Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:46:50 GMT
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma. Leesburg's Wendy Mathis has a brother who lives in Oklahoma City and works in BethanyMore >>
Some folks in South Georgia frantically tried to get in touch with loved ones who live near the destruction in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:18 GMT
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma. Lee County resident Jyl Goodson says she wants to help bring joy back to the children in Moore,More >>
A concerned citizen is stepping up to help the children who have been devastated by the tornado in Oklahoma.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:01:37 GMT
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
As kids get out of school, they'll spend more time at the pool. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission 137 children younger than 15 drowned in a pool or spa from Memorial Day through LaborMore >>
January 9, 2008
Albany -- The Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital board approved a study to find out what it would take for the Albany Hospital to become part of the State's Trauma Network.
There are five first level trauma hospitals in the state where top surgeons and physicians are kept on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to treat the worst injury cases.
Macon is the closest to South Georgia, and Phoebe officials know that is not good for victims. Phoebe CEO Joel Wernick said "this state is behind the curves when it comes to having a well organized trauma network, as well as the funding associated."
Wernick said Phoebe would rate as a level two trauma facility with one of the busiest emergency rooms in South Georgia.
The hospital will study what it would take to move up to level one and whether it's worth the expense.
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