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John B. Amos Cancer Center Receives National Achievement Award

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, May 1st, 1:38 pm
John B. Amos Cancer Center Receives National Achievement Award

The John B. Amos Cancer Center, part of the Columbus Regional Healthcare System, has been recognized as a recipient of the 2012 Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA). 

Seventy-nine cancer programs in the U.S. received this award designed to recognize cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. The John B. Amos Cancer Center is one of only three accredited cancer programs in Georgia to receive the award and the state’s only Community Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center recognized for this achievement.

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Georgia Military College Columbus to Host Blood Drive

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Monday, April 29th, 1:41 pm
Georgia Military College Columbus to Host Blood Drive

Georgia Military College Columbus will have the American Red Cross Bloodmobile on campus May 1 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.  The campus is located at 7300 Blackmon Road. 

Members of the community are invited to join us by making an appointment, or walking-in. Donors with appointments will have priority over walk-in donors.

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Columbus Water Works to celebrate National Drinking Water Week with open house event

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 24th, 4:13 pm
Columbus Water Works to celebrate National Drinking Water Week with open house event

As part of National Drinking Water Week, the Columbus Water Works will be hosting an open house on Saturday, May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  There will be educational displays, refreshments, and fun for the children. 

The open house will take place at the North columbus Water Resources Facility located at 5301 River Road. 

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CVBWF Inc. to host 30th Anniversary of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 24th, 1:15 pm
CVBWF Inc. to host 30th Anniversary of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

The Chattahoochee Valley Better Way Foundation will be hosting the 30th Anniversary of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial on May 19, from 4-6 p.m. at the Columbus Government Center. 

The event will include music, tribute, candlelight procession, testimonials, and a reading by Councilor Pops Barnes.

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The Medical Center earns quality achievement honors for stroke treatment and care

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 10th, 4:23 pm
The Medical Center earns quality achievement honors for stroke treatment and care

COLUMBUS, ga – The Stroke Program at The Medical Center has earned the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.  The award recognizes The Medical Center’s commitment and success in implementing excellent care for stroke patients, according to evidence-based guidelines.

The American Heart Association will be presenting the award at the Medical Center's Columbus Regional Conference Center on Thursday, April 11 at 1:30 p.m.

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World Tai Chi Day celebration in Columbus

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 10th, 2:29 pm
World Tai Chi Day celebration in Columbus

Columbus families are invited to celebrate World Tai Chi Day on Saturday, April 27, 2013 in front of the waterfall at the Whisperwood Athletic Club from 10 a.m. to noon. 

Forty students and instructors of Tai Chi and Qigong from the Columbus area will give demonstration of the traditional Chinese exercise form.  The Tai Chi class from the DA Turner YMCA will participate, Dr.  Lu’s class will perform a Tai Chi Sword routine, and an instructor will demonstrate the Tai Chi form recommended by the Arthritis Association.  

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"Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aims to curb underage and binge drinking

Submitted by Christina Kleehammer on Wednesday, April 3rd, 3:08 pm
"Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aims to curb underage and binge drinking

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, and local organizations are joining together to launch the "Give Yourself a Chance" initiative aimed to prevent underage and binge drinking in Georgia, especially among youth. 

Research shows that 23 percent of Georgia youth have consumed alcohol before the age of 13, while nearly the same percentage of high school students admitted to binge drinking.  These sobering statistics have inspired HEARTS for Families, and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) to unveil the new campaign. 

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