Health

Lifeguard Class Starts in May

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012, 4:32pm

DUBLIN, GA.--The American Red Cross lifeguard classes start in May.

See the poster for details.

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Red Cross Blood Drive Today

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012, 9:36am

DUBLIN, GA.--A blood drive is set for today, Wednesday, March 28.

That's from 1-6 p.m. at the Dublin Mall.

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First Annual Men's Night of Blessing

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012, 5:00pm

Saturday, March 31 from 5-9 p.m.

Click the poster to see more details.

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Ga. House Bill 879: School Staff to Train in Diabetes Care

Submitted by Jake Wade, 13WMAZ News Convergence Coordinator

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012, 10:19am

A bill is making its way through the Georgia House of Representatives that would require all public schools to have at least two personnel trained in diabetes care.

State House Bill 879 was drafted in response to rising percentages of students with Type 2 diabetes. The Center for Disease Control in Atlanta says around 13 thousand people under 20 are diagnosed nationwide each year.

Under the bill, non-medical staff members would receive basic skills training to help them recognize diabetic emergencies and help administer medications and insulin to students.

On Eyewitness News Mornin' Wednesday, Stephanie Susskind and Randall Savage shared comments from Democratic State Representative James Beverly of Macon on why he supports the legislation.

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Blood Drives in Laurens County

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, February 20th, 2012, 4:38pm

American Red Cross holds blood drives at the following dates and locations:

Dublin

2/24/2012: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, 1826 Veterans Boulevard
3/20/2012: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM: East Laurens High School, 920 East Highway 80
3/31/2012: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Dublin Mall, 205 Veteran's Boulevard

Dudley

3/06/2012: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Northwest Laurens Elementary School, 3330 West Highway 80

Rentz

3/08/2012: 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Southwest Laurens Elementary, 1799 Highway 117

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Women's Health Symposium to Feature 'Biggest Loser' Runnerup

Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012, 2:59pm

Women's Health Symposium to Feature 'Biggest Loser' Runnerup

DUBLIN, GA.--Women on Wellness is a symposium on heart health, nutrition and life for women of all ages.

The symposium takes place Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 9am-2pm. Women of all ages are invited. The cost is $5.

The symposium is at the DuBose Porter Center located on the Campus of Oconee Fall Line Technical College in Dublin.

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Central Georgians Asked to Help With Cancer Study

Submitted by Jennifer Moulliet, 13WMAZ Videojournalist

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 4:52pm

The American Cancer Society is asking for your help to volunteer for a new, nationwide cancer study. Bibb County ranks significantly higher than the state's average in cancer cases, and the American Cancer Society estimates close to 4000 people will be diagnosed with cancer in the county this year.

Mayor Robert Reichert and several other officials from Macon and Warner Robins pledged their support for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Prevention Study 3.

The study is the third in their Cancer Prevention Series and will help researchers understand lifestyle, environmental and genetic factors that cause or prevent cancer.

Anyone between the ages of 30-65 who have never been diagnosed with cancer can participate. The study requires a one-time blood sample and a lifetime commitment, but American Cancer Society's, Molly Herrin says it's easier than it sounds.

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