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Updated: Jun. 11, 2021 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Keshawn Ward
One Blood had their sixth annual blood drive for Glenn Roberts, who lost his life to cancer in 2016.
Updated: Jun. 10, 2021 at 3:52 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The county said the closure is effective immediately.
Updated: Jun. 8, 2021 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Kiera Hood
The approval of a new drug that slows the progression of Alzheimer’s is creating a bit of hope for the millions of people who suffer from it and their caregivers.
Updated: Jun. 4, 2021 at 6:45 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
Experts said lower COVID-19 numbers are evidence vaccines are working, but they also said new cases show the virus is still spreading.
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Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 11:25 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
Are you looking to get your COVID-19 shot?
Updated: Jun. 3, 2021 at 5:59 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
“We have certainly seen the impact on our population with Alzheimer’s and dementia those that maybe were able to go to senior citizens or adult daycare during the day have not been able to have that socialization.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 6:31 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Morejon
A high school student is on a mission to help keep patients who don’t have phones, connected to their doctor.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 6:14 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
President at Albany Technical College Dr. Anthony Parker said he is relieved restrictions are rolling back because it means COVID-19 cases and deaths are going down.
Updated: Jun. 2, 2021 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By FOX19 Digital Staff
Have a seafood allergy? You might want to think twice about eating a cicada.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 8:09 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
They are starting a team of community mobilizers. These mobilizers will go out on foot, pass out flyers and educational materials to areas that need access to the vaccine.
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Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 7:09 PM EDT
|By Gabrielle Ware
The Red Cross is saying a lack of blood donation is negatively affecting cancer patients.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2021 at 12:47 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
She joined the health system in 2013 and spent over 40 years in the healthcare field.
Updated: May. 30, 2021 at 6:52 PM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
A new business owner in Albany is doing her part to better mental health in the community.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 4:20 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
In this recent order, limited guidelines remain for long-term care facilities, schools and school districts.
Updated: May. 28, 2021 at 12:32 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
Phoebe has released Friday’s bi-weekly COVID numbers.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 7:07 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Morejon
COVID-19 cases have not been increasing at the rate they were before... but new cases are still popping up.
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 3:25 PM EDT
|By Dajhea Jones
Georgia senators want Medicaid expansion
Updated: May. 27, 2021 at 3:15 PM EDT
|By Akim Powell
A trip to Tijuana to save money on bariatric surgery ended in complications, and tragedy for two Gulf Coast women.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 11:16 PM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
May is Lupus Awareness Month and Tift County wants your help “painting the town purple” this Friday.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Gabrielle Ware
Georgia has the highest death rate for pregnant women in the country. It’s twice the national average, and up to six times that for African American women.
Updated: May. 26, 2021 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Morejon
Valdosta State University hosted a family and friends COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday.
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 11:29 PM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
On Tuesday, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announced that the Georgia Department of Public Health has designated the hospital as a Level 1 Emergency Cardiac Care Center.
Updated: May. 25, 2021 at 12:56 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
The order says that a vaccine passport will not be required to enter into the state, according to the governor’s office.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
ABAC will have a two-day fall break in October and spring break this year.
Updated: May. 23, 2021 at 11:37 AM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
Today, Phoebe Health teamed up with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, to bring its mobile wellness clinics to the community.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 7:08 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Morejon
Georgia Universities appear to be back on track for a normal Fall.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 4:08 PM EDT
|By Kim McCullough
County employees will continue to be strongly encouraged to wear masks in county buildings when possible.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 11:35 AM EDT
|By Dave Miller
Phoebe is providing vaccines at all its primary care clinics, urgent care clinics, community care clinic, mobile wellness clinics, and cancer center.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 7:44 AM EDT
|By Patrick Phillips
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says salmonella outbreaks in 43 states, including South Carolina, have been linked to backyard poultry.
Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 12:46 AM EDT
|By Gabrielle Ware
Businesses across south Georgia are readjusting to loosened COVID-19 restrictions.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Bobby Poitevint
Lee County Board of Commissioners Chairman Billy Mathis said site work is still going on and architecture plans are done and have been approved by the state.
Updated: May. 20, 2021 at 1:59 PM EDT
|By Dave Miller and Bobby Poitevint
The urgent care clinic at Lee Crossings on US Highway 19 South, is adjacent to Publix Supermarket and Chick-Fil-A.
Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 11:26 PM EDT
|By Kiera Hood
As the pandemic forced us to socially distance ourselves from others, social media has played a role in providing connections with people.
Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 7:26 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Morejon
Some major retailers have started a mask-optional policy.
Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 8:07 AM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
May is stroke awareness month and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital is reminding people to watch out for the signs.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 7:44 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Morejon
Taking care of doctors who take care of patients, South Georgia Medical Center says that’s their mission.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 6:57 PM EDT
|By Jennifer Morejon
The South Health District is seeing a decline of those getting a COVID-19 vaccine at their mobile clinics. Leading up to five events getting canceled.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 4:46 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
From 10 a.m. to noon at Riverfront Park, you can find fresh produce, gardening workshops and yoga and fitness classes.
Updated: May. 14, 2021 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By WALB News Team
Steiner said the CDC has not changed its guidance for hospitals.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 9:48 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
When comparing this year’s percentages of mental health symptoms to last year’s, the numbers have doubled, according to a psychologist with Albany Area Primary Health Care.
Updated: May. 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT
|By WALB News Team
Starting Thursday, Phoebe Putney Health System will offer the COVID-19 vaccine to those 12 and older.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 6:15 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
The next drug take back event will be in October 2021.
Updated: May. 12, 2021 at 12:04 AM EDT
|By Gabrielle Ware
Georgia is the deadliest state for pregnant women.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 6:39 PM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
The hospital said almost 40 appointments have been completed, but a number of slots are still available.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
Phoebe Putney Health System said it has a very limited supply of the one-shot Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, so it's going to offer it to employees first.
Updated: May. 11, 2021 at 4:39 PM EDT
|By Molly Godley
Community Outreach Specialist Whitney Fields said although 35 is a small number of people, they’re still working to get more vaccinated.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
Boxes of produce were given out on a first come, first serve basis until all food was gone.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 6:06 PM EDT
|By WALB News Team
To receive the Jay Shaw Scholarship, recipients must demonstrate a positive engagement in community service, exhibit strong leadership qualities, and show strength in academics.
Updated: May. 9, 2021 at 12:58 PM EDT
|By Avery Jacobs
Today, Phoebe Health teamed up with a local pastor and talk show host to bring its mobile wellness clinics to the community.
Updated: May. 8, 2021 at 12:37 AM EDT
|By Bobby Poitevint
Suicidal thoughts could be running through the minds of some 8 to 10-year-olds in Southwest Georgia.