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November 20, 2009

Celebrating 10 Years of Promoting Wellness
Celebrating 10 Years of  Promoting Wellness

Saint Joseph’s/Candler’s African-American Information & Resource Center has served more than 88,000 visitors.


November 19, 2009

Breast Cancer Holiday Tree Lighting
Breast Cancer Holiday Tree Lighting

A celebration of life and a thank you to the people who work tirelessly at the Telfair Pavilion.

Georgia Regional Going Smoke & Tobacco Free
Georgia Regional Going Smoke & Tobacco Free

Lighting up will soon be a thing of the past for Georgia Regional Employees.
Smoking will not be allowed at the 7 state and regional psychiatric hospitals. 

Kicking the Habit
Kicking the Habit

A national day for reclaiming health takes place today. Today is the annual Great American Smoke Out. The American Cancer Society uses this day to encourage smokers to quit for at least 24 hours.


November 18, 2009

Day of Free Dentistry: Friday at Pooler Family Dental
Day of Free Dentistry: Friday at Pooler Family Dental

More than 100 million Americans don’t have dental insurance and the Howard Dental Group is trying to help those in our area by hosting a free day of dentistry with Dentistry from the Heart.  It will be held at the Pooler Family Dental office on Friday, from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Women Give Thumbs Down To Breast Health Guidelines
Women Give Thumbs Down To Breast Health Guidelines

Some women in Savannah believe the new guidelines are wrong.

Santa vs. Swine Flu

Santa and his helpers make plea for H1N1 vaccine. Sorboni Banerjee reports. 


November 17, 2009

Medical Community Concerns About Mammogram Recommendations
Medical Community Concerns About Mammogram Recommendations

Breast Cancer is the second most common form of cancer in the United States.

Task Force Mammograms Recommendations Denounced
Task Force Mammograms Recommendations Denounced

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says women should wait until 50 to get a mammogram and get one every other year.  The taskforce also says self breast exams don’t matter.

Breast MRI

Breast MRI may help women with early detection and cancer treatment. Doreen Gentzler reports. 


November 14, 2009

Cancer Awareness: Family Talks About Importance of Early Screenings & Memorial Poker Run
Cancer Awareness: Family Talks About Importance of Early Screenings & Memorial Poker Run

The Joyce Harrison Memorial Poker Run will be held on Sunday on Tybee Island.  The community came together to organize the poker run in Joyce’s memory and to promote early cancer screenings.  News 3’s Randi Hempel talks to Joyce’s family about what it means to have their friends and neighbors show their support.

Pancreatic Cancer: Purple Stride 5K Run/Walk
Pancreatic Cancer: Purple Stride 5K Run/Walk

Dozens gather on Tybee Island to raise funds and awareness for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network.  News 3’s Randi Hempel introduces you to a family member of a loved one lost to the disease tonight on News 3.


November 13, 2009

Fertility Clinic Fiasco

Fertility doctor accused of impregnating patients with his own sperm. Diana Perez reports. 


November 12, 2009

Expanding Swine Flu Vaccinations in Chatham County
Expanding Swine Flu Vaccinations in Chatham County

More Injectable Swine Flu Vaccine has arrived.

Is A Decline In Blood Donations Due To Swine Flu?
Is A Decline In Blood Donations Due To Swine Flu?

The Savannah Chapter of the American Red Cross has seen a 3% drop in blood donations.


November 10, 2009

Kicked off Flight

Woman kicked off flight over swine flu fear. Josh Thomas reports. 

Young Survivor

7-year-old battles rare and dangerous skin disease. Scott Burton reports. 

Miss PreTeen Georgia Supports Tiniest Babies
Miss PreTeen Georgia Supports Tiniest Babies

Young with a charity to fight prematurity. 


November 09, 2009

Health Care Bill Round One Over
Health Care Bill Round One Over

Late Saturday the house narrowly passed The Health Care Reform legislation by a vote of 220 to 215.

New Masks Put to the Test

San Diego hospital is first to test new masks designed to protect from H1N1. Nicole Ward reports. 

Adderall Abuse

Abuse of the prescription drug Adderall is on the rise. Brendan Higgins reports. 

Swine Flu Scams

Beware of online “flu kits”. Heidi McGuire reports. 

Sleep Away the Flu

A good night’s sleep is as important for fighting the flu as washing your hands. Tom Llamas reports. 


November 06, 2009

Memorial Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Memorial Health Nurse Honored with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses

A nurse at Memorial Health has been honored with the hospital’s first DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.


November 05, 2009

Playing By The H1N1 Priority Rules
Playing By The H1N1 Priority Rules

The deal with kids and older adults when it comes to getting the H1N1 Vaccine.


November 04, 2009

First Shipment of Injectable Swine Flu Vaccine To Coastal Health District
First Shipment of Injectable Swine Flu Vaccine To Coastal Health District

Pregnant Women and Emergency Workers are top priority.


November 03, 2009

Who’s Reading Your Mammogram
Who’s Reading Your Mammogram

Radiologists are responsible for reading your mammogram, but its not as simple as you may think.

Stressed Out

New study reveals facts about kids and anxiety. Kristen Dahlgren reports.


November 02, 2009

Need a Mammogram, but Can’t Afford it?  There’s Help!
Need a Mammogram, but Can’t Afford it?  There’s Help!

Many women put off getting mammograms because they can’t afford to pay for the procedure, they don’t have insurance or their insurance won’t cover it.  News 3’s Randi Hempel tells you about a program at the Anderson Cancer Institute that can help.  There’s also a community event you can participate in to remember a neighbor who passed away from cancer all while raising money to help others.

Broken Heart Syndrome

Suffering from a broken heart? It may be more serious than you think. Kristi Nelson reports. 

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