The Herald is working with the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia to raise awareness about screening for colorectal cancer.
Police seeking assistance in identifying woman in stolen transaction card case
Albany police say a financial transaction card was stolen and used at an Albany convenience store on Feb. 19.
Police, Fire and EMS Reports for March 12, 2013
Albany Citizens Police Academy starts March 19; police, fire and EMS reports.
