Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:20 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:34 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:34:50 GMT
Albany trauma specialist say most of the trauma cases they see result from car crashes, and too many of those crashes are caused by distracted drivers. Now they're spreading a message in honor of TraumaMore >>
Albany trauma specialist say most of the trauma cases they see result from car crashes, and too many of those crashes are caused by distracted drivers. Now they're spreading a message in honor of Trauma Awareness Month.More >>
March 20, 2008
Cairo-- Over the last year, they've seen big changes here at Grady County EMS. Nine months ago Billy Rathel, formerly the Miller County EMS director, came on board as Grady county's new director. "The service was good but there's always room for improvement. I came with a mindset of improving quality care for the citizens of Grady county," Rathel said. And with hard work, and positive attitudes, the EMTs and paramedics here say they've accomplished that goal.
"I feel we do a great job working with patients. I worked at two other services and I feel anyone that works here is well qualified," said paramedic Rodney Gordon, a supervisor. The award for service of the year stipulates the winner be a community-oriented service, something they strive for. "We go to some of the elementary and middle schools. Let them know about 911 services and how to call 911. And we teach CPR too," Gordon said.
Rathel added, "They go into the health department and doctors offices and update their CPR training." And while they enjoy going out into the community, they want people know their doors are open to them. "We invite people to stop by the EMS service if they want to and go through our station. Look at our ambulances have your blood pressure checked," said Rathel.
But it's their careful care of their patients they know makes all the difference in providing quality service. "We establish a repoir with patients first of all, " explained Gordon. Under Rathel's direction, and with their hard work they know their service can only improve from here.
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