Health

Central Georgians Asked to Help With Cancer Study

Submitted by Jennifer Moulliet, 13WMAZ Videojournalist

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012, 3:52pm

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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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, January 20th, 2012, 12:03pm

A Red Cross Blood Drive takes place at the Dublin Mall Saturday, January 21 from 9:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, January 12th, 2012, 3:51pm

Fairview Park Hospital offers classes such as newborn care and sibling class.

See upcoming classes and register online.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Friday, January 6th, 2012, 4:05pm

New Outdoor Recreation Pass Needed in Some Wildlife Areas

The Georgia Wildlife Resources Division now requires a recreation pass for Beaver Dam Wildlife Management Area and Hugh M. Gillis PFA in Laurens County.

That's according to a Department of Natural Resources news release.

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Monday, November 14th, 2011, 2:10pm

You can get a flu shot at any of these places in Dublin, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
- CVS/pharmacy
1025 HILLCREST PARKWAY, DUBLIN, GA, 31021(478) 275-9591M-F 8a-9p, Sa 9a-6p, Su 10a-6p
Rite Aid Pharmacy

620 CENTRAL DRIVE, EAST DUBLIN, GA 31027(478) 272-8024M-F: 8.00 AM-8.00 PM, Sat: 9.00 AM-6.00 PM, Sun: 1.00 PM-6.00 PM

- KROGER PHARMACY 01100674
1100 HILLCREST PKWY, DUBLIN, GA, 31021(478) 277-3085M-F 8-10 , Sa 8-6 , Su 10-6
- Rite Aid Pharmacy
2000 VETERANS BLVD., DUBLIN, GA 31021(478) 296-7608M-F: 8.00 AM-10.00 PM, Sat: 9.00 AM-6.00 PM, Sun: 12.00 PM-6.00 PM
- Walmart Supercenter
2423 Us Highway 80 W, Dublin, GA 31021-0930(877) 279-3588Daily 9-7

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Submitted by Jacqueline Harnevious, 13WMAZ Community Web Producer

Thursday, October 27th, 2011, 3:05pm

Where To Go: National Pill Take-Back Day

On Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, Americans will be able to drop off their expired, unused, and unwanted pills at sites across the country free of charge, no questions asked. By doing so, they will be helping prevent drug abuse and theft.

It's all part of the Third National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, a Drug Enforcement Administration news release says.

Here is where you can go locally to drop off your pills:

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