Wednesday, March 27, 2002

Health Wise
A parent's responsibility
By GREGORY K. MOFFATT, PH. D
Child's Play

The writer of an editorial in one of the local papers a few months ago complained that young people in Peachtree City do not have enough to do. The writer argued that one reason for the increase in arrests of young people is because they have no youth center or place for them to congregate.

Hospital opens new wing

Fayette Community Hospital recently opened its completed third-floor facilities.

CCSU hosts 2002 health fair

The 2002 Clayton College & State University Health Fair is today from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the food court of the University's Student Center. This event, sponsored by the Clayton State Nurse Managed Clinic and the School of Health Sciences, is open to the public. Clayton State faculty, staff members, students and the community are encouraged to attend.

SRMC celebrates National Nutrition Month

Eating is one of life's great pleasures, but not all pleasures are good for you.

Kiesling named VP at SRMC

Mary Kay Kiesling was recently appointed as Senior Vice President of Operations at Southern Regional Medical Center.

Trinity Air opens new showroom

With spring in the air and attention turning more to cooling off in warm weather, as well as combating bothersome allergies, a local heating and air conditioning company has some new options for potential customers in the area.

Wal-Mart gives back to Fayette community

The Fayette County Health Department would like to recognize the work of our local Wal-Mart in supporting this community. Their community manager, Michael Wagnon, is very active here and is always on the lookout for ways in which the company can be of assistance.

Oxendine fines HMO $200,000 over prompt pay

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John W. Oxendine today fined One Health Plan of Georgia, Inc., $200,000 for violating Georgia's prompt pay law.

Dogwood Festival puts spotlight on child safety

The Atlanta Dogwood Festival, the city's oldest continuing event, will offer families more than just great music and entertainment this year when it provides free child identification kits for the first time. The festival has partnered with Tony's Pizza to provide this service.

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