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Savannah caregivers complete 100-hour aging care program
Coastal Care Partners celebrated 17 caregivers in Savannah after they completed 100 hours of training through Coastal Care University. The program combines classroom education, practical instruction and hands-on learning, according to a community announcement. The curriculum covers physical, cognitive and emotional challenges caregivers may encounter while supporting older adults and their families. Anna Dove, a longtime Savannah registered nurse, led the training. A significant portion of the class focused on Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Caregivers studied images of the brain as part of instruction on physical changes caused by Alzheimer's and how those changes can affect memory, behavior and everyday abilities. The training also addressed why people living with dementia may retain some skills while losing others and how caregivers can adapt their approach. Coastal Care Partners' announcement identified three local experts who contributed to the program: Chris Rollwitz of Oasis Senior Advisors, Patty Dixon of GHC Hospice and Donna McMahon, a local physical therapist with DPT and NCS credentials. Participating classes also visit Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital for instruction and demonstrations involving medical and rehabilitation equipment. “The combination of expert instruction, interactive learning, and real-world problem-solving reflects Coastal Care Partners' commitment to preparing caregivers for the complexities of aging
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Savannah pharmacy students top Georgia schools in clinical competition
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Two third-year pharmacy students from South University’s Savannah campus have brought home a statewide title. School officials say Carolynn Cohen and Ashlynn Bryant won the Clinical Skills Competition at the Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Fall Meeting the weekend of Oct. 16, topping teams from Georgia’s three other pharmacy schools.
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Medical students in Savannah showcase hands-on training for health leaders
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Executives visited the Coastal Empire Wednesday to see how medical students are training for careers in health care. Leaders from Augusta University and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce joined local medical students as they demonstrated their skills. “Training with the ultrasound, patients, mannequins and everything has...
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New international mail rules could impact Americans using overseas pharmacies
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - George Kircher said he has used Pharmstore of Canada for nearly three years to save hundreds of dollars on heart medication. Kircher said a three-month supply costs $144 through the Canadian pharmacy, compared with $750 in the U.S. with Medicare. He said everything changed after finding a letter in his last shipment.
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St. Joseph’s/Candler nurse wins Lientz Award
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - St. Joseph’s/Candler is honoring one of its own. Registered nurse Lisa Aliotta is this year’s winner of the Lientz Award. The honor is named after James Lientz, a former Candler Hospital trustee who helped bring the hospital to its Reynolds Street location. The award recognizes employees who go above and beyond for their coworkers and patients.
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St. Joseph’s/Candler mobile mammography unit will be at WSAV
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — As we continue to Paint the Town Pink in Savannah, St. Joseph’s/Candler and WSAV are collaborating to offer the community access to a mammography screening on Oct. 21. The mobile mammography unit will be on-site at WSAV, providing on-the-spot screening without the need for a hospital visit. Event details: When: Oct. 21, […]
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Statesboro mother fears Medicaid cut could reduce her twins’ autism therapy
Statesboro, Ga. (WTOC) - A mother of two twin boys, both who were diagnosed with autism and receive ABA therapy, is reeling, as potential of losing insurance coverage of critical therapy hours looms over her head. Brianna Hackett, a Statesboro mother, said she received a letter warning that one son’s...
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Wayne Memorial Hospital data breach class action settlement
Wayne Memorial Hospital agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that it failed to prevent a 2024 data breach. The Wayne Memorial Hospital settlement benefits individuals whose private information was accessed in a data breach that occurred in 2024. According to plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit, the...